Even the dogs going, "f**k, that s**t looks good"

Riggwelter Black Sheep.

That's a dark one.

4.7%, so it's got a bit of body.

It has a strong burnt smell of well roasted hops.

It drinks smoothly with waves of bitter followed by a sweetness.

I like.

So apparently this "bud light lime" beer all the rage here.

I bought a few, and was greatly unimpressed. What, exactly, am I supposed to find delicious about watery pseudo-beer ruined doused with lime juice?

If I want beer AND lime, I'll cut up a small wedge and add it to my pint of Keith's or something. In the meantime, I'll stick with my delicious delicious Trad (Big Rocks' Traditional):

I've moved onto Pure Ubu, a 4.5% amber.



This one's a beauty. Quite complex. Very little smell (but that could be my blocked nose), but the taste is filled with lemons, oranges, and peach on top of a subtle but distinct hop.

I wish I'd bought more of these.

What is it with dogs named Ubu though?

Sad. The Riggwelter Black Sheep looks a little hurt.
Edit: Looks like she's got the yellow-bottled beer to keep her company.




Is it strange that I anthromorphize beer?

That was a Bombardier Burning Gold. It's an uncomplicated beer with little to recommend it or criticise it for.

And yes. Yes it is strange.

Something to try with your Porter:

Smokey Mapel Porter BBQ Sauce

5 gallons of 8% strong amber Belgian ale ready to be bottled.






Me=BeerWench

/dies

Let's plan a Plime meet up and I'll bring you a pint!

MySpace angle!

if you love beer try a "Innis and Gunn", its an oak aged beer from Scotland with an incredible depth of taste. I had my first on the weekend and am craving more!

I've never tasted it... BA gives it a B+... I'll give it a sip this weekend and report back!

Just fell in love with a new stout. A Russian Imperial from Victory Brewing called Storm King Stout that I purchased a bottle of.



I think I'll be drinking mostly this for the winter. Over 9% abv but smooth to take down. The yeast takes on a raisin-like quality, the burnt hops and roasted malt leave a pleasant coffee taste to the beer.

If you have access to Victory and like stouts, get this one.




How was it?