Beer we are again! It's Saturday and by the rules emblazoned in the Blockchain itself that means it's time for beer. Wayhay!!
As I headed out to the shop to see what was on offer I saw a squirrel. Surely that means that spring is on the way? Hurrah! Double joy! Granted it was lying dead by the side of the road but I won't let that ruin my vibe.
First up this week we have a beer that sings to my soul, it's a...
What a splendid name, I have been called a happy chappy many a time in life. So I like this already. I wonder what the new wave ale bit is all about right enough!!
It's a good colour, a rich golden amber with quite the cheeky frothy head.
It's a pleasant beer. Not outstanding in any way. Little bit citrusy, little bit of hops. Not much in the way of bitter, it's very smooth. Maybe too much so. Still, it's a good enough beer to drink on a Saturday. I am relatively happy. I will give it a 7/10.
I don't know about you but what with Spring coming and all that, I'm feeling quite frisky!
Next up...
A Jacobite Ale, how peculiar! The Jacobites were a bunch of mad Scottish people in the late 17th and 18th centuries who fought the English.
Sounds like a regular Saturday night!
It's a lovely colour, not totally coming over on the camera but it's a twilight purple/burgundy/black. It's quite enchanting. I keep raising it up to the light and making coo'ing noises like a dove being tickled. It has a small but persistent head and the aroma is quite something. Bitter and sweet and seductive like dark toffee.
Let's taste it.
Oh my flippity jings!!!! It's awesome!!! It's like treacle toffee and beer and caramel and malty goodness. It's so smooth I feel like giving it my house keys. BOOM!!
All of the awesomes!!! I just can't believe how good it is!!
I think... I think the Jacobite Traquair is going to get...
Will, I can say nothing more. I am as happy as a pig in poop!
Happy weekend everyone!!