1001 Beers: 7. Arrogant Bastard Ale

Arrogant Bastard Ale From: United States Brewed by: Stone Brewing First Brewed: 1997 ABV: 7.2% Obtained from: Beerhawk The first thing I noticed upon drinking this dark coloured ale was how forceful and intense the bitterness was. The writing on the can boasts of how strong and aggressive it is in a very self-aggrandising paragraph; … Continue reading 1001 Beers: 7. Arrogant Bastard Ale →

Ben’s Brew: 1. Rivers of Amsterdam

Over the past year I've developed an increasing interest, and interest that has become almost an obsession, with beer. I've drunk and read my way to being able to make a casual, passing judgement of any beer. But at some point along the way I declared to myself that I must begin to make my … Continue reading Ben’s Brew: 1. Rivers of Amsterdam →

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 →