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BeerCast #72 – Norfolk Charms

Andy — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:45:19 +0000

BeerCast #72 – Norfolk Charms. In a rare podcast from the BeerCast's London outpost a group of 6 intrepid beersplorers machete their way through the undergrowth of new found beers from Norfolk.

1. Drop of Real Norfolk (3.8%)
2. Stiletto (4.5%)
3. Ale-next-the-sea (4.5%)
4. Worth the wait (4.2%)

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BeerCast #71 – Hidden Meanings

Richard — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:14:11 +0000

BeerCast #71 - Hidden Meanings. Podcast time again, and our panel of three take on four beers that have unusual reasons behind the name. Richard, Shovels and Grooben debate various highbrow literary references, and the Oscar-winning films of Clint Eastwood...

1. Thornbridge Kill Your Darlings (5.0%)
2. York Brewery Micklegate (6.1%)
3. Stewart Brewing Radical Road (6.4%)
4. Tempest Unforgiven (5.4%)

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BeerCast #70 – MrB in NE

Richard — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:03:06 +0000

BeerCast #70 - MrB in NE. Our globe-trotting podcaster MrB was recently dispatched to the States on business - and as we're never off duty he brought back some beery treats. Joining him are Richard, Shovels and Grooben - we discuss the four beers, where to get the best pizza in America, what Brooklyn's craziest bar is, and where pirates go on their honeymoon...

1. New England Sea Hag IPA (6.2%)
2. Sixpoint Bengali Tiger (6.4%)
3. Cambridge The Audacity of Hops (8.5%)
4. Smuttynose S'Muttonator (9.6%)

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BeerCast #69 – Spa IPA

Richard — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:52:48 +0000

BeerCast #69 – Spa IPA. Today our BeerCasters get to grips with four outstanding British IPA's. Rather co-incidentally, it turns out that three of them hail from celebrated English spa towns (with the other nearby to a fourth). Richard, Stu, Shovels and Grooben work through the beers, and as IPA fans, expect some big scores...

1. Ilkley Lotus IPA (5.7%)
2. Bristol Beer Factory Southville Hop (6.5%)
3. Roosters Serlo de Burgh (6.0%)
4. Buxton Axe Edge (6.8%)

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BeerCast #68 – Summer Wine Showcase

Richard — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:52:34 +0000

BeerCast #68 – Summer Wine Showcase. Holmfirth's Summer Wine Brewery have been going for a few years, and have a major following in Yorkshire. Our intrepid panel get five of their beers and find out why. On the panel today - Richard, Shovels and debutante Calum

1. Summer Wine Covenant (5.2%)
2. Summer Wine Teleporter (5.0%)
3. Summer Wine Barisa (4.8%)
4. Summer Wine Lime and Coriander Saison (6.0%)
5. Summer Wine Cohort (7.5%)

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BeerCast #67 – Beer of the Year 2011

Richard — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:58:14 +0000

BeerCast #67 – BOTY 2011. So it comes down to this - our annual Beer of the Year Show. We re-taste the top four highest scoring beers from our podcasts in 2011, and pick a winner. On the panel today - Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben. Stand by for a bonus feature at the end, as we blind-taste four extremely unusual French beers - each containing a mystery ingredient. How many will the panel correctly identify?

1. Rogue St Rogue Red Ale (5.2%)
2. Kernel IPA Citra (7.2%)
3. Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest (6.7%)
4. Thornbridge St Petersburg (7.7%)

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BeerCast #66 – Christmas Special 2011

Richard — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:04:16 +0000

BeerCast #66 – Christmas Special 2011. Our festive panel get to grips with six seasonal beers, as we tuck into the mince pies and toast by the fire our fifth annual Christmas Special. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels and Grooben. As tradition has it, we also rate each beer's label for festive factor. Merry Christmas to all of our podcast listeners, from all at the BeerCast!

1. Cotleigh Red Nose Reinbeer (5.0%)
2. Het Anker Gouden Carolus Christmas (10.5%)
3. Williams Brothers Nollaig (7.0%)
4. Sinclair Atlas Clootie Dumpling (4.3%)
5. De Ranke Père Noël (7.0%)
6. Anchor Our Special Ale 2011 (5.5%)

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BeerCast #65 – Bières en vacances!

Richard — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:18:49 +0000

BeerCast #65 - MrB had his annual trip to France over the summer, and as ever returned with a carload of booze. Some of this was rare beer from local brasseries, so our 65th BeerCast finds us drinking four very different French beers. It also sees the return of our 'Can you Picon it?' feature. On the panel today - Richard, Grooben and MrB. Apologies for the levels on this one, it was recorded in MrB's kitchen...

1. Brasserie des Râteliers La Johannique Blanche (5.0%)
2. Cervoiserie Lancelot Bonnets Rouge (5.5%)
3. Le Moulin de Saint-Martin Ambrée (6.5%)
4. Mor Braz La Bière Cidrée (4.0%)

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BeerCast #64 – Big BeerCast

Richard — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:53:20 +0000

BeerCast #64 – Big BeerCast. On the 1st of October 2011, the UK Treasury increased duty on all beer over 7.5%. Listen to this podcast to find out why that's a terrible idea, and might have serious implications for British brewing. We also sample four of the very best strong ales this country has to offer as we go, and manage to reveal the surprising history behind Bluetooth, why coffee is the new drug of choice, and how to find a greyhound on Orkney. The panel today – Richard, Grooben and Shovels.

