Tag Archives: Smoked Porter

Black Isle Brewery Smoked Porter (5.5%)

Once upon a time I loved Black Isle’s beer. I even wrote a big article on them. But this is rather unpleasant. Organic or not, there’s something rather fake about the smokiness of this beer. The aroma is weak prune … Continue reading

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Leave The Capitol: The Runaway Brewery

Recently I was sent some beer to try. Four bottles to be precise, and all of them from a new brewery based in Manchester. I know very little about them other than they have an ace logo (very important) and … Continue reading

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Thornbridge Brewery Beadeca’s Well (5.3%)

Pouring a rich deep purple brown, the smell of Beadeca’s Well is soft smoky Marmite and prunes. This is a beer that feels good, thick and satisfying, with lots of burned wholemeal toast, honey and plum compote enveloped in a warm … Continue reading

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