![ "Zekes Hops.png"](https://images.hive.blog/DQmRvgTmY6tVBsPqa9URgJ3xdewQToBTbf3HHHYRiFcUCvh/Zekes%20Hops.png) I started this post on a busy Saturday but even beers take time to ferment. Late to the party is fine so join our friend @detlev to create your own #beersaturday post with the gang at https://hive.blog/hive-187719/@detlev/beersaturday-445 ! In this edition, I am heading looking back on the first recorded Pint of the Week and showing off some bottle shop finds. https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png ![ "potw.jpg"](https://images.hive.blog/DQmPax7RZo64uXdeV5w5Nsb7uyNvDQZpbuca4r8qR15updR/potw.jpg) ![473221264_10170485993900635_2528229192450398944_n.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmZTn9baAtMt7DpHi7PnjFvCYvQswsvZ5gqz7KUb83KXHj/473221264_10170485993900635_2528229192450398944_n.jpg) The pint of the week is one I have enjoyed on the town in a social setting enjoying company, a great way to have a pint. This has to be one of the first ever PotWs ever as you might be able to tell from the quality of the photo. ;) [Bishops Finger](https://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/beers/bishops-finger) was such a treat for a north American as it tasted like it was supposed to in a pub in London, a few blocks from The Eye. Funny what comes up in your memories! https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png # 555 Brewing! ![Untitled (1080 x 1920 px).png](https://images.hive.blog/DQmRRuUh3Kd74DbUnpFcysE8BdcxLBPdQsJAvk6CCmZh1dT/Untitled%20(1080%20x%201920%20px).png) Last Week's PotW featured a visit to [555 Brewing Company](www.555beer.com) in Picton for a lunch and craft beer experience. Part of that experience consisted of raiding their bottle shop for some beers to enjoy at home. Here are a few that survived the ride home for a short stay in my fridge. https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png # Jaded ![IMG_7529.JPG](https://images.hive.blog/DQmfC8iq1wQVAni7UxBFTBPFZmqcYtTgiqyX1TgmypaJhJL/IMG_7529.JPG) You can see the plain yet distinct branding on this lovely Jaded West Coast IPA. As much of a fan I am of NEIPA, it is the west coast style that started my slide into IPA obsession. A little more coppery, less sweet and more bitter with that piney tang. Good stuff. https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png # Hazy Pale Ale ![IMG_7559.JPG](https://images.hive.blog/DQmTp35sk7ZAJdjz26inqVtq8BWHJTFVbkarkz3hR1giFTN/IMG_7559.JPG) I can't even find this Hazy Pale Ale on on their [Bottle Shop](https://www.555beer.com/BOTTLESHOP) so I guess this is a one-off? This one wasn't as heavy citrus as many of the other NEIPAs I have had lately. More dry fruity touch with a little hoppy funk. Damn fine beer to turn into the regular rotation for sure if it is not. Would buy again and I hope I see some 555 on the shelves of the stores here eventually. https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png # Jimi! ![IMG_7560.JPG](https://images.hive.blog/DQmYHvHhtUrAJXheZX8Sb1kiV5FAL2c8wuDNyAExz177yoY/IMG_7560.JPG) Looks like the rest of the 555 beers didn't last long enough to pose for the camera so here is a neat one from [Parson's Brewing](https://parsonsbrewing.com/pages/our-beer) which we visited on that same trip. What is cooler than Jimi Hendrix with hops for hair?! ![IMG_7561.JPG](https://images.hive.blog/DQmWo7q876vycMtiWzt9jewpE91UcL7c7u2nqdams3NFdxM/IMG_7561.JPG) The beer itself is a neat combination styles and ingredients. A psychedelic light milkshake IPA without the I. A bit confusing but interesting and drinkable nonetheless. https://images.hive.blog/DQmXdD8hMvJbpLLzxhRodBLkP7J9urP5Nv3dH3z1P5QWSLz/image.png # #BEERSaturday!
![586823206_122238671978085641_1586841861205258484_n.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmeMTxv2kwPALu7SYETDXBQQyjC1Bs7ktePqgRfcihJ2dS/586823206_122238671978085641_1586841861205258484_n.jpg) Why ask why? Good advice is meant to be taken. Now it is time for you to join me, @detlev , and these other beerologists because there is always room for more beer bloggers at this week's Beer Saturday gathering... https://hive.blog/hive-187719/@detlev/beersaturday-445 Cheers to holiday beers! https://images.hive.blog/DQmV7cqxZ4tua1gdhToQexFqRnQxq5gPGqVQTfo15saHRRh/blockchainbeerologist2.png https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcvVqhGMbF1KAHTn9Wh8FiRhmpAbiEuAKerVM7ugDnXfX/text16.png https://images.hive.blog/DQmS4jb1ZGPhTgyAgHhrH3zxFiytsKsLUFQtjDybWNuKV1R/zekepicklemanbeerologist.jpg https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcxEUtELm37XLu6j9kV8pwPngjKcwjYmfukLBcUPGiu5b/gPCasciUWmF5VZucjWuzmpXUomGMznGBossDDhhbxsv4o487wdZdsb3ASXRMf62sjs1HUwqb5DTZ2Zui3ZaiztAHSSu6S3QkVTp6wDRybhjkQBzs6LKK5dFVjUtX1HiTiYRVNg7aDm8JmQFBDq.png

# Which pint would you choose first?