Whats In The Glass (commercial)

[joshuahardie]

Just going though some photos that I have taken over the last few months and forgot to share.

I can't remember the reviews of most of them by now.
Safe to these beers were excellent

8 Wired - Hopwired IPA
Brasseire Dupont - Bons Voeux Supposedly a special beer that is brewed to be given to special clients
Epic - Armageddon IPA

 

[joshuahardie]

Cont...

Mort Subite Kriek - I really didn't care for this beer, the cherry flavouring tasted like medicine, was fake and unpleasant
Rogue - Brutal IPA - For an American IPA this was very balanced and had way more malt presence than I expected.
Southern Tier - 2ipa - One of the most intense hoppiest beers I have ever had. The hops just over dominate the beer in every way. Great if you are into that sort of thing

 

[joshuahardie]

Southern Tier Oak Aged Cuvee 2
Stone Old Guardian Barley wine
Thomas Hardy Old Ale


Apologies if I have uploaded these previously.

 

[Muggus]

Stone Old Guardian Barley wine
Thomas Hardy Old Ale

Niiiice...how'd these 2 beers go?

I've had a bottle of Thomas Hardy in the cellar for a couple of years now; waiting for the right occasion...

 

[joshuahardie]

It is a hard call on the Stone beer.

Mainly because in the weeks prior to opening the old guardian I tried a whole fleet of stone beers that really knocked my socks off. In comparison to their other beers I was not as in love with this one as say the vertical epic. However it was super easy to drink, the alcohol was hardly noticeable. Interestingly for an 85ibu beer it was not noticeably hoppy.

on the other hand the Thomas hardy's was all I had hoped it was.
I had saved it for a few years, and my engagement party seemed like a good excuse as any. Seeing that it is not being brewed anymore, is all the more reason to buy up and save them.
It was fantastically aromatic, and warming, and complex. It was like drinking a great port. As it warmed up it just got better and better, and I would not hesitate to not chill this at all, except if serving in the middle of summer. I am sure you will be impressed whenever you choose to open it

 

[Spork]

Seven Sheds Elepahnts Trunk "Strong Belgian style ale"

Sipping this one at the moment. Very pleasant. Not the best Belgian I've had, but not (by a long way) the priciest either. Looking forward to the "Willie Warmer Spiced Ale" tomorrow evening.

 

[adryargument]

Had my "Thursday Trio" today.... I think i jumped the gun a bit...
Cutty Cellars in Crows Nest have a fresh batch of Sierra Nevada, along with some Leffe Triple. (Pitty the thursday triple limits it to 3 beers )

 

[Spork]

I'd choose the Elephants Trunk over this one any time.
Will let this warm up a bit before I pour the 2nd glass, perhaps that will bring out the best in it.

 

[Spork]

Can't edit now.
Definatley better warmer. Still prefer the Elephants Trunk though.

 

[Spork]

The three Muskateers Baltic Porter. $25 / 750 ml, Crown Cellars.
Celebrating my last day of 18 years at same job.
The back label is pretty right. Roasty malty chocolaty boozey aroma, makes a big promise.
Nice tan head, but it doesnt last. Lightly carbonated, typical of and appropriate for a big beer.
Deep dark brown when held to the light, black and opaque when the glass is full.
Nothing subtle about this ones taste. Its a big chewy mouthful of flavour, that keeps the promise that the
aroma made. See back label. All there except maybe the cherry, but I did burn my tongue on a jam donut
this morning. Hmm, good excuse to try this one again some time
Magnificent. I found myself licking my lips after each mouthful of this Baltic beauty.
9.2% abv.
9.25/10
I have a new favourite beer

 

[probablynathan]

The three Muskateers Baltic Porter. $25 / 750 ml, Crown Cellars.

Thanks Spork, I needed an excuse to got to Crown on the way home from work tomorrow. :beer:

 

[Spork]

probablynathan, you won't regret it mate. This beer is just superb. I think it's getting even better as it warms up a little (and it wasn't that cold to begin with). If god brewed, this is what he'd make I'm certain. Shit, porters aren't (weren't?) even my favourite style of beer, although I have had some very nice ones. Holgate "Temptress" was a very nice choc. porter too, but didn't come close to this.
nb. This one wasn't in the 'fridge there - it was in the "these won't fit in our extra delicious beer fridge" section on the counter.

 

[Newbee(r)]

James Squire - the Chancer Golden Ale.

Looking for a break from the darkies lurking in the fridge while my ESB matures, I picked up a six pack of this tonight. Overall, I have to say I was underwhelmed. Same stock JS Ale grain flavour (which I like) 3 stubbies in and I remain of the opinion of the first. That is, smooth, light bodied, light aroma, lightly hoppy and overall a little bit, well, light. Except for the alcohol (4.8%) which is nice for a session beer.

I reckon it would be best as a thirst quencher post a hard days work in the garden or equivalent before you looked to one of your own for a bit more flavour. But a beer to savour it is not.

Is it just me or have I only just noticed 'the Chancer' has been added to the GA? Think I got suckered by the marketing. The originial GA from my memory of it had some nice honey notes and a bit more going on. This is more watered down Fat Yak....

 

[Muggus]

Found a rare find in the cellar. Couldn't resist!

 

[Spork]

How has it aged Muggus?
I got a 4 pack of the 2011, and they had a best by of Jan 2012. A couple of people confirmed that they were best drunk sooner rather than later due to the green / fresh hops. They were drunk sooner, and very much enjoyed.

 

[mwd]

James Squire - the Chancer Golden Ale.


Is it just me or have I only just noticed 'the Chancer' has been added to the GA? Think I got suckered by the marketing. The originial GA from my memory of it had some nice honey notes and a bit more going on. This is more watered down Fat Yak....

I think you will find it is new marketing they have changed the names on all the range to bring them more up to date.

Prefer the old names and designs myself.

Linky

 

[Spork]

To start the evening.

Couple of Coopers pale ales in the middle, because I need the bottles.

to finish off.

The Lagunitas pale ale was nice. The rich copper ale is a very tasty beer indeed. Mmmm malty.

 

[Muggus]

How has it aged Muggus?
I got a 4 pack of the 2011, and they had a best by of Jan 2012. A couple of people confirmed that they were best drunk sooner rather than later due to the green / fresh hops. They were drunk sooner, and very much enjoyed.

I really don't think it was my intention to age it for that long, especially considering it is very much a hop driven beer.
At this point in time, hops are certainly the last thing you consider, however it did remind me of an older Coopers Vintage, without the body, but the malt and secondary bottled aged characteristics shined though, and not to too much detriment, which was very suprising.
All in all, i'd say it was actually a beer that faired quite well after a few years!

 

[Spork]

Yummo!
A very malty IPA. But what the hell would I know? This is one very drinkable beer.

Probably empty a coopers or 2 next.

Then finish up with something sweet:

 

[Spork]

Well, thats the end of my lovely Lagunitas pack. :icon_drool2:
Each and every one was lovely. They were all different, but all had similarities in taste and aroma. It must be the yeast they use. Anyone know what it is?