BeerCast #56 – Beer of the Year 2010
BeerCast #56 – Our 2010 Beer of the Year Show! We re-sample four of the highest-scoring beers from our 2010 podcasts and pick a winner. That winner joins our three previous BeerCast Beers of the Year – Anchor Special Ale 2006, HopBack Summer Lightning, and Stone Ruination IPA. On the specially extended panel today – Richard, Grooben, MrB, Andy, Shovels, Jess and a podcast debut for Katie…
1. Tryst Raj IPA (5.5%)
2. Odell Isolation Ale (6.1%)
3. Kernel IPA C.S.C. (7.1%)
4. BrewDog Abstrakt AB:01 (10.2%)
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2010 Beer of the Year Preview
As things wind down over Christmas we traditionally turn our attention towards the annual BeerCast Beer of the Year Show. We tally up the scores achieved by each ale podcasted over the last twelve months, and take the four highest scoring [more on this in a moment] away to a secret location for a re-sample. […]
Best new beers of 2010…Kernel IPA C.S.C.
We’re all big fans of India Pale Ales here on the BeerCast – both the traditional British style and the uber-hopped US interpretation (and everything in between). This year we sampled a number of beers from one London-based producer that really blew us away. In particular, their strong IPA was just outstanding – and deservedly […]
BeerCast #54 – What’s in a name?
BeerCast #54 – Does the name of a beer make a difference? The Edinburgh panel get together to sample five beers with unusual titles. We also discuss smutty beer names, and whether they are good or bad for the image of beer – Crafty Shag anyone? Double entendres aplenty with Richard, Grooben, Shovels and back for his third BeerCast appearance – Stuart…
1. IBS Old Slap and Tickle (4.0%)
2. Marble Dobber (5.9%)
3. Samuel Smith’s Yorkshire Stingo (9.0%)
4. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf (10.5%)
5. Kernel IPA S.C.A.NS. (7.7%)
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BeerCast #52 – Kernel Brewery Showcase
BeerCast #52 – Kernel Brewery Showcase. BeerCaster Richard was recently working in London, and managed to pay a visit to one of the rising stars of British brewing – Evin O’Riordain. Having founded the Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey just over a year ago, he is getting rave reviews (not to mention awards) for his strong IPA’s and traditional dark London beers. Joining Richard on this showcase are MrB, Shovels and Grooben. Big thanks to Evin for showing Richard round his brewery!
1. Kernel Pale Ale Centennial (5.2%)
2. Kernel IPA C.S.C. (7.1%)
3. Kernel Porter (6.1%)
4. Kernel Export Stout 1890 London (7.8%)
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