1. Sinclair Orkney Skullsplitter (8.5%)
2. Traquair House Jacobite Ale (8.0%)
3. Thornbridge St Petersburg (7.7%)
4. BrewDog Abstrakt AB:06 (11.2%)

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BeerCast #63 – Mmmm…beer

Richard — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:08:26 +0000

BeerCast #63 – Mmmm…beer. Returning from our summer pod-break, we assemble a thirsty panel and tackle four beers from breweries beginning with the letter M (tenuous link, admittedly). If that wasn't all, the beers all come from within twenty miles of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire – so very much a local tasting…if that's your neck of the woods. On the panel today – Richard, Stuart, MrB and Grooben. Richard would like to take this opportunity to apologise to MrB's mother…

1. Mallinsons Danger: Hops! (5.1%)
2. Magic Rock High Wire (5.5%)
3. Marble Chocolate Marble (5.5%)
4. Magic Rock Cannonball (7.4%)

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BeerCast #62 – Hardknott Showcase

Richard — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:45:42 +0000

BeerCast #62 – Hardknott Showcase. Cumbria’s Hardknott Brewery are the latest to feature in a BeerCast Showcase – during a recent trip to London we found four of their beers at Borough Market’s UtoBeer. Founded by publican Dave Bailey in 2005, the distinctive and interesting beers have hit a cord with British bloggers. Our panel of Richard, Shovels and Blair get to grips with them, along with a number of other subjects…

1. Hardknott Dark Energy (4.9%)
2. Hardknott Infra Red (6.5%)
3. Hardknott Queboid (8.0%)
4. Hardknott Granite 2009 (10.4%)

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BeerCast #61 – Beer of Yesteryear

Richard — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:56:41 +0000

BeerCast #61 – Beer of Yesteryear. As modern brewers seek to experiment, historic styles of ale are definitely making a comeback. Inspired by an article in the Guardian newspaper written by blogger Mark Dredge, today we sample four archaic old-fashioned ales. Moving from Elizabethan times to ancient Turkey (Bill&Ted style), we also make a stop in Celtic Britain, and pay a visit to the Vikings. Stepping into the time-travelling phone box are Richard, Shovels, and BeerCast debutant Blair. Think of a number dude!

1. Daleside Morocco Ale (5.5%)
2. Dogfish Head Midas Touch (9.0%)
3. Heather Ales Alba (7.5%)
4. Thornbridge Bracia (10.0%)

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BeerCast #60 – Purity Showcase

Richard — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:00:48 +0000

BeerCast #60 – Purity Showcase. The award-winning Purity Brewing Company from Warwickshire sent us some review samples for a podcast – so we turn the airwaves over to another Brewery Showcase. As they make only three beers (which is fairly unusual for a modern producer these days), we throw in a bonus fourth beer from London’s Kernel Brewery – their monumental Imperial Stout. On the panel today – Richard, Grooben and Shovels. Big thanks to Kirsten at Purity for sending the review samples through!

1. Purity Pure Gold (4.3%)
2. Purity Mad Goose (4.2%)
3. Purity Pure UBU (4.5%)
4. Kernel Imperial Stout (12.5%)

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BeerCast #59 – IPA is Dead

Richard — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:07:30 +0000

BeerCast #59 – IPA is Dead. Last month Fraserburgh's BrewDog released a series of four India Pale Ales to showcase the wonderful versatility of hops. Our panel sample each of the 7.5% beers - the only difference between them being the variety of hop used - and discuss whether is really means the end for IPA, or just another beginning. To test things a bit further, we throw in another singe hop IPA for good measure - well, why not? On the panel today - Richard, Shovels, Grooben and Stu. Stand by for big scores, big discussions, and the best way of cleaning a lion’s cage…

1. BrewDog IPA is Dead Bramling X (7.5%)
2. BrewDog IPA is Dead Nelson Sauvin (7.5%)
3. BrewDog IPA is Dead Sorachi Ace (7.5%)
4. BrewDog IPA is Dead Citra (7.5%)
5. Kernel IPA Citra (7.2%)

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BeerCast #58 – The Long Americans

Richard — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:49:06 +0000

BeerCast #58 – The Long Americans. Our panel get to grips with some exceedingly lengthily titled American craft beers. Shovels went on a pre-Christmas jaunt to Florida and managed to take a taxi to a notable St Petersburg area beer shop. $130 and a bulging suitcase later – he returned to the UK laden with beery goodness. Sharing the spoils with him on this episode are Richard, Grooben and MrB...

1. Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest (6.7%)
2. Rogue Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red Ale (5.2%)
3. Hoppin’ Frog Hoppin’ to Heaven IPA (6.8%)
4. Southern Tier Un*Earthly Imperial IPA (9.8%)

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BeerCast #57 – London Calling

Andy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:16:04 +0000

A rare appearance by the lesser spotted London panel for this December winter warmer edition. Hosted by chief non-beer beer expert Andy of Any & Jess with co-host Jess of Jess & Andy and joined by Andrew Hayes, Marc Rollins and BeerCast newbie Kath McKie the panel delve into:

1. Thwaites Very Nutty Black (3.9%)
2. Skinners Cornish Knocker (4.5%)
3. Nils God Lager (5.3%)
4. Ringwood OLd Thumper (5.6%)

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BeerCast #56 – Beer of the Year 2010

Richard — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:57:26 +0000

BeerCast #56 - Our 2010 Beer of the Year Show! We re-sample four of the highest-scoring beers from our 2010 podcasts and pick a winner. That winner joins our three previous BeerCast Beers of the Year - Anchor Special Ale 2006, HopBack Summer Lightning, and Stone Ruination IPA. On the specially extended panel today - Richard, Grooben, MrB, Andy, Shovels, Jess and a podcast debut for Katie...

