Just for general wonderings…
Once the #decembeer train is going, it's best to just hold on for the ride. Next up a “post modern classic” from BrewDog, Punk IPA….
Quite a distinct aroma – smells very fruity. As this is a 'punk' beer and is “uncompromising, bold and irreverent” wasn't quite sure what to expect. So I just drunk it and thought of The Clash….
This Christmas there has been a distinct lack of Christmas cheer about….
Having reached #26 of #decembeer and welcoming Nephew Stanley into the world I somehow managed to become infected with some superbug causing me to be laid low for the past five days. Not a beer, wine, shot or cocktail has touched my lips since then and yet I still feel rough. So today I have decided that it is in fact a LACK of beer that has caused this recent illness. So I'm back on the #decembeer train!
The chosen beer that is going to get me back on track is Fursty Ferret (#27)…
A tasty beer this, light golden in colour with a hoppy aroma and good refreshing taste. Named because rumour had it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door of the local inn and sneakily sample the local brew. Although I'd be slightly concerned for my sanity if I suggested I had seen a crowd of ferrets supping on pints of beer!
Today we have a reason to drink beer! My little sister and her husband have a new addition to the family – a lovely little boy. No names as yet, but Star, Donkey, Jesus and Rudolph are all still in the running!
So we welcome the little lad into the world with the help of a bottle of 'Bitter & Twisted', #26 of #decembeer…..
It was a pretty poxy day today: raining, busy everywhere and raining. I did initially choose this beer because it summed up the character of the old bag nasty piece of work woman in the cafe I went in for breakfast this morning.
But in the end the day was very good!
Last night we had a mosey down to The Barfly in Camden, North London, to see the fabulous Frank Hamilton.
The gig was excellent – the first and last #OneSongaWeek live show. In celebration of the fact that Frank Hamilton has written a song every week of the year so far, with just one more week remaining. Frank had various special guests who had played a part in various songs throughout the year, including Newton Faulkner. This was quite a difference from the last time we saw Frank, at Cambridge with another dozen people. I think this is going to be a big year for Frank Hamilton. Have a look at the Frank Hamilton blog for more info, videos and pictures. And click here for all the year's songs.
One slightly disappointing part of the evening was the selection of beer. There was no draft beer on offer and the only bottle beer was 'Old Speckled Hen' which I had the other day. So not the best place for someone participating in #decembeer. So #24 is Guinness….also in the excitement of being at a Frank Hamilton gig I forgot a picture, although is pretty much what it looked like….
Which brings us to tonight's offering, #25, from Belvoir Brewery….Old Dalby….
It is probably important to say that the weird folks around this part pronounce Belvoir as 'Beaver' – don't ask why, it's just what they do, they are very strange around here. This is actually a fine beer. Ruby red in colour, very malty, with good strong flavour. Still not getting the 'roasted flavours' – just very beery and very nice!
The idea of drinking a different beer every day of the month may seem like a rather easy challenge, but tonight it wasn't. After a late night last night, the thought of drinking more beer tonight was not top of the agenda, but #decembeer must continue.
Tonight we welcome Brains' SA Gold….
A refreshingly light hoppy beer. Nothing amazingly special, but tasty enough.
Last night saw the English Department's (plus a few gatecrashers) Christmas Meal, and a good opportunity to get some beer drunk. It was a very good night that began and ended in The Cosy Club with a lovely three course meal in between at Jim's Yard. A good night was had by all….
And so to the beer…
#20 is from Rutland's The Grainstore Brewery….Three Kings…
#21 the world famous….Old Speckled Hen….
#22 Fuller's London Pride…..
Out of this trio there was a clear winner and a clear loser:
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