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

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

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...

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.