Hoppy Gilmore I expect more flavour from an IPA at this strength – but this supermarket offering is simplistic and dull. Look for Sierra Nevada or Goose Island pale ales instead.
Category Archives: Alcohol
Tasted: Morrisons Titanic Brewery American Red Ale
Hoppy Gilmore Morrisons Titanic Brewery American Red Ale? If you like your red ales malty and rich, the heavy hops of this very average own-brand beer aren’t for you. Scan one from the branded beer shelves!
Tasted: Morrisons Black Sheep Brewery Golden Ale
Hoppy Gilmore Morrisons Special Selection Black Sheep Brewery Golden Ale. If you want a bland beer that’s short on character, this watery ale with its over-soured bitterness… will fit the bill.
Tasted: Gordon’s Elderflower Gin
By Martin Isark Labelled Gordon’s with a spot of elderflower and that is exactly what this Gin delvers. End of.
Tasted: Fade to Black
Hoppy Gilmore The bitterness of an IPA rounded out with malty, puddingy darkness. Delicious.
Tasted: White Burgundy
By Martin Isark Yes, the grape is chardonnay, but white burgundy from the Burgundy region in France takes the ubiquitous chardonnay to another level.
Tasted: La Cheteau Pouilly Fumé Loire France
By Martin Isark Want a change from the up-front grassy gooseberry sauvignon blancs from New Zealand? Then try this Pouilly Fumé from the Loire, it adds mineral and chalky flavours to its S.B. grape’s herbaceous, grassy and gooseberry notes
Tasted: Furleigh Estate Rosé Sparkling Wine
By Martin Isark Not cheap, but this pink English sparkler will give any fifty quid champagne a run for its grapes!
Tasted: Southville Hop
Hoppy Gilmore This bottle conditioned ale is an object lesson in heavy hopping. It’s won awards, and that’s no surprise.
Tasted: Audit Ale
Hoppy Gilmore Brewed to a 1938 recipe, this lovely strong ale has flavours of raisin and tobacco and a lasting bitterness.
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