Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sambrook’s Brewery Black IPA (6.9%)

I have a real soft spot for Sambrook’s, built on nothing more than they feel like a secret. They feel like the bands I used to listen to, locked in my bedroom listening to John Peel and feeling like no … Continue reading

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Abbeydale Brewery Serenity (3.8%)

Serenity is Abbeydale‘ Session IPA Series, something is generally want to steer clear of. But what Abbeydale have managed with this single hop (Idaho 7, for those interested) beer, is to create enough body to hold up the hoppy hit. … Continue reading

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Maregade Brewery Coconut Porter (5.3%)

For all the nice and soft coconut that this beer manages to deliver, unfortunately there’s a shed load of other things going on that I’d rather not experience. Like the burned matchstick smell that lingers behind the chocolate of the … Continue reading

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Twisted Barrel Ale The Sunglasses Story (4.8%)

This hazy Pale Ale is a thing of loveliness. Pouring a cloudy gold, it smells of tinned peaches and a lick of honey. And that honey lies in waiting at the back of the beer when you take a mouthful. … Continue reading

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Lost Industry Brewing 1 Mutual Friend (7.4%)

Brewed in collaboration with Boutilliers, 1 Mutual Friend is an absolutely delightful, and rather boozy, Braggot. Braggot is a type of Mead that includes a good dose of malted barley, adding a nice Beery caramel doughnut and shortcake chewiness to … Continue reading

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