The Crafty Wolf
@thecraftywolf.bsky.social
A midlife experience and musings of Wolves, Craft Beer, Football and Music Culture. Views often from the bottom of a pint glass or a bag of battered chips. 🍻🐺
Saturday afternoon pints in the local, in the box seat…..
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November 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Saturday afternoon pints in the local, in the box seat…..
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Finishing the evening off with Hot Pink IPA from @tinyrebelbrewco
Prominent hop nose with candied nose. Hazy on the eye. Crisp citrus flavour with bold drying flavour and bitterness to boot. Good brew this.
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#Bskybeer
Prominent hop nose with candied nose. Hazy on the eye. Crisp citrus flavour with bold drying flavour and bitterness to boot. Good brew this.
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#Bskybeer
June 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Finishing the evening off with Hot Pink IPA from @tinyrebelbrewco
Prominent hop nose with candied nose. Hazy on the eye. Crisp citrus flavour with bold drying flavour and bitterness to boot. Good brew this.
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#Bskybeer
Prominent hop nose with candied nose. Hazy on the eye. Crisp citrus flavour with bold drying flavour and bitterness to boot. Good brew this.
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#Bskybeer
Let’s stay with @tinyrebelbrewco and on to Super Awesome Deluxe Lager
Malty and clean. Bold and full bodied. Bright as a pin. Crisp to taste with a touch of sweetness. Ticks all the boxes this.
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#Bskybeer
Malty and clean. Bold and full bodied. Bright as a pin. Crisp to taste with a touch of sweetness. Ticks all the boxes this.
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#Bskybeer
June 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Let’s stay with @tinyrebelbrewco and on to Super Awesome Deluxe Lager
Malty and clean. Bold and full bodied. Bright as a pin. Crisp to taste with a touch of sweetness. Ticks all the boxes this.
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#Bskybeer
Malty and clean. Bold and full bodied. Bright as a pin. Crisp to taste with a touch of sweetness. Ticks all the boxes this.
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#Bskybeer
We carry on with Rebel IPA from the outstanding @tinyrebelbrewco
Crisp and clean nose with citrus undertone. This is more of a Helles than an IPA if truth be told. However, it’s fruity, refreshing and drying to finish. Not overly bad this.
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Crisp and clean nose with citrus undertone. This is more of a Helles than an IPA if truth be told. However, it’s fruity, refreshing and drying to finish. Not overly bad this.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We carry on with Rebel IPA from the outstanding @tinyrebelbrewco
Crisp and clean nose with citrus undertone. This is more of a Helles than an IPA if truth be told. However, it’s fruity, refreshing and drying to finish. Not overly bad this.
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Crisp and clean nose with citrus undertone. This is more of a Helles than an IPA if truth be told. However, it’s fruity, refreshing and drying to finish. Not overly bad this.
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We continue with Big Ozzy from @thornbridge x @BurningSoulBrew
A delightful brew this. Great hop flavour with a seductive floral bite and superb dryness. Light bodied for the ABV but this keeps on giving.
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#bskybeer
A delightful brew this. Great hop flavour with a seductive floral bite and superb dryness. Light bodied for the ABV but this keeps on giving.
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#bskybeer
June 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We continue with Big Ozzy from @thornbridge x @BurningSoulBrew
A delightful brew this. Great hop flavour with a seductive floral bite and superb dryness. Light bodied for the ABV but this keeps on giving.
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#bskybeer
A delightful brew this. Great hop flavour with a seductive floral bite and superb dryness. Light bodied for the ABV but this keeps on giving.
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#bskybeer
Moving on to Excelsius Pale Ale from @ossettbrewery
Hoppy and fruity in equal measure with beautiful depth. This really has some exceptional notes and tones with flavour that lasts. A well put together brew this!
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#Bskybeer
Hoppy and fruity in equal measure with beautiful depth. This really has some exceptional notes and tones with flavour that lasts. A well put together brew this!
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#Bskybeer
June 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Moving on to Excelsius Pale Ale from @ossettbrewery
Hoppy and fruity in equal measure with beautiful depth. This really has some exceptional notes and tones with flavour that lasts. A well put together brew this!
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#Bskybeer
Hoppy and fruity in equal measure with beautiful depth. This really has some exceptional notes and tones with flavour that lasts. A well put together brew this!
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#Bskybeer
Early finish on a Friday only means one thing! ☀️🍻
We begin with Unity IPA from @SaltaireBrewery Deliciously fruity with a slight creamy hint. Mango is prominent in this. Good depth and body in this and nice touch of strength.
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#bskybeer
We begin with Unity IPA from @SaltaireBrewery Deliciously fruity with a slight creamy hint. Mango is prominent in this. Good depth and body in this and nice touch of strength.
