Category Archives: Brown Ale

21.11.11 – Monday – Leffe Brune

Posted on November 1, 2012 by The Year of Beer

I have come to the conclusion that my favourite adjectives when it comes to beer names are “red” and “brown”*. Whenever I see the name of either of those colours attached to a beer, I start anticipating a fine beer drinking experience. So I … Continue reading →

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Westmalle Trappist Dubbel – 09.09.11

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Year of Beer

Recently I profiled one of the better known authentic Trappist monastry brewers – Chimay, and their Trippel. Today’s beer comes from one of the other 7 authentic Trappist breweries – Westmalle and it is the Dubbel that we were shine the light on. In fact the Westmalle Dubbel, a brown … Continue reading →

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23rd April 2011 – He’Brew Messiah Bold

Posted on November 15, 2011 by The Year of Beer

Ok, so a bit of a random one tonight. As I mentioned yesterday this weekend is the Easter long weekend. Easter is a Christian religious festival or holiday. However this weekend is also an important part of the Jewish calendar, as this weekend marks … Continue reading →

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17th February 2011 – Thursday

Posted on April 8, 2011 by The Year of Beer

Another day at home with the stomach bug – I have never had a gastro problem last this long before- it’s not fun. On the Tv tonight was “James and Oz Drink Britain“, A British show with popular Top Gear host … Continue reading →

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4th February 2011 – Friday

Posted on March 4, 2011 by The Year of Beer

Tragic news!! The James Squire Brewhouse at Cockle Bay no longer exists!!! From the very moment we rocked up, to what I thought was the James Squire Brewhouse tonight, something didn’t seem right. Firstly I noticed there was a lot of advertising up … Continue reading →

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