1. Tryst Raj IPA (5.5%)
2. Odell Isolation Ale (6.1%)
3. Kernel IPA C.S.C. (7.1%)
4. BrewDog Abstrakt AB:01 (10.2%)

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2010 Beer of the Year Preview

Richard — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:49:04 +0000

As things wind down over Christmas we traditionally turn our attention towards the annual BeerCast Beer of the Year Show. We tally up the scores achieved by each ale podcasted over the last twelve months, and take the four highest scoring [more on this in a moment] away to a secret location for a re-sample. […]

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BeerCast #55 – Christmas Special 2010

Richard — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:57:34 +0000

BeerCast #55 – Merry Christmas from the BeerCast! Today our panel get in the seasonal mood with our fourth festive special – featuring six Christmas or Winter beers from around the world. Will any of them score enough to gain a place in our 2010 Beer of the Year Show? Will we get through an entire box of mince pies? Stay tuned to find out. On the extremely Christmassy panel today - Richard, Grooben, MrB and Shovels...

1. Fyne Ales Holly Daze (5.0%)
2. Anchor Our Special Ale 2010 (5.5%)
3. Odell Isolation Ale (6.1%)
4. Schlenkerla Eiche Doppelbock (8.0%)
5. Titanic Christmas Ale (7.6%)
6. Madcap Santa’s Madness (8.5%)

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BeerCast #54 – What’s in a name?

Richard — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:24:03 +0000

BeerCast #54 – Does the name of a beer make a difference? The Edinburgh panel get together to sample five beers with unusual titles. We also discuss smutty beer names, and whether they are good or bad for the image of beer – Crafty Shag anyone? Double entendres aplenty with Richard, Grooben, Shovels and back for his third BeerCast appearance - Stuart...

1. IBS Old Slap and Tickle (4.0%)
2. Marble Dobber (5.9%)
3. Samuel Smith’s Yorkshire Stingo (9.0%)
4. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf (10.5%)
5. Kernel IPA S.C.A.NS. (7.7%)

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BeerCast #53 – Schwarzbiers

Richard — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:12 +0000

BeerCast #53 – Schwarzbiers! We do a style show as the panel get to grips with four characteristic dark, malty lagers – two from the German motherland of the style, and two young upstarts from America. Since their beginnings in Thuringia and Saxony, Schwarzbiers have truly gone global. Discussing this and other dark malty matters are Richard, Shovels, MrB and the man with the idea for this show – Grooben. The panel also get to try a bonus fifth beer, as we were sent the very first preview samples of Stewart Brewing’s new Hefeweizen – so we end with a BeerCast World Exclusive…

1. Kulmbacher Möncschof (4.9%)
2. Hummel-Brau Cowboy (5.0%)
3. Matt Brewing Saranac Black Forest (5.2%)
4. Rogue Morimoto Black Obi Soba Ale (5.0%)
5. Stewart Brewing Hefeweizen (5.5%)

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BeerCast #52 – Kernel Brewery Showcase

Richard — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:23:29 +0000

BeerCast #52 – Kernel Brewery Showcase. BeerCaster Richard was recently working in London, and managed to pay a visit to one of the rising stars of British brewing – Evin O’Riordain. Having founded the Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey just over a year ago, he is getting rave reviews (not to mention awards) for his strong IPA’s and traditional dark London beers. Joining Richard on this showcase are MrB, Shovels and Grooben. Big thanks to Evin for showing Richard round his brewery!

1. Kernel Pale Ale Centennial (5.2%)
2. Kernel IPA C.S.C. (7.1%)
3. Kernel Porter (6.1%)
4. Kernel Export Stout 1890 London (7.8%)

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BeerCast #51 – MrB’s Brasserie Cast

Richard — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:38:36 +0000

BeerCast #51 – Bonjour tous les mondes, et bienvenue a la BierCast. C’est la BrasserieCast du Monsieur B! Yes, MrB holidayed in Nothern France over the summer, and managed to bring back over fifty beers from Alsace and Belgium (not to mention a case of wine). Sharing some of that wealth on this podcast are Richard, Shovels and Grooben. We also sample a classic French tipple – Picon – the orange syrup traditionally added to local lager – in this case, Kronenbourg. Salut!

1. Brasserie la Saint-Pierre Blonde de l’Oncle Hansi (5.6%)
2. Brasserie la Saint-Pierre Brune (5.6%)
3. Brasserie de Bouillon La Médiévale Ambrée (6.0%)
4. Orval (6.2%)
5. Brasserie d’Achouffe Chouffe Houblon (9.0%)
6. Sirop de Picon avec Kronenbourg 1664 (18.0% + 5.0%)

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BeerCast #50 – Half Century

Richard — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:18:40 +0000

BeerCast #50 – Well, we never thought we would make it to 50 podcasts – and if you listened to our first few you probably didn’t either. But here we are! For this special anniversary edition we challenged each member of the panel to find an unusual beer to celebrate with. Massive thanks to all of our listeners, and everyone who’s ever visited the BeerCast or left us a comment or email. Cheers! Here’s to 50 more…

1. Grooben – Neuzeller Anti-Aging Bier (4.8%)
2. Richard – BrewDog Abstrakt AB:01 (10.2%)
3. Shovels – Sierra Nevada Estate 2009 (6.7%)
4. MrB – Brasserie d’Achouffe Big Chouffe (8.0%)

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BeerCast #49 – The MrBCast

Richard — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:54:50 +0000

BeerCast #49 – The MrBCast. Today we turn the show over to that hop-loving Argyll native MrB, as he brings a selection of Scottish and US beers that really tickle his tastebuds. Stand by beers in their prime, beers way past their prime, and beer in cans. Alongside him today are Richard, Grooben and Shovels – and we even call on MrB's Mum to help solve an argument...
1. Moulin Ale of Atholl (4.5%)
2. Tryst Raj IPA (5.5%)
3. Odell Cutthroat Porter (4.8%)
4. Caldera IPA (6.1%)
5. Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron (12.0%)

