**** Official middle-aged man's Craft Beer thread ****

[Herr Tubthumper]

Tried the kernel table beer last night. Meh it was a short session

I don't really rate this beer. Kernel do make some quite exceptional other pales and IPAs though.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I don't really rate this beer. Kernel do make some quite exceptional other pales and IPAs though.

OK...and then there were 4...

 

[Tarpon]

I was forced out of the sunshine and into M&S today only to find that they stock Siren...result

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

OK...and then there were 4...

Other people I know rate it though. I've had the last 3 and are all great and given every Thornbridge beer I have had is exceptional I can only imagine how great this will be.

 

[Tarpon]

double post

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Other people I know rate it though. I've had the last 3 and are all great and given every Thornbridge beer I have had is exceptional I can only imagine how great this will be.

Strangely I really dislike their Tzara which seems to be a regular at Craft. Just don't find it particularly nice. However, in some respects, that's a good thing as it has meant I try different things which has led to my love of gose and berlinnerweiss beers.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Strangely I really dislike their Tzara which seems to be a regular at Craft. Just don't find it particularly nice. However, in some respects, that's a good thing as it has meant I try different things which has led to my love of gose and berlinnerweiss beers.

That's the Kolsch one isn't it? Never had that as Kolsch is quite easy to get here so I've never felt the need. And I've never tried Gose either, I'll give it a go if you recommend it

 

[Bombadier Botty]

I was forced out of the sunshine and into M&S today only to find that they stock Siren...result

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That does look very tantalising. I may have to pop down to M&S tomorrow.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

That's the Kolsch one isn't it? Never had that as Kolsch is quite easy to get here so I've never felt the need. And I've never tried Gose either, I'll give it a go if you recommend it

Yep - that's the one. I've not tied their Gose yet. The Magic Rock Salty Kiss is very good but hard to get hold of. I had the Wild Beer Co Wild Goose Chase (http://www.alesbymail.co.uk/browse-by-brewery/wild/wild-beer-wild-goose-chase) which goes down very well at this time of year. Don't be put off by the Gooseberry part - I don't like gooseberrys but don't notice them in the taste.

The Siren Calypso is also nice as a berlinnerweisse

 

[sjamesb3466]

Don't know if this is the right thread for this but today I completed my first test brew with my newly built brew boiler and mash tun. All parts bought from Home Brew Builder but assembled and manufactured myself to my own design .Have been brewing my own all grain recipes for a couple of years but today was a big day in my brewing career!

Only a 25 litre test brew today but with this equipment can produce 70 litre batches. This brew is a 3.8% pale session ale using home grown cascade hops combined with online bought citra hops for that tangy citrus bitter finish.

If there are no photos attached I failed to get them to work and will work it out tomorrow. Sorry if this is of no interest to people or if this is the wrong thread but I've had a great day brewing and wanted to share!

 

[Questions]

I,ve bought a selection of Italian craft beers back from Bologna and am looking forward to trying them when I get back. Was gobsmacked at how good their beers from the local areas where where I had APA's, porters, and a gueze that was just splendid. I wish I could remember their names but of course I was......................'very very drunk"
I will drop back with reports on the ones I am bringing home though.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Don't know if this is the right thread for this but today I completed my first test brew with my newly built brew boiler and mash tun. All parts bought from Home Brew Builder but assembled and manufactured myself to my own design .Have been brewing my own all grain recipes for a couple of years but today was a big day in my brewing career!

Only a 25 litre test brew today but with this equipment can produce 70 litre batches. This brew is a 3.8% pale session ale using home grown cascade hops combined with online bought citra hops for that tangy citrus bitter finish.

If there are no photos attached I failed to get them to work and will work it out tomorrow. Sorry if this is of no interest to people or if this is the wrong thread but I've had a great day brewing and wanted to share!

I think you've found the right home!

Interesting stuff. I have often wondered about brewing myself. Is this purely for home consumption?

