Quantum Theory
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Mostly I would advise against this... Especially beers with lots of character. The yeast sediment will dull it down. You will lose out on the subtle flavours.
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Mostly I would advise against this... Especially beers with lots of character. The yeast sediment will dull it down. You will lose out on the subtle flavours.
So I went to roeland liquors in town and got a little carried away. If you are in Cape Town and love craft beer more than your credit card you best get going! Oh and did I mention they have a license to trade on Sundays (11am to 4pm)?
Mostly IPAs
Mostly IPAs
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Mountain Man
Nice, did the credit card squeal?
I see you got a hardcore and punk IPA, different style labels to the ones I had, must check which is the newest.
Anyway, keen to see your views on those 2.
Quantum Theory
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The above is new. Old ones looked like the Jack Hammer (in the middle)...
Quantum Theory
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Did not enjoy Jozi Thunder... Interested to hear more about Frasers Folly, Saboteur and Apollo IPA's.
Might just go get those (and possibly more) @ lunchtime.
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I've had two Frasers Follys. See posts 26 & 27. I liked it. Think it's brewed in Struisbaai or Agulhas. Nice presentation too.
Quantum Theory
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Thanks. Will try it...
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ah, thanks, so then the ones I had were on the old side
The saboteur is a very middle of the road IPA. Very light on the hops. I've had the frasers stout and enjoyed it so looking forward to the IPA.
I had the frasers stout a while ago. Was horrendously over carbonated and not good at all.
Quantum Theory
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Brewdog vs Weihenstephan is an IPA and Weiss cross. That should be interesting... Clown King is a barley wine. 12% VOL should make it interesting too. The rest are all IPA's that I haven't had before, including a fresh batch from Gallows Hill, that was bottled on the 26th.
Quantum Theory
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That Brewdog vs Weihenstephan was strange. First few sips, the Weiss aroma was a bit too much (not a big Weiss fan these days), but it changed after that. Nice and hoppy Weiss, basically. I then dished up a green curry. It went REALLY well with that. Overall I liked it. Next up is this one...
Will report back later.
Will report back later.
EchoZA
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That Punked IPA is nasty, had it in the UK earlier in the month, did not enjoy it that much!
Quantum Theory
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Do you normally like IPA's, or was this one of your first experiences?
Quantum Theory
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Okay. Clown King is quite special. Honey and caramel nose, weird port-like middle flavour (with an alcohol burn) and a hoppy IPA type finish. Perfect end to a relaxing evening...
Lucky! There was no stock when I was there on Sunday. Just the dark IPA and pale ale.
First issue. Heavy in the Gass so huge head. Probably should have had this one before Devils peak. Pretty nondescript at the moment, but getting a bit more flavour as the head subsides. I like that IPA hop kick which I'm not really getting here.
Edit: i think the carbonation overwhelmed whatever flavour there was. Won't be making my rebuy list.
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Over carbonated beers really p1ss me off, either the brewery doesn't care about the beer going into the bottle, or its infected, either way that's pretty poor for a beer I'm spending R30+ on.