MossCommuter
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Beer?
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MossCommuter
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Beer and whisky
Pot Still
Pot Still
John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
Dead Pony Club (Brewdog, 3.8% abv)
Brewdog's sessionable pale, according to the blurb. It is jolly nice, a little of the malt before a hit of citrussy, grapefruit hops. I think it's probably a little strongly flavoured to drink all night, but if you want the Brewdog experience in something that won't have you reeling and insensible by closing time, this is a good choice.
Mrs M says: "Very nice" (but noted that a 330ml bottle is a bit insufficient, really).
Brewdog's sessionable pale, according to the blurb. It is jolly nice, a little of the malt before a hit of citrussy, grapefruit hops. I think it's probably a little strongly flavoured to drink all night, but if you want the Brewdog experience in something that won't have you reeling and insensible by closing time, this is a good choice.
Mrs M says: "Very nice" (but noted that a 330ml bottle is a bit insufficient, really).
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rich p
ridiculous old lush
Still what, Mossy?
MossCommuter
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Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
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John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
Cwrw Braf, (Tomos Watkins, 4.2% abv)
Reminds me very much of a best bitter. A fair bit of caramelly sweetness in the taste, nicely balanced by fresh, grassy/herby hops that linger into a dry aftertaste. The name, apparently, translates as "Lovely beer", and I can't disagree.
Mrs M says "Very nice."
Reminds me very much of a best bitter. A fair bit of caramelly sweetness in the taste, nicely balanced by fresh, grassy/herby hops that linger into a dry aftertaste. The name, apparently, translates as "Lovely beer", and I can't disagree.
Mrs M says "Very nice."
MossCommuter
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MossCommuter
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No she doesn't. She says "iawn 'n glws"
I'm only familiar with cwrw haf, so to see a cwrw braf is new, or should that be newydd. Gwanfphillyerglassesupan'cymruamabitblythed.
John the Monkey
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Incidentally, if any of you are over South Cheshire way next weekend, the Nantwich Beer and Cheese Food and Drink Festival is on again.
(There's usually a good turnout from the local brewers - my report from last year is here).
(There's usually a good turnout from the local brewers - my report from last year is here).
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Forgot to mention that I went Bermondsey way this morning hoping to arrive at one of the Druid Street stalls for a taste. Obviously, it was Sipster Sunday - where all the craft brewers stay in and shampoo their beards etc - and no different things were for sale. It meant a wander back to Shardland, and some Youngs Special. The Bunch of Grapes, St Thomas Street. OK pub...gearing up for The Rugby World Cup. 
John the Monkey
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Strong Pale Ale (Marstons, 6.2% abv)
Marzipanny, rich sweetness at first, with hints of grassy, herbal hops that become stronger, and then a nice, bitter aftertaste. Not an aggressively hoppy pale, and so quite a change from more recent beers. I liked this one.
Mrs M says: "Very nice."
Marzipanny, rich sweetness at first, with hints of grassy, herbal hops that become stronger, and then a nice, bitter aftertaste. Not an aggressively hoppy pale, and so quite a change from more recent beers. I liked this one.
Mrs M says: "Very nice."
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Looking casually at that lovely photo, JtM, one could be forgiven for thinking that it says 'Congratulations Mum, beginners beer' on the 'swing tag' under the right hand glass. Hmmm...
Mrs M says very nice to this one because it is better than the stingy portions you were handing out last time!
Mrs M says very nice to this one because it is better than the stingy portions you were handing out last time!