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#bskybeer
June 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Early finish on a Friday only means one thing! ☀️🍻
We begin with Unity IPA from @SaltaireBrewery Deliciously fruity with a slight creamy hint. Mango is prominent in this. Good depth and body in this and nice touch of strength.
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#bskybeer
We begin with Unity IPA from @SaltaireBrewery Deliciously fruity with a slight creamy hint. Mango is prominent in this. Good depth and body in this and nice touch of strength.
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#bskybeer
Rounding the evening off with La Nossa Signora Milk Chocolate Orange Stout.
Good bitter nose with rich milk chocolate and subtle hint of orange. Delicately flavoured with good roasted bitterness and sweet milky finish.
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Good bitter nose with rich milk chocolate and subtle hint of orange. Delicately flavoured with good roasted bitterness and sweet milky finish.
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May 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Rounding the evening off with La Nossa Signora Milk Chocolate Orange Stout.
Good bitter nose with rich milk chocolate and subtle hint of orange. Delicately flavoured with good roasted bitterness and sweet milky finish.
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Good bitter nose with rich milk chocolate and subtle hint of orange. Delicately flavoured with good roasted bitterness and sweet milky finish.
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Continuing with RFA Sir Galahad Red Ale.
Deliciously malty with good body and depth. Incredibly smooth with slight floral tones and a touch of bitterness. Holds up well does this!
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Deliciously malty with good body and depth. Incredibly smooth with slight floral tones and a touch of bitterness. Holds up well does this!
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May 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Continuing with RFA Sir Galahad Red Ale.
Deliciously malty with good body and depth. Incredibly smooth with slight floral tones and a touch of bitterness. Holds up well does this!
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Deliciously malty with good body and depth. Incredibly smooth with slight floral tones and a touch of bitterness. Holds up well does this!
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Next up we have Caldey Lollipop Session IPA.
Fresh hop nose balanced with good malt depth gives this crisp edge. Citrusy and floral in equal measure. Light with just a slight dry finish. Good stuff!
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Fresh hop nose balanced with good malt depth gives this crisp edge. Citrusy and floral in equal measure. Light with just a slight dry finish. Good stuff!
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May 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Next up we have Caldey Lollipop Session IPA.
Fresh hop nose balanced with good malt depth gives this crisp edge. Citrusy and floral in equal measure. Light with just a slight dry finish. Good stuff!
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Fresh hop nose balanced with good malt depth gives this crisp edge. Citrusy and floral in equal measure. Light with just a slight dry finish. Good stuff!
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Moving on to North Star Amber Ale for the next bottle.
Another one here with good malted depth. Slight caramel notes in this. Smooth with balanced bittersweet taste and delicate dry finish.
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Another one here with good malted depth. Slight caramel notes in this. Smooth with balanced bittersweet taste and delicate dry finish.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Moving on to North Star Amber Ale for the next bottle.
Another one here with good malted depth. Slight caramel notes in this. Smooth with balanced bittersweet taste and delicate dry finish.
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Another one here with good malted depth. Slight caramel notes in this. Smooth with balanced bittersweet taste and delicate dry finish.
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Concentrating on a few tonight from Tenby Harbwr Brewery starting with M.V. Enterprise Pale Ale.
Pleasantly malted nose with biscuit hints. Brew is light and clean, slight floral notes, culminating in a great drying finish. Not bad at all!
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Pleasantly malted nose with biscuit hints. Brew is light and clean, slight floral notes, culminating in a great drying finish. Not bad at all!
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May 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Concentrating on a few tonight from Tenby Harbwr Brewery starting with M.V. Enterprise Pale Ale.
Pleasantly malted nose with biscuit hints. Brew is light and clean, slight floral notes, culminating in a great drying finish. Not bad at all!
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Pleasantly malted nose with biscuit hints. Brew is light and clean, slight floral notes, culminating in a great drying finish. Not bad at all!
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Tonight’s session concludes with Northern Monk Faith In Futures Bobbi Abbey Hazy IPA 6%
Big, dank hops on this one with slight fruity undertone. Thick haze. Great dryness with a touch of tropical sweetness in there to give a pleasant mouthfeel. Good stuff!
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Big, dank hops on this one with slight fruity undertone. Thick haze. Great dryness with a touch of tropical sweetness in there to give a pleasant mouthfeel. Good stuff!
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May 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Tonight’s session concludes with Northern Monk Faith In Futures Bobbi Abbey Hazy IPA 6%
Big, dank hops on this one with slight fruity undertone. Thick haze. Great dryness with a touch of tropical sweetness in there to give a pleasant mouthfeel. Good stuff!
