Subsim Skippers Brewhouse Beer Club

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Von Due

^ Haven't had their Taddy but I have had their imperial and it was pretty darn solid. That Taddy looks like one for my bucket list.

Took a bottle or two to develop my liking if I'm to be honest but I'm now looking for similar ales from the same brewery.

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Looks excellent! I'm a porter fan and becoming a strong supporter of IPA.

This is a strange ale I have tried.

Kind of has a grassy/hay taste to me.

Never come across that one yet Chris but I'll certainly give it a try if I do.

[Von Due]

Chocolate Salty Christmas Balls by Cervisiam

Christmas Stout, 0.33l can.

Wow. This was different. Black as sin and not really any head that lasted longer than a few seconds. Loads of chocolate and a dose of salt liquorice dominate both nose and taste. Not sure what to think really. Do I like it? A 0.33l is plenty for me but then again, it is a sipper and not something to gulp down. Interesting, I will say but I doubt I will seek it out and buy again.

[Eichhörnchen]

I think Moira might like that

[Von Due]

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

I think Moira might like that

I can see this is a beer that will draw a lot of scorn and rabid love, depending on one's palate. It's certainly not a meh beer.

[Jimbuna]

The boy recently sent me a picture of a bottled beer he rates pretty highly whilst in the Phillipines and I've asked him to bring me a bottle back when he returns next month if he is able.

[Eichhörnchen]

Originally Posted by Von Due

I can see this is a beer that will draw a lot of scorn and rabid love, depending on one's palate. It's certainly not a meh beer.

Moira loves licorice and chocolate, and she prefers stout to other types of beer so she would probably like it. I prefer a clear, strong ale myself.

[Von Due]

This one just found its way into the fridge


Never had it before but I am 'somewhat' hyped to try it.

[Eichhörnchen]

And it is gingery. Very nice supping ale, 5.2% but rather sweet for my taste

[Von Due]

St Bernardus Christmas Ale

75 cl 10% ABV

Belgian Quad style



Dark chestnut colour, fair bit of carbonation with an easy 3 finger head for a careful pour. For a christmas beer, it was not spicy at all but had hints of fruits and berries. Banana, ever so slightly, blueberry, plum, and a definite vinous character that never became dominant but added nicely to the flavour. Would go well with christmassy cakes, if I could cope with any more christmas food/cake but perhaps not so well with a rich dinner, being a bit too delicate for that.

[Jimbuna]

Going back to an old reliable for new years eve.

[Von Due]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Going back to an old reliable for new years eve.

My brother recommended that one to me. I need to find out if I can get it here.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Von Due

My brother recommended that one to me. I need to find out if I can get it here.

Yeah, not a bad brew is that one.

[STEED]

Had one of these today....

[Jimbuna]

My preferred variant and a little stronger in the kicking department.

[Jimbuna]

I've had this one before and quite liked it and seeing as it was on special offer last night at a shop near my place of 'work' I thought it rude not to buy a dozen bottles.