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BeerCast #48 – LocoBeers

Richard — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:18:34 +0000

BeerCast #48 – LocoBeers. It may not be evident at first, but British brewing and the railway network really helped eachother out back in the day. To pay tribute, our panel help themselves to four railway-themed beers. On the footplate today are Richard, Grooben and MrB. All aboard! **warning – this podcast contains extreme use of railway facts**

1. Wylam Locomotion No1 (5.0%)
2. Richmond Station Ale (4.0%)
3. Wold Top A4 Amber (4.4%)
4. Dent Porter (3.8%)

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BeerCast #47 – Beer Four Ways

Richard — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:01:18 +0000

BeerCast #47 – Beer Four Ways. Today on the BeerCast we try four beers from very different stables, as we taste a wheat beer, a bitter, an IPA and a stout. This show also links the two BeerCast studios, as London-based Andy and Jess travel north to podcast with Richard and Grooben. This podcast features not one but two exploding beers, questions Andy’s musical history and features an in depth discussion on moths.

1. St Austell Clouded Yellow (4.8%)
2. Dent Kamikaze (5.0%)
3. Durham St Cuthbert (6.5%)
4. Burton Bramble Stout (5.0%)

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BeerCast #46 – Mexican Mariachi

Andy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:22:57 +0000

BeerCast #46 – Mexican Mariachi – Arrrrrriiiiba! Our London crew get together to sample some Mexican beer. Is there anything for the beer lover that comes from Mexico? Our crack panel of experts consider this, along with many other issues. On the bumper panel today are Andy, Jess, Marc, Francis, Nick and Andrew

1. Pacifico (4.5%)
2. Dos Equis XX Amber (4.5%)
3. Negra Modelo (5.4%)

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BeerCast #45 – Supermarket Sweep

Richard — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:32:23 +0000

BeerCast #45 – Supermarket Sweep. Our first podcast of 2010 and our panel discover if a spur of the moment dash round a local supermarket can produce decent results. Richard went to Morrison’s during his lunch break and picked four interesting looking beers. Will MrB and Grooben appreciate it? Stay tuned to find out, and also hear about the time Richard’s Grandad almost punched Tommy Cooper, and a tale of heartwarming cross border teen romance from MrB

1. Everards Tiger (4.2%)
2. Wychwood Circle Master (4.7%)
3. Jennings Sneck Lifter (5.1%)
4. Greene King Abbot Reserve (6.5%)

Please note, this podcast does not feature Dale Winton.

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BeerCast #43 – Christmas Special 2009

Richard — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:16:06 +0000

BeerCast #43 – 2009 Christmas Special. Our extra-festive panel get through a bumper selection of beers designed for the season – and in BeerCast tradition we sample as many as possible. Richard, MrB and Grooben get through five Christmas or winter beers, and discuss the variations between the styles (if any). A very Merry Christmas from all at the BeerCast!

1. Naylor’s Santa’s Choice Winter Warmer (4.9%)
2. St Peter’s Winter Ale (6.5%)
3. Anchor Our Special Ale 2009 (5.5%)
4. Ridgeway Bad Elf (6.0%)
5. Goose Island Christmas Ale (7.0%)

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BeerCast #42 – Grooben’s Choice

Richard — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:56:06 +0000

BeerCast #42 – Grooben’s Choice. We run a democratic ship here on the BeerCast, so when panellist Grooben requested the chance to host a podcast, we unlocked his cage and let him out with the kitty. He came back with four beers, so we cobbled together a podcast. On the panel today, Shovels, Richard, and of course – Grooben.

1. Green’s Gluten-Free Herald (4.0%)
2. Left Hand Juju Ginger (6.0%)
3. BrewDog Nanny State (1.1%)
4. BrewDog/Stone Bashah (8.6%)

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BeerCast #41 – Pic n Mix (Pt 2)

Andy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:18 +0000

BeerCast #41 – Pick n’ Mix (2). Our London panel return with another rollercoaster pick and mix surprise podcast episode – join Andy, Jess, Andrew and Nick for all kinds of rambling discourse – some of it even on the subject of beer…

1. Peter Scholey’s Organic English Beer (4.1%)
2. Black Sheep Riggwelter (5.7%)
3. Little Creatures Pale Ale (5.1%)
4. Gale’s Seafarer’s Ale (3.6%)

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BeerCast #40 – Dutch Biers

Richard — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:06:40 +0000

BeerCast #40 - Dutch Beers – One of Europe’s most overlooked brewing nations – the Dutch are sandwiched between the purity-loving Germans on one side, and the monastic Belgians on the other. 95% of Dutch beer may be pale lager, but our panel proves that there can be some great beers to be found, if you only know where to look. Richard, Grooben and Andy head for the land of canals and windmills…

1. Lindeboom Pilsner (5.0%)
2. Christoffel Blond (6.0%)
3. Budels Capucijn (6.5%)
4. La Trappe Quadrupel (10.0%)

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BeerCast #39 – Bières du Quebec Part 2

Richard — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:27:54 +0000

BeerCast #39 – Bières du Quebec Part 2 – CraigAS returns with second batch of beers from French-speaking Canada. Following on from the last podcast, we taste more Quebecois beers, from Scotch ales to a seriously hefty coffee infused imperial stout. As with podcast 38, the panel consists of CraigAS, Grooben, Shovels and Richard - big thanks to Craig for bringing the beers all the way back from Montreal.

