Friday 18 May 2012

Waterloo Dark

Got this from Bruges! Last one from the haul. Lovely dark colour and big off white fluffy head. Smell is dark fruits and a slight sweet Brady smell, probably yeast. Taste is of dark fruits but it is a bitter Belgian beer! The high ABV is apparent with a little booze warmth. I think it's a really good beer, awesome label too.

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Mikkeller/To-Ol Coffee IPA

Yes, coffee IPA. Weird ain't it? Got it from Doncaster Beer Festival. Poured quite a hazy burnt orange colour, not much head. Smells of earthy hops, then with a strong coffee smell, sort of like Sainsbury's own brand instant coffee. Tasted quite sweet, then the coffee becomes quite prominent, instant black coffee is how I'd describe it. Not much of the hefty 10.8% ABV either. Probably not everyone's cup of tea (geddit?). But I liked it!

Tuesday 1 May 2012

Mikkeller 1000IBU Ultramate

Got this from Doncaster beer festival. Pretty amber coloured, touch hazy. Uber hop smell, grapefruitage. Small head. All you can smell is the hops. The insane bitterness hits you immediately and lasts for ages. Slight touches of malt here and there, but it is mostly bitter with a bit of hop flavour.

If you don't like hoppy beer, steer clear of this one.