Daily Archives: September 23, 2014

Kiuchi Brewery Hitachino Nest Amber Ale (6%)

Do you like tamarind? If not you’d best steer clear of Hitachino’s Amber Ale. Personally, I love tamarind. I used to pick and eat them when I lived in Jamaica as a boy. It was sticky, rich and bitter sweet, … Continue reading

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Thornbridge Brewery Sequoia (4.5%)

I’m sorry, but why do so many people hold Thornbridge in such high regard? The beer is OK, but generally no more than that. There are a couple of beers in their range that I’d say I like very much. … Continue reading

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Dancing Duck Brewery 22 (4.3%)

Um. 22 is a Best Bitter that smells rather unpleasant. It’s a nasal hair scouring weirdly chemical yeasty smell. Initially the flavour is OK. Very thin, but OK. There’s some toffee and biscuits, a dab of marmalade and some green … Continue reading

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Buxton Brewery Ace Edge (6.8%)

Ace Edge is Buxton’s Axe Edge with Sorachi Ace replacing the usual hops and it’s a zingy tangy sensation. The aroma is all lemon bon-bons and lime zest and the malting just about holds its own under the weight of … Continue reading

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