brit-gob 9 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ooh different design that Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Not in Japan now, Man. I'm on the bitters! Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Not digging the design as much as previous years. I'm sure the beer will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 There you go, 6%. So it is fairly strong. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Could do with one of them now! Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Always looks beautiful Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Ah the design is revealed! Part of the tradition of August. I like it perhaps a bit too much white in there. Last year's was just beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Put this in the summer beer & pies thread, but thought it could go in here too. elbow's beer Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Whats the story with that? "Created by elbow"? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 They had it made in their name apparently went for tastings and decided on what it is. I had it once. OK, nothing remarkable. Bit like the album of the same name really. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 If you can get it, the 150th anniversary beer for the Coopers Ale brewery is damned good. Not as good as Aki aji though. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Had one of those thought it was just ok-decent. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Two cases ordered. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Am heading to the Thrash Zone in Yokohama this afternoon for the "Ruination IPA Festival" Anyone been there before? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yep, it's a great bar. Aka-aji is on sale now. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I thought it was 22nd? Bit early. Must. get. some. Tried the 2012 brew yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yep, it's a great bar. Aka-aji is on sale now. just bought my first 6-pack of the season!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Had a couple of cans and still has the ale-y taste. Think I *might* try and keep a can for next year as a taste comparison. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nice. Off to get some today. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Send some over will ya? Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Here's a pic from yesterday's trip to the Thrash Zone in Yokohama... An interesting place with some good beer, though am feeling a little "jaded" this morning! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yeah, some good west coast IPA's there. Oh, they will **** you over. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Picked a few crates up last night. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 What exactly is IPA anyway? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 IPA - Indian Pale Ale. Back in the days, ale used to be shipped to India, and hops were added to the kegs to make sure the beer would last the journey. However, hops also flavour the beer, and in some cases, make it stronger. Hence IPA was born. Link to post Share on other sites
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