MENABREA

MBIRRA BIONDA

This is a truly fantastic Italian lager, purchased from Morrisons. It's light, crispy and flavoursome. Typical Italian beer just that bit nicer than the rest. I will definitely be seeing more of this Italian beauty!

Country of Origin: Italy
Brewed in: Biella, Italy. 
ABV: 4.8%

9.1 MWB points - “Molto Buona!”

Lager (BIONDA)

Menabrea is matured gently in the perfect temperature of our cave cellars for a taste of superior clarity. This 4.8% ABV pale lager is well balanced between citrus, bitter tones and floral, fruity undertones giving a consistent and refined flavour. It has a complicated malty, hoppy taste with an exceptional head retention due to the quality of our ingredients and maturation process.

History

In 1846, Giuseppe Menabrea travelled to the town of Biella, in the foothills of the Italian Alps. There he discovered an underground cave system, ideal for the traditional process of 'lagering'. Combined with the incredibly pure water and cold fresh air of the region, it was the perfect location to build a brewery.

“IN THE STYLISH BARS OF MILAN AND TURIN, ASK FOR A BIRRA AND THEY WOULD ONLY EVER SERVE YOU A MENABREA BECAUSE IT’S THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR DISCERNING BAR OWNERS AND CUSTOMERS.”

ŻUBR BEER

It's without a shadow of a doubt my new favourite beer!

Brewed at: Bialystok Brewery
Brewed in: Poznan, Poland
Style: Imperial Pils/Strong Pale Lager

Żubr (meaning European Bison) is a polish lager bought in Asda. Wasn't expecting anything special so has sat at the back of the fridge for 3 months.
Had a friend round so cracked them open and Żubr is now both of ours favourite lager.

Strong ABV at 6% but light in colour and taste, lively and crisp it tastes like a good session beer with a big kick. 9.2 MWB....love it.

TATRA BIER

Alcohol by Vol (ABV): 6.0%
Made in: Poland
Brewed by: Zywiec Breweries Plc
Bought in the UK at Asda

Taste: Malty but not overpowering.
Colour: Light and golden
Verdict: Ok would drink again and doesn't taste as strong as the ABV, not sure if this is good or bad?!? 7.9 MWB

FREEDOM LAGER

FREEDOM AUTHENTIC

Brewery: Freedom Brewery Ltd, Bagots Park, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire.
ABV: 4%
Hops: Challenger and First Gold

Drank this in the Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall (February 2017) and although it's classed as a craft beer I'd put it in the "session beer" class. Very crisp and easy to consume I could drink this all day long, an excellent addition to the English Lager market.
8.9/10 MWB

         Drank in The Ol Elm Churchdown, Glos 18th March 2017....and still as nice. 

BREWERS DESCRIPTION
"Freedom Authentic is a truly English craft lager, not compromised in quality, and properly sessionable.

Tasting notes from our Brew Master, Jonathan Smith. “Freedom Authentic has citrus a nose, and sweet malt and toasted cereal aromas. It’s well-balanced, with a bitter finish. Full-bodied, light and refreshing.”

Freedom Authentic is sold in hundreds of independent bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels across Britain."

SKIN DOG CORNISH LAGER

Had a pint of this fantastic local lager while I was in the Bedruthan Hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth beach.
Brewed by SKINNERS BREWING CO. this lager has the classic 'craft lager' taste with a strong hop and malt aftertaste.
ABV: 4.4%
Very enjoyable and would definitely drink again. Scores highly for taste and locality. 8.9/10

 SKINDOG LAGER drank in the Bedruthan Hotel 15th February 2017

BREWERS DESCRIPTION 

"Using the finest Cornish Barley, Wheat Malt and English and American Hops, we have created Cornwall's very own stunning surfbeer. Light, zingy and beautifully balanced with a hint of citrus.

Apres surf, apres anytime."

Feldschlößchen Lager

Country of Origin: Germany
City: Dresden
Brewery: Dresden-Coschütz Brewery, Cunnersdorfer Strasse.

Drank on 3rd December 2016, bought from Asda in Cheltenham by the wife.

A reasonable drink defo in the 'session beer' range, heavily carbonated with a mildly bitter taste but with a healthy 4.5% ABV.
Scores a reasonable 7.9 MWB.


A BRIEF HISTORY
Dresden brewing tradition and the superb beer quality since 1858

The Feldschlößchen brewery site in Coschütz, Dresden is situated on the southern slopes of the Elbe valley, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany.
Today Feldschlößchen Aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest breweries in Saxony. The reputation of our beers is founded on a wealth of many years of brewing experience combined with modern, sustainable technologies.

In our modern production facilities our experienced brewers patiently and carefully ensure adherence to traditional recipes in accordance with the German purity law. In our company food safety has the highest priority. We therefore comply with the requirements of the International Food Standard (IFS 6.0).
These requirements are inspected and confirmed by an external organisation in annual audits.

For more info on the brewery click here - http://www.feldschloesschen.de/en/company/history/

SAISON DU JAPON

This has a very 'craft' taste about it, quite bitter but sweet at the same time?? Very fizzy with heavy sediment but an enjoyable drink none the less. 8.2 MWB scored.

Tasted 3rd December 2016

Below are some details about this beer, the Kuichi Brewery brew many different beers and has an interesting history. For more facts click here - https://hitachino.cc/en/brewery/history.html

Volume: 330ml

Style: Saison

ABV.: 5%

SRM : 4

IBU : 16

Serving Temperature: 6 - 9℃

Hop: Perle,Kent Golding,Pacifica,Hallertau

Malt : Lager,Munich,Wheat

Others: Kome Kouji, Yuzu juice

Yeast: Ale

Saison du Japon is brewed with a local wheat and koji (malted rice) which is a vital ingredient to create sake. This beer has a uniquely sweet flavor of rice koji and a naturalacidity caused by the fermentation