UK Weekend Beerage

Yeah that's piss taking

Now onto a can of All Day IPA, which I have had a number of times in the past and still can't quite work out why it is so popular

 

Just back home after a twenty mile hike up the side of Loch Lomond. Had a couple of pints of Loch Lomond One for the High Road at the oak tree inn, fairly standard golden ale but at only 3% it was really impressive. No weakness of body or flavour

 

I've had a pretty IPA heavy week. I had Founder's Devil Dancer Triple IPA at the Earl of Essex on Wednesday. It was nice, but a bit thin. I would guess due to the 12%. Tonight I had the Rogue 7 hop IPA, Mikkeller Nuclear Hop Assault, Mad Hatter Redrum, and finished the night with Siren Dippy and the Equinox. I would have to say the Rogue and Siren were my favourites. If I see the Dippy again, I'm defo going to grab a couple, very tasty brew.

 

Can of brewpooch albino squid assassin - rather good

 

Hitachino Nest Saison Du Japon

Good simple saison. Immediately reminded me of the one I made recently, I think the yeast must be the same/very close

 

bunch of t**ts in my opinion if so

 

Ale Browar Rowing Jack
Wiper and True Mosaic Saison
Artezan Pacific Pale Ale

No duffers here but standout the Artezan, like their Mera, a lovely citrus lingering APA from Poland.

 

A new 100% keg joint has opened in Peterborough not far from the station. It's a nice place with a good selection but they're taking a huge gamble offering meagre US sized units in a nation of pint swillers, particularly when the largest offering is the price of a normal pint. It's also pretty cheeky having signs telling customers to return their glasses, which a lot of us do anyway. As a start-up it needs to pander to its customers a bit more. I wish it all the best and look forward to returning though (after payday!!!). Peterborough has a pretty decent scene at present.

 

Bristol Craft Beer Festival brewer release @ the Small Bar :

Cloudwater US light Ahtanum Bravo
Burning Sky Saison a la Provision
The Kernel Export India Porter
Stone Arrogant Bastard (cheers to the guy who bought me this)
Stone Cali Belgique (@ Brewdog)

Cracking selection of brews, the Porter being the stand out for me. Haven't picked up a ticket for Sept yet as they are £35 a pop with unlimited tasters, have to say based on the brews last night very tempted.

 

I'm off to Chester for 4 days next week, sure I can sniff out a few great beers.

 

Bottle of Anchor Steam before cooking up some steaks