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Beer – #252- Faversham – Whitstable Bay Organic Ale

Ok, So I was at the English Corner Shoppe and was enticed by this, well not really, I was drawn buy the pretty average but huge selling Iron Maiden beer. … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #241 – Robinsons – Trooper

Iron Maiden inspired  and Brewed by Robinsons in the Style of a  Premium Bitter/ESB Stockport, England, it’s Trooper! They also made the Elbow beer that I wasn’t overly in love with. A 4.7ABV in … Continue reading

November 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #240 – St Peters – Christmas Ale

Hot Cross buns will be appearing in the stores soon, so what better reason than that to have a St Peters Christmas Ale. Fa la la la la la la la … Continue reading

November 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #212 – Moor – Hoppiness

A straight IPA, Moor in the style of an: India Pale Ale (IPA) and that’s all happening in Langport, Somerset, England This is a  6.7% ABV, 660ml Bottle Conditioned beer,  and that … Continue reading

September 28, 2013 · 5 Comments

Beer – #210 – Morland – Old Crafty Hen (in a bottle)

Finishing then the shopping basket from the previously disastrous trip to the English shop – Morland Old Crafty Hen Brewed by Greene King in style of a  English Strong Ale  and that’s … Continue reading

September 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #205 – Wychwood -WychCraft

Continuing  my English beer redux – the Wychwood WychCraft, Brewed by Wychwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and that be in Witney, England, possible the middle … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #204 – Ringwood – Boondoggle

Ringwood Boondoggle – in a bottle – Brewed by Ringwood (Marstons plc) in the style of a Golden Ale/Blond Ale and they do that in Ringwood, England, where ever that is. I … Continue reading

September 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Beer – #189 – Robinsons – Build a rocket boys!

I found this  – Robinsons – Elbow –  build a rocket boys! a beer in the style of a Style: Bitter that’s Brewed by Robinsons in Stockport , England. It’s and English Bitter It’s a beer … Continue reading

July 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #162 – St Peters – Suffolk Gold

Change of pace again , this time to a St Peters Suffolk Gold in the style of a Premium Bitter/ESB – Brewed by St Peters (UK)  in Bungay, England 500ml bottle, 4.9%ABV,  2.45 … Continue reading

May 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #157 – Adnams – Innovation

Old Blighty calls every now and again and I found it hard to pass up on this, and Adnams Innovation.  Brewed by Adnams In the style of India Pale Ale (IPA) in the … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #131 – Badger – First Gold

Change of innings at the cricket and Im into a Badger- First Gold. 500ml of a 4% ABV beer (2 standard drinks). This, then, is Brewed by Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) and it’s in the style of a  Bitter and they create this … Continue reading

March 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Beer – #69 – Shepherd Neame – Spitfire

Shepherd Neame Spitfire, this has been in the beer fridge for an indecent amount of time, mostly because of the amazing amount of  beer that’s not available in the  stores. … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #44 – Black Sheep Ale

    The Black Sheep Brewery is based in Masham, North Yorkshire, and it’s a Bitter. By ‘ek as like. I’ve found myself abandoned by friends to a night at home, a … Continue reading

August 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #35 – Adnams Broadside

Adnams Broadside made of  “Pale Ale malt and First Gold hops, Broadside is a dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake aromas, almonds and conserved fruit.” it says. It’s a … Continue reading

July 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #29 – St. Peter’s Cream Stout

A gift this one. And never look a gift horse in the mouth. From the St. Peter’s Brewery Co Ltd in Bungay, Suffolk then the St.Peter’s Cream Stout. A 500mls (pint) … Continue reading

June 20, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #27 in a series – Jaipur

Thornbridge Jaipur IPA. “A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish” … Continue reading

June 5, 2012 · 4 Comments

Beer – #20 in a series – Shepherd Neame 1698

For the win!  Shepherd Neame 1698 – This had just arrived in the English Corner Shop when I went shopping, so I did the decent thing and put some in the … Continue reading

April 28, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #18 in a series – Marston Pedigree

Wow, it’s been like drink a beer a night week. Tonight I have a pleasurable guest in the name of Marston Pedigree, a 500ml sized bottle of Classic English Pale Ale. … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #14 in a series – Lancaster Bomber

Tonight I shall be tippling the Thwaits Lancaster Bomber yeah, they say : This chestnut-coloured beer is brewed using pale ale and crystal malt, which gives it a full-bodied flavour. A finely … Continue reading

March 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

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