Beer
721. BrewDog, Tate Roy Lichtenstein Torpedo…LOS! American Pale Ale, NV (2013)
Pretty much the coolest label on a bottle of anything ever – as it should be, given the artist. I’d have bought this beer …
363. Carlsberg, Semper Ardens Winter Rye, NV
Proof that Carlsberg are real brewers! It’s such a pity that almost none of their specialist or micro-brews escape Denmark. Picked this up at …
232. Castle Brewery Eggenberg, Samichlaus Bier Austria, 2004
Had heard of this many times and finally got hold of some from Redmond’s off-licence in Ranelagh, Dublin. Had to put it in! At …
172. Abbée de Chimay, Chimay Bleu, 1993, 1997, 2004
An unusual vertical tasting this: of 3 vintages of Chimay Bleu 33cl Trappist ales! This was made possible by a visit to the Chimay …
129. King & Barnes, Christmas Ale Bottle Conditioned, 1995
A random beer entry, but one that had to go in. Some history here! When I first cooked Christmas puddings, following my late grandmother’s …
95. Nikko Beer
The vast majority (c. 90%) of Japanese beer is brewed by 4 companies. Most is bland – Asahi Super Dry, Kirin & Sapporo’s basic …