Sunday, 1 September 2013

Slaters Haka

Well to end a rather hectic weekend I've gone for the Haka New Zealand pale ale from Slater's brewery in Stafford.

Having not tried 

Slightly perfumed 

Light in taste and colour, but a sweet toffee flavour 

8/10

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Liverpool Organic Ship In A Bottle

Well after a busy day I was really looking forward to this evenings' beer and I decided to go for this light 3.9% American pale ale from the Liverpool Organic brewery.

Opening the bottle, the beer was keen to greet me. A flowery, clean smell and a clear, tan, slightly less pale than I expected appearance had me intrigued.

The taste was good; a fruity, sweet flavour followed by a lingering lemony bitter aftertaste. Very pleasant indeed. I can't believe a beer with such a low abv could have such flavour. Add a curry for a match made in heaven.

A strong 7/10 from me.  Maybe an 8.  Perhaps I'll have to try it again to make my mind up ;op

Friday, 30 August 2013

Wentworth Brewery WOPPA

So my first beer. Not ever, but of the blog.

An "award winning pale ale", WOPPA or WPA, from the Wentworth Brewery, weighing in at 4.0%.

The beer was slightly cloudy looking, almost looking like a cider, with a fruity aroma.

And so... ah, the fruitiness is the lovely citrusy hops. Bold in flavour, with a bitter aftertaste. Refreshing and easy drinking, yet I can't help but think that it lacks a certain refinement.

Would I try it again, yes, and it was good value, tasting and costing more like a 5% beer, though overall I'd give it a 6/10. You may think that's harsh, but I know that there is better. Beer is a personal thing though, so you make your own mind up...

Thursday, 29 August 2013

Welcome

Welcome to my blog.  This is a blog about real ale and the vast array of beers available at Hopology in West Bridgford.  Over time I will be sampling and reporting back here my experiences and tastings of the bottled beer on offer from independent producers.  I look forward to sharing my journey with you.