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Black IPA

on 23 Sep 2011

Very tasty, a nice bitter kick with a malty sweet finish. Very different and an innovative beer.

IPA

on 21 Sep 2011

Tropical pineapple chunks and great assertive bitterness. Very very nice.

Settler's Pale

on 18 Sep 2011

Fruit salad, tropical flavours with a hefty bitter kick that defies its 4.8% . Delicious and moorish.

Pilsner

on 18 Sep 2011

A great flavoured Pilsner with superb bitterness. Crisp and refreshing.

1000 IBU

on 17 Aug 2011

Wow, saw this on tap and couldn't resist the opportunity. 1000IBU sounds crazy, 80 is usually a big hop monster!

The nose had a slight vegetal, almost rotting smell. Initial sweetness gives way to a bitterness that grows and lingers. Not much subtlety but still surprisingly drinkable.

Delicious for one, try it if you see it, but probably not one to drink all night!

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Black Sheep

on 10 Aug 2011

A decent beer, easy to find and the perfect balanced bitter.

Hop Hog

on 03 Aug 2011

Beautifully balanced hopiness, fragrant yet with a bitter kick to the finish. Superb.

Four Wives

on 31 Jul 2011

A nice crisp bitterness elevates this above your average beer.

Icon 2IPA

on 28 Jul 2011

A hefty bitter kick, quite short lived on the palate but satisfying.

India Pale Ale S.C.A.NS

on 09 Dec 2010

Wow, definitely a serious IPA. Huge tropical / citrus fruit nose. Followed up by a resiny bitterness. Surprisingly well balanced given the magnitude of flavours and hefty 7.7% alcohol. Absolutely delicious, I need some more.

77 Lager

on 28 Sep 2010

This is a decent lager to drink, a touch of bitterness (although maybe not quite enough) balances with the refreshing thirst quenching abilities of lager.

Alton's Pride

on 05 Aug 2010

Poured slightly too flat for my taste but had a pretty clean taste followed by a good bitter finish.

Could probably drink it all night happily.

Helles

on 05 Aug 2010

I had this as my first "refreshing" drink of a nice summery (actually slightly rainy) evening in the Gunmakers.

I was pleasantly surprised with the flavour, nice floral hops and only a hint of bitterness came through.

An excellent first pint.

Owd Rodger

on 16 Jun 2010

I tried this the other day, definitely punchy with a strong sweet kick.

Double Dropped Bitter

on 22 May 2010

After a long day's work, this provided the perfect initial refreshment.

Light and refreshing yet also perfectly bitter and not too alcoholic. The definition of a session beer.

Rocket 500

on 22 May 2010

Initial sourness, which was slightly offputting, made way for nice floral hops and a touch of bitterness.

It definitely grew on me as the pint was sunk.

Avalanche

on 26 Apr 2010

This was a superb refreshing ale.

It had a reasonable fizz to it, but the complex layers of hop flavours had a great floral flavour with a bitter finish.

Excellent.

Blonde

on 12 Apr 2010

Their description on the bottle is spot on.

Made in association with Neil Morrisey, to me he'll always be associated with Men Behaving Badly.

A nice lightish beer with a good floral hoppy aroma, perfect for a warm summer's evening. Very enjoyable, if not thrilling.

Wheat Stout

on 17 Mar 2010

The initial pour of this was promising, a treacley black liquid cascading into the glass. Initially has a slight tang, giving way to smokey, rich and chocolatey. A really great Stout.

Kipling

on 12 Mar 2010

Like the younger brother of Jaipur from the same brewery, this is altogether lighter.

It still has the citusy fruity taste and a nice kick of hops, but not the extreme bitterness like Jaipur.

Still a good drop though.

Jaipur

on 12 Mar 2010

I do love a good IPA. And this is a damn good IPA.

Quite floral on the nose, it has a fruity pineapple tinge that is followed by a wicked kick of bitterness that lasts and lasts.

Delicious.

Tikka Gold

on 06 Mar 2010

Not too bad a drop to have with a curry I suppose. Quite sweet and fizzy as lots of commercial lagers are but reasonably inoffensive.

