All Hallows' Eve is well spent with samplings from the
Wychwood Brewery of Witney in Oxfordshire. I've enjoyed the charms of the Black Wych, and am currently squaring off with the Hobgoblin. We just had our first six trick-or-treaters, btw - 5:20pm.
Here is what the brewery says about the Hobgoblin (click on the image for a nice larger view):
Hobgoblin Strong Dark Ale is "a powerful full-bodied copper red, well-balanced brew. Strong in roasted malt with a moderate hoppy bitterness and slight fruity character that lasts through to the end." 5.2%
...and here is what the brewery says about the Black Wych Stout (click away for that larger view):Black Wych Spell-Binding Stout is "a beguiling traditional English dark stout, silky smooth, soft and seductive. A heady brew, which entices you to lose your senses and fall for the charms of The Black Wych. It is to be embibed with caution: a tribute to the Witch Folk of Wych Wood. The mysterious character of The Black Witch in British folklore is mirrored in this beguiling brew, as black as her robes and as opaque as her motives. In folklore, the Black Witch is known to concoct potions of seduction for those lovelorn souls brave enough to approach her. But beware her charms, lest you fall under her spell too deeply." 5.0%
Comments
Alan - October 31, 2004 10:00 PM
Great brews, Mike. What did they cost in Nova Scotia? We have these here at the LCBO but I have only tried the Black Wych once last year. I am fairly mad for the Fiddler's Elbow IPA by them.
Mike - November 1, 2004 7:22 AM
Was by Port of Wines Saturday morning and picked them up, they only had these two available. I can't recall for sure, but I think it was $4.29 per.
I liked them - smooth and tasty.
Mike - November 1, 2004 11:54 AM
The Oxford database gives a good review of Hobgoblin.
http://www.bottledbeer.co.uk/beer.asp?beerid=341
Mike - October 31, 2005 3:44 PM
HAPPY HALLOWE'EN, GOOD BEER BLOGGERS!
Alan, or anyone, what's the log-on page url again? Thx.
Cheers
Mike
Alan - October 31, 2005 5:16 PM
Check your email. We can't be handing out state secrets.
Matt Derby - March 7, 2006 10:51 AM
MIke,
wondered if you could tell me where in Chicago, Illinois I could find this beer. I tried it for the first time last weekend and I must say I am addicted ... I love it
Cindy McAvinney - November 21, 2009 9:49 PM
Bought some of this beer for my husband in salem mass and he loved it.Does anyone no if I can order this online.I live in up state ny not close to where I purchased it! Thanks,Cindy
denyse shorrocks - May 9, 2012 7:59 AM
I just love your beers !!!! they are the first beers that have tempted me away from lager.....get yourselves on a facebook page so that i can share you round with the rest of the world :) well done guys ! )O(