Beers Of The Beano - Wednesday 02 October 2024
Things I learnt today but should have known. It’s not a Stein but a Mass. Stein is stoneware but not the big dimpled Oktoberfest glass. Apparently only the Brits use the word Stein for everything German’s drink from. The term Integrated Public Transport Network is an oxymoron in Wales. Missing my train but one minute.
Costa WiFi working is always a surprise.
5.5% ABV for breakfast should be avoided and so I did.
The review
Wallops Wood - Bowman Ales - 4.0% ABV. B+, malty, bittersweet fruit with a hoppy, bitter finish. #ale #beer #bier
3/5. In the Gatekeeper, Cardiff. Listening to the Daily Tech News Show, the best way to start your day #Beanoing
A reminder and I already managed to spill beer on it
Moving on to Cans
Liked it
The Review
Judicious - Kirkstall Brewery - 4.8% ABV. B++, hazy, hoppy, fruity, grapefruit, mango, piney with a hint of pepper. Gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. Of all my usual Spoons, The Gatekeeper, Cardiff has the best craft fridge selection. Fridges rule (mostly).
Just a couple minutes away down Westgate Steet.
From the people who brought you The Pen and Wig, Newport
The good news here is that they open at 10:00, have some very good Cask and Keg but poor WiFi. Starting with The Tiny Rebels.
Plus branded Glass
The review
Sharks with Laser Beams - Tiny Rebel - 4.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, murk, gentle malt, fruit, hops with a peppery bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Gentle murk relaxation in The Queens Vaults, Cardiff. Best to stick to the LTE / 5G. Lots of Sport.
Then Keg, from Ely, Cardiff.
Supporting Ely Brewers
The review
Lots - Flowerhorn - 6.0% ABV. B++, hugely fruity, bittersweet, amplified Fine Ale. Alcohol well hidden and a branded glass too #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. Brewed in Cardiff and drunk in Cardiff. Cold and refreshing. Drink LocAle 🏴
Moving on and less than a minute away.
Saves on unnecessay walking
Money off because reasons and fully functional WiFi. Wednesday was unlimited Wings day but you had to book. I had no idea. German brew because Oktoberfest.
Power sockets in the booths
A very clean glass
The review
Oktoberfest Bier - Augustiner Bräu - 6.3% ABV. B++, malty and fruity in equal measures. Gentle malty bitter finish. Superior #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. Still Festing on Oktoberfest Biers and times are good. Fast BrewDog WiFi too. Thinking Wings Wednesday. #Cardiff
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