The Insanely Bad Elf (Beer Review)

By Andy, 22 January, 2010, No Comment

“ooooo thats interesting” – Mrs Beer…

There are some beers that you need to warm up to. Gulden Draak is one… Insanely Bad Elf is now my second one. Its a strong beer at 11.2% and it really does taste like it. To be perfectly honest when you buy a beer with mad looking insane elf on the front – what do you expect?

Its a struggle to drink at first, but after a few gulps this ruby red beer becomes easier to drink. Theres very much a deep caramel taste to this beer, which seems to be its down fall – as it is a little sickly. If you pick this up – dont think you’ve screwed up pouring it, there simply isn’t a head to this beer. Maybe thats how Americans like their beer?

A strong strong beer… worth a taste for the experience…

Disappointment of The Month: Sainsbury’s Christmas Ale

By Andy, 3 January, 2010, No Comment

Well its a new year, and time for the first “Disappointment of The Month”. I opened up this promising looking tube on New Years Day, a present from the Mrs, it looked like a nice gift… on the outside.
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Innis and Gunn – Rum Cask

By Andy, 17 October, 2009, No Comment

In a mad attempt to drink something that isn’t Guinness, last night I dug our last bottle of this beautful stuff out of its hiding place. I reviewed this last time – still think its beautiful now.
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The Grand Otter Round Up! Part 1

By Anne, 22 July, 2009, No Comment

Otter Beer Bright Devon Ales Last 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 Daze I 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

Beer Take Away

By Anne, 4 July, 2009, No Comment

Beer Engine Piston Beer With many thanks to my parents, I’m currently enjoying a couple of Pints of Pistons Bitter from the Beer Engine in Devon. Taking full advantage of the take away service they have. Sadly its losing its life a little as its been more then three hours since purchase, but the fact that its still frinkable really does speak volumes for the smooth tase of this beer.

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Disappointment of the Month: Titanic Velvet Curtain

By Andy, 20 April, 2009, 3 Comments

Titanic Velvet Curtain Beer Well when I was at the Weatherspoons Beer festival I decided to go for the “thirds of a pint for the price of pint” offer that they do at these things. As I ran out of inspiration come the third pint, I asked the guy what he suggested. He poured a pint of Titanic, muttering something about it being something “completly different”.

One thing I would say here is I like chocolate. I think its great, and so does my dentist (considering the amount of money I give him). I also quite like beer. I have a beer blog. What I dont like, is when people put the two together. Basically it is a very rich stout, that uses chocolate to sweeten it. It doesn’t work.

Its not just me. There were 7 people on our table, no one liked it.

To quote Big John when he tried it; “ew no”.

One for stout lovers only.

Disappointment of the Month: Sainsburys So Organic Beer

By Andy, 9 April, 2009, No Comment

Sainburys So Organic beer Sucks There are somethings in life that isn’t good. A busy crowded Sainsburys is one. Being stuck in a traffic jam is another. Sainsburys So Organic Beer is another bad thing.

There is a very stong hoppy taste that grabs you to start with – but it does taste nice to start with. Shame the after taste is really quite bitter, and its that bitter taste that stays with you as you drink the rest of your beer.

If you want a natural beer drink something czech…

Comic Relief Beer

By Andy, 4 April, 2009, No Comment

Just been having a supp of Neil Morrisseys Comic Relief Beer, you probably cant buy it any more it any more but if you do see it – it will probably be cheap and worth picking up. (Go on – its for charity).

On a similar subject I thought this, “Brand Aid” was probably the best entertainment to come from Comic relief for a while:

Beer Reviews: Jail Ale

By Andy, 8 February, 2009, 1 Comment

Jail Ale Dartmoor Beer Its late – so I’m gonna be quick. This is a fine tasting beer from Dartmoor in Devon. Brewed in Princetown – home of Dartmoor Prison, therefore the name “Jail Ale”.

A gentle hoppy taste this is well worth while having a try if you see it in Tescos, or even better if you can get to try it in Princetown (I believe the pub is called The Plume of Feathers Inn).

If all else fails you can but it from here.

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