Posts Tagged: England
...Or, On The Other Hand, Should Incomes Be Declared?
Posted by on Monday, January 30, 2012 in - 11 comments
The response to the post about the ethics of running a series of posts for a fee has been interesting - and, shockingly, far more civil that then outburst of Engerlander finger pointy hand baggery over at Taking the Beard Out of Beer today. It's as if they don't know that being in a beer community …
England: Fuller's Vintage Ale 2006 v 2011, London
Posted by on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in - 4 comments
In December 2010, I decided that I had to get at the task of drinking the Fuller's Vintage Ales that I had been hoarding in the stash. I figured I needed to compare beers that were brewed five years apart and posted the '05 v. '10 results. Now, it's time for the second edition comparing 2006 to …
Boxing Day Guilt, Confessions And Reflection
Posted by on Monday, December 26, 2011 in - 1 comment
I am exhausted. Too tired from too much rich food and drink. Slugging East India sherry as you chew shortbread seems such a good idea at the time. Surprised someone didn't pass me a straw given my monopolization of the bottle. I am going to eat only sardines and oatmeal while sipping green tea … read more »
Day 18: Dear Lord - Save Us From The Portman Group
Posted by on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in - 9 comments
Hear our prayer. Remember the money lenders and the false prophets? They are back, Lord. The shadowy Portman Group is back. A trade industry organization representing macro brewers pretending they are an independent consumer-protection organization. Lord, hear our prayers. • It's been over three …
Beer Shopping Ethics - How Many Do You Buy?
Posted by on Monday, November 14, 2011 in - 18 comments
Finally! An ethical question that is not about the ethics of beer writing. I ask because, as I mentioned, Fuller's XX Strong Ale came to town on Saturday. Bought three, had two, gave away one. Then I noticed I was out. So I went back today. I had noticed 17 bottles were listed on the LCBO web site …
Book Review: Great British Pubs, Adrian Tierney-Jones
Posted by on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in - 5 comments
I have to say that this book is a bit of a shock. I never knew you could mix so much porn with this degree of authoritative statement. How does one react? I have learned things I will share... yet I have wallowed in the depths of my deepest private imagination. AJT is good. He's like a pusher … read more »
Black Sheep Brewery And The Two Fat Ladies
Posted by on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in - 3 comments
I have a soft spot for Yorkshire's Black Sheep Brewery as it is one of the brands imported from time to time by the LCBO for over a decade. It's dependable, tasty ale. Good to hear, then, that they are moving ahead with getting ahead: • The company is also trialling Black Sheep in a can in Tesco …
Where Would You Place The Tax Break For Beer?
Posted by on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in - 5 comments
This is great news for folk who long for the day when low alcohol beer meant something tasty and reasonably priced: • The new rules on duty levels come into force on 1 October, with beers below 2.8 per cent ABV receiving a duty cut and beers above 7.5 per cent paying more. Dr Isaac Sheps, chief …
Oh, For A Mug O' Fern Ale To Keep Strangers Away
Posted by on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in - 9 comments
Ron got me thinking. He was making fun of something written by Horst Dornbusch today, the "man of a million unfounded claims," when I noticed something about pale ale coming into being around 1800 when coke was first used. I knew that was wrong so I started digging around for references to straw …
One San Fran Beer Blogger Makes The Big Leagues
Posted by on Friday, September 16, 2011 in - leave a comment
I am jealous every time I read about people making life changes. Not that I am unfulfilled but the thrill of risk reminds me of when I was 23 and told my boss "I could never do that" to which he replied "what are they going to do - take your bicycle?" Life lesson. So, I am a real booster when I …
