### Hello Hivians and all you beer lovers. It's Saturday, which means it's #beersaturday, not that you need an excuse to drink a beer of course! Today though i was being a wee hobgoblin lol! it is not any old Saturday it is the first Saturday in February! ### Time for a Hobgoblin Trio ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23xehwt1ajK8N5YzHvFwKGfhYCsWmKZDCT5BojjLNpU4h78NwhbeuE53SgufVCCsQpgVN.png) I picked up this pack before Christmas from Home Bargains and tonight was the night I pulled it from the top shelf in the fridge and demolished them rather too quickly! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23wX13W2FCozgcTbcopQ8y96JQhG5tTkvfwPAtqvWQu82mjPxY4YjtJQNxK225PkZx4pf.png) I have drunk all three types before and I admit the Ruby is by far my favourite... and no not just it is the strongest! The Session is the weakest and not my favourite. It is not really a beer in my eyes, anything less than 4% is just like a soda! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23x1DK85W3bZLoeGaWQx6BtYPNqr7hBw58xzBYcFVQoDy1f2nN3bbtf42ng8dD9dfHonf.png) What shall we start with ... I bit like school dinners when you got six of the best if you did not finish your plate, I always ate first what I didn't like. or liked least, and so ... ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23xAPPLiFHSqCyuHBJvPhhxG9GSQWLLkmxuY9jsEkCnfEyLrMogRQvUeNL4AFLU5u21zZ.png) Can you guess the order I will drink? ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23xp6Yt2kBBxSawmvGB1PeR2KY3MjeGjWbWzZuGgarH1Z8nTPibwwY2AP1CUo7rFN496i.png) No shocks that first up is the weak Session IPA ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/243BaRUiszZXgYmjgGjAHrfpzorP12HtAweMqpS356QbiMhHefYD98HtehdzQLk9HXuE1.png) Followed by my favourite which is the Ruby! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/242NexesSXfBe2KDatdeNEJBcS5AWefjRW12huGMkUfb8QRbDVekdz1GceSD8evcFJRfD.png) And last but not least was the Gold Beer. ### Dinner I did tan the Session and Ruby while I heated up dinner, this was all leftovers, I just threw it into a pan, mixed it and heated it, added some chips and a pitta ... and hey presto! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23wCBrhk16D9kt5sEXv338cYckPbWwPCPCqH3oGXegFoyH2sxJVEYQ5JVySWSeyp8rrs1.png) ### The Beers ... Wychwood Brewery’s Hobgoblin line is one of the most recognisable names in British ale, famously marketed as "Beer with Character." The brewery produces several seasonal variants but these are the 3 core beers that define the brand. ### Fun Fact ... The brewery is located in Witney in Oxfordshire and the original label was inspired by a local legend of a hobgoblin living in the nearby Wychwood Forest. Let's get the gist from gemini on the three beers I drank... #### Hobgoblin Gold This is the "approachable" member of the family. It’s a golden ale designed to be refreshing but still packed with more punch than a standard lager. **Style:** Golden Ale **ABV:** 4.2% (Bottle/Can) / 4.5% (Cask) **Taste Profile**: It uses a blend of four hop varieties (including Citra and Summit) and a touch of wheat. Expect a bright, citrusy aroma with a slightly zesty finish. #### Hobgoblin Ruby The flagship "Legendary" beer that started it all. If someone says they are having a "Hobgoblin," this is usually what they mean. **Style:** Ruby Beer / Extra Special Bitter (ESB) **ABV:** 5.2% (Bottle/Can) / 4.5% (Cask) **Taste Profile:** It is famous for its rich, chocolatey malt base balanced by a distinct bitterness. You’ll pick up notes of toasted bread, dark fruits, and a hint of spice. #### Hobgoblin IPA The heavy hitter of the core range, this IPA has won several awards, including "World's Best IPA" at the World Beer Awards. **Style:** India Pale Ale **ABV:** 5.0% (Bottle/Can) / 4.5% (Cask) **Taste Profile:** This isn’t a hazy "New England" style; it’s a more traditional British IPA with a copper hue. It features tropical fruit notes (pineapple and orange) but keeps a solid malty backbone and a very crisp, bitter finish. ### My Verdict The Ruby is what I like, the Session is okay as is the Gold, I think Gemini has got into a fankle as the strengths seem to be up the fluffing swanney! Never the less, a decent three pints, and fluffing good scran, I do love that cook or is it chef T! ### Cheers 🍻🍻🍻 ### Have you had a beer yet? Share in the comments if you have! ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23tbREoadfKSsGzyuSnsFLq1mrjfW2mLAeRPZ5DB4jRPgi9K1U3x6qGyEsbyZ88cAchjQ.png) Posting about a beer on a Saturday on the Beer Community .... **Cheers to beers and Happy New Year everyone** It's a whole bunch of fun, so check out [The #BeerSaturday Challenge - Week 449](https://ecency.com/hive-187719/@detlev/beersaturday-449) from the one and only @detlev. This #BeerSaturday week I would like to invite @nancybriti1 to share a beer with us.. ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tengolotodo/23tbREov743rX1e2zrSKj3rAPLUDZJi1nKQrkJ8uf1T4Axz9Pkg1nWMmuFu74BnchGAKP.png) ### Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your day!

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