Ben’s Brew 2: IPApricot

IPApricot Homebrew number two was envisaged as a light, fruity IPA. The fruit I finally settled on was apricot because that's what caught my eye at the time I went shopping. It was also a first attempt at all grain brewing. Having had a reasonable result with malt extract brewing I decided to go a … Continue reading Ben’s Brew 2: IPApricot →

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: 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 →