Lan XL Beer and Cider

[Gortex]

Just 1 week now until the start of the 40th dMw Lan and a good point to talk about beer for the event I feel. This year we have once again sponsored beer for you wonderful people to enjoy, but on this occasion it is fully sponsored by the dMw community fund rather than individual sponsors.

So in effect a big thank you to everyone who is part of the mad group and cheers!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

This year we will be selling a pint of cider or beer at £2 which yes is slightly up from previous years, but I am sure you will agree is a lot less than the current price. So there is every reason for going back to the bar for more and buying your mates a brew while at it.

So what are we having? I hear you shout at the screen as you read this.


Real Ale #1

Roadkill by Mad Squirrel Brewery

An Opaque and Hazy IPA, BAM! That’s Roadkill hitting your taste buds like a body bouncing off a bonnet. An ABV of 65mph collides with the squishy pulp of unexpecting fruit and leaves super smooth tire-tracks all over your tongue. Roadkill, don’t drink and drive.

The beer of the festival for those who went to the GBBF22 earlier in the year and we have been able to get a barrel of it. The ale is at 6.5% so stronger than your probably used to and comes in a 50 pint barrel so slight less that we are used to which is possibly a good thing. Lots of juice, lots of hops and lots of flavour. Really good.

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Real Ale #2

Black Sheep Ale â€" Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Ale is a full flavoured premium ale with a rich, fruity aroma. Brewed using generous handfuls of choice Golding hops, it has a perfectly balanced bittersweet, malty taste with a long, dry and bitter finish.

Your bitter for the Lan is served, and a cracker in my opinion. Don’t confuse this one with the usual Black Sheep best bitter you may have seen in pubs and shops. This is the slightly stronger 4.4% and more punchy ale version. If you love a decent quaffing English ale then this is a big win.

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Real Ale #3

Moonshine â€" Abbeydale Brewery

Our flagship pale, and our most famous beer. Moonshine has been in production since way back in 1996, when our brewery led the path to America to experiment with hops never before seen in the UK. More than 20 years down the line and Moonshine is still a firm favourite across the board. Hopped with Willamette, Delta, Citra, Chinook & Centennial - this is a beautifully well balanced pale perfect for any occasion. Multi award winner and Bronze medal winning Golden Ale at the Champion Beer of Britain Awards 2018

A completely new one to all of us and our Pale Ale for the Lan. From what I have seen it looks to be a pretty decent and interesting brew with a good average rating on untapped. Abbeydale from Sheffield have been around for a long time and a well-known brewery, so I think we are in safe hands.

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Real Cider #1

Gasping Goose â€" Newton Court Cidery

This cider is the result of 14 years of head brewery Paul’s experience growing, pressing and blending the best cider apples in the country - and now it's certified organic. Gasping Goose is a complex medium cider with a slightly tannic finish.

Not being a knowledgeable cider fan myself I went with some advice from someone who is. They recommended trying out Newton Court who are a popular cidery and known for making top quality organic style cider. So we have a big box of it.

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After all that I will see you at the bar. :beer:

[GhostMjr]

Awesome news. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.

[albert]

Thanks chaps, really looking forward to trying these awesome beers. Top job and cheers !!! :cheers:

[suicidal_monkey]

:beer::cheers::3cheers:

[DuVeL]

Awesome, looking forward in having a few beers with you lot again! :cheers::dmw::thumbsup2::rockon:

[Sneakytiger]

Looking forward to sinking a few ciders.

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[Twyst]

Always game at a beer festival and while I've had plenty of Black Sheep (I played it safe - wore wellies ) I can't say I've supped Road Killl or Moonshine.