Merry Christmas Beers of the World! Thomas Hardy Ale for Neil!
So I thought I'd treat myself to a trip around one of Rochester's finest establishments today having waded through Gucci Wegmans for an hour. In a glass case they were (for their protection from the lager loving locals), several of them including the all important 1993 vintage. I am now the proud owner of two 1993 vintage bottles of England's finest ale, numbers 03709 and 03796. Yes, they are that rare that each bottle is numbered. At 11.9% (the average beer in America has an alcohol strength of 5%) the price of $20 a bottle seemed to me to be a good deal, especially after Mrs Hair reminded me that I should be spoiling myself this time of year. My father is also pleased, his name is on one of them for when he returns next summer. They are very hard to find in the UK (let alone America) and I am told they have a taste to DIE for. Who says you cant find culture in Rochester?
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I have read much about this beer, I will have to go pick one up for Christmas dinner!
I can confirm that it is indeed a VERY good beer - heavy isnt the word, it’s almost treacle, very sweet and heavy on the caramel. A sipping beer for sure. Off to buy a few more whilst I can
looks like i have to buy one when i come to Rochester