Ian taps a Mild, for March, which incentivized the trek to see how he approached the style/strength per ‘X’ interpreted, and to finally analyze the approach taken on ‘real ale’ ...third pint was intended to recapitulate/solidify the initial impressions on the mild over three days; however, he was not pleased with the decision made (to unfasten) the sparkler, so was coerced into another round of Weavers via sparkler Dogwood New York, USA 2xActive Beer Engines (Angram) Cask-conditioned Visit: March 31, 2023 English-style Mild Ale: XXXX Mild Brewery: Old Glenham Cask Tapped: March 29, 2023 ABV: 5% Aspirator: Race Cask Ventilator (Natural Aid/CAMRA Approved) Pints: 1 Sparkler: On Visuals: 3 English-style Pale Ale (ESB): Weavers Pale Ale Brewery: Old Glenham Cask Tapped: March 31, 2023 Grains: Marris Otter Barely Hops: Fuggle, EKG, Celia ABV: 4.2% Aspirator: Race Cask Ventilator (Natural Aid/CAMRA Approved) Pints: 2 Sparkler: Off Visuals: 3 Sparkler: On Visuals: 2 --- Sidenote(s) - Abbreviated transcript per the discussion with Ian over a few pints - Looks after both engines at Dogwood: the ESB will always be on, while the other pump alternates (every two weeks) Ambivalence to distribution/trusting others via handling Nonetheless, JWF is a possibility, and is apparently closer to him Moreover, just a solid discussion in tackling cask curriculums Pale Milds Fake Casks + Cold Casks Stateside (e.g. NY, WA) Gravity Dispense Polypins & Caskerators Glassware Improvements within the CaskWidge setup/upright dispense US Cask Marque accreditation picking up post/diluted COVID --- Mild - Sparkler: Off - Sparkler: On - ---
Good to see this kicked in a couple hours. Had the cask then returned later to have it via regular draft. The cask pour was more complex, but had a weaker body. The draft pour was the opposite. Really nice to be able to have a couple proper (UK pint) pints and not leave loose-legged. 3.7%, true session ale.
This was handled correctly - Deep Ellum Massachusetts, USA 1xActive Beer Engine (Angram) Cask-conditioned Cask Tapped: April 5, 2023 Pub Visit: April 8, 2023 British Golden Ale: Old Golden Hen Brewery: Morland via Greene King Grains: Pale, Amber Malts Hops: Fuggles, Galaxy, Willamette ABV: 4.1% Aspirator: No Sparkler: No Immersed: No Visuals: 3 --- Would like to see Andy distro more live ale – given the ties – there is potential here
Tullamore Dewd - a "Dry Oat Stout" from the beer engine at Troubles End Brewing (Collegeville, PA). 3.3% abv.
David Jesudason acknowledges the Dandelion in his recent write-up: Cask around the world Pt.2 - CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale Mark Crookston -
Standard Tap (Cask Marque Accredited) Pennsylvania, USA 2xActive Beer Engine (Not Angram) Cask-conditioned Pub Visit: April 15, 2023 English-Style Dark Mild: Cozy Up (Collab w/ F&M) Brewery: The Seed + Forest and Main Cask Tapped: April 14, 2023 ABV: 4% Aspirator: No Sparkler: Yes Visuals: 4 English-style Pale Ale (ESB): Moderance Brewery: Wild East Cask Tapped: Last Week ABV: 5.4% Aspirator: No Sparkler: Yes Visuals: 4 --- Sidenote(s) – The Dandelion and The Standard Tap were the original/only Cask Marque locations situated in Philly (pre-Covid). Currently, they are pending a Steve Hamburg/recertification(s) Bulls Head & True Respite are the only active locations in the Mid-Atlantic…Northeast The Seed has a cask program with the Cricket Club in South Jersey; unsure of the setup or handling, which should be resolved soon/at some point --- Doorway: Dark Mild: ESB: --- Auxiliary – Brett (WE) is engaging on/looking to bring more “traditionally made beer to a wider audience”… engine setup is in progress + they are the most active firkin provider/distributor in the area Post from 1/26/23
Tonewood New Jersey, USA 2xActive Beer Engines (Angram) Cask-conditioned Cask Tapped: April 13, 2023 Visit: April 15, 2023 Best Bitter: Binfield (Collab w/ Second District) Grains: Maris Otter, Crystal, and Chocolate malt Hops: EKG & Fuggle ABV: 4.2% Aspirator: Yes Sparkler: Yes Visuals: 3 --- ---
Good morning, Saturday and Sunday I attended one of the beer events that for me are unmissable and that I also think many visitors to this thread would have appreciated. https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/italia-franken-bier-fest-2023-seventh-edition.672315/ Every year (this was the seventh edition) there is the opportunity to drink beers of a very limited production of small inns of the Franconia region (kegs and casks). Of course, I made my own list of beers that were on offer and I tried to taste those from breweries/brauhaus that I didn't know and that are very difficult to find, unless you go to their area. Great quality again this year, within the setting of Villa Torlonia, which is also a site of historical interest. I couldn't find all the references attached that I marked down, but I drank most of them and replaced some of my choices with others that they recommended to me on the spot: Saturday it was raining and there was an enjoyable atmosphere which also allowed for a dialogue, on the other hand Sunday was very full of people and it was more stressful queuing at the stands. Always very high quality, rustic flavors but also delicate and delicious... truly characteristic. Among those I have had the opportunity to drink, the Franconian beers that have fascinated and impressed me are: 1) Brauerei Spezial - UNGESPUNDET (perhaps the one I liked the most: a delicate smokiness, notes that lead to sweet/toasted... a delight. Much less smoky than the Brauerei Lippert Rauchbier, but with a delicacy and a ' decidedly admirable elegance). 2) Brauerei Reblitz - DUNKLES 3) Brauerei Heckel - VOLLBIER 4) Brauerei Hetzel - SCHWARZER ADLER 5) Brauerei Will - SCHEDENSDORFER LANDBIER Prost ! Sláinte ! Cheers !
The Morning Advertiser Beer Report 2023 Article touches up on a few topics discussed here, while diving into some new territories: issues with potential resolutions. Pieces Below - --- Timothy Taylor Greene King + Theakston --- Synopsis
