Beers Of The Beano - Saturday 17 August 2024
I think we are already at a seasonal watershed. The Sunflowers at Bedwas Co-op are starting to turn and the early morning was rather fresh. An enhanced deal at Costa Coffee, which involved a Cappuccino, Bacon Roll and an Orange Juice. All the essential nutrients you need.
The John Wallace Linton, the actual waiting room for Newport Railway Station. Guest Ales at £1.69 a Pint.
The pre 08:00 Punters.
The review
Admiral IPA - Acorn Brewery - 5.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy, spicy and a little fruity. Gentle, lingering bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. £1.69 a Pint with 50p off for a CAMRA voucher. Autumnal and rather pleasant. Wetherspoons running on biscuits 🍪.
The review
Juicy Mango - Indian Brewery - 5.5% ABV. B+ and a bit, Big Mango on the nose. A little thin but hazy but fruity and spicy. Long Mango bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Not as described but good none the less. Interestingly the Brewery is actually in Birmingham, West Midlands. Worth a punt.
You don't tend to sit outside The Pen and Wig
I’m not sure if you can say Indian Summer but I think it has already arrived. Summer but not too hot. Going for Cask.
Naturally Hazy
The review
One Hop This Time - Quantock Brewery - 3.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, hazy, malty and gently hopped. Hoppy, fruity and bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. More hints of Citra than full on Citra. Very sessionable and refreshing. The Pen and Wig #Newport
I even watch South Africa v Australia in the Rugby and I enjoyed it too.
Not really a Summer Ale
Could this Pint be telling me something? A definite maybe.
The review
Scallywag - Hop Union - 4.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, roasty, hoppy and bitter. Seems like a whole new brew. Roasty, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Beers change and this has changed for the better. Actually watching the Rugby. Pen and Wig #Newport
Then time for Chips
For all your Fishbar needs
Over the bridge post stocking up in Tesco’s to Weird Dad’s.
Pre County Kickoff
They seem to have a thing for Ainsty Ales, not that I am complaining. Cask to start.
£3.90 a Pint
The review
Bantam Best - Ainsty Ales - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy with a spicy bitter finish. Solid Saturday lunchtime Pint #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. At Weird Dad in #Newport which seem to be big fans of Ainsty Ales. County are at home so it full of Amber Fans.
Next to the fridge for a Can and a very good one at that.
What a corker
The review
Fruitarian Ideology - Wilde Child - 4.5% ABV. B++, Splendid Ale, fruity, sharp, tart, sour, salty and gently bitter. A Winner #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. Superior Brew from Leeds. To style but slightly different. At Weird Dad #Newport where it’s an overcast and grey afternoon.
A touch of YouTube and then let’s go Belgian.
Things suddenly got Awesome
The review
Duchesse Chocolate Cherry - Brouwerij Verhaeghe - 6.8% ABV. A minus a touch. Wonderful on the nose, complex cherries with a complex chocolate bitter finish 🇧🇪 #ale #beer #bier
3.8/5. Sour and tart with a solid tart finish. Drink Belgian and you will never go back. Weird Dad #Newport 🏴
I then wandered off to catch the 17:00 50 Bus to Caerphilly. Sleepy and Happy.