Sherrif John Bunnell Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I've just had boxes of Happy Chappy and Kowabunga delivered from the Cromarty Brewery. Both are very easy to drink IPAs. I've been alternating my weekly order between Cromarty and Wooha in recent weeks. Happy Chappy is one of those beers that deserves a bigger audience, I don't know if it shows up outwith the Highlands much? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 love this stuff Just opened a can of this about 10 minutes ago. First time I've tried it and def wont be the last, morrisons currently doing 4 cans for a fiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 An old classic. We really do have loads of excellent breweries in Scotland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Estrella Damm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Weekend Hooker lager by Brew Toon (Peterhead). First discovered this brewery when their superb Raspberry Carronade beer was included in the Lidl craft beer range a while back, so went for their lager offering in the current range. Perfectly drinkable but a bit too malty rather than crisp for my taste in lager and with a slightly unpleasant aftertaste. Not a patch on Schiehallion or indeed Saazy Ness (Loch Ness) in the genuinely superb Scottish lager stakes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Weekend Hooker lager by Brew Toon (Peterhead). First discovered this brewery when their superb Raspberry Carronade beer was included in the Lidl craft beer range a while back, so went for their lager offering in the current range. Perfectly drinkable but a bit too malty rather than crisp for my taste in lager and with a slightly unpleasant aftertaste. Not a patch on Schiehallion or indeed Saazy Ness (Loch Ness) in the genuinely superb Scottish lager stakes.Il assume Saazy Ness is a hop reference? Who makes this? Saaz I think are working well in my Kolsch so I would like to try a good and prominent example of a Saaz hopped lager 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) This afternoon's quaffings shall be Old Nation's M-43 NEIPA and B-43, it's Brut version. Edited May 15, 2020 by carpetmonster 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Bold Rover said: There is a more specialised thread entitled Beer, Lager and Cider something. I'm sure you could find it, in General Nonsense and bump it. Derek Paterson used to write excellent reviews. Ideal, cheers. Will have a read through that and get it bumped. 1 hour ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: I've just had boxes of Happy Chappy and Kowabunga delivered from the Cromarty Brewery. Both are very easy to drink IPAs. I've been alternating my weekly order between Cromarty and Wooha in recent weeks. Happy Chappy is one of those beers that deserves a bigger audience, I don't know if it shows up outwith the Highlands much? I have a guy in my work who comes in exclusively to buy Happy Chappy. Cromarty sells well wherever I've worked, consistently solid brewery. 10 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: 21 minutes ago, virginton said: Weekend Hooker lager by Brew Toon (Peterhead). First discovered this brewery when their superb Raspberry Carronade beer was included in the Lidl craft beer range a while back, so went for their lager offering in the current range. Perfectly drinkable but a bit too malty rather than crisp for my taste in lager and with a slightly unpleasant aftertaste. Not a patch on Schiehallion or indeed Saazy Ness (Loch Ness) in the genuinely superb Scottish lager stakes. Il assume Saazy Ness is a hop reference? Who makes this? Saaz I think are working well in my Kolsch so I would like to try a good and prominent example of a Saaz hopped lager Stella Artois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vikingTON Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Il assume Saazy Ness is a hop reference? Who makes this? Saaz I think are working well in my Kolsch so I would like to try a good and prominent example of a Saaz hopped lager Saaz is the main Czech hop variety so is found in most Czech-style pilsners (Pilsner Urquell; Budvar etc). This is Loch Ness Brewery's attempt at the same thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 love this stuff I have a keg of this in the fridge waiting to go into my sub over the weekend, it really is an incredible beer. My beer 52 came today also can’t wait to try some in the next few days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, virginton said: Saaz is the main Czech hop variety so is found in most Czech-style pilsners (Pilsner Urquell; Budvar etc). This is Loch Ness Brewery's attempt at the same thing. Will try this one then. Prefer to support Scottish brewing where I can. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Saaz is the main Czech hop variety so is found in most Czech-style pilsners (Pilsner Urquell; Budvar etc). This is Loch Ness Brewery's attempt at the same thing. Loch Ness has got its act together recently. The earlier offering were pretty lousy - particularly Dark Ness. Seemed to have improved along with the rebranding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 We had a wine tasting on Zoom tonight. Some absolutely lovely wines delivered in advance. All more expensive than I would generally pay but that’s the joy of a group purchase and putting money towards it every month.Edit to add. Still more wine left in these to drink tomorrow [emoji106] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Distant Doonhamer said: We had a wine tasting on Zoom tonight. I'd be happy to sample any of those - they all look great, Pouilly Fume especially. Sounds like a fun way to spend an evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I'd be happy to sample any of those - they all look great, Pouilly Fume especially. Sounds like a fun way to spend an evening. [emoji106]The two whites were superb and I’m not a big white wine fan. The Margaux was good but possibly just past it’s best in my view. Our wider group would disagree and thought it best of the 4. I really like Chateau Musar and love that a wine maker in the Lebanon has produced stellar wine year after year for a long time in what must have been on many occasions a challenging environment to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Distant Doonhamer said: We had a wine tasting on Zoom tonight. Some absolutely lovely wines delivered in advance. All more expensive than I would generally pay but that’s the joy of a group purchase and putting money towards it every month. Edit to add. Still more wine left in these to drink tomorrow “We had a wine tasting on Zoom tonight”? Seriously? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 “We had a wine tasting on Zoom tonight”? Seriously? We all had the same wines in different venues. There was a bit of planning involved to safely deliver the wines.We discussed the merits of the wines, had a general catch up and a bit of a laugh. Seriously. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Distant Doonhamer said: We all had the same wines in different venues. We discussed the merits of the wines and had a general catch up and a bit of a laugh. Seriously. “We discussed the merits of the wines”. Jesus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 “We discussed the merits of the wines”. Jesus.What’s your point here mate. People can drink wine and discuss whether they think it’s good , good value for money or not their thing and at the same time catch up with friends without being in the same venue. I’m not sure what your problem is with this. If it’s not your thing that’s fine. It’s not compulsory but surely you can see other people might enjoy that. Difficult times for everyone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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