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Billy A. is drinking a We’ve Met...Before? by Verdant Brewing Co June 14, 2019

New batch. Really dry and savoury – oniony still, with lots of green leaves. The fruit is hiding at the back, waiting to come out. This can was 11 days old. I think it needs a little longer to bloom.

Billy A. is drinking a Cobra Premium by Molson Coors (UK) at New Curry Centre June 13, 2019

Billy A. is drinking an Organic Harvest Saison (2018) by Little Earth Project at The Anchor Tap June 13, 2019

Billy A. is drinking a Your Limitation. It’s Only Your Imagination by Verdant Brewing Co June 11, 2019

Well this is pretty marvellous. A kick of zesty fruit, followed by balanced sweet juice and bitter pith. Mango, papaya, pineapple, grapefruit, orange peel, candied lemons... Lingering green bitterness on the finish, with more sweet fruit.

Billy A. is drinking a Melancholy Selfie by BrewDog June 9, 2019

Orange zest nose carries on into the palate. Back end of cocoa, with lots of zesty citrus. Surprisingly light, but with a chocolate milk finish that reminds you that it's got some weight.