Beer?

[stephec]

I’m going to have to unsubscribe from this thread. I’ve stopped drinking during the week and this is not helping!

So have I, no beer Monday to Thursday now, it's a killer.

 

[stephec]

Has anyone had the email from Honestbrew?

They've stopped trading and called the administrators in unfortunately, shame as they were a decent company to deal with.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Has anyone had the email from Honestbrew?

They've stopped trading and called the administrators in unfortunately, shame as they were a decent company to deal with.

Yes, I got their email today. I haven't used them much but they were always dependable with a good range of beers and styles. Shame.

 

[Spartak]

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

A Northern Monk Coconut IPA. Rammed full of hops with a gentle undercurrent of coconut, more as mouthfeel than flavour. Actually a rather good beer!

On a different note, I had a pint of Anspach and Hobday's London Black a couple of nights ago. I believe it is marketed as a rival to Guinness but to my taste it was more like a nitro mild with a brown head. And very well done. One of those beers I could drink all night. If anybody here gets their hands on one, I'd be interested in hearing what they make of it.

(Just discovered that I didn't post this last night!)

 

[albal]

This is nice.

 

[albal]

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've just cracked open a Paloma IPA. I guess it must be named after some kind of cocktail rather than simple Spanish pigeon beer. It says there's lime and pink grapefruit in it. And, yes, there's a slight taste of lime but no, no grapefruit. Anyhow, it's from Northern Monk's last subscription box and as there's another one due I need to clear some space. It's actually a pretty good fruited IPA.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

After doing 1000m ascent after work, about to have a Grimbergen but as it's emergency cooling in the freezer, why not feast your eyes on this little beauty instead?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Right, the Grimbergen.

But Blond or Dubbel?

Tough choices.

 

[stephec]

Right, the Grimbergen.

But Blond or Dubbel?

Tough choices.

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I'm not a fan of Belgian blonds so it's the dubbel for me every time.

 

[figbat]

A brace of modern style IPAs tonight:

 

[figbat]

And then another one (this one is always a lively pour):

 

[Grant Fondo]

£6 for a pint of IPA earlier. Nice though.

 

[figbat]

Portobello Brewery - Stiff Lip IPA. Served well chilled on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace whilst awaiting the start of a Crowded House concert. Very nice.