Sol

on 05 Mar 2010

Not too bad a lager, very refreshing for a summer day.

Quite light though, it goes well with a slice of lime.

Carling

on 05 Mar 2010

Possibly one of my least favourite beers.

Even as mass-produced lagers go, this has a very chemical-esque flavour I find very offputting.

Piss-water.

Titan IPA

on 05 Mar 2010

What a great, unusual beer.

Definitely hoppy but not overwhelming like some Scottish brews who will remain nameless.

This actually has touches of the tropical, mango and watermelon are in there and then a final bitter kick.

Superb.

Fosters

on 05 Mar 2010

Not a very big fan of this one, even on a hot summer's day its lightness and fizziness are very off-putting.

Overly sweet and yet still bland. One to avoid.

Black Sheep Riggwelter

on 05 Mar 2010

Interesting one this. It does have quite a hefty alcohol kick which makes it a touch tangy for me.

Overall nice but wouldn't want more than one of an evening.

Oatmeal Stout

on 05 Mar 2010

A great Stout to rival the best of them.

Has that beautiful rich creamy mouthfeel, followed by hefty bitterness.

Nut Brown Ale

on 05 Mar 2010

A great pint.

Genuinely nutty but also rich, dark caramel flavours and great bitterness to finish.

Delicious.

Nightlight Mild

on 20 Feb 2010

A nice dark colour on this beer, it has a very coffee like flavour, quite rich and a bit sweet.

Numero 1

on 20 Feb 2010

This came in a nice large 750ml wine style bottle, oddly with a bottlecap.

Nice and a bit sharp, reminscent of classic Belgian beers. Touches of grapefruit make it a very easy drinking for its 6%.

Solstice

on 20 Feb 2010

An interesting Stout this, dark although not pitch back with quite a bitter edge.

Chocolate and coffee come through but also with a slightly "mouldy taste".

Blond

on 05 Feb 2010

I tried this Daas beer alongside its brother, the Witte wheat beer.

This was my favourite of the two, really smooth and flavourful. Light, a touch of sweetness and fruitiness came through. Then a subtle bitterness at the end, but subtle enough to suit most palates. Even my girlfriend approved.

Witte

on 05 Feb 2010

A fantastic wheat beer I tried alongside its brother, the blonde ale.

Nice and flavourful, it reminded me of a more refined Hoegaarden. Very light for a wheat beer but still packs in the flavour.

Hix Oyster Ale

on 05 Feb 2010

I tasted this at Hix Soho in the basement bar, one of the few higher end bars I've been to who actually bother sourcing some good beers (others included Innis & Gunn and Rick Stein's Chalky's last bite).

This one was great, it's a good dark beer bursting with sweet slightly fruity flavours and a great smooth texture. Highly recommended.

Oyster Stout

on 24 Jan 2010

A Stout from Marston's which I bought in a mixed 4 pack. One of the better Stouts I've had, lots of flavour including heavy chocolate but to me a first hit of tropical fruit bizzarely. Finishes with a slight pleasant bitterness. Nice and complex!

Burton Bitter

on 24 Jan 2010

Bought as part of a 4-pack from Marston's, this is a pretty average bottle.

It's fairly weak at 3.8%, which comes through in its slightly bland flavour. There wasn't enough of a bitter edge to give it character, disappointing.

Pedigree

on 24 Jan 2010

I bought this as part of a Marston's four pack.

After loving Old Empire, I was distinctly unimpressed with this one. It was bland and watery to me. It even tasted quite weak considering its 5% strength.

Definitely avoid in bottles, I will have to try it on draft form as well before condemning it entirely.

Old Tom Strong Ale

on 16 Jan 2010

This one has an eye-catching "Old Tom" drawn on the bottle, and the words Strong Ale caught my eye.

It's 8.5% but surprisingly mellow with a full flavoured sweet malty finish, very easy to drink for its strength.

London Pride

on 12 Jan 2010

A beer that is a common find, particularly around pubs in London for obvious reason. Perhaps ubiquity has bred complacency for this beer but tasting it afresh, it is definitely a decent pint.

