Pineapple Archives – Spirited Matters

As I’m someone who seems to drink for a living, my house is full of booze. Combine that with enough laziness to not want to carry heavy things home from the supermarket, and I have a fridge that is bereft of soft drinks. With summer (intermittently) upon us, I need something that I can drink to stay hydrated, and for that, booze is not my friend. Time to make some Tepache.

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Billy A. is drinking an Acidulicious by London Beer Factory December 6, 2019

Intense, but not necessarily all in a good way. Like cough medicine, with a slap of sweetness and concentrated fake fruit. The sweetness balances out the acidity, but it goes medicinal on the finish.

Billy A. is drinking a Four Friends - The Blend by Burning Sky Brewery at BEER + BURGER WILLESDEN November 28, 2019

Reminds me of the first time I tried a Lambic – squashed unripe peaches, buckets of damp leaves, mulching apples and a hint of gravel. Loads of tart fruit on the palate - the peaches and apples with some sharp pineapple. Pickled onion Monster much finish.

Billy A. is drinking a Saison De Fête by Burning Sky Brewery at BEER + BURGER WILLESDEN November 28, 2019

Better with a bit of warmth. Tart nose with a soft and fruity centre run through with gentle white wine acidity. White wine returns on the finish.

Billy A. is drinking an Imperial Stout by Burning Sky Brewery at BEER + BURGER WILLESDEN November 28, 2019

2019 edition. Not as fruity as previous editions, but rich with vanilla, milk chocolate and used coffee grounds. Thick and saucy center, with an almost creamy texture. Coconut, vanilla and coffee finish. Some tart red berry notes appear as it warms up.

Billy A. is drinking a Saison Anniversaire 2019 by Burning Sky Brewery at BEER + BURGER WILLESDEN November 28, 2019

Sharp nose – white wine and cider vinegar, and a touch of blankety funk. Palate is softer. Buttery centre with Granny Smiths, gravelly edges and a compressed core of estery fruit: Underripe peach, nectarine and crunchy pear. Finish picks up the acidity.