Reviews of Member's Homebrew

Vossy1 · Post by **Vossy1** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:28 am

We had our "summer" holiday just outside Matlock.

Biker heaven

Wez · Post by **Wez** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:32 am

Vossy1 wrote:
We had our "summer" holiday just outside Matlock.
Biker heaven

Matlock Bath - some great pubs just outside there, i'ts like mini Blackpool now though there.

Vossy1 · Post by **Vossy1** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:37 am

Matlock Bath - some great pubs just outside there, i'ts like mini Blackpool now though there.

Tis true, but after you've almost killed yourself on the Cat & Fiddle run trying to get there, it's kind of not important....you're just shaking too much to care

delboy · Post by **delboy** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:15 am

First off i have to say this is an excellent thread and hats off to the guys who initatated it.
I think its about time i have to stop lurking in the shadows, i've ben reading the thread and really enjoying it and i guess its about time time to release my skanky arsed brew upon the world

and get a few reviews, plus i'd love to taste and see what passes for hazy beer

.
Would anyone be interested in receiving a few toffee laden beers

Vossy1 · Post by **Vossy1** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:19 am

Would anyone be interested in receiving a few toffee laden beers

Oh yes...bring it on

I love the sound of toffee...mmmmm
And in exchange I can offer an Oatmeal Stout or a Hunky Dory, having said that it'll probably cost the same to send you both

....but unfortunately no hazy ones....see Wez for those

If you want neither of my offerings I won't be offended in any way

skanky arsed brew upon the world

mysterio · Post by **mysterio** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:54 am

I'm up for a swap Delboy.

Post by **Aleman** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:27 pm

I too have a bottle of Calum's Finest, settling in the shed, along with all my other beers, and will be returning a Parcel, fairly soon once She has drunk a lot more Ginger Beer (I can't stand the stuff and Morrisons have stopped carrying Keg Shandy

).

I think this is an excellent idea, and exchanging beer is a great way to get feedback, although I have a great difficulty describing tastes (like a few I suspect

) One thing I will say is that if this continues, then it is probably better to put it in a forum of its own, so that we can have a thread for each beer, which would help to understand what each 'taster' found with each beer.

Calum · Post by **Calum** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:37 pm

I'm for that too Delboy.

My bottled stock is getting a bit low but I plan to brew as often as SWMBO will allow over the next couple of months so I should have a selection to choose from.

Wez · Post by **Wez** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:47 pm

And me Del (looks like you'll have to brew another batch

)

Horden Hillbilly · Post by **Horden Hillbilly** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:45 am

Garth's Grandad's Brown Ale.

I had a real Christmas treat last night, this beauty above! I don't claim to be a wordsmith like Billy Shakespeare so I will try my best to describe it.

I chilled it in the fridge for a couple of hours so it was cool, not cold. It had good, but not excessive carbonation & had a nice, deep red colour.

The taste was dominated, but not overpowered from the darker malts & it had a slight "biscuity roast" flavour, probably from the Amber Malt.

Hop bitterness was slightly noticable, but not overpowerful, just right to my taste buds for a Brown Ale.

I don't know if anyone has tried the "Rusty Rivet" brown ale which is made for Asda by Shepherd Neame, that is what I was reminded of when I tried this beer. Garth's malt character is slightly more assertive than "Rusty Rivet" & is an ideal winter warmer.

Shepherd Neame also make a bitter, "Gentleman Jack", and a Porter, "Whitechapel Porter", for Asda. Don't let the Asda label put you off, they are fine beers.

To conclude, a darn fine brew beer for those who prefer a more robust brown ale & I really enjoyed it, cheers Garth!

Here is the link to the brewday.

Wez · Post by **Wez** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:05 pm

Hmm I think that Calum's 'Paddys Porter' is in line for supping this evening...

Vossy1 · Post by **Vossy1** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:15 pm

Hmm I think that Calum's 'Paddys Porter' is in line for supping this evening...

Good man...keep up the good work...hard though it is

It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it

Calum · Post by **Calum** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:22 pm

Vossy1 wrote:
Hmm I think that Calum's 'Paddys Porter' is in line for supping this evening...
Good man...keep up the good work...hard though it is

It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it

I'd join you but I am down with the holiday lurgy at the moment. Hope you enjoy it.

Vossy1 · Post by **Vossy1** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:23 pm

I'd join you but I am down with the holiday lurgy at the moment

Get well soon C

Calum · Post by **Calum** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:31 pm

Cheers Vos.

I might go down the hot toddy route for some relief this evening (without the hot water and sugar of course

).

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