December 2008

Proof

History

Proof was a term used to describe the alcohol content of a drink - historically rum.   To make sure that spirits were not watered down between producer & consumer, a little could be t

Marble Arch, Manchester

Reviews
Type of review: 
pub

Since The Beer House closed & The Angel became a serious food pub, The Marble Arch must have seen a good rise in trade as real ale fans flock to what is surely the greatest selection of

rating: 
10

Jolly Angler, Manchester

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Type of review: 
pub

Take your choice; Holts bitter or Holts bitter.   No problem though as although the beer choice will not tax your mind, the friendliness of the Jolly Angler will make up for

rating: 
6

Bar Fringe, Manchester

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Type of review: 
pub

The Bohemian leaning Bar Fringe is a bar rather than a pub (I guess the clue's in the name) in the real ale mecca that is the Northern Quarter of Manchesteri city centre.   Its a li

rating: 
8

Smithfield Hotel, Manchester

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Type of review: 
pub

Right in the heart of Manchesteri's real ale district - just to the Northi & West of the city centre.   Away from the shoppers & the knuckle draggers who frequent the lager palaces

rating: 
8

Do I drink bitter or lager?

The eternal question - are you a bitter man or a lager man?

Well what about mild, stout, lambic, porter, weissebiers, smoked beers & Kolschi?

University of Manchester Students Union Beerfest '08

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Type of review: 
beer festival

Known for years as the UMIST Beer Festival, but now the universities have merged it is the unwieldily titled University of Manchesteri Students Union Beerfest'08.   However s

rating: 
8

Gueuze night in

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On Friday night I had 6 Belgian Gueuzes that I'd been saving for the time when myself & 2 sour-head friends were available.&nb

Brasserie du Bocq Deugniet

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beer
Brewery: 

Brasserie du Bocq

Perfect hop nose, perfect pale but full flavoured sweet yet dry body.  Perfect, perfect, perfect.

Reviewers rating: 
10

Delirium La Guillotine

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review_type: 
beer
Brewery: 

Delirium

Well hopped unfiltered trippel, but not as sweet as most.  Surprisingly hoppy nose.  Excellent drinking.

Reviewers rating: 
10