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Big, dank hops on this one with slight fruity undertone. Thick haze. Great dryness with a touch of tropical sweetness in there to give a pleasant mouthfeel. Good stuff!
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Moving on to Playlist . 6% Hazy IPA from Siren Craft Brew.
Sweet, juicy nose with bold tropical flavours. Hazy as stated. Soft and light with sharp citrus taste accompanied with subtle bitterness. Brief well and truly nailed.
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Sweet, juicy nose with bold tropical flavours. Hazy as stated. Soft and light with sharp citrus taste accompanied with subtle bitterness. Brief well and truly nailed.
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May 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Moving on to Playlist . 6% Hazy IPA from Siren Craft Brew.
Sweet, juicy nose with bold tropical flavours. Hazy as stated. Soft and light with sharp citrus taste accompanied with subtle bitterness. Brief well and truly nailed.
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Sweet, juicy nose with bold tropical flavours. Hazy as stated. Soft and light with sharp citrus taste accompanied with subtle bitterness. Brief well and truly nailed.
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We continue with Bertha - The World Famous Chocolate Cake Stout from Northern Monk x Get Baked. 8.4%
Decadently rich chocolate nose. Nice and thick. Milky and creamy with big boozy warmth and depth. Subtle bitterness with sweet finish. Indulgent to say the least!
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Decadently rich chocolate nose. Nice and thick. Milky and creamy with big boozy warmth and depth. Subtle bitterness with sweet finish. Indulgent to say the least!
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May 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We continue with Bertha - The World Famous Chocolate Cake Stout from Northern Monk x Get Baked. 8.4%
Decadently rich chocolate nose. Nice and thick. Milky and creamy with big boozy warmth and depth. Subtle bitterness with sweet finish. Indulgent to say the least!
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Decadently rich chocolate nose. Nice and thick. Milky and creamy with big boozy warmth and depth. Subtle bitterness with sweet finish. Indulgent to say the least!
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Staying with Vault City for the next one and on to Caught In The Rain. 7.8% Pina Colada Sour.
Wow! Huge pineapple and coconut nose unsurprisingly! Cloudy haze. Creamy with slight tartness and spot on with the flavour profile which lasts throughout. Outstanding!
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Wow! Huge pineapple and coconut nose unsurprisingly! Cloudy haze. Creamy with slight tartness and spot on with the flavour profile which lasts throughout. Outstanding!
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May 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Staying with Vault City for the next one and on to Caught In The Rain. 7.8% Pina Colada Sour.
Wow! Huge pineapple and coconut nose unsurprisingly! Cloudy haze. Creamy with slight tartness and spot on with the flavour profile which lasts throughout. Outstanding!
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Wow! Huge pineapple and coconut nose unsurprisingly! Cloudy haze. Creamy with slight tartness and spot on with the flavour profile which lasts throughout. Outstanding!
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Next up we have Jungle Juice. 6% Modern Sour Beer from Vault City.
A great whoosh of tropical fruit with pineapple at the forefront. Beautifully thick like a smoothie yet soft to taste. Balance between sweet and sour is on point. Incredible!
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A great whoosh of tropical fruit with pineapple at the forefront. Beautifully thick like a smoothie yet soft to taste. Balance between sweet and sour is on point. Incredible!
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May 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Next up we have Jungle Juice. 6% Modern Sour Beer from Vault City.
A great whoosh of tropical fruit with pineapple at the forefront. Beautifully thick like a smoothie yet soft to taste. Balance between sweet and sour is on point. Incredible!
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A great whoosh of tropical fruit with pineapple at the forefront. Beautifully thick like a smoothie yet soft to taste. Balance between sweet and sour is on point. Incredible!
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Saturday Session begins with Everybody Good Time. 5.4% IPA from Thornbridge x Bundobust.
Big fruity nose on this. Pineapple, sharp grapefruit and mango all present. Powdered haze. Solid crispness with great flavour and gradual drying finish. Very nice!
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Big fruity nose on this. Pineapple, sharp grapefruit and mango all present. Powdered haze. Solid crispness with great flavour and gradual drying finish. Very nice!
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May 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Saturday Session begins with Everybody Good Time. 5.4% IPA from Thornbridge x Bundobust.
Big fruity nose on this. Pineapple, sharp grapefruit and mango all present. Powdered haze. Solid crispness with great flavour and gradual drying finish. Very nice!
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Big fruity nose on this. Pineapple, sharp grapefruit and mango all present. Powdered haze. Solid crispness with great flavour and gradual drying finish. Very nice!
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Next up, we have 1st Birthday DIPA from Silent Brew Co. x Weekend Project.
Hoppy and juicy nose with good, thick haze. Dank hops with sweet pineapple and creamy mouthfeel. Sharp fruity and drying finish. Delicious!
