Archive for ‘Summer Beer’

Summer 2009 Sponsored by Beck’s Vier Beer

By Andy, 12 August, 2009, No Comment

Becks Beer Summer Vier

The Grand Otter Round Up! Part 1

By Anne, 22 July, 2009, No Comment

Otter Beer Bright Devon AlesLast week we went on a small tour around East Devon, ending up in Budleigh Salterton. It may appear to be a quiet sea side town, but at least it has a decent cheap Threshers. What I was impressed with was the 3 bottles of local beer for 6 quid. We brought three bottles of Otter Beer:

Otter Bright.

Tastes light and looks it as well with its very blond colouring. It does taste very refreshing, but doesn’t have the freatest amount of taste. Possibly a good beer for people who are far too much into Lager, with that in mind – it is a fine beer to have while enjoying the sun.

Otter: Beautiful Daze

Devon Otter Beer Beautiful DazeI have to admit. I am confused. This is a nice beer – its a good drink, and refreshing, like Otter Bright mentioned above, while having a stronger malty tast. Making it more of a beer that lager lovers may turn down.

But – and here’s the thing I’m confused about. If you buy it on tap in a pub you’ll find it known as Otter Bitter. When I tried Otter Bitter in a pub – I really didn’t enjoy it, I found it boring and tasteless. The only thing I can think of is that the Beautiful Daze was chilled – maybe it was warm in the pub? I can’t remember to be honest.

Still to come: Otter Head

How to buy Gambrinus in England

By Andy, 17 June, 2009, No Comment

Gambrinus Buy London England Crates Czech Beer lagerOne word. Helusky.

Based in London. These guys will ship Czech beer (and other foods from the Czech republic) anywhere within the UK.

Fantastically quick, they use Google check out – which makes it easy to pay and track your order, and the crate itself was really very well packaged.

Well recommended for any and all Czech food and drink needs!

(Gambrinus Review coming after I’ve sampled a few)

Summer Beer: Bombardier Burning Gold

By Anne, 28 May, 2009, No Comment

Bombardier Burning Gold review Beer BlogAs popped into the local shop – looking for biscuits (the diets going well!), I saw this little golden beauty, and on a whim decided to check it out.

The label describes it as “Inspired by William Blake’s Jerusalem, this is a lively refreshing golden ale, alive with English passion”. Now I’m not sure how this is English Passion in a bottle, but there is a fantasic citrus aftertaste which makes this a refreshing and drinkable beer, suitable for ale and lager drinkers.

Sadly I’m drinking this in the evening, I would really recommend this for a Summer afternoons worth of outside drinking in a backgarden /  beach / park – anywhere with hot Sun!