1. L'Alchimiste L'Écossaise (5.0%)
2. Unibroue Raftman (5.5%)
3. McAuslan St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout (5.0%)
4. Dieu du Ciel! Péché Mortel (9.5%)

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BeerCast #38 – Bières du Quebec Part 1

Richard — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:55:07 +0000

BeerCast #38 – Bières du Quebec Part 1. BeerCaster CraigAS recently returned to the UK after living in Montreal for several years. Home to a thriving beer scene, Quebec has some really inventive brewers – and thanks to Craig we managed to sample a few. In fact he brought so many over we had to split the podcast into two parts. Grooben, Shovels and Richard join CraigAS for francophone fun – please be warned this podcast contains some truly awful French.

1. Unibroue Blanche de Chambly (5.0%)
2. Dieu du Ciel Route des Épices (5.5%)
3. L'Alchimiste La Bock de Joliette (6.1%)

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BeerCast #37 – Gone Bananas

Richard — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:45:21 +0000

BeerCast #37 – Gone Bananas. We’re not sure if there’s ever been a banana-themed beer podcast on the internet before – but now there is. Our panel sample two banana beers and one that apparently has notes of the fruit in evidence. The other beer is totally random. Maybe that’s why there aren’t many podcasts themed around the bendy yellow fruit…on the panel today – Richard, Shovels, Andy and Jess.

1. White Horse Dragon Hill (4.1%)
2. Williams Bros Red (4.5%)
3. Wells Banana Bread Beer (5.2%)
4. Mongozo Banana (4.5%)

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BeerCast #36 – IPA Battle

Richard — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:50:49 +0000

BeerCast #36 – IPA Battle. Following our recent StoutOff, we retain the format of two British and two American beers – but turn our attention to IPA’s. This time the British entrants are equally as punchy as the American, and our panel of Richard, Shovels, MrB and Steve get to grips with a full-on hopfest.

1. Hopdaemon Skrimshander IPA (4.5%)
2. Goose Island India Pale Ale (5.9%)
3. Downton Chimera IPA (7.0%)
4. Stone Ruination IPA (7.7%)

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BeerCast #35 – Not just any BeerCast…

Andy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:02:01 +0000

BeerCast #35 – Not just any BeerCast. Our London panel take to the airwaves once again, having sourced some of the ‘own brand’ ales from Marks & Spencer. Brewed by some of the top producers in the country, these are badged as M&S ales and sold all over the country. Joining Andy and Jess are BeerCast first timers Nick and Kat. Unfortunately for an anchor, Andy was a touch far from the mic – but he is there!

1. M&S Buckinghamshire Ale (4.6%)
2. M&S Cornish IPA (5.0%)
3. M&S Yorkshire Bitter (4.6%)
4. M&S Organic Ale (6.0%)

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BeerCast #34 – The StoutOff

Richard — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:29 +0000

BeerCast #34 – The StoutOff. Our second style show (following an old podcast about Scottish IPA’s) sees us turn to darker matters. We sample two British and then two American stouts, and compare the very different takes on the style. On the panel this time are Richard, Shovels, Grooben and the Hopmeister Tom – who seems to have finally met his match with the Imperial Stouts…

1. Hop Back Entire Stout (4.5%)
2. Cameron’s Monkey Stout (4.4%)
3. Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout (9.5%)
4. Left Hand Imperial Stout (10.4%)

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BeerCast #33 – Southwest…ish

Richard — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:22:29 +0000

BeerCast #33 – Southwest…ish. BeerCaster Shovels recently picked up a selection of ales from the South West of England – except one of them was on the wrong shelf and hails from Surrey. We never let Geography get in the way of a few beers, so carry on regardless. Joining him for this podcast are Richard, Grooben, the returning Stuart and debutant Steve.

1. St Austell Tribute (4.2%)
2. Hogs Back T.E.A. (4.2%)
3. Hop Back Crop Circle (4.2%)
4. Exmoor Beast (6.6%)

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BeerCast #32 – The Unrecorded

Andy — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:27:36 +0000

BeerCast #32 – The Unrecorded. Our London-based BeerCasters Andy and Jess have a life outsider beer (unlike some of us) - they are also in a band called The Unrecorded. For our latest podcast they invited the other members of the band round for a random beer selection. Stay tuned for discussions on pork pies, Vitamin C tablets and egg filters…

1. Belvoir Melton Red (4.3%)
2. Young’s Kew Gold (4.8%)
3. Wood’s Hopping Mad (4.7%)
4. Sam Smith’s Organic Best (5.0%)
5. Harvey’s Tom Paine Ale (5.5%)

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BeerCast #31 – Norfolk Roadtrip

Richard — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:46:14 +0000

BeerCast #31 – Norfolk Roadtrip. Another podcast recorded on location, our latest BeerCast takes place in an old cottage on the north Norfolk coast. After visiting Beers of Europe in King’s Lynn we assemble four local ales for our panle (plus a couple of boxfuls to take home). On the panel today are Richard, Shovels, Grooben, Andy and Jess. We recorded this in a creaking farmhouse, so the quality isn’t that great – apologies!

1. Wolf Lavender Honey (4.0%)
2. Humpty Dumpty Reedcutter (4.4%)
3. Tipple’s Topper (4.5%)
4. Fox Nelson’s Blood Bitter (5.1%)
5. Morrissey Fox Blonde (4.5%)

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BeerCast #30 – Hebridean Showcase

Richard — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:01:17 +0000

BeerCast #30 – Hebridean Showcase. Another brewery showcase, and another using beer supplied by a listener. Friend of the BeerCast Gary found four offerings from the Hebridean Brewery, so sent them to us for review. On the panel today are Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben. Big thanks to Gary for the beers, the last one of which certainly divided opinions...

1. Clansman Ale (3.9%)
2. Islander Strong Premium Ale (4.8%)
3. Celtic Black Ale (3.9%)
4. Beserker Export Pale Ale (7.5%)

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BeerCast #29 – London BOTY extra

Andy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:51:04 +0000

BeerCast #29 – London BOTY Extra. Our London panel couldn’t make it to Edinburgh for our recent Beer of the Year show – but they could get hold of the beer. So our 29th BeerCast podcast is our 2008 BOTY show, take two. There is a slight difference however as Theakston Double Century doesn’t make it to London – so a local replacement was found at the last minute. On the panel today - Andy, Jess and debutant Francis.

