Beer 6 - Thwaites, Lancaster Bomber

Today's beer is Thwaites, Lancaster Bomber. This was one of the first ales which was sent to me to review for my new book. Real Ale Of Britain

Beers Of Europe

A massive Thank You to "Beers of Europe" who are going to have a double page spread in the book "Real Ale Of Britain" for selling world beers especially Uk beers. Apart from brewerys "Beers Of Europe" will feature as a retailer for all your beer needs. Looking forward to reviewing the 12 beers you sent me. Cheers

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Beer 5 - Shepherd Neame, Late Red

Shepherd Neame, Late Red

Good evening everyone, tonight I am reviewing one of my favorite ales by Shepherd Neame, Late Red. I first drank this beauty in a little Village pub in Risely, near Reading. This ale was sent to me courtesy of Shepherd Neame.

Beer 4 Thwaites, Bottle Conditioned Tavern Porter

Thwaites, Bottle Conditioned Tavern Porter

Tonight i am reviewing this truly exceptional  ale by Thwaites. What drew me towards this ale was the word bottled conditioned, as there are not many bottle conditioned  porters on the market at present.

Thwaites, Bottle Conditioned Tavern Porter

ABV : 4.7%


Looks : Deep brownish/ruby black pour with a thin tan milky coffee coloured head

Aroma : Licorice on the nose with a balanced smokiness. Dark chocolate and malty coffee aroma

Flavour : Roasted malts, coffee, burnt bread crust, smokey liquorice, and bitter chocolate

Finish :  Dry, roasted malt with a bitter chocolate finish

Rating : 10 out of 10

 

This for me has to be one of the best porters ever produced especially by a big brewery. The beer is full of flavour with a smooth silkiness to it. Well done Thwaites and i hope you start bottle conditioning more of your ales.



Beer 3 Downton Brewery, Bottle Conditioned Chimera IPA

Today's beer is Downton Brewerys, Bottle Conditioned Chimera IPA. What an excellent brewery to review. Downton has been brewing since April 2003 and produced some wonderful beers over the years. The brewery can brew up to 60 barrels a week.

       

Downton Brewery, Chimera IPA
ABV : 7.0%

Looks : Golden straw colour with good carbonation. Pours well and has a light foamed white head.

Aroma : Sweet candy and spicy citrus notes. Intense floral aromas, possible straw.

Flavour : Sweet spicy bitter taste with a hints of floral, citrus notes, possible orange. Very refreshing hoppyness

Finish :  Short dry and very hoppy

                                                       Rating : 8.5 out of 10

What a really good beer with refreshing qualities to it. For people who like hoppy beers this is the one for you. Make sure you serve it around 12degrees to get that light foamed floral head. Enjoy

Beer 2 Shepherd Neame - 1698 Bottle Conditioned Ale

Hey all, today i am going to review this wonderful ale by Shepherds Neame. 1698 Bottle Conditioned Ale. Thrice-hopped and bottle conditioned, 6.5% ABV 1698 is the connoisseur’s choice, a beer to be savoured. Originally brewed to celebrate their tercentenary, 1698 was a silver medal winner in the Taste of Britain Awards, was included in the International Beer Challenge’s World’s Top 50 Beers and has won a Gold Award from the British Bottlers’ Institute. 

       

First Ale Review FULLERS, PAST MASTERS, DOUBLE STOUT

Hey all and welcome to my first Ale Blog. Tonight my partner surprised me with a bottle of Fullers Past Masters Double Stout. It's currently on sale in Sainburys for £2.79 a bottle and what an absolute bargin.