1001 Beers: 6. Adnams Ghost Ship

Adnams Ghost Ship From: England Brewed by: Adnams Brewery First brewed: 2010 ABV: 4.5% Obtained from: Tesco (Colchester, Essex) Adnams Ghost Ship was the first beer I've had for this project so far that I've drunk with food. I have to say it went wonderfully with the fish and chips I had that evening. This … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 6. Adnams Ghost Ship →

1001 Beers: 5. Fuller’s London Pride

Fuller's London Pride From: England Brewed by: Fuller, Smith and Turner First brewed: 1959 ABV: 4.7% Obtained from: Tesco (Colchester, Essex) When I drank my first sip of Fuller's London Pride, I really needed a drink. I was in a frustrated and irritable mood. Someone had let me down with a bit of bad news … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 5. Fuller’s London Pride →

1001 Beers: 4. British Bulldog

British Bulldog From: British Brewed by: Westerham Brewery Co. First brewed: 2004 ABV: 4.3% Obtained from: Beers of Europe I was cautious about British Bulldog. Cautious about the thought of trying my first bitter in general. I like sweeter beers, I like beers that are light on the tongue. Bitter, to my mind, seemed the … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 4. British Bulldog →

1001 Beers: 3. EKU 28

EKU 28 From: Germany Brewed by: Kulmbacher Brauerei First brewed: 1954 ABV: 11% Obtained from: Beers of Europe "Oh my god!" I exclaimed as I swallowed my first sip EKU 28. A beer of 11% is an impressive achievement, and the taste of this beer is just as strong as the double digit ABV suggests … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 3. EKU 28 →

1001 Beers: 2. La Chouffe

La Chouffe From: Belgium Brewed by: Brasserie d'Achouffe First brewed: 1982 ABV: 8% Obtained from: Beers of Europe The beer that comes in this charming little bottle is a strong one, 8% is not to be sniffed at as far as I'm concerned. The strength of La Chouffe is the first thing that hits you. From … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 2. La Chouffe →

1001 Beers: 1. 13 Guns

13 Guns From: England Brewed by: Thwaites First brewed: 2011 ABV: 5.5% Obtained from: Wetherspoons (The Lantokay; Street, Somerset) This English tribute to an American twist on Indian Pale Ale (IPA) packs a serious punch. The flavour of the beer is very intense, you really don't have to wait a moment to get the full body … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 1. 13 Guns →

1001 Beers: The Beer-ginning

This is the beginning, or beer-ginning, of a new project, a project to drink 1001 different beers before I die. I'll drink each beer, whether it comes in a bottle, can, or draught and write a review before rating each beer on a scale of five. These aren't just any beers, they're specially selected and collected … Continue reading 1001 Beers: The Beer-ginning →