BeerCast #25 – German styles
BeerCast #25 – German Styles. Our quarter-century podcast heads back to Germany, as we review three examples of very distinct styles. Richard, Shovels and Grooben turn their attention to a Kölsch, a Schwarzbier, and a doppelbock – not to mention Shovel’s faltering German…
1. Küppers Kölsch (4.8%)
2. Köstritzer Schwarzbier (4.8%)
3. Aventinus Weizenstarkbier (8.2%)
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The BeerCast’s Pub Guide – Edinburgh Part2
The Halfway House 24 Fleshmarket Close (off Market St) MapOpen: 11am-12am (1am Fri-Sat); 12.30pm-12am (Sun)Link: Official WebsiteGood Beer Guide entry: YesThe Halfway House is the littlest pub in Edinburgh, and probably one of the smallest in the UK. Hidden near the bottom of a flight of steps that lead from Cockburn Street down to Market […]
BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers
BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers. Following on from our Wickwar podcast, our second BeerCast Brewery Showcase looks at something a bit closer to home – four beers from Arran. Recently re-opened after a sudden closure, the island brewery was visited by Grooben, who managed to pick up some of their beers for review. Joining him today are Richard, Shovels and local boy MrB.
1. Suddaby’s Rievaulx Abbey Ale (4.0%)
2. Heather Ales Fraoch (5.0%)
3. Heather Ales Kelpie (4.4%)
4. Naylor’s Ginger Beer (4.4%)
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Lagerboy speaks – Kasteel Cru
Usually Lagerboy tries something new and undiscovered for this column, but sometimes the gassy yellow stuff has passed his lips before. Kasteel Cru is just such a beer, having been sampled by various BeerCasters over the years – and always with interesting results. It seems to be a conversation-starter, that’s for sure. Produced in Alsace […]
In praise of…the Jerusalem Tavern
Last year on the BeerCast we highlighted the local gem that is The Wellington in Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham. A real local boozer that values well-kept and varied ales above everything else is a treat wherever you live. On a recent trip to London we ventured to a similarly well-regarded establishment – the Jerusalem Tavern in […]
BeerCast #23 – Hold the fruit!
BeerCast #23 – Hold the Fruit! Experimentation is alive and well in the brewing industry, and these days producers are reaching for something other than fruit when they want unusual ingredients. Today on the podcast our panel sample four that contain things you wouldn’t normally expect to find in beer. Spotting the mystery ingredients are Richard, Shovels and Andy.
1. Suddaby’s Rievaulx Abbey Ale (4.0%)
2. Heather Ales Fraoch (5.0%)
3. Heather Ales Kelpie (4.4%)
4. Naylor’s Ginger Beer (4.4%)
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