Monthly Archives: May 2012

Durham Brewery Bede’s Chalice Belgian Tripel (9%)

Without sounding too sappyI like this brewery more with every beer I try. I love Temptation, I really love White Stout, I absolutely love Bombay 106. So this? This I simply adore. Weirdly, with it being a Belgian Tripel style, … Continue reading

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Durham Brewery Jubilate (6.5%)

When I heard that Durham were brewing a beer for the Jubilee I had to try it. But what with my feelings about all things Royal and with the brewery now offering a special label printing service I simply couldn’t … Continue reading

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Otley Brewing Co. O8 (8%)

This doesn’t taste anything like I expected it to, but it does taste rather brilliant. O8 is a rich amber beer that holds no head at all. The smell is really interesting, full of whisky doused orange marmalade with a … Continue reading

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Brouwerij De Molen Licht & Lustig (5.2%)

Is this De Molen’s version of a wheat beer? Is it a Weiss? It’s called Light & Cheerful and pours a cloudy orange with barely a head to speak of, and smells of camomile, star anise and mace. It’s not … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale (5.6%)

I was quite looking forward to this, but now I’ve started it I’m rather disappointed. It opened with a decent enough hiss and it smells of, well, very little actually. The merest hint of malty biscuit is about your lot. … Continue reading

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