In a masterclass, we learned all about blending wild ales, and how to construct a balanced yet complex beer based on mouthfeel, bitters and acidity. Quite the art!
You Can’t Take It With You - Silent Brew - 5.5% ABV. B++, hazy murk. Fruity, juicy, hoppy, hint of earthiness with a lingering fruity bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
Hissing Prawn Destroyer - Silent Brew Co - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, juicy, citrus, tropical with a hint of earthiness and a earthy, bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
Pavo - Squark Brewing - 3.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, fruity with a hint of bubblegum with a gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
3.3/5. The rain is stopping but the pub is getting even fuller. Luckily I have a direct line to the bar. Fair weather drinkers. #beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Punk IPA - BrewDog - 5.2% ABV. B++ and a touch. It’s still got it and in one of those glasses I didn’t think existed. Prost #ale#beer#bier
3.6/5. I could probably stay all day in The Posset Cup but they would need and better beers. However, this Punk works #mb06#beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Cosmic Pale Ale - Tiny Rebel / Greene King - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit, maybe with a hint of fruitiness as it warms up? #ale#beer#bier
3.3/5. The FA Cup is now up and working on the TV. Ironic that it’s easier to get Tiny Rebel in Portishead than Newport #mb06#beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Love Monkey - Glastonbury Ales - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit, hoppy, malty with a hint of sweet jam. Gentle earthy bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
3.3/5. They were trying to get the FA Cup on the TV but I think they have given up. Streaming on personal devices is the way forward. #beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Galaxy Single Hop Pale Ale - Only With Love - 3.9% ABV. B+, a little thin, fruity, juicy and refreshing. Gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
3/5. Pleasant but could be so much more and I’m not get IP Addresses on either phone on the Siren’s WiFi. Oh No! IT failure day. #beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Rosie’s Pig Tropical Cloudy Cider - Weston’s - 4.0% ABV. B++, fruity base with hints of pineapple following on and lingering vanilla finish #ale#beer#bier
3.5/5. What a great, sessionable summer drink. Lots of different hints of fruitiness and nicely balanced with the vanilla #mb06#beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Chili Ginger - Cockeyed Cider - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, taster as there is a Spoons Cider and Perry Fest on. Pleasing Ginger then a warming Chili finish #ale#beer#bier
Rhymney Dark - Rhymney Brewery - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a touch, malty, fruity, chocolatey with a gentle, lingering bitter finish #ale#beer#bier
3.1/5. Traditional but really rather good. Now it’s a question of whether I will catch the next bus? Hard life Beanoing. #beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon
Sea Fury - Sharps - 5.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty and rich with nice creamy head. Solid brew #ale#beer#bier
3.3/5. First time in Blackwood since 2014 and boy does time pass quickly. The Sirhowy has expanded sideways since I was last here. #beersofmastodon@beersofmastodon