Lågerböy Speaks – Brutal
Lagerboy’s Swedish cousin – Lars Lågerböy – has had a couple of run-outs before, casting his deep, limpid blue eyes over Nils Oscar God Lager (god) and Norrlands Guld (not god at all). After a lengthy break indulging in crayfish parties and scanning the shelves of H&M, he returns with not one, but two canned […]
The 2012 Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival
Let me get this out of the way right at the start – the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival is simply awesome. There are several reasons why, the first of which being the most obvious – the sheer amount of unfamiliar beer on offer. Wandering around the lower hall – one wasn’t large enough for […]
Off to Sweden…
Things might be a bit quieter than usual here on the BeerCast for the next few days, as I’m off to Sweden for the Stockholm Beer and Whisky festival. Oh, and a spot of sightseeing…
RateBeer Roundup II
Back in November we brought you the summary of a tasting hosted by the UK’s leading Ratebeer.com exponent, Craig Garvie. Having powered through 6,200 beers and sakes, Craig decided to get a regular group together to taste unusual beers and have a social occasion at the same time. Like a book group, except with less […]
BeerCast #57 – London Calling
A rare appearance by the lesser spotted London panel for this December winter warmer edition. Hosted by chief non-beer beer expert Andy of Any & Jess with co-host Jess of Jess & Andy and joined by Andrew Hayes, Marc Rollins and BeerCast newbie Kath McKie the panel delve into:
1. Thwaites Very Nutty Black (3.9%)
2. Skinners Cornish Knocker (4.5%)
3. Nils God Lager (5.3%)
4. Ringwood OLd Thumper (5.6%)
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BeerCast #44 – Beer of the Year 2009
BeerCast #44 – 2009 BOTY Show. The highlight of any BeerCast year is the Beer of the Year Show – where our four highest-scoring beers are re-tested and we pick a winner. Previous BOTY Champions are Hop Back Summer Lightning and Anchor Special Ale 2006. Which beer out of these four will join them? Our specially extended panel travel to a secret location – Shovels, Andy, MrB, Richard, Jess and Grooben brave the snow to pick a BOTY. Our panel also test a bonus beer – the (at the time) strongest beer in the world…
1. St Austell Tribute (4.2%)
2. Carnegie Starkporter 2008 (5.5%)
3. Stone Ruination IPA (7.7%)
4. Goose Island Christmas Ale 2009 (7.0%)
5. BrewDog Tactical Nuclear Penguin (32.0%)
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