1. Theakston XB (4.5%)
2. Hop Back Summer Lightning (5.0%)
3. BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.0%)
4. Ridgeway Blue (5.0%)

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BeerCast #28 – Swedish Special

Richard — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:13:38 +0000

BeerCast #28 – Swedish Special. For New Year 2009 BeerCasters Richard, Shovels, Andy and Jess celebrated in Stockholm – one of Europe’s funkiest cities. As we’re never off duty, while there we visited a Systembolaget on Klarabergsgaten and picked up four beers for an impromptu podcast. Recorded on an iPhone rather than our usual high-tech studio setup, the quality isn’t that great – but it’s just about audible. Happy new year!

1. Oppigårds Golden Ale (5.2%)
2. Nils Oscar India Ale (5.3%)
3. Åbro Sigill III (5.2%)
4. Carnegie Baltic Porter (5.5%)

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BeerCast #27 – Beer of the Year 2008

Richard — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:22:32 +0000

BeerCast #27 – Beer of the Year Show 2008. Welcome aboard for our second annual BeerCast BotY show. Which beer will replace last year’s winner Anchor Special Ale 2006? Our panel of Richard, Shovels, Grooben and Tom the Hopmeister sample the four highest-scoring beers of the 73 we tried in 2008, and pick a winner.

1. Thwaites Double Century (5.2%)
2. Hop Back Summer Lightning (5.0%)
3. Theakston XB (4.5%)
4. BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.0%)

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BeerCast #26 – Christmas Special 2008

Richard — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:04:16 +0000

BeerCast #26 – Christmas Special 2008. Merry Christmas from the BeerCast! Our festively spirited* panel get through a mammoth six Christmas and winter beers. Sitting round an open fire on this chilly night are Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben. To generate some mild excitement, we chose the running order at random – which generated total confusion and picked the strongest beer first – so job done.

*drunk

1. Brasserie du BOCQ Christmas (8.1%)
2. Hop Back Pickled Santa (6.0%)
3. Anchor Special Ale 2008 (5.5%)
4. Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale (7.0%)
5. Burton Bridge Festive Porter (4.5%)
6. Cropton Rudolph’s Revenge (4.6%)

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BeerCast #25 – German styles

Richard — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:10:00 +0000

BeerCast #25 – German Styles. Our quarter-century podcast heads back to Germany, as we review three examples of very distinct styles. Richard, Shovels and Grooben turn their attention to a Kölsch, a Schwarzbier, and a doppelbock – not to mention Shovel’s faltering German…

1. Küppers Kölsch (4.8%)
2. Köstritzer Schwarzbier (4.8%)
3. Aventinus Weizenstarkbier (8.2%)

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BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers

Richard — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:07:00 +0000

BeerCast #24 – Arran Beers. Following on from our Wickwar podcast, our second BeerCast Brewery Showcase looks at something a bit closer to home – four beers from Arran. Recently re-opened after a sudden closure, the island brewery was visited by Grooben, who managed to pick up some of their beers for review. Joining him today are Richard, Shovels and local boy MrB.

1. Suddaby’s Rievaulx Abbey Ale (4.0%)
2. Heather Ales Fraoch (5.0%)
3. Heather Ales Kelpie (4.4%)
4. Naylor’s Ginger Beer (4.4%)

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BeerCast #23 – Hold the fruit!

Richard — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:45:00 +0000

BeerCast #23 – Hold the Fruit! Experimentation is alive and well in the brewing industry, and these days producers are reaching for something other than fruit when they want unusual ingredients. Today on the podcast our panel sample four that contain things you wouldn’t normally expect to find in beer. Spotting the mystery ingredients are Richard, Shovels and Andy.

1. Suddaby’s Rievaulx Abbey Ale (4.0%)
2. Heather Ales Fraoch (5.0%)
3. Heather Ales Kelpie (4.4%)
4. Naylor’s Ginger Beer (4.4%)

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BeerCast #22 – Oo Arr Wickwar

Richard — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:01:00 +0000

BeerCast #22 – Oo Arr Wickwar. BeerCast listener Chris in Bristol sent up some of his local beers to review, all from the Wickwar Brewery. So we showcase four ales from the Gloucestershire producer, in the company of Richard, Shovels, Grooben and Tom the Hopmeister – who hails from that very county. Big thanks to Chris for the beers.

Tom would like to point out that people from the South West do not actually say ‘Oo Arr’ but something like ‘Oh Aaah’ – but that didn’t scan as well with the name of the brewery…

1. Wickwar Cotswold Way (4.2%)
2. Wickwar B.O.B. (4.0%)
3. Wickwar I.K.B. (4.5%)
4. Wickwar Mr Perrett’s Stout (5.9%)

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BeerCast #21 – USA

Richard — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:41:00 +0000

BeerCast #21 – USA. Fittingly, our 21st podcast heads over the pond to America – where that particular number has great significance in the beer world. Our panel get to grips with four US beers, one of which could potentially have deteriorated on the journey over the Atlantic. See if you can guess which one. On the panel today, Richard, Shovels, Grooben and MrB.

1. Anchor Liberty Ale (5.9%)
2. Great Divide Titan IPA (6.8%)
3. Harpoon Winter Warmer (5.5%)
4. Sierra Nevada Porter (5.6%)

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BeerCast #20 – White Rose Beers

Richard — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:41:00 +0000

BeerCast #20 – White Rose Beers. Shovels has already had a Yorkshire special, but as we’ve had two for the North West we had to have another – purely for the sake of balance. Our twentieth podcast also features Richard, MrB and the returning John. Big thanks to Faye at the Daleside brewery for the samples.

