Not exactly an official #beersaturday post as it is now Sunday, but I’m sure the beer gods will forgive me. Anyway, how am I supposed to type and drink at the same time?!
So, here I am on a sunny Sunday and my kidneys are slightly worse for wear, oh the sacrifices I make in the name of #beersaturday...Had it not been for the fine selection of beers I chose to review I would have some regrets. Instead, I suffer with a smile on my face and ready to repeat the task in a weeks time 🤪
Without further ado, I’ll crack on with the show and pass on the wisdom I’ve gathered from my tasty experiment...
1st up is Tiny Rebel’s Stay Puft AMPLIFIED Imperial marshmallow Porter.
Previously, I’ve reviewed the 5% standard version and the 9% imperial that was infused with Irish cream. However, this one is a real heavy hitter, weighing in at 12.8%! This porter has been brewed with marshmallow and this flavour has much more punch than it’s 5% little brother. Although I do prefer the deeper flavouring you get with this heavier beer, I have to say that the alcohol content spoils the final result. Nevertheless, what you lose in depth of flavour, you gain by not having it taste too watery. It’s just a shame they couldn’t find the perfect balance you get with the 9% Irish cream version. This does leave me wondering how good this would taste at 9% and without the Irish touch... If I had to choose my favourite version from all the marshmallow porters, it isn’t really a contest at all. The 9% imperial that’s infused with Irish cream is the one I’d recommend for you to spend your hard earned money on. With these beers costing anything from £5 - £7 per can, depending on where you buy them from, you don’t want to be experimenting for long.
It’s been a pleasure finding out which one I prefer, but from now on I’ll be sticking my money on the Goldilocks of the bunch. Not too weak and not too strong, just perfectly balanced at 9%.
2nd into bat, Amundsea’s, Rocky road, “Dessert in a can”.
When I kick the proverbial bucket, you can just preserve me in this wonderful liquid. Wow!! What a gorgeous drink this is, and I could not care less how much it costs. I found this beer after a cheeky visit to my local micro brewery and bravo to them for hosting this unbelievably good beer.
Pushing the boundaries at 10.5%, I was worried that this was going to fall into the same trap as the Amplified porter I reviewed earlier. Thankfully, and with a huge beery grin on my face, I can state that this is perfection in a can! I shit you not, if you like this kind of Beer then go put your money where your mouth is and wrap your lips around this beauty! You really won’t regret it, I promise.
As for flavour, well, what is there left to say? This is exactly what it says on the can, it’s a dessert! I imagine that when I’m old and toothless, this is what all my dinners will be like. The thought of old age and having to purify all my food so I can drink it instead of chewing it used to worry me, but now I’m actively looking for ways to accelerate my ageing process. I’ll happily live out my twilight years on a diet of whatever flavours Amundsea brewery can concoct. Now, I’m not sure a state pension would cover the costs of this, but maybe I’ll offset the costs by sacrificing something less important like hearing aid batteries and false teeth.
Needless to say, I highly recommend this beer and I’ll certainly be looking out for others that come from the Amundsea brewery. 10 out of 10 for sure!
And the 3rd and final beer is...
The world has a lot to thank the Dutch for and now there is one more thing to add to the list!
As you can tell, I have a sweet tooth when it comes to beer and this Stout was a pleasure to drink.
Coming out of the Kees brewery in Holland, this barrel aged Caramel fudge stout really got my tastebuds dancing. Being that the Dutch seem to prefer to get their guests absolutely fubar, it isn’t really a surprise that this stout tips the scales at 11.1%.
If nobody told you otherwise, you’d easily believe you were drinking something containing much less alcohol. The Kees brewery have really found a great way of disguising an obscene amount of alcohol and presenting a brew that’s up there with the best. The depth of flavour is quite brilliant and lingers long after you’ve gulped it down. The only regret I have about this boozy beverage is that I didn’t buy more.
Again, this stout is priced at around the £6 mark, which is pretty good considering the content. More than moreish is how I’d summarise this fine stout and the only reason I’m not giving it a 10 out of 10 is because I couldn’t pick this over Amundsea’ Rock road.
Kees brewery, I doth my cap to you for producing this tasty treat and I thank you for putting the cherry on top of my frothy cake.
