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Black Hen Brewery Hop Rocket (2012 Version) (6.9%)

I don’t care what you might think about me reviewing a beer that I designed the label for. You can say what you like, call me biased, call me anything. I’ll have been called worse. You see, this beer is … Continue reading

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Black Hen Brewery Hop Rocket (6.5%)

I think Andy and Fergus may have sent me this for the #DownDIPA night, but I just couldn’t resist. I hope they’ll forgive me. Anyhow, what can I say except, man alive the hops are gigantic! This dark amber ale … Continue reading

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Black Hen Brewery Hoppy Anniversary (6.5%)

Yet another winner from my favourite home brewers, this American amber ale has been brewed to celebrate a year of the Black Hen Brewery. And what a way to celebrate. Hoppy Anniversary pours a yummy dark amber with the merest … Continue reading

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Black Hen Brewery Hoppy New Year (5.7%)

Described as a “Celebratory brew to see the New Year in in style,” I’m a bit late to the party but man alive do I love Black Hen beers. Run by Fergus and Andrea (and this beer brewed by Andrea), … Continue reading

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Black Hen Brewery Peat Smoked Porter (5.9%)

Yet more proof that home brewing can be amazing. Following my article on Fergus and his Black Hen Brewery, I recieved a lovely little Christmas present from him, and it’s astonishing. Should home brew be this good? Islay peat smoked … Continue reading

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