Batch Brewing Company beers are bloody great. There, I said it, the design of the bottles, the labels that hang on them like a pot of homemade jam, the names… they’ve really got the whole package looking awesome. But it’s what’s in the bottle which is really impressive. The Withnail & IPA is delicious and…
JAMES SQUIRE ‘THE CONSTABLE’ COPPER ALE
As an Englishman, I was immediately drawn to Copper Ale. It’s described as being an English style ale and is not as strong as other James Squire offerings at 3.4%. ‘The Constable’ Copper AleĀ ranks it in the mid-strength category and to be honest, the flavour benefits from this. It’s malty, hoppy and deliciously smooth. It…
PIRATE LIFE IPA
Having returned from a lovely family weekend away up the coast, the long drive left me ready for a beer. So I delved into a new one to me, the Pirate Life IPA. So many brewers are opting for cans rather than bottles these days, Pirate Life being one of them, and it looks great.…
THE ROCKS BREWING CO. HANGMAN PALE ALE REVIEW
This is a really interesting Pale Ale, from the Rocks Brewing Co. It starts with a citrus hit on your first mouthful, which develops into a delicious bitterness and malt finish. It’s a lot more complex than others on the market, but really tasty. It’s also a pale ale that you could enjoy a couple…
STONE & WOOD PACIFIC ALE REVIEW
This stuff is delicious… Genuinely delicious. I first had it in my local pub when it was the guest tap beer. I’m often dubious to then try it in a bottle, but this didn’t disappoint. It’s fruity and refreshing and surprisingly matches well with all food types. I often categorise beers in weather conditions. This…