A nice balance between sweetness and only the subtlest bitterness combined with a mid-range alcohol content make this my default beer of choice when there is nothing more unusual around. Even then, I'll make sure to get one in for the evening.

Duvel

on 12 Jan 2010

Duvel has started appearing more and more around the UK's bars. Not necessarily a bad thing since it is a good choice, particularly if the other draught options are somewhat limited.

To me this beer is particularly fruity, it starts off very sweet but then morphs somehow into a dry finish. It is a strong beer at 8.5% and it tastes that way so one to be savored rather than downed.

T.E.A.

on 01 Jan 2010

A good reliable beer, it has a light colour with a subtle flavour. Nicely balanced between bitter and sweet.

Pure UBU

on 26 Nov 2009

A seriously delicious pint at any point of an evening.

The reason being this is a beautifully balanced drink. It combines a sweet honeyed initial taste with a longer lasting full-flavoured bitterness. Hints of vanilla come through and a slight figginess add to the overall flavour.

Excellent, this slips down a treat.

London Porter

on 24 Nov 2009

A great rich dark Porter, very full flavoured and creamy rather than some of the more watery imitators.

Belgian Guinness

on 24 Nov 2009

Smooth with a hefty alchoholic kick and the usual Guinness creaminess.

Dark and satisfying for a Winter night.

Brugse Zot Dubbel

on 24 Nov 2009

A nice beer but slightly too sweet for my palate, a touch unbalanced. It has a good strong long-lasting flavour though if you're into these types of beer.

Porteresque

on 15 Nov 2009

A good dark colour is the first thing you notice when pouring this. Then the dark coffee / chocolate aroma comes through.

It actually tastes lighter than expected, possibly due to the relatively low alcohol content. Still lovely dark aromas give it a good flavour, very tasty.

Ceilidh

on 15 Nov 2009

I got this from Sainsbury's at just £1 a bottle for their beer competition finalists.

As lagers go, it's pretty good. It's got a fresh, light citrusy taste with a hint of lemon. But then also a touch of bitterness. One of the better lagers out there but it didn't blow me away in terms of flavour. As an alternative to any of the big name brands, definitely give me a Williams though.

Hardcore

on 07 Nov 2009

Another fascinating beer from Brew Dog. Hardcore IPA packs a real punch but almost loses the hoppy flavour compared to something like Old Empire, and transcends to another realm. It really reminds me of grapefruit bizarrely, with a floral and bitter quality. Also remnants of Gevurtztraminer hanging around. Obviously seriously strong but a real treat of a beer.

Pure

on 06 Nov 2009

A good crisp, clean lager with no dodgy ingredients. Best served cold and drunk out the bottle, not a whole lot of flavour but does what a lager should. A tiny bit too fizzy though.

Old Thumper

on 01 Nov 2009

After swapping a bad pint of Oxford Pride for this, I was very glad I did. A great warming pint of beer, very full flavoured and rich with well-balanced bitter and sweet notes.

It also packs a hefty 5.6% so good for a couple of pre-session pints.

Chaos Theory

on 28 Oct 2009

A very interesting one this.

It packs a very serious punch, not for IPA virgins! Good and floral hoppy nose combines with a serious bitterness.

A sweet earthy tone finishes off the beer and then the wallop of 7.1% hits you at the end.

To be drunk in (slight) moderation.

Budvar

on 28 Oct 2009

One of my preferred bottled lagers, this is the Czech beer company famous for its naming dispute with the American Budweiser firm.

It is quite a classical tasting European beer with a nice bitter edge and good strong flavour to complement the alcohol kick.

John Smiths

on 28 Oct 2009

Very smooth, clean and easy drinking. If there are no more unusual beers at the bar and only standard lagers it's often a toss-up between John Smith's and Guinness, both are very reliable.

Caffrey's

on 28 Oct 2009

A nice beer I used to rate as a slightly superior John Smith's style beer.

It went down very easily, was exceptionally smooth with a long lasting head and overall is a nice pleasant beer.

Grolsch

on 27 Oct 2009

Personally I find Grolsch somewhere in the middle of more popular generic lagers. Not especially flavoursome and occasionally chemical-tasting, generally it is awful out of a tap. Out of cans and bottles it is average, although the swing top bottles are fun.