 

[CheeseRolls]

Don't know if this is the right thread for this but today I completed my first test brew with my newly built brew boiler and mash tun. All parts bought from Home Brew Builder but assembled and manufactured myself to my own design .Have been brewing my own all grain recipes for a couple of years but today was a big day in my brewing career!

Only a 25 litre test brew today but with this equipment can produce 70 litre batches. This brew is a 3.8% pale session ale using home grown cascade hops combined with online bought citra hops for that tangy citrus bitter finish.

If there are no photos attached I failed to get them to work and will work it out tomorrow. Sorry if this is of no interest to people or if this is the wrong thread but I've had a great day brewing and wanted to share!

Correct this is the wrong thread, however let me give you some feedback (with tongue firmly placed in cheek)

1 You are certainly on the right track with a bespoke build out, however there are some clear branding opportunities, with that great swathe of stainless steel. Also please consider relocating to a more exotic brewing location than Leicester.

2 A 25 litre brewing capacity is excellent, the ability to extend this to 70 litres is not so good. You will definitely score higher for obscurity, as no one on here wants to recommend a beer that anyone else can possibly track down and try for themselves !

3 3.8% pah ! You need to be aiming for nearer 12%. Also if you are going to go to the bother of growing your own hops, you need to wax lyrical about their provenance.

4 Look at all those bottles - so 2014, you need a graphic designer and some seriously edgy can designs, otherwise no one is going to be seen dead drinking that in your pop up bar.

On a more serious note, thanks for sharing, a brewing thread on NSC would not be a bad thing.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

On a more serious note, thanks for sharing, a brewing thread on NSC would not be a bad thing.

I actually think this is the right place. That said, I plan to start making my own bacon soon so maybe a general artisanal food and drink thread is needed?

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

I see The Seven Stars has been rebranded as a craft beer house and also Little Bluesmoke of Street Diner fame are doing some interesting looking food. I have never actually been in this pub under its various guises over the years (O'Neills at one point?), anyone tried it since the latest change?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I see The Seven Stars has been rebranded as a craft beer house and also Little Bluesmoke of Street Diner fame are doing some interesting looking food. I have never actually been in this pub under its various guises over the years (O'Neills at one point?), anyone tried it since the latest change?

Remember when it was Helsinki? Went there a few times, nice.

Otherwise I visited it on the 100th anniversary of the Albion but this is all.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I,ve bought a selection of Italian craft beers back from Bologna and am looking forward to trying them when I get back. Was gobsmacked at how good their beers from the local areas where where I had APA's, porters, and a gueze that was just splendid. I wish I could remember their names but of course I was......................'very very drunk"
I will drop back with reports on the ones I am bringing home though.

My brother lives in Bologna, and has never mentioned beer.

Then again he doesn't drink.

Perhaps I should visit him again.

 

[Trufflehound]

I,ve bought a selection of Italian craft beers back from Bologna and am looking forward to trying them when I get back. Was gobsmacked at how good their beers from the local areas where where I had APA's, porters, and a gueze that was just splendid. I wish I could remember their names but of course I was......................'very very drunk"
I will drop back with reports on the ones I am bringing home though.

My brother lives in Bologna, and has never mentioned beer.

Then again he doesn't drink.

Perhaps I should visit him again.

Over 800 craft breweries now in Italy I believe. Quite remarkable when you consider that less than a decade ago there were practically none.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Over 800 craft breweries now in Italy I believe. Quite remarkable when you consider that less than a decade ago there were practically none.

God, really? It sounds like I really should visit him.

When I was last there it was Peroni, Birra Moretti or nothing.

 

[Questions]

Over 800 craft breweries now in Italy I believe. Quite remarkable when you consider that less than a decade ago there were practically none.

The pub I went to the other night had a big sign written in English and Italian that read,

"We do not sell
Becks
Heineken
Corona
Budweiser or Peroni.

Apologies but we only sell beer."