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Hi Pumpy, Are you still in the UK? If so, you may be able to get the dregs of The Hop (the bitterest beer in the world) if you can get across to Wantage. Google Maps says that it's 35 min from Witney to Wantage. FYI - I was lucky enough to have some spare time (and an understanding wife) so...

I've added it to a Dr Smurto LandLord clone (97% Simpsons MO and 3% carabohemian). Having said that, I'll have to get back to you on how it's turned out as I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Ministry - New World Order. I didn't really think much of this song until I saw them at the Big Day Out in 1995...

Following on from the following story about the bitterest beer in the world... http://www.beeraholix.com/story.php?title=...rest-beer#c1471 I decided that it would be worth seeking out whilst I was in the UK. The Hop was only served on draught at the Royal Oak in Wantage. I was considering...

I appreciate that it's not the easiest place in the world to get to/from, but the Hills Brewers night is on Tuesday the 29th of June at North Rocks Pizza. Map of location: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sour...755198416484460 PS. Thanks for the black ale recipe earlier.

Bexley Beer Festival is on at the nearby sports club with 65 beers detailed here. The barrels are marked with the brewers name, the beers name, what number the beer is on the guide and how much it costs for a pint, half pint and 1/3 pint. I was intrigued by the concept of English style...

Bribie - My father-in-law has Carlsberg Special Brew in his fridge. He doesn't have to worry about anyone else touching it. Bum - Hopefully this post hasn't ruined your day. :P

And here is a couple of the upcoming beers, although I'm thinking of cellaring Harvey's Imperial Stout and De Dolle's Stille Nacht back at home. De Dolle's Stille Nacht, Harvey's Imperial Stout, Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron and Dogfish Head Midas Touch. Double IPA's from Steamworks and...

My wife (from Sidcup, Kent) is homesick so she's moved back with the boys whilst I try and get a transfer. Tight job market here though so I popped across for a month to catch up with her and our boys (it'd been 10 weeks since I'd seen them). Back to sunny Cherrybrook on ANZAC day. Hopefully...

Hop picking was always a big social event so it's good to see that tradition carry on (even if most of the work is done by machines). On a similar topic... I'm thinking about sneaking some Bramling Cross rhizomes into the in-laws garden... http://www.aplus-hops.co.uk/index.php

Below is a pic that I saw on the train the other day - monster trucks at The Hop Farm! I guess that being in middle of no-where means that they have plenty of spare land. Now all they need to do is get some musicians in ( la music in the vineyards @ Hunter Valley). FYI - I had been to this...

Black IPA's are fairly rare here at the moment. You'll only find a handful of references in this forum, although I'm sure that we'd all be interested to see your recipe. Commercially speaking, Murray's brewery made one as part of their monthly seasonal releases. Overall, I think that you'll...

Brasserie Ellezelloise Hercule Stout (~9%ABV). Strong fizz as I opened the flip top lid, although the beer itself didn't seem overcarbed. Whitish head (as opposed to the darker colours of the Yeti which I tried a couple of days earlier). Aroma was on the sweetish side and fairly mild. You...

A pic of one of the many shelves at Utobeer (at London Borough Markets). These guys have a great selection of UK, Euro and USA beers. They even have Tooheys New and LCPA. Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout. I nearly didn't get this beer (because I've heard of it being available in Aus)...

Westerham William Wilberforce Freedom Ale. Infected. Not really badly infected, but enough to put me off after a mouthful. Black Sheep's Golden Sheep. Reasonably hoppy aroma and bitterness. Bitter sweet finish (I wonder if they use Wyeast 1026?). Needs a bit more body. I was somewhat...

Perhaps the iron is from the local water in Dublin?

Edit: Apologies in advance for the underexposed pix. The Wenlock Arms. According to RateBeer.com, The Wenlock Arms is the top rated beer geek destination in London. It is dingy and run-down so it is my sort of place. The beer selection was okay with a TapHouse style lineup. Adnams Oyster...

The Nelson Brewery Baggywrinkle. Flat and infected. Hopdaemon Leviathan. Some fruitiness/spice from hops. Almond yeast character. Good winter warmer. Westerham's British Bulldog. Sessionable beer with a tilt towards hop character, although tastes a bit thin. Hopdaemon...

I'm just about to mash out the following Saison: Grandma's Farm Ale MkII Size: 19.0 L Efficiency: 70.0% Original Gravity: 1.053 Terminal Gravity: 1.007 Alcohol: 5.87% Bitterness: 32.7 Ingredients: 3.5 kg Malt Craft Export Pilsner Malt 0.5 kg Torrified Wheat 0.5 kg Golden Naked Oats 0.5 kg...

Russian Imperial Stout based mostly on Jamil's recipe... Size: 16 L Efficiency: 55.0% Original Gravity: 1.108 Terminal Gravity: 1.029 Color: 47.78 Alcohol: 10.52% Bitterness: 85.3 Ingredients: 9 kg Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt 0.7 kg Roast Barley 0.45 kg Special B - Caramel malt 0.23 kg German...