The intrepid boys from Harkers were quick(ish) off the mark after they survived another trip to the Great British Beer Festival this year: Champion Beer of Britain 2009 Rudgate Ruby Mild is due on any day now. This, of course, is outstanding ale of the mild style at a pokey 4.4% (see beer notes).
As the lads put their heads together to see what other beers they can recall sampling (and enjoying) over what we will, somewhat euphemistically, call a 'hectic' day, they are also promising Bank Top Mild – silver winner for Mild – and VPA from Brill, which won joint bronze for Best Bitters in a split with both Thornbridge Lord Marples and Evans Evans Cwrw.
Oakham Attila – the Winter Champion Beer of Britain 2009 that took silver in the CBoB battle is also on the cards; prepare yourselves – this strong barley wine comes in at a mighty 7.5%! (see beer notes).
There may also just be something coming through from Blue Monkey, the fledgling brewery from Ikeston, Derbyshire that managed to get all three of its ales showcased at the GBBF. The Evolution is certainly very good.
Well done boys – it’s hell down there but someone has to do it!
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