Comments on: Brilliant Beer on a Boat in Bristol http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:27:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Hunting for Ale in Exeter | Boak and Bailey http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-14915 Hunting for Ale in Exeter | Boak and Bailey Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:10:25 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-14915 [...] The Waterfront, a few metres further along the quayside, was a pleasant surprise. From outside, it looked like a chain tapas bar but, inside we found attractive arched brick ceilings, friendly bar staff and regulars, and several ales in absolutely excellent condition. It’s the first time we’ve had O’Hanlon’s Yellow Hammer in a state where we could appreciate the subtle spiciness. ‘Fraidnot (4%) by the Exeter Brewery was the highlight of the trip — a golden ale with the kind of lip-smacking, doughy, bready malt flavour we associate with JW Lees Bitter and Bristol Beer Factory beers. [...] [...] The Waterfront, a few metres further along the quayside, was a pleasant surprise. From outside, it looked like a chain tapas bar but, inside we found attractive arched brick ceilings, friendly bar staff and regulars, and several ales in absolutely excellent condition. It’s the first time we’ve had O’Hanlon’s Yellow Hammer in a state where we could appreciate the subtle spiciness. ‘Fraidnot (4%) by the Exeter Brewery was the highlight of the trip — a golden ale with the kind of lip-smacking, doughy, bready malt flavour we associate with JW Lees Bitter and Bristol Beer Factory beers. [...]

]]> By: Chris http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3989 Chris Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:16:50 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3989 Bailey - Yep, no probs. Let me know when you're in town next and I'll show you around the brewery. Bailey – Yep, no probs. Let me know when you’re in town next and I’ll show you around the brewery.

]]> By: Bailey http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3988 Bailey Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:49:37 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3988 Chris -- thanks for all that. Helpful for us as amateur brewers, as much as anything else. We'll definitely check out the the Barley Mow on our next trip to Bristol (and maybe blag a visit to to the brewery......?). Chris — thanks for all that. Helpful for us as amateur brewers, as much as anything else. We’ll definitely check out the the Barley Mow on our next trip to Bristol (and maybe blag a visit to to the brewery……?).

]]> By: Chris http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3987 Chris Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:17:47 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3987 Bailey - The Barge is a great spot in summer when you're having a couple of sundowners. Our other pub is the Barley Mow, behind Temple Meads station. It really is the sort of pub that you wished you had at the end of your road. Things are going well at the brewery...production up 20% on last year and waiting for delivey of new FVs. Our beers: RED, 3.8%, we try and get as much malt flavour into the beer as poss and include crystal rye malt in the grist. #7, 4.2%, our best bitter; pilgrim hops for bitterness and flavour, fuggles for aroma. SUNRISE, 4.4%, a sundowner pint!...caramalt gives it a dry, biscuity base on which the hops really shine; pioneer for bitterness and flavour and pioneer/goldings for aroma. EXHIBITION, 5.2%, very easy-drinking for its strength. Lots of malt flavours in there..Maris Otter, crystal and chocolate. BRISTOL STOUT, 4.0%, is doing well for us since we launched it earlier this year. Big roast malt character, mouthfeel filled out with the addition of flaked oats. MILK STOUT....err...the beer where we do add sugar! Again, roast malt all the way, this time kept in check with the addition of lactose at the end of the boil. Cheers, Chris. Bailey – The Barge is a great spot in summer when you’re having a couple of sundowners. Our other pub is the Barley Mow, behind Temple Meads station. It really is the sort of pub that you wished you had at the end of your road. Things are going well at the brewery…production up 20% on last year and waiting for delivey of new FVs. Our beers: RED, 3.8%, we try and get as much malt flavour into the beer as poss and include crystal rye malt in the grist. #7, 4.2%, our best bitter; pilgrim hops for bitterness and flavour, fuggles for aroma. SUNRISE, 4.4%, a sundowner pint!…caramalt gives it a dry, biscuity base on which the hops really shine; pioneer for bitterness and flavour and pioneer/goldings for aroma. EXHIBITION, 5.2%, very easy-drinking for its strength. Lots of malt flavours in there..Maris Otter, crystal and chocolate. BRISTOL STOUT, 4.0%, is doing well for us since we launched it earlier this year. Big roast malt character, mouthfeel filled out with the addition of flaked oats. MILK STOUT….err…the beer where we do add sugar! Again, roast malt all the way, this time kept in check with the addition of lactose at the end of the boil. Cheers, Chris.

]]> By: Mark, Real-Ale-Reviews.com http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3986 Mark, Real-Ale-Reviews.com Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:15:50 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3986 Will check this out when next in Bristol, sounds ace! Will check this out when next in Bristol, sounds ace!

]]> By: Bailey http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3985 Bailey Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:09:55 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3985 Chris -- thanks for dropping by. Any chance you could tell us a bit more about your recipes/brewing process? Chris — thanks for dropping by. Any chance you could tell us a bit more about your recipes/brewing process?

]]> By: Chris http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3984 Chris Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:08:21 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3984 Glad you enjoyed your time on the Barge. No added sugar! Chris, Head Brewer, Britsol Beer Factory. Glