Epic Beer

Joe 90 · 06-12-2010, 18:34

I don't know about you but I am a massive fan of beer. My time at uni educated me in the world of Belgian beer and after meeting a brewer with his own pub, I found out a whole lot more about English beer.

Anyway, I recently opened a bottle I've had for a while & wow - Epic would certainly be the word to describe it.

Said beer was a BrewDog Paradox Smokehead (10%)
http://www.brewdog.com/paradox.php

I've had, and am indeed a fan of smokey stouts, but this one takes them to a whole new level. It was like drinking smoke!

I've also picked up some local Welsh stouts & a Welsh chilli beer, but I'm sure they wont quite match the taste sensation of the Paradox.

Anyone else found anything epic from the world of beer recently?

Flibster · 07-12-2010, 01:26

My dad is getting an assortment of beers from Brew Dog this christmas.

Wanted to get him some Sink the Bismark and Tactical Nuclear Penguin, but they're damn expensive.

Burble · 07-12-2010, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

Tactical Nuclear Penguin

I tried this and absolutely hated it. Foul, disgusting stuff. Eurgh.

Paradox and 5am Saint on the other hand were wonderful. It surprised me that I liked Paradox as I'm not a fan of smoky whiskies.

SidewinderINC · 07-12-2010, 15:00

My local had paradox on cask a few weeks back, quite often get brewdog stuff in there.

I bought 5 of these http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article.php?id=310 and have 2 left on my shelf.

Absolutely delicious!

Currently brewing my own beer though, so easy to do and to be honest - tastes a lot better than some stuff I've had in pubs! and works out less than 30p a pint easily.

Joe 90 · 12-12-2010, 18:27

Got this from the local farm shop recently along with a few welsh stouts. Pretty impressive (alternative) taste!

Joe 90 · 16-01-2011, 16:55

I've not tried it yet (9.2% on a Sunday afternoon seems a bit wrong) but I've been told its amazing.

Next time you're at Tesco pick up some of this stuff, £1.99 a bottle. Tesco must be learning something commissioning Brew Dog to make them a finest beer!

*edit*
Okay, I've ended up opening one. Its brilliant. Really hoppy, fruity and just rather nice!

06-12-2010, 18:34	#1
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Epic Beer I don't know about you but I am a massive fan of beer. My time at uni educated me in the world of Belgian beer and after meeting a brewer with his own pub, I found out a whole lot more about English beer. Anyway, I recently opened a bottle I've had for a while & wow - Epic would certainly be the word to describe it. Said beer was a BrewDog Paradox Smokehead (10%) http://www.brewdog.com/paradox.php I've had, and am indeed a fan of smokey stouts, but this one takes them to a whole new level. It was like drinking smoke! I've also picked up some local Welsh stouts & a Welsh chilli beer, but I'm sure they wont quite match the taste sensation of the Paradox. Anyone else found anything epic from the world of beer recently? __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

07-12-2010, 01:26	#2
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	My dad is getting an assortment of beers from Brew Dog this christmas. Wanted to get him some Sink the Bismark and Tactical Nuclear Penguin, but they're damn expensive. __________________

07-12-2010, 15:00	#4
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	My local had paradox on cask a few weeks back, quite often get brewdog stuff in there. I bought 5 of these http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article.php?id=310 and have 2 left on my shelf. Absolutely delicious! Currently brewing my own beer though, so easy to do and to be honest - tastes a lot better than some stuff I've had in pubs! and works out less than 30p a pint easily. __________________ No Sig. Last edited by SidewinderINC; 07-12-2010 at 15:10.

12-12-2010, 18:27	#5
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Got this from the local farm shop recently along with a few welsh stouts. Pretty impressive (alternative) taste! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

16-01-2011, 16:55	#6
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I've not tried it yet (9.2% on a Sunday afternoon seems a bit wrong) but I've been told its amazing. Next time you're at Tesco pick up some of this stuff, £1.99 a bottle. Tesco must be learning something commissioning Brew Dog to make them a finest beer! edit Okay, I've ended up opening one. Its brilliant. Really hoppy, fruity and just rather nice! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter Last edited by Joe 90; 16-01-2011 at 17:59.