I’ve had a bottle of Brewdog’s Tokyo knocking around for a while now, and I must admit that I’ve been a little nervous about opening it. I like a strong beer, but 18.2%? That’s not strong. That’s insane. When Tokyo was first launched a while ago, it led to a storm in a teacup about [...]
Fellow Saltaire-based blogger Rob from the excellent HopZine asked me to do a little blog exchange thing with him, and here it is. The premise is simple – I provided a recipe, Rob matched some beer to it. All very civilised. Given the time of year, I chose something to do with asparagus. We’re right [...]
Saltaire Brewery have an interesting approach to brewing. They brew lots of different beers. No, really, lots…. There’s at least twenty-five beers listed on their website at the moment. Of course, they’re not all in production at the same time, but it shows that they’re willing to experiment a little and try things out. That’s [...]
An American craft beer classic, Sierra Nevada’s flagship beer is nothing short of an absolute joy. Fruity, spicy, lightly carbonated, with a lovely deep amber colour and a complex character awash with citrus notes and a deep, toasted flavour in the background. It might be available everywhere, but it’s a great beer and a classic [...]
Brewdog is a small Scottish brewery with a formidable reputation for creating a marketing stir. They’ve been chasing controversy since 2007 with a combination of marketing stunts, engaging with social media and some ridiculously strong beer, peaking with last year’s Tactical Nuclear Penguin at a collosal 32% ABV. That’s a beer that will literally knock [...]