Hobgoblin

on 26 Oct 2009

A fantastic beer, full of flavour with a dark ruby colour. Quite heavy so not a beer to stay on for a long session but great for cold Winter nights in front of a fire.

Red

on 13 Oct 2009

I just tried this beer for my first visit to the Porterhouse pub near Covent Garden, an Irish place that brews their own beers.

I liked the place, even though it was mahousive, but the beer was a little bit average. Not very red and not very flavourful, it tasted somewhere around a very average bitter but still a bit bland. Not amazing.

Tribute

on 12 Oct 2009

Having just arrived in a nice bar in the town of Worcester, I opted for a pint of Tribute.

It proved to be an excellent choice for an afternoon drink. Full flavoured and only very lightly effervescent, it went down a treat. Highly recommended.

Stinger

on 12 Oct 2009

This is a beer produced by one of my favourite foodie personalities, Hugh Fearnley Whitenstall and also one of my favourite brewers, Hall & Woodhouse.

I tried this beer in the middle of nowhere in the Malvern hills where I had only moments earlier been stung by a nettle retrieving my airgun target. There was a poetic justice in putting the bottle to my lips knowing some nettles had been crushed on my behalf, seeing as this beer contain stinging nettles as its extra special ingredient.

To be honest the nettle taste was muted at best, but it was a very tasty beer. Quite light and not too flavourful, I think this would appeal to all palates. A lager drinker friend tried it and said it was nice as well. Unchallenging and simple but in a good way.

Oxford Gold

on 07 Oct 2009

A very tasty beer out the bottle. It was surprisingly fizzy but once it settled down proved a light hoppy beer suitable for everyday (night?) drinking.

Boston ale

on 30 Sep 2009

I had my first Sam Adams in Newark airport. It had been my first trip to New York and the beer had been decidedly disappointing. I realise America is not know for its beer but there has definitely been a resurgence of "proper beer" recently. Anyway this helped me with my confidence in American beers. It was slightly sweet, and maybe slightly too carbonated but overall there was plenty of flavour and character, a good tasty beer. Invigorating!

Stella

on 21 Sep 2009

Not too bad a drop for a mass produced lager. Definitely manageable with a tiny drop of lemonade on a hot summer's day.

Kept and served well it keeps its head and is most refreshing when looking over the canals of Europe drunk out of a 1/2 pint glass perhaps.

At 5.2% it's kept its reputation as wife-beater. Having said that 5.2 seems almost tame these days compared to some.

Hoegaarden

on 21 Sep 2009

I will of an evening very occasionally get the urge for a pint of Hoegaarden. I'm not sure I've ever had more than two pints of it in an evening though. It fills a certain spot, with a particular lemony slightly spicy flavour and thick texture.

One way to ruin someone's pint of it though, tell them it tastes like baked beans!

Broadside

on 18 Sep 2009

A good kick to this one, plenty of rich deep flavours so watch out how many of these you knock back.

Waggledance

on 18 Sep 2009

A lovely refreshing beer with a touch of sweetness coming from the honey added. Beautifully balanced, a good beer for a summer evening lightly chilled.

Guinness

on 18 Sep 2009

Obviously the classic Stout, the rumours about it all being better back in the motherland may or may not be true but this is definitely a great drink.

Pitch black at its best with flavours of coffee and chocolate, this is a brew you can't help but love. And actually anything other than heavy, a classic.

If you're hesitant, try a half with either a shot of tia maria or port. Then progress onto the neat stuff.

Special

on 17 Sep 2009

A good solid bitter with a bit more kick than the classic Young's bitter. A good choice although not the most exciting beer at the bar.

A dependable drink.

Fursty Ferret

on 17 Sep 2009

Fursty Ferret is a great light ale. At a relatively sober 4.4% it goes down easy and still packs in lots of flavour. Good for long summer days.

Old Empire

on 17 Sep 2009

Old Empire is one of my favourite beers. Beautifully hoppy and full of character, it won't disappoint. A nice hefty alcohol content is balanced well with some floral, earthy tones. A great beer!

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