1. York Yorkshire Terrier (4.2%)
2. York Centurion Ghost Ale (5.4%)
3. Daleside Porter (4.4%)
4. Daleside Chocolate Stout (4.0%)

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BeerCast #19 – Golden Summer

Richard — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:53:00 +0000

BeerCast #19 – Golden Summer. Despite the incessant rain, summer is here in Scotland, so we celebrate by sampling four Golden Ales. Devised in the 1980’s to tempt lager drinkers to more interesting things, they are classically refreshing and easy to drink. Slapping on the shorts and shades are Richard, Shovels and Grooben. Shovels would like to apologise for finding the Suffolk town of Bungay so amusing…

1. Wagtail King Tut (4.0%)
2. Badger Golden Glory (4.5%)
3. St Peter’s Golden Ale (4.7%)
4. Hop Back Summer Lightning (5.0%)

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BeerCast #18 – Sakura Beers

Richard — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:40:00 +0000

BeerCast #18 – Sakura Beers. Our second Japanese BeerCast follows the same pattern as the first, after one of our panellists returns from the Far East with a clinking suitcase. It was Grooben who was lucky enough to visit Japan this time, so sharing the spoils of his trip are Richard, Shovels and Andy. Also today we discuss trains, seal-inspired doomsday cults, and we break out our little men…

1. Sapporo Premium Lager (4.7%)
2. Landbeer Kaori No Yutakana (5.0%)
3. Kyoto Machiya Kölnisch (5.0%)
4. Ishikawa Tama no Meguri (5.5%)

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BeerCast #17 – North Yorkshire

Richard — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:42:00 +0000

BeerCast #17 – North Yorkshire. Richard and Grooben have had hometown podcasts, and now it’s the turn of Shovels. Hailing from near York, he guides us through four beers from the local area in the company of Richard and the returning Hopmeister Tom. It’s brown malty ales all round as we head to the gateway to the Dales…

1. Copper Dragon Challenger IPA (4.8%)
2. Theakston XB (4.5%)
3. Black Sheep Ale (4.4%)
4. Suddaby’s Auld Bob (6.0%)

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BeerCast #16 – Belgique a Londres

Richard — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:41:00 +0000

BeerCast #16 – Belgique à Londres – In a BeerCast first, today we take the podcast on the road and record an episode in London. Panellist Andy wanted to take the reigns, so together with Richard and new panellist Elliot we assembled in his flat to sample four Belgian beers – this may be our third Belgian podcast, but you can never have too many.

1. Chimay Blanche [Trippel] (8.0%)
2. Mort Subite Gueuze (4.5%)
3. Delirium Nocturnum (9.0%)
4. Maredsous 10° (10.0%)

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BeerCast #15 – Scottish IPA’s

Richard — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:41:00 +0000

BeerCast #15 – Scottish IPA’s. We’re back reviewing beers from our home soil for the fifteenth BeerCast, as we take a look at four Scottish India Pale Ales. The British gave this style to the world, and we see how modern breweries north of the border are taking it to heart. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels, Grooben and MrB.

1. Caledonian Deuchars IPA (4.4%)
2. Colonsay IPA (3.9%)
3. Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (5.3%)
4. BrewDog Hardcore IPA (9.0%)

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BeerCast #14 – London Beers

Richard — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:07:00 +0000

BeerCast #14 – London Beers. Once home to a thriving brewing scene, London has seen a decline in brewing over recent years. But there are still some who operate in (or near) the city. On this BeerCast we sample four ales from the British capital, in the company of Richard, Shovels and Grooben.

1. Young’s Special London Ale (6.4%)
2. Fullers London Porter (5.4%)
3. Meantime Chocolate Stout (6.5%)
4. Fullers Jack Frost (4.5%)

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BeerCast #13 – Organic Special

Richard — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:13:00 +0000

BeerCast #13 – Organic Special. The organic label is fast becoming a sign of quality (and expense) when it comes to food – but what about beer? This podcast sees our panel get to grips with four that are certified organic by the Soil Association. On the panel today – Richard, Shovels, Grooben, and a debut for Tom the Hopmeister. Royalists might not want to listen to the final part of this one…

1. Hakhamanesh Organic Lager (5.0%)
2. Brakspear Oxford Gold (4.6%)
3. Black Isle Organic Porter (4.5%)
4. Duchy Originals Select Ale (6.2%)

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BeerCast #12 – Red Rose Beers

Richard — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:33:00 +0000

BeerCast #12 – Red Rose Beers. After last week’s hometown podcast for Grooben, this time Richard finds some local beers from Lancashire, where he grew up. The last time we tried beers from North-West England, two of them made it to the Beer of the Year show. Will it happen again? Onboard today with Richard are MrB and BeerCast debutant Stuart…

1. Tirril Academy Ale (4.2%)
2. Holt’s Thunder Holt (5.0%)
3. Thwaites Double Century (5.2%)
4. Cain’s Dragon Heart (5.0%)

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BeerCast #11 – The Northern Isles

Richard — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:06:00 +0000

BeerCast #11 – The Northern Isles. BeerCaster Grooben hails from the fine islands of Orkney, in the far north of Scotland. This podcast, we sample four beers from the Northern Isles he sourced on a recent trip home – which involved a six-hour drive and then two ferries from our Edinburgh HQ. Joining in this time with him are Richard, Shovels and MrB.

