Riptide Black IPA combines dark roasted malts with hoppy citrus notes you would expect from an American IPA. It comes from the Conwy Brewery located in Colwyn Bay, Wales. But is it any good? Riptide Black IPA is okay, although a little thin in the mouth, it delivers more on aroma than taste. On the … Read more
Skirrid Welsh Bitter is a standard bitter beer from Tudor Brewery located in Llanhilleth, Wales. The name is taken from the large peak Skirrid Fawr that overlooks the Welsh town of Abergavenny. So is Skririd bitter any good? Skirrid Welsh Bitter is a decent beer, nothing fancy just a good solid best bitter. It pours … Read more
Cadence pale ale comes from the Wild Horse Brewing Co located in the coastal town of Llandudno, North Wales. So what is this Welsh pale ale like? Cadence Pale Ale is a decent beer, hoppy, tropical and very smooth. It pours a hazy light orange gold with a one finger head. On the nose it … Read more
I am of course talking about Barry Island IPA, said to be an American style IPA. It is brewed by SA Brains Brewery based close by in Cardiff, Wales. So what is Barry Island beer like? Barry Island IPA is not American style at all, more of a old British style, but you know what, … Read more
Tramcar is a New England IPA from the Wild Horse Brewing Company in Llandudno, North Wales. A small brewery now in its ninth year and producing some fine craft ales consumed locally and beyond. So what is Tramcar IPA like? Tramcar IPA is a tropical fruity experience with a no nonsense bitter finish. It pours … Read more
Merry X-Moose ale comes from the Purple Moose Brewery in Porthmadog, Wales. Described as a strong bitter that is rich and warming, but is it any good? Merry X-Moose ale is pretty good, with a nice balance of flavours. It pours a chestnut brown with a slight red hue. On the nose it is subtle … Read more
Simply named Stout, this beer comes from the Felinfoel Brewery in the small village of Felinfoel on the edge of Llanelli, Wales. Apparently the first brewery to ever produce beer in cans, which they did way back in 1935. But back to the beer, what is Felinfoel Stout Like? Felinfoel Stout is a cracker of … Read more
Wrecker Amber Ale comes from the Evan Evans Brewery in Llandeilo, Wales. A Buckley family brewery who have a brewing history going back to 1767, so they know a thing or two about beer. But is Wrecker Amber Ale a nice beer? Wrecker Amber Ale is a nice beer, in fact it’s a really nice … Read more
Looking For Changes IPA is an Earl Grey India Pale Ale from Polly’s Brew Co in Mold, North Wales. A beer infused with tea, interesting, but is it any good? Earl Grey tea is quite distinctive in flavour being a little floral and hints of citrus. So on paper at least it should compliment an … Read more
CWRW HAF is a summer beer from the Tomos Watkins brewery in Swansea, Wales. Brewed every year between May and September it is exactly what is says, a beer for the summer. But is it any good? Well it’s a golden style ale with a fresh citrus kick so should be quite refreshing, exactly the … Read more