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"kev2403":1b99pz1w wrote: Im not holding up much hope for the chocolate stout, had a sip when bottling and it didnt taste good,[/quote:1b99pz1w]

a lot can change between bottling and a couple of weeks later, especially with a beer containing some strong flavours. give it a month or so

Its been in the bottle for 2 weeks now, bottled it a week late so I thought it might be ready for this meet up, gonna leave it for nother 3 weeks and taste again, it might balance a bit if it conditions for a few more weeks

Good night, that. I think Saruman's chocolate wheat beer was the stand-out for me, though ChillieBillie's MultiMalt was very good, likewise Bog_Mrytle's Heather Ale.

Great meeting new guys Atticus and Michael2009 too.

"bigears":2ktmzegw wrote: get. recipe. for. Julol.[/quote:2ktmzegw]He heard about the thumbscrews and didn't show.

"TheBeerNut":3dt7kn9p wrote:

"bigears":3dt7kn9p wrote: get. recipe. for. Julol.[/quote:3dt7kn9p]He heard about the thumbscrews and didn't show.[/quote:3dt7kn9p]
Hmmm... looks like I'll have to corner him at next year's EasterFest <!-- s:twisted: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_twisted.gif" alt="" title="Twisted Evil" /><!-- s:twisted: -->

I nearly forgot: Ramfan's beers were both brilliant, though 33cl between 15 people doesn't go very far <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> The doppelbock was very full and biscuity, like bourbon creams. The lambic could easily be mistaken for something out of Cantillon. I wasn't so keen on the fruit element of it though, and would love to have tasted the base beer. Cheers, Ramfan!

Ramfan Lambic was amazing. Come on we can find a barrel somewhere and go for an ICB communist brew too.

I reallly liked Chillibillies cascade multi malt beer. It had a great mouthfeel and the single hop made it really distinctive.

I had too small a bit of TaleofAles chocolate wheat beer. The use of actual choclate was really smooth. I must try copy that idea.