tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post8320482288884524165..comments2023-12-11T08:10:41.077+00:00Comments on Mark Dredge - Beer: Shepherd Neame India Pale Ale and Double StoutMark Dredgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-31249694382680698522012-11-27T10:10:11.888+00:002012-11-27T10:10:11.888+00:00It's actually very difficult in this busy life...It's actually very difficult in this busy life to listen news on Television, therefore I just use the web for that purpose, and obtain the most up-to-date news.<br /><i>Feel free to visit my blog post</i> - <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOpRZQF0U-E" rel="nofollow">clean my pc</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-55718387335424434432012-11-15T22:36:37.271+00:002012-11-15T22:36:37.271+00:00Thanks Mark. I have looked on Shep's website, ...Thanks Mark. I have looked on Shep's website, and whilst the beers are available by mail-order, this is for case volumes only. Without having tasted them, I am un-willing to take a punt, especially knowing my reticence towards their beers. Also, at £17 a bottle, I will definitely be giving the Generation Ale a miss! I did see on the CAMRA Breweries Report for Kent & Sussex, that the IPA and Double Stout are for the export market only. Hopefully this information is incorrect, so I will keep looking.<br /><br />I am still not convinced about the hop varieties Shep's use. They used to grow all their own at their farm at Ospringe, but this was sold off some time ago. They might well be using traditional Fuggles and Goldings for these "retro" beers, but I have mu doubts about their regular brews.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-91207081175538301432012-11-15T08:08:28.990+00:002012-11-15T08:08:28.990+00:00Paul - I'm not certain where they are availabl...Paul - I'm not certain where they are available, I'm afraid... As for hoppiness - Sheps only use British hops in their beers, focusing on the traditional varieties, and none of those are high alpha.<br /><br />There's a good bitterness in these two, definitely bracing and assertive, but there's some substantial body to the brews which help it out. Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-47444611375872442542012-11-15T08:05:59.722+00:002012-11-15T08:05:59.722+00:00Great - I'll look out for the Manchester Star!...Great - I'll look out for the Manchester Star! As for distribution, I think these are both year-round so that at least means they are out there and not just small-run one-offs (I think).Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-47283612300062590042012-11-15T08:04:48.201+00:002012-11-15T08:04:48.201+00:00Do it! The Generation is excellent! And it looks a...Do it! The Generation is excellent! And it looks amazing. Half of the fun is opening it!Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-621872495052607112012-11-15T08:04:21.271+00:002012-11-15T08:04:21.271+00:00Luckily these beers are neither overpriced nor for...Luckily these beers are neither overpriced nor for hipsters. I also don't think they're after a 'craft' market. I think they are appealing to their own drinkers with more variety.Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-90001239364298649572012-11-14T19:46:29.681+00:002012-11-14T19:46:29.681+00:00I like your article Mark, but have a problem so fa...I like your article Mark, but have a problem so far as Shepherd Neame are concerned. Those who know me will be aware I am not a fan of Sheps. Their beers have a harsh,coarse bitterness about them that I find particularly unpleasant, and yet I am a fan of hoppy beers.<br /><br />However, I am willing to give these "retro" beers a try, particularly if they have been brewed to original recipes, using traditional aroma hop varieties, rather than high alpha acid, low aroma types.<br /><br />The question is, where can I buy these beers? As you know I live in Kent, but have not come across them on sale anywhere yet. Can you help please?<br /><br />ps. When I first started drinking, back in the early 1970's, Shepherd Neame Bitter was a wonderfully hoppy brew, with a lovely, almost floral aroma. Something went badly wrong with Sheps, and I now make a point of avoiding drinking in their pubs.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-91760200469177102982012-11-14T13:14:39.496+00:002012-11-14T13:14:39.496+00:00We get Manchester Star over here from time to time...We get Manchester Star over here from time to time and it always goes quickly (not all me, honest). It would be great to get some of the Shep stuff as well, and can I say that they look so much better in brown bottles than clear ones!Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-48281726319848529972012-11-14T11:19:35.150+00:002012-11-14T11:19:35.150+00:00Manchester Star is lovely, made it my second choic...Manchester Star is lovely, made it my second choice when judging at Sainsbury’sAdrian Tierney-Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421802854011395300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-301710274626892212012-11-14T10:23:32.983+00:002012-11-14T10:23:32.983+00:00Good piece Mark. I think you are on the money wit...Good piece Mark. I think you are on the money with "looking back". Lees Manchester Star is another example of the genre (from the 1870's) and it came second in Sainsbury's Great British Beer Hunt, so it can bring commercial advantage too.<br /><br />I must look out for these two. Unfortunately unlikely though in my neck of the woods.Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-84571044351981886682012-11-14T10:03:29.303+00:002012-11-14T10:03:29.303+00:00Completely on the nail, haven’t drank mine yet but...Completely on the nail, haven’t drank mine yet but Generation is superb, and I think from what I understand there are more beers from their archives to come — if it’s beer that has a soul and makes your heart, it doesn’t matter if it’s a family guy or a craft guy I’m happy.Adrian Tierney-Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421802854011395300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-61124369653190905802012-11-14T10:03:00.809+00:002012-11-14T10:03:00.809+00:00Really happy that you did this article Mark, will ...Really happy that you did this article Mark, will definitely try their new beers (and even might plonk for the generation ale now, the box is awesome!)Joshhttp://www.theeveningbrews.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-52355888483604024832012-11-14T09:53:40.600+00:002012-11-14T09:53:40.600+00:00Cue everyone having a moan about how the regionals...Cue everyone having a moan about how the regionals are jumping on the 'craft' bandwagon so that they can make overpriced beer for hipsters and force out the real ale drinkers.<br /><br />*Gets popcorn* ;)Garethhttp://beeradvice.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717216232742676074.post-71188879324962037222012-11-14T09:26:22.351+00:002012-11-14T09:26:22.351+00:00You make me want to open mine now!
I'm really...You make me want to open mine now!<br /><br />I'm really impressed that SN have decided to push their beers a touch further reaching out to those who want full-flavoured beers rather than session ale pints.<br /><br />I'm also really glad that they are in dark brown bottles rather than the light-sensitive clear ones!<br /><br />Here is my post about looking forward to trying them:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theormskirkbaron.com/2012/11/looking-forward-to-baron-rating_13.html" rel="nofollow">Looking forward to baron rating Shepherd Neame ales</a>Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.com