tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post3295033736110573707..comments2023-12-11T08:10:41.077+00:00Comments on Mark Dredge - Beer: The Breweries for 2011Mark Dredgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-81570894091788091792011-01-05T23:19:03.176+00:002011-01-05T23:19:03.176+00:00@thomas
Can you be more specific with comments on...@thomas<br /><br />Can you be more specific with comments on bottle conditioned beers from Harwich please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-18359717751703618842011-01-04T22:14:05.508+00:002011-01-04T22:14:05.508+00:00munich style lager, alt beer, kolsch, choc wheat b...munich style lager, alt beer, kolsch, choc wheat bock - these are coming from a very small place called 'Artisan brewing co.' in cardiff <br />- i'm watching them, hoping they catch some attention.arnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046512935179787759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-36869565223796085922011-01-04T18:04:42.127+00:002011-01-04T18:04:42.127+00:00Hopshackle is nice. My honourable mentions are:
T...Hopshackle is nice. My honourable mentions are:<br /><br />The Kernel<br />Steel City - Sheffield<br />Moor - Langport, Somerset<br />Thronbridge - they are exploding at a great rate<br /><br />Special mention - Harwich Town. I can judge their bottle conditioning is a big problem but the cask is awesome.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383343727650548268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-48859295748182375152011-01-04T11:17:36.229+00:002011-01-04T11:17:36.229+00:00As long as they start exporting to Germany ;) In t...As long as they start exporting to Germany ;) In the meantime, I'll be watching my "new" local breweries (not that I expect any innovations, but maybe I'll have a chat :D)Barry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-70070450940428583792011-01-04T11:02:41.038+00:002011-01-04T11:02:41.038+00:00Ones to watch down here in the South are - Otley w...Ones to watch down here in the South are - Otley who will be brewing a series of specials together with beer writers and Neath Ales.Brew Waleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292297218879265192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-43855047699507146722011-01-04T11:02:06.928+00:002011-01-04T11:02:06.928+00:00Ones to watch down here in the South are - Otley w...Ones to watch down here in the South are - Otley who will be brewing a series of specials together with beer writers and Neath Ales.Brew Waleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292297218879265192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-77612336399951280742011-01-04T00:10:03.841+00:002011-01-04T00:10:03.841+00:00Oh yes, Hopshackle - one of the undiscovered stars...Oh yes, Hopshackle - one of the undiscovered stars of UK brewing. Their Imperial Stout is fab.John Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132845616834779091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-3291751418653215132011-01-03T23:04:55.570+00:002011-01-03T23:04:55.570+00:00JC - I've been thinking about trends and draft...JC - I've been thinking about trends and drafted a blog about it last night. I'll work on it and get it posted this week. I hadn't considered black and tans or any blends... That Lood and Oud is a delicious beer though!<br /><br />Michael - Hopshackle is a brewery I've heard a lot about but never actually had any of their beers! I definitely need to rectify that this year.<br /><br />Baron - DarkStar are great and I love their beers. All their seasonals last year were really interesting and some of them were spectacular - 6 Hop and Saison, in particular.Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-40033442099704411162011-01-03T22:21:06.015+00:002011-01-03T22:21:06.015+00:00I'd like to throw Dark Star Brewing into the m...I'd like to throw Dark Star Brewing into the mix,after meeting Mark & James recently and trying some of their beers (including the excellent Triple) my eyes are on them this year.<br /><br />Adnams are a worthy contender, their Innovation is one of my all time favourite beers which I always keep a stock of!<br /><br />Marble are excellent and I'm very lucky to be able to buy it in Ormskirk thanks to the excellent Source Deli.<br /><br />I've not tried any Kernel Brewery ales yet but that will change in 2011 - they are on my 'must rate' list :)Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-75289798119644748502011-01-03T20:18:39.959+00:002011-01-03T20:18:39.959+00:00Along with Thornbridge, Marble and The Kernel, I&#...Along with Thornbridge, Marble and The Kernel, I'd like to give a shout out for the Hopshackle Brewery. Their "Imperial Stout", "Historic Porter" and several IPAs are among the best new (to me) British beers I've had recently.Michael Elliottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-26055669109606850712011-01-03T19:01:33.791+00:002011-01-03T19:01:33.791+00:00i had a black and tan by naylors earlier in the ye...i had a black and tan by naylors earlier in the year it was porter blended with bitter...i can see IPA and imperial stout working much better..BeerReviewsAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549567405003804994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-82570348882552709362011-01-03T13:19:58.449+00:002011-01-03T13:19:58.449+00:00On the flipside though, you guys already call that...On the flipside though, you guys already call that mixture a Half & Half the same as we do so UK breweries can jump on that bandwagon and use that term.Reuben Gray - TaleOfAlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948722985150698273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-78294511447627838162011-01-03T13:16:43.067+00:002011-01-03T13:16:43.067+00:00Considering the source of that name, calling a bee...Considering the source of that name, calling a beer a Black & Tan might be seen as very insulting to the Irish. I personally