BeerCast #18 – Sakura Beers
BeerCast #18 – Sakura Beers. Our second Japanese BeerCast follows the same pattern as the first, after one of our panellists returns from the Far East with a clinking suitcase. It was Grooben who was lucky enough to visit Japan this time, so sharing the spoils of his trip are Richard, Shovels and Andy. Also today we discuss trains, seal-inspired doomsday cults, and we break out our little men…
1. Sapporo Premium Lager (4.7%)
2. Landbeer Kaori No Yutakana (5.0%)
3. Kyoto Machiya Kölnisch (5.0%)
4. Ishikawa Tama no Meguri (5.5%)
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BeerCast #17 – North Yorkshire
BeerCast #17 – North Yorkshire. Richard and Grooben have had hometown podcasts, and now it’s the turn of Shovels. Hailing from near York, he guides us through four beers from the local area in the company of Richard and the returning Hopmeister Tom. It’s brown malty ales all round as we head to the gateway to the Dales…
1. Copper Dragon Challenger IPA (4.8%)
2. Theakston XB (4.5%)
3. Black Sheep Ale (4.4%)
4. Suddaby’s Auld Bob (6.0%)
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BeerCast #16 – Belgique a Londres
BeerCast #16 – Belgique à Londres – In a BeerCast first, today we take the podcast on the road and record an episode in London. Panellist Andy wanted to take the reigns, so together with Richard and new panellist Elliot we assembled in his flat to sample four Belgian beers – this may be our third Belgian podcast, but you can never have too many.
1. Chimay Blanche [Trippel] (8.0%)
2. Mort Subite Gueuze (4.5%)
3. Delirium Nocturnum (9.0%)
4. Maredsous 10° (10.0%)
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BeerCast #15 – Scottish IPA’s
BeerCast #15 – Scottish IPA’s. We’re back reviewing beers from our home soil for the fifteenth BeerCast, as we take a look at four Scottish India Pale Ales. The British gave this style to the world, and we see how modern breweries north of the border are taking it to heart. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels, Grooben and MrB.
1. Caledonian Deuchars IPA (4.4%)
2. Colonsay IPA (3.9%)
3. Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (5.3%)
4. BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.0%)
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BeerCast #14 – London Beers
BeerCast #14 – London Beers. Once home to a thriving brewing scene, London has seen a decline in brewing over recent years. But there are still some who operate in (or near) the city. On this BeerCast we sample four ales from the British capital, in the company of Richard, Shovels and Grooben.
1. Young’s Special London Ale (6.4%)
2. Fullers London Porter (5.4%)
3. Meantime Chocolate Stout (6.5%)
4. Fullers Jack Frost (4.5%)
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BeerCast #13 – Organic Special
BeerCast #13 – Organic Special. The organic label is fast becoming a sign of quality (and expense) when it comes to food – but what about beer? This podcast sees our panel get to grips with four that are certified organic by the Soil Association. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels, Grooben, and a debut for Tom the Hopmeister. Royalists might not want to listen to the final part of this one…
1. Hakhamanesh Organic Lager (5.0%)
2. Brakspear Oxford Gold (4.6%)
3. Black Isle Organic Porter (4.5%)
4. Duchy Originals Select Ale (6.2%)
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