What are you drinking tonight 2023.

[Twostage]

It’s gone very Belgian suddenly! I keep trying lager to see if I might like some, this was ok.
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Yes, I really like Utopian British lager. One of my 'top up to get free shipping' additions when I buy stuff from TMM. The video of when they visited the brewery on YT is good.

 

[obscure]

Interesting recipe, just fuggles for the hops. I think I used Windsor yeast when I made mine which doesn't attenuate or flocculate as much.

I adore Fuggles as a hop and they tend to be my go to for Bitters and Mild (not to say I wont use other hops).

Yeast wise I mostly use Nottingham but didn’t have any on hand so just used a packet of S-04. London III also works well in a Mild but most of the time I’m not willing to pay the premium for a liquid yeast. As for Windsor I’ve never being brave enough to use it, I know it’s meant to be good good flavour wise but I tend not to be the best at temperature control for my mash and fear I might end up with an under attenuated beer if I used Windsor.

 

[SMP Brewery]

A new one for me a Hazelnut Stout, I quite like this as it’s not too sweet with a nice coffee flavour, couldn’t drink more than one though, and a cranberry beer shandy for the better half.

 

[Twostage]

I adore Fuggles as a hop and they tend to be my go to for Bitters and Mild (not to say I wont use other hops).

Yeast wise I mostly use Nottingham but didn’t have any on hand so just used a packet of S-04. London III also works well in a Mild but most of the time I’m not willing to pay the premium for a liquid yeast. As for Windsor I’ve never being brave enough to use it, I know it’s meant to be good good flavour wise but I tend not to be the best at temperature control for my mash and fear I might end up with an under attenuated beer if I used Windsor.

Yes, Notty tends to be my go to yeast too. Windsor doesn't give under attenuated beer, just beer that finishes at a high gravity (if it under attenuated you'd have your original wort at the end of fermentation ). I should check my records but I think it stopped at 1.020 when I used it and the beer was about 3.4%.

Edit. Forgot to say I've got a soft spot for fuggles too, really nice in a Saison.

 

[SMP Brewery]

A Hoppy Xmas from Brew Dog whilst I prepare a Misty Ricardo’s Beef Ceylon & Brinjal Bhaji

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Having lunch in Casa Del Barco (Mexican) and are having a Vienna lager and a pineapple rum mojito.

 

[Clint]

Having lunch in Casa Del Barco (Mexican) and are having a Vienna lager and a pineapple rum mojito.

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Make sure that while you are on your jollybobs over there...that you enjoy yourselves.

 

[Clint]

A Hoppy Xmas from Brew Dog whilst I prepare a Misty Ricardo’s Beef Ceylon & Brinjal Bhaji

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Sounds like a decent night in!

 

[Clint]

I'm just trying Tribute #10. It's well deserved as Mrs Clint cast one of her hexes over me and that found me painting the interior of her Emporium.
It's an arduous task and something I could have done without but it can only be done when she's on holiday. Hopefully it will be finished tomorrow.
Chin chin!

 

[Caramel Ox]

I picked up Brew Dogs 12 beers of Xmas and had the first today - peach hazy Jane. It was good, probably exactly as you would imagine it tasting, good balance but I’m not sure that’s what I want from beer.

We were in Devizes today and dropped into Wadworths. It felt a bit like they aren’t really trying- they make 6 beers but only have 3 on display in the shop. Bottles cost more than you would expect to pay in the supermarket, nothing special on sale, no small batches, no flair?

 

[obscure]

Pint of Mild (well it’s actually pint number thee of Mild tonight) and very pleasant.

 

[Bzee]

A bright and fizzy cider from a vicious place, not my thing really i like it a bit more murky and less excitable

 

[samale]

Go on the hammer's

 

[Donegal john]

Another interesting beer from Otterbank a 10.2% stout conditioned on beetroot the recipe designed by brewers in Ukraine. Very complex and the beetroot adds a nice depth to it. Bottled in April 22 and it’s well matured in the bottle from when I first tasted it. This one’s not soured.

 

[Sneedhearn]

His and Hers Pale Ales...

 

[Clint]

How very nice!

 

[dave_77]

I'm on it tonight

Golden ale for the first half

Very nice NM IPA for 2nd half

Happy days

 

[samale]

Another interesting beer from Otterbank a 10.2% stout conditioned on beetroot the recipe designed by brewers in Ukraine. Very complex and the beetroot adds a nice depth to it. Bottled in April 22 and it’s well matured in the bottle from when I first tasted it. This one’s not soured. View attachment 94023View attachment 94024

Interesting beer, I can't stand beetroot

 

[Donegal john]

Interesting beer, I can't stand beetroot

Most people have only tasted the sliced pickled stuff that comes in jars and turns your salad purple. This is the fresh stuff that is sweet and a mile away from the jar.
It’s barely detectable but gives a nice dark sweetness to the beer.

 

[samale]

Most people have only tasted the sliced pickled stuff that comes in jars and turns your salad purple. This is the fresh stuff that is sweet and a mile away from the jar.
It’s barely detectable but gives a nice dark sweetness to the beer.

Boys land into work with it in sandwiches