This is what I an expecting in the reception of my Manchester hotel in a few weeks time, neatly boxed:
Jolly Pumpkin, Luciernaga (The FireFly), 6.5%, 75cl
Port Brewing, 2nd Anniversary, IPA, 9.5%, 660ml
Port Brewing, HighTide Fresh Hop , IPA, 6.5%,
Port Brewing, Hop 15 , Double IPA, 10.5%, 660ml
Port Brewing, Santas Little Helper, Imperial Stout, 9.5%, 660ml
Bath Ales, Wild Hare, 5.6%, 50cl
Wye Valley, Dorothy Goodbody’s Wholesome Stout, 4.6%, 50cl
Thornbridge:
Bracia, Stout, 9%
Halcyon, American Style Pale Ale, 7.7%
Alliance 11%
Alliance PX (Sherry Cask) 11%
Alliance Madeira Cask 11%
St Petersburg Speyside Whisky Cask 10%
St Petersburg Highland Whisky Cask 10%
St Petersburg Islay Whisky Cask 10%
Phil at Beermerchants has a mighty impressive list of beers right now. But it won’t be cheap.
And I have a limited luggage allowance on this trip. No bookshops, then.
Temptations
Great shop, that’s certainly something to look forward to! All the Thornbridge ones are excellent, the Port Brewing that I have had are great, and both the English ales are superb, especially the Dorothy Goodbody.
Nice. One of these days I have to try this when I am traveling in the USA but seeing Jolly Pumpkin for 12 pounds when I got it for $6.99 at the brewery never seems right – though it is well worth it!
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