Monday 31 July 2006

Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet

First time to Borough market here in London, and dropped by Utobeer. They have a great selection of beers, so definitely coming back.
  • Name: Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet, 8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Golden. Lots of head. Very fizzy/bubbly. Slightly cloudy.
  • Aroma: Grain/wheat. Bit of fruit. Banana.
  • Taste: Hopsy. Ripe fruit. Bit of malt. Bitter.
  • Bought: Utobeer, 330 ml, £2.12*
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 31/7-2006, 139/300, 73/500
* Average price over four different bottles of beer.

Wednesday 26 July 2006

Robinson's Old Tom

  • Name: Robinson's Old Tom, 8.5%, England
  • Appearance: Dark brown. Nice amount of head.
  • Aroma: Vinous. Fruity. Prunes.
  • Taste: Vinous. Hint of chocolate. Malt. Feels a bit strong.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £1.89
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 26/7-2006, 138/300, 72/500

Tuesday 25 July 2006

Young's Kew Brew

  • Name: Young's Kew Brew, 5.0%, England
  • Appearance: Light brown. A bit misty. Very little head.
  • Aroma: Hopsy. Malt and fruit.
  • Taste: Hopsy. Bitter. Flowery.
  • Bought: Waitrose, 500 ml, £1.69
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 25/7-2006

Monday 24 July 2006

Darwin Rolling Hitch

  • Name: Darwin Rolling Hitch, 5.2%, England
  • Appearance: Light/golden brown. Nice amount of head.
  • Aroma: Fruity, lemony. Hops and malt.
  • Taste: Bit of fruit. More when warmer. Malt, but fresh. Bitter.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £1.95
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 24/7-2006, 137/300

Wednesday 19 July 2006

Seidel Pilsner

Bought while on summer holiday in Norway.
  • Name: Seidel Pilsner, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Golden. Good amount of head.
  • Aroma: Malt and hops. Honey?
  • Taste: Malt and hops. Typical pilsner. Fruit/honey?
  • Bought: Norway, 330 ml, NOK 8.90
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 19/7-2006

Monday 17 July 2006

Broughton Old Jock

  • Name: Broughton Old Jock, 6.7%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Dark brown. Little bit of head.
  • Aroma: Vinous fruit.
  • Taste: Fruit and hops. Bitter aftertaste, malt.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £1.99
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 17/7-2006, 136/300

Friday 14 July 2006

Nethergate Old Growler

This bottled version at 5.5%, not 5.0% as in the 300-book.
  • Name: Nethergate Old Growler, 5.5%, England
  • Appearance: Blackish brown. Alright amount of head.
  • Aroma: Chocolate, fruit. Malt, coffee.
  • Taste: Malt, chocolate and bit of fruit.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £1.95
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 14/7-2006, 135/300

Thursday 13 July 2006

Goddards Ale of Wight

Bought in a local food shop in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
  • Name: Goddards Ale of Wight, 4.0%, England
  • Appearance: Pale gold. Very little head.
  • Aroma: Hopsy. Bit of fruit.
  • Taste: Hopsy. Bitter. Bit of malt.
  • Bought: Isle of Wight, 500 ml, £1.99
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 13/7-2006

Wednesday 12 July 2006

Green's Discovery

Actually got it for free from Co-op in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. I bought an expired bottle of Budweiser Dark that tasted pretty bad. I brought the bottle back the day after, they refunded me and I got to choose a free bottle, this one.
  • Name: Green's Discovery, 6.0%, England*
  • Appearance: Redish brown. Very little head, more when warmer.
  • Aroma: Fruity. Prunes. Bit of malt.
  • Taste: Fruity. Prunes. Malt. A bit weird.
  • Bought: Co-op, 330 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 12/7-2006
* Brewed and bottled in Belgium

Tuesday 11 July 2006

Ringwood Old Thumper

Bought in Co-op, Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
  • Name: Ringwood Old Thumper, 5.6%, England
  • Appearance: Copper brown. Lots of head.
  • Aroma: Nice and malty. Bit of fruit.
  • Taste: Juicy malt. Fruit. Smooth. Nice, bitter aftertaste.
  • Bought: Co-op, 500 ml, £1.69
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 11/7-2006, 134/300