philpy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 My wee haul from this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good looking squad that.I actually think I did get one of the Lade beers though I can't remember if I've actually had it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I actually bought the one on the far right at the gift shop at doune castle. Being a python fan, I just had to. The Leezie lundie is in the fridge chilling as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Had a lovely bottled beer last night. Wyld Pale Ale. Comes from Salt Lake City Utah. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_dee Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 FWIW - Asda Kirkton had the Innis and Gunn original, blonde and rum varieties today... The new asda in Dundee has the toasted IPA on the shelf as well, although looks like the blonde is getting deleted. On the plus side, it will be reduced to clear soon I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 #54 (4 reviews in 1 as got them at the same time and they're from the same brewery) Point Black Ale (5.2%) Seems more like a black lager. Has a feint sweetness to it. Doesn't taste nearly as dark as it looks. Drinkable enough though not a huge amount going on. 6.5/10 Point Belgian White (5.4%) Plenty of orange peel as you'd expect from a wheat beer. Also a hint of coriander in there too. This reminded me quite a bit of Blue Moon though I'd say that this is actually a bit nicer. Actually pretty European tasting. Good stuff. 7.5/10 Point Amber Lager (4.7%) I think this is more of an American style. It's a bit sweeter than the average lager. You can tell it's well made but it's just not really my favoured type of beer. I could see it being popular in the states though. 7/10 Point I.P.A. (5.6%) Hoppy goodness. Big and punchy with the hops in this but still light enough so that you could enjoy a few of them. Reminded me very much of Goose Island I.P.A. though this is perhaps just a wee bit more mellow. 7.5/10 I'd never heard of this brewery before but saw a sign in Ellie's Cellar in Perth saying they had American beers in for 99p. Got them out of curiousity (expecting them to be pretty pish) as I've not had a huge amount of American beers. Whilst the Amber Lager and Black Ale were nothing outstanding, the Belgian White and I.P.A. were certainly worth more than the 99p asking price. Not sure how many places stock this stuff but if you see it for this price then it's well worth trying. http://www.pointbeer.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 You had the innis and gunn one yet??, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 You had the innis and gunn one yet??, Just about to. Whilst you likely won't approve of who it's for, just heard about this. Will be giving that a try when it's available. http://dafc.info/forum/read.php?f=1&i=1312652&t=1312652 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I'll try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 #55Beer: Innis & Gunn - Canadian Cherrywood Finish Style: Scotch Ale Abv: 8.3% Aromas: Dark fruits, banana, something slightly medicinal yet nice, old fashioned cola, vanilla Taste: Treacle & molasses, hint of maple syrup, vanilla, little bit of cherry, caramel, almost a liqueur vibe in there Overall: I think I'm one of those folk who just doesn't "get" Innis & Gunn. I hear so many folk raving about their beers like they're the best that there is. Whilst this is enjoyable, like the other cask aged I&G offerings, I find that the base beer itself is solid but not outstanding and it's the other characteristics caused by aging in the cask is what actually makes it. 7.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_dee Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Got the toasted oak in Elgin. However Turbo Dee's post has meant a shorter journey next time. They're already out of stock! I'll post in here when there is more in, try and save you a wasted journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsjfc Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Was in mcdiarmid for a do at the weekend and was pleased to see them offering lia fail and ossian from inveralmond. Meant I ending up having 3 or 4 rather than one or two though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Tonight's choice - Oban "skelpt lug". Described as their version of 80 shilling with a complex malty taste. Very nice, and matches the above description very closely. 9/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralTon Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Tonight's choice - Oban "skelpt lug". Described as their version of 80 shilling with a complex malty taste. Very nice, and matches the above description very closely. 9/10. ImageUploadedByPie & Bovril1379528270.912169.jpg From where mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 "The real ale shop" at kilmahog, just outside Callander. A treasure trove of Scottish ales, well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralTon Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 "The real ale shop" at kilmahog, just outside Callander. A treasure trove of Scottish ales, well worth a visit. Thank you, been there a few times. I'll get some next time I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_dee Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Tried the Innis and Gunn toasted oak IPA, really quite nice. They have them in Asda Dundee West if anyone is nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Dunde Rotary Oktoberfest next weekend http://www.dundeerotaryoktoberfest.co.uk/ bit pissed off that im missing it as ill be in london. was a great night and loads of good beers last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Reviewed both of them previously on here but tried them again. Brains Original Stout. Lovely rich, dark and tasty stuff. Followed by Marston's Oyster Stout which is like fizzy water in comparison. Wales 1-0 England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one m in Motherwell Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Last weekend's haul from Valhalla's Goat. Knee bucklingly good selection all round - they're having a Williams Bros tasting event tomorrow I believe. The Black Maria was a personal favourite, together with the Kapplerbrau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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