Jonathan A. is drinking a X 8.0 Black IPA by CREW Republic at Elsecar
Bottle from Maison du Biere. A strong and tasty black IPA; malty with hints of coffee.
Jonathan A. is drinking a FrancInStein by Flipside Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.60). A tasty and hoppy golden ale to finish the evening.
Jonathan A. is drinking an Apparition by Full Mash Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
Taster at Great Central Railway Beer Festival. Hoppy and very bitter. Not for me.
Jonathan A. is drinking a Pekko by Milestone Brewing Co at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.60). Smells a bit skunky. First time I've knowingly had the Pekko hop. Not a great intro
Jonathan A. is drinking an Illuminati by Full Mash Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
Taster at Great Central Railway Beer Festival. A hoppy golden ale, but a little too dry and bitter for me.
Jonathan A. is drinking a Farmer Rays Ale by Corvedale Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.70). An easy-drinking but ultimately fairly bland bitter.
Earned the Riding Steady (Level 63) badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking a Lady Mary by Grafton Brewing Company at Loughborough Central Railway Station
Taster at Great Central Railway Beer Festival. Sweet and fruity - one of the best beers of the evening.
Earned the Iron Man (Level 2) badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking an Apex by Littleover Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.60). Ok, but I was expecting a darker, more malty beer from the description.
Jonathan A. is drinking a 8 For A Wish by Magpie Brewery at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.60). A spicy pumpkin ale with lots of ginger.
Jonathan A. is drinking a Soma by Pentrich Brewing Co. at Loughborough Central Railway Station
1/2 pint at Great Central Railway Beer Festival (£1.60). Starting the evening with an easy-drinking session pale ale.
Earned the Pale as the Moon (Level 44) badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking a Ratman And Robin by The Rat Brewery at Head of Steam Sheffield
From last night. 1/2 pint. Final beer of the evening - a fairly fruity pale ale.
Earned the Riding Steady (Level 62) badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking a Hellfire by Leeds Brewery at Head of Steam Sheffield
From last night. Pint. An easy-drinking pale ale.
Earned the Beer Foodie (Level 4) badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking a Bombay Dazzler by Northern Monk at Rutland Arms
From last night. 1/2 pint. A bit fizzy for me, especially late in the evening.
Earned the Better Together (Level 12) badge!
Earned the Hopped Down badge!
Jonathan A. is drinking a Five Rivers by The Sheffield Brewery Company at Red Lion
From last night. Pint. An easy-drinking but largely forgettable bitter.
Earned the You're Extra Special (Level 14) badge!
Bottle from Maison du Biere. My first white stout...and it's one with German whisky barrel-aged coffee beans in it! Not bad.