don't care but there are some elements that would. The last thing a brewery wants is to be a hole in the ground.Reuben Gray - TaleOfAlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948722985150698273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-3474228047205501002011-01-03T13:13:34.375+00:002011-01-03T13:13:34.375+00:00Late additional comment - new trend for 2011? Blac...Late additional comment - new trend for 2011? Black & Tan (blend of IPA and Imperial stout usually). I've tried two in the past year - Hopping Frog Bodacious Black & Tan plus De Molen Lood & Oud IJzer. Both fantastic beers. I wonder which will be the first UK brewery to pick up and run with this one?John Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132845616834779091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-43264353415165663482011-01-03T12:24:07.883+00:002011-01-03T12:24:07.883+00:00I love many a Fullers beer, not least because they...I love many a Fullers beer, not least because they are relatively easy to get over here in bottles.<br /><br />Adnams is the same... Oooh I fancy a bottle of Innovation around now....Reuben Gray - TaleOfAlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948722985150698273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-14837206242873303762011-01-02T22:55:43.650+00:002011-01-02T22:55:43.650+00:00A Red IPA and beer blendings are the new arrivals ...A Red IPA and beer blendings are the new arrivals for early next year. Look forward to catching up.Camden Town Breweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885473227408635656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-81121700457004783182011-01-02T22:28:42.525+00:002011-01-02T22:28:42.525+00:00Jasper - I've had a few great pints of Camden ...Jasper - I've had a few great pints of Camden town beer recently and looking forward to drinking more. I'll come say hello some time soon!Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-57401883660976778032011-01-02T22:25:07.552+00:002011-01-02T22:25:07.552+00:00Its all about Camden Town Brewery this year Mark! ...Its all about Camden Town Brewery this year Mark! Big tastes, big beers, big plans, please come and visit sometime!<br />JasperCamden Town Breweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885473227408635656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-13255354249916175702011-01-02T15:19:51.978+00:002011-01-02T15:19:51.978+00:00re: Kernel - bangs table loudly - HEAR HEAR! (take...re: Kernel - bangs table loudly - HEAR HEAR! (takes quiet sip of imp stout), now a little embarrased.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512660051158275112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-77195783419688648762011-01-02T13:48:45.338+00:002011-01-02T13:48:45.338+00:00I think all the breweries mentioned so far are one...I think all the breweries mentioned so far are ones id have picked. <br /><br />but id also like to add Summer wine brewery and the yorkshire dales brewing companyBeerReviewsAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549567405003804994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-57010529629797374092011-01-02T06:06:09.882+00:002011-01-02T06:06:09.882+00:00With Dom from Marble on board, gonna hazard a gues...With Dom from Marble on board, gonna hazard a guess that Thornbridge will definitely be upping their game this year as well!<br /><br />They better at any rate... I wanna come over and do another Epic-Thornbridge brew!<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-82901515770513045302011-01-01T13:47:51.454+00:002011-01-01T13:47:51.454+00:00As a relatively new real-ale drinker, I couldn'...As a relatively new real-ale drinker, I couldn't agree more with your comments about Fuller's. Some very accessible beers among their selection.<br /><br />As for 2011, the Triple fff brewery in Hampshire must get a mention, plus Three Castles Brewery in Wiltshire, with former Archers brewer Ant at the helm.Mark Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086235759157741876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-57195995066696058262011-01-01T11:11:22.477+00:002011-01-01T11:11:22.477+00:00I like doing this post because I always hear of ot...I like doing this post because I always hear of other breweries worth looking out for. It's also great to see who others are interested in.<br /><br />Brad - I haven't had any Kent Brewery beers yet but I need to change that asap!<br /><br />Dom - No argument with BrewDog. They are always the one to look for. What could be interesting is the impact they (and the US beer scene) have on other British breweries.Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-7632522214269141782010-12-31T18:32:16.284+00:002010-12-31T18:32:16.284+00:00I think that the most exiting one for me (on the r...I think that the most exiting one for me (on the rght side of the pennines!) is the new Kirkstall brewery. Dave Sanders always did good work at Elland, a few of my favorites came from him. With Steve Holt being involved from vertical drinks (Main importer for Sierra Nevada for the country) there could be a few oppertunities for some collaboration brews with some U.S. brewers. Looking forawrd to many new craft brewerys in 2011!Ghost Drinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753576955816756710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-48571976982746540562010-12-31T17:07:26.433+00:002010-12-31T17:07:26.433+00:00There's loads of super breweries about in the ...There's loads of super breweries about in the UK now - my current and future employees, Moor, Lovibonds, Hawkshead, Oakham, Otley etc. I can't wait to see who rises up this coming year.<br /><br />However, the one's to watch will be Brewdog - Black Tokyo Horizon, AB05, AB06, Imperial Scotch Ale...they'll no doubt make some incredible beer, inspire loads of young brewers, and hopefully continue to annoy shitty brewers who make dull beer all the time.Dominic, Marble Brewerynoreply@blogger.com