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Hoppy and juicy nose with good, thick haze. Dank hops with sweet pineapple and creamy mouthfeel. Sharp fruity and drying finish. Delicious!
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May 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Next up, we have 1st Birthday DIPA from Silent Brew Co. x Weekend Project.
Hoppy and juicy nose with good, thick haze. Dank hops with sweet pineapple and creamy mouthfeel. Sharp fruity and drying finish. Delicious!
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Hoppy and juicy nose with good, thick haze. Dank hops with sweet pineapple and creamy mouthfeel. Sharp fruity and drying finish. Delicious!
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Moving on to Dundead IPA from Holy Goat.
Subtle malted notes in this West Coast IPA combined with a hoppy and piney bitterness. Big, dank hops in this give that piney bitterness and lasting drying finish. Incredible!
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Subtle malted notes in this West Coast IPA combined with a hoppy and piney bitterness. Big, dank hops in this give that piney bitterness and lasting drying finish. Incredible!
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May 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Moving on to Dundead IPA from Holy Goat.
Subtle malted notes in this West Coast IPA combined with a hoppy and piney bitterness. Big, dank hops in this give that piney bitterness and lasting drying finish. Incredible!
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Subtle malted notes in this West Coast IPA combined with a hoppy and piney bitterness. Big, dank hops in this give that piney bitterness and lasting drying finish. Incredible!
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A couple for the afternoon begins with All In The Reflexes Grapefruit & Guava Sour from Pomona Island.
Fresh and mouthwatering nose with tart grapefruit and subtle guava. Thick, fleshy haze. Not overly sour but it does hit the jowls to get them going! Lovely stuff!
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Fresh and mouthwatering nose with tart grapefruit and subtle guava. Thick, fleshy haze. Not overly sour but it does hit the jowls to get them going! Lovely stuff!
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May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A couple for the afternoon begins with All In The Reflexes Grapefruit & Guava Sour from Pomona Island.
Fresh and mouthwatering nose with tart grapefruit and subtle guava. Thick, fleshy haze. Not overly sour but it does hit the jowls to get them going! Lovely stuff!
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Fresh and mouthwatering nose with tart grapefruit and subtle guava. Thick, fleshy haze. Not overly sour but it does hit the jowls to get them going! Lovely stuff!
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Finishing off with Incognito DIPA from Vocation.
Zesty tropical, grapefruit and hop nose. Nice and cloudy. Dank hops with bold fruity flavour and great drying finish. Well played Vocation!
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Zesty tropical, grapefruit and hop nose. Nice and cloudy. Dank hops with bold fruity flavour and great drying finish. Well played Vocation!
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April 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Finishing off with Incognito DIPA from Vocation.
Zesty tropical, grapefruit and hop nose. Nice and cloudy. Dank hops with bold fruity flavour and great drying finish. Well played Vocation!
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Zesty tropical, grapefruit and hop nose. Nice and cloudy. Dank hops with bold fruity flavour and great drying finish. Well played Vocation!
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On to a couple from @vocationbrewery starting with Naughty & Nice White Chocolate & Raspberry Stout.
Chocolate nose with just a slight sliver of fruitiness cutting through. Flavour is creamy, sweet and a touch earthy with great depth and delicate tartness. Good stuff.
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Chocolate nose with just a slight sliver of fruitiness cutting through. Flavour is creamy, sweet and a touch earthy with great depth and delicate tartness. Good stuff.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
On to a couple from @vocationbrewery starting with Naughty & Nice White Chocolate & Raspberry Stout.
Chocolate nose with just a slight sliver of fruitiness cutting through. Flavour is creamy, sweet and a touch earthy with great depth and delicate tartness. Good stuff.
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Chocolate nose with just a slight sliver of fruitiness cutting through. Flavour is creamy, sweet and a touch earthy with great depth and delicate tartness. Good stuff.
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On to the next one from Vault City and we have Raspberry Cream Soda Modern Sour Beer.
Fresh, tart raspberry nose with sweet creamy notes. Thick deep pink look. Light and soft with great flavour and cream texture to finish. An absolute delight!
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Fresh, tart raspberry nose with sweet creamy notes. Thick deep pink look. Light and soft with great flavour and cream texture to finish. An absolute delight!
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April 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On to the next one from Vault City and we have Raspberry Cream Soda Modern Sour Beer.
Fresh, tart raspberry nose with sweet creamy notes. Thick deep pink look. Light and soft with great flavour and cream texture to finish. An absolute delight!
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Fresh, tart raspberry nose with sweet creamy notes. Thick deep pink look. Light and soft with great flavour and cream texture to finish. An absolute delight!
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