tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post1980046402749833228..comments2023-12-11T08:10:41.077+00:00Comments on Mark Dredge - Beer: Hopping out of CaliforniaMark Dredgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-34035807347183839992010-02-14T16:56:43.545+00:002010-02-14T16:56:43.545+00:00That is one seriously fucking awesome beer tray. I...That is one seriously fucking awesome beer tray. I want to see that in UK bars. In fact, I want to see UK brewbars with that many beers on tap (tap, not handpull).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387325466589229898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-61264347324877723072010-02-12T08:29:53.404+00:002010-02-12T08:29:53.404+00:00Bailey: the fresher the better, in my experience. ...Bailey: the fresher the better, in my experience. Hop profile will attenuate over time, leaving a sweeter and sometimes slightly phenolic flavour. There's no strict rule of thumb, though. The kegs of Moonlight and Bear Republic that came over last Autumn were in superb nick - the Racer 5 I had last week at The Rake was just showing signs of losing its sharp hoppiness and the beer was sweetening.<br /><br />Drink 'em when you buy 'em, would be my recommendation.Sid Bogglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452473947039475736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-37645555522498642072010-02-11T21:07:54.875+00:002010-02-11T21:07:54.875+00:00I'm jealous of your tray.
So, is there any tr...I'm jealous of your tray.<br /><br />So, is there any truth in the theory that hoppy American beers lose something and get a bit sweeter on their way to the UK..? Or, to put that another way, do they taste even better over there?Baileyhttp://boakandbailey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-12277076678042108172010-02-11T17:46:23.357+00:002010-02-11T17:46:23.357+00:00There you go Dredgie - your first US beer traditio...There you go Dredgie - your first US beer tradition. Getting pissed before coming home. It can make 11 hours seem like, ooh, 10... 8-)Sid Bogglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452473947039475736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-58732183285070993412010-02-11T15:48:07.826+00:002010-02-11T15:48:07.826+00:00You forgot the Little Chief and RyePA from Sonoma ...You forgot the Little Chief and RyePA from Sonoma Springs and New EBlgium Dark Heather Ale while at Toad, the Moonlight at Flavor and the fresh Rebellion Citra from the tanks at Bear.<br /><br />Whoever took you around to all this beer is just irresponsible.<br /><br />Glad you had a good trip. See you next time.Mario (Brewed for Thought)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18343189501021601988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-49926299600946785302010-02-11T11:32:26.312+00:002010-02-11T11:32:26.312+00:00haha nice one mark, did you keep all the bottle to...haha nice one mark, did you keep all the bottle tops on the tray?BeerReviewsAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549567405003804994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-31145103883215851222010-02-11T10:47:30.731+00:002010-02-11T10:47:30.731+00:00Hey Mark, we bumped into you at Anchor Steam on th...Hey Mark, we bumped into you at Anchor Steam on the tour (me and the old man) Enjoying reading your stuff so far!!! (only gotten thru the first paragraph)<br />MarisolUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308510275203300601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-6041873012298595082010-02-11T10:01:57.022+00:002010-02-11T10:01:57.022+00:00Other than a few extra Fs, you're an amazingly...Other than a few extra Fs, you're an amazingly good speller whilst pissed. So glad to see you enjoyed yourself in my backyard. Next time in yours.Brian Yaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809280960510780621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-81985613742898650712010-02-11T09:11:32.188+00:002010-02-11T09:11:32.188+00:00swearing is neither big nor clever, young man.swearing is neither big nor clever, young man.Cooking Lagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830924433230427226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-36253966407235814292010-02-11T08:35:22.105+00:002010-02-11T08:35:22.105+00:00Seriously fucking awesome post.Seriously fucking awesome post.Olliehttp://oliverthring.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com