Beer

[Matt2112]

Just quenched my thirst after a 30 mile mtb ride with a pint of keg Beavertown Neck Oil followed by a pint of cask 61 Deep from Marstons - at the Old Hall Inn in Hope

Very refreshing is Beavertown Neck Oil.

Love the distinctive branding too.

[David L]

Just quenched my thirst after a 30 mile mtb ride with a pint of keg Beavertown Neck Oil followed by a pint of cask 61 Deep from Marstons - at the Old Hall Inn in Hope

Very refreshing is Beavertown Neck Oil.

Love the distinctive branding too.

Perhaps too distinctive. I was told that I was unable to have mine in a Neck Oil glass. They've only got one left (in use), all the rest have been nicked!

[David L]

So, after our supreme cycling endeavour yesterday, we decided to take s break from physical exertion today.
The plan wad to get the bus to Castleton for a pub crawl. 7 pubs in total but we only made 5 due to socialising. Notes below:

Swiss House - Jollys YPA (cask) - cloudy/sour/bitter. 6/10

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Addlestones Deception Pale Ale (cask) - very pale colour. Bitter/smokey/lemon? 6/10

The Peak Hotel - Beavertown Neck Oil (keg) - citrus/tropical/slight fizz - 8/10. Followed by Wainwright Golden beer (cask) - sweet/ coffee? 7/10

Ye Olde Nags Head - Distant Hills Bukhara - full-bodied/strong/tobacco 6/10. Followed by Stancill Stainless - pale ale with a hint of scotch/good legs/not my cup of tea - 5/10

The George - Charles Wells - Triple Hop IPA  (keg)- not as hoppy or flavoursome as expected. A little like lager. 7/10

Ale consumption interrupted by visit to Italian restaurant, 1530.  Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé.

Unfortunately, had no time to visit The Castle or The Bull's Head Hotel, had to catch the bus back to Hope

[David L]

Hathersage pub crawl today.

Bank House - Abbeydale Heathen Pale Ale - nice/citrus - 8/10


The George Hotel - Thornbridge Jaipur - full-bodied/syrupy/strong - 8/10. Followed by Thornbridge AM.PM - a session pale ale. similar flavour to Jaipur but 1% ABV less. Much more drinkable. 8.5/10

The Little John Hotel - Thornbridge Peverel - session IPA - 8/10. Followed by Blackjack Brewing Co. - Irk Street Pale - Light/citrus - 8.5/10

The Scotsmans Pack - Banks's Sunbeam - smooth/sweet/refreshing - 8/10. Followed by Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold . A favourite from my local brewery.Sweet/smooth - 8.5/10

Now on the cocktails!

[David L]

Back at The Old Hall Hotel in Hope.
Robinson Dizzy Blonde. Nice beer. Good for sessioning. 8.5/10. Followed by Castle Rock Harvest Pale - light/ refreshing- 8/10

[Matt2112]

Abbeydale (of Sheffield) consistently produce top notch ales - very artistic pump clips, too.

[David L]

Hoping to get to Thornbridge tap room when we move down to Bakewell tomorrow

[David L]

Visited Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room tonight.
Just two pints: Tap Room IPA - keg. Hazy/citrus - 4.1%. 8.5/10
Rattlesnake West Coast IPA - cask. Full-bodied/slightly bland/strong (5.9%) - 7.5/10

[Slim]

This is quite nice - 9.5% though, and perhaps a little too bitter for my taste.

[Matt2112]

Duvel is a classic.  Doesn't it translate as "Devil"...?  And apparently with good reason.

[David L]

I like most beers with citra hops, must try it....with caution 

[Nickslikk2112]

Duvel is a classic.  Doesn't it translate as "Devil"...?  And apparently with good reason.

It is indeed the Devil I prefer the original Old Duvel Good, New Duvel Bad etc. etc.

[Slim]

This one was nice as well, I think I prefer the other one though. This one's a shade weaker at 8.5%.

[Slim]

Even better than either, for me anyway:

[Matt2112]

An excellent match day out - spoiled only by the actual match - quaffing these absolute classic pales:

Abbeydale - Moonshine
Osset - Silver King
Goose Eye - Chinook

Not sure how far out of Yorkshire they travel, but they are effusively recommended.