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Fair 'nuff.

That's interesting. Why does this Ince guy think English hops are terrible? They're amazing. I've stopped ordering US and Pacific hops to give a bit of time to English and French hops. Harlequin is a splendid hop that can easily knock the socks off anything coming over the oceans. Phoenix is...

I agree with that sentiment entirely. Bunch of elfin bankers! Cask beer will be fairly carbonated when the cask is newly broached, and that will vent through the porous peg until an equilibrium is reached. I find that real ale put in 10 litre kegs with a of bit priming sugar dispenses nicely for...

1- English Golden Ale, Hopback Summer Lightning 2- Full-bodied, full-flavoured stout, not Irish dry, not sweet or milk stout. Don't know a brand, will publish recipe. 3- English dark mild, low abv, rich in flavour. 4- Czech Pilsner. Typified by Urquell, but Staropramen, Budweiser, Kozel are all...

It was OK when it was fresh. The smoked malt developed a "meaty" flavour over time and so I left it even longer . But it's wise advice, nonetheless.

Thank you for such a clear answer. I have to say, it sounds no better than my rauchbier and additives. The dilemma is now solved, this beer wasn't quite bad enough to dump, but not quite good enough to enjoy. But I've tried my best and it is good enough to get rid of. In compensation, and as...

Here it is. And,.... and..... and.... It's truly horrible. It's mingin! Two mouthfulls and down the sink with the rest. It was actually grey in colour as I poured it away. Only 9 bottles to deal with now so something of a result.

Having horrified many with my foray into rauchbier and lime cordial, I still have ten bottles to deal with. I've got one in the fridge and was thinking of livening it up with a slurp of crème de menthe. Will report back later- from which side of the grave will be anybody's guess.

What is it? @Bramling Cross ? Looks like either a very pale version of Peroni or a cider (hard cider, I think you call it). Tried googling and only got a cocktail returned.

Thanks for the pointers to the Aerican Brown Ale . As well as you suggestions, I've checked through the relevant section of BYO book of Clone Brews and I see that one common factor is a goodly portion of crystal malt of which I'm not a great fan. Nevertheless, nothing ventured noting gained and...

Yep. Read all that. As for it being the same, I think you've answered that question. They might have had the same origin.

I thought that would be the case.

I don't think I've ever had an American brown. I imagine it's quite different to an English brown or a French or Belgian brune. I've got plenty of recipes in American homebrew books so I think I'll give it a whirl- I quite enjoy the darker beers. Could anyone suggest a recipe which is...

No stouts or milds in there, CC ?

I know I'd seen a promising recipe somewhere. This one uses WLP500 yeast. I think this might be my starting point if I were going to make this beer. Its delicious beer, but I drink it rarely as it's too strong to drink many pints and it's less than €2 for 33cl in the local supermarket. (and I...

I've just been looking at Chimay's website. To try to discover whether the priming yeast is the original yeast or a bottling yeast. (with a view to harvesting the yeast from bottles of Chimay). It's not clear, but whatever yeast they use for primary fermentation works beyween 18 and 32C. That's...

Very useful thank you. Knowing that there's a history, means there's, no doubt, literature to be found somewhere.

Yes I could. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'll give it a try tomorrow. 🖖

Brewed a version of Schlenkerla marzen a year or more ago and found a crate lurking around. It had lost its edge and was beginning to taste a bit "meaty" without being "off" in any way. Needing to make a decision whether to drink it or dump it, I added a shot of lime cordial to my pint. Loved...

Never heard of them. Listened to a couple and they're deffo worth more than a quick blast on Youtube. Yard Act is going to get some airtime tomorrow. Wet Leg had only just released Chaise Longue when I heard them. A wider repertoire now. Sadly. Point and Kill. Great composition, love it. It's...