Great Divide Belgica
Belgian-style India Pale Ale is always an interesting concept, and can produce some very different beers. Some lean towards Europe and are spicy and wheaty – others lean over the Atlantic and have that hoppy punch. Plenty are down the middle of course, but it’s interesting when Old World breweries whack the hops in (i.e. […]
B.E.E.R.S. in Tokyo
Sooner or later everyone who writes about beer is asked one of two questions; ”What’s your favourite beer?” or ”How did you get into beer?” (the usual responses being ‘I can’t say’ and ‘I can’t remember’). The first question is tricky because it changes on a weekly – or if you’re particularly dedicated – daily […]
Victory HopDevil
Mid-strength American IPA’s are becoming increasingly common here in the UK, from the initial colonists such as Goose Island India Pale Ale, through the second wave of beers such as Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA, to recent arrivals such as Green Flash West Coast IPA (seen arriving in our local Edinburgh-area bottle shops only the […]
Seven Trends for Craft Brewing in 2010
Recently I was listening to an episode of the excellent Craft Beer Radio, where hosts Jeff and Greg were discussing a list that had been published on blogcritics.org regarding the top seven trends in craft brewing for 2010. They make interesting reading, particularly with our interpretation on how those trends are currently being reflected in […]
BeerCast #50 – Half Century
BeerCast #50 – Well, we never thought we would make it to 50 podcasts – and if you listened to our first few you probably didn’t either. But here we are! For this special anniversary edition we challenged each member of the panel to find an unusual beer to celebrate with. Massive thanks to all of our listeners, and everyone who’s ever visited the BeerCast or left us a comment or email. Cheers! Here’s to 50 more…
1. Grooben – Neuzeller Anti-Aging Bier (4.8%)
2. Richard – BrewDog Abstrakt AB:01 (10.2%)
3. Shovels – Sierra Nevada Estate 2009 (6.7%)
4. MrB – Brasserie d’Achouffe Big Chouffe (8.0%)
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BeerCast #49 – The MrBCast
BeerCast #49 – The MrBCast. Today we turn the show over to that hop-loving Argyll native MrB, as he brings a selection of Scottish and US beers that really tickle his tastebuds. Stand by beers in their prime, beers way past their prime, and beer in cans. Alongside him today are Richard, Grooben and Shovels – and we even call on MrB’s Mum to help solve an argument…
1. Moulin Ale of Atholl (4.5%)
2. Tryst Raj IPA (5.5%)
3. Odell Cutthroat Porter (4.8%)
4. Caldera IPA (6.1%)
5. Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron (12.0%)
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