1. Valhalla White Wife (4.5%)
2. Valhalla Island Bere (4.2%)
3. Highland Orkney Blast (6.0%)
4. Orkney Dark Island (4.6%)

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BeerCast #10 – Beer of the Year 2007

Richard — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:07:00 +0000

BeerCast #10 – Beer of the Year 2007. Our first annual Beer of the Year show sees a bumper panel assemble to re-sample the four highest-scoring beers from our 2007 podcasts. We then go round the table and pick a favourite, with that beer being crowned the first BeerCast Beer of the Year. Our extended panel involves Richard, Shovels, MrB, Grooben, Andy, Jess and debutant Gillian

1. Coniston Bluebird Bitter (4.2%)
2. Daleside IPA (4.5%)
3. Erdinger Dunkel (5.6%)
4. Anchor Special Ale 2006 (5.5%)

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BeerCast #9 – Christmas Special

Richard — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:34:00 +0000

BeerCast #9 – Christmas Special 2007. Merry Christmas from the BeerCast! Our festive panel sample four beers for the season, decked with tinsel and in front of a roaring fire. On the panel this time are Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben. Each beer comes from a different country, so we’re doing our bit to bring the world a bit closer at Christmas…

1. Meantime Winter Time (5.4%)
2. Erdinger Schneeweisse (5.6%)
3. Anchor Our Special Ale 2006 (5.5%)
4. Gordon Xmas (8.8%)

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BeerCast #8 – Das DeutscheCast

Richard — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:35:00 +0000

BeerCast #8 – Das DeutscheCast. Wilkommen! After last time exploring the beers of Japan, we return to Europe with one of the most important and historic brewing nations – Germany. Richard, Shovels, MrB and Grooben get through four German beers, and discuss local customs, food, and the best way to ask for directions…

1. Beck’s Pilsener (5.0%)
2. Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar (5.0%)
3. Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel (5.6%)
4. Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen (5.1%)

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BeerCast #7 – Turning Japanese

Richard — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:35:00 +0000

BeerCast #7 – Turning Japanese. Hajimemashite! Watashi wa BeerCast desu! Our seventh podcast looks to the East after panellist Richard visited Japan. As we’re never off duty, beers were sourced and our panel gets to grips with the results. Also on the panel today – Shovels, Andy, and a debut appearance for Grooben. Irasshaimase!

1. Yebisu Premium (5.0%)
2. Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale (6.2%)
3. Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout (4.0%)
4. Aji Minoh Seasonal Beer (5.5%)

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BeerCast #6 – Belgian Sauce

Richard — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:29:00 +0000

BeerCast #6 – Belgian Sauce. There’s just too much to explore in the world of Belgian beer to limit it to just one podcast. So our 6th BeerCast stays with the Belgian theme, as our panel tackle four more fascinating beers from Flanders and Wallonia. On the panel today with Richard and Shovels, a debut for BeerCaster John.

1. Früli Strawberry (4.1%)
2. Rodenbach Grand Cru (6.0%)
3. Delirium Tremens (8.5%)
4. Trappistes Rochefort 10° (11.3%)

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BeerCast #5 – Belgian Waffle

Richard — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:26:00 +0000

BeerCast #5 – Belgian Waffle. The obvious next staging point of our global beer adventure is just over the channel. Belgium has the greatest brewing history in the world, so our panel have plenty to get to grips with. Sampling some traditional Belgian styles are Richard, Shovels, and joining the Edinburgh panel in person, Andy and Jess.

1. Timmerman’s Peche Lambic (4.0%)
2. Liefman’s Kriek (6.0%)
3. Chimay Rouge (7.0%)
4. Hoegaarden Verboden Vrucht (8.5%)

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BeerCast #4 – Southern Delights

Richard — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:06:00 +0000

BeerCast #4 – Southern Delights. After ticking the North of England off our list last week, we head south and take care of the rest of the country. We sample the flagship brands of some of the oldest breweries in the UK. Our Edinburgh-based panel of Richard, Shovels, MrB and Ali are joined – via the magic of the internet – by London-based Andy and Jess, for a truly enlarged panel (™BeerCast)

1. Greene King Abbot Ale (5.0%)
2. Fullers Organic Honeydew (5.0%)
3. Shepherd Neame Bishop’s Finger (5.4%)

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BeerCast #3 – Northern Charms

Richard — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:12:00 +0000

BeerCast #3 – Northern Charms. We head into England for our third podcast, as the two Northerners on the panel sample four beers local to them. Richard (from Lancashire) and Shovels (Yorkshire born) talk about the merits of a decent bitter, and sit on either side of the great raisin debate (not to mention the Pennines).

1. Coniston Bluebird Bitter (4.2%)
2. Daleside IPA (4.5%)
3. Hawkshead Lakeland Gold (4.4%)
4. Cain’s Fine Raisin Beer (5.0%)

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BeerCast #2 – Beer and Labels

Richard — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:41:00 +0000

BeerCast #2 – Beer and Labels. Our second podcast returns to our native Scotland, as our bumper panel review four more local ales. We also discuss the merits of the label when it comes to bottled beers – making the most of Shovels – the king of marketing. Also on the panel with Richard are the first couple of the BeerCast – MrB and Ali (aka MrsB)

1. Williams Gold (3.9%)
2. Nimbus Strong Pale Ale (5.0%)
3. Broughton Oatmeal Stout (4.2%)
4. Heather Ales Ebulum Ale (6.5%)

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BeerCast #1 – Count the Shillings

Richard — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:31:00 +0000

BeerCast #1 – Count the Shillings. Welcome to the BeerCast! A brand new podcast for all your beery needs. Richard and Shovels broadcast from a secret location in Edinburgh, reviewing beers and discussing news from the brewing world. In our debut podcast, we tackle the classic Scottish style – 80/-

1. TSA William Wallace (4.5%)
2. Belhaven St Andrews Ale (4.6%)
3. Caledonian Golden Promise (4.5%)

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