Monthly Archives: October 2011

Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale (7.5%)

Beer from my favourite country in the world. I fell in love with Norway on my first visit in 1998. I learned a little of the language and fell for the people, the culture, the lifestyle, everything. There was some … Continue reading

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Hopshackle Special No. 001 (5.2%)

It’s been a little while since I last opened a Hopshackle beer and usually I buy their, how shall I describe them, more specialist brews – You know, the high ABV delights that this brewery does so well. But I … Continue reading

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Hardknott: Serious About Beer

Last week I finally got my hands on some Hardknott beers. Four of them to be precise. Having made contact with the brewery some time ago and having booked some of their beer for the inaugural CAMRGB Evening Of Really … Continue reading

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Beer Is Magic

  I’m not a beer reviewer. No, I’m more of an epicurean and an opinionated piss-head. What I’d like to write about today has nothing to do with food-matching or Gooldenesque tasting notes, but beer’s other properties, the simple fact … Continue reading

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Croglin Vampire Doppelbock (8%)

Cumbrian Legendary Ales appear to have made a beer from cherry brandy & marzipan. At least that’s the warm spicy aroma that fills the room when you open the cap. In this little bottle is something more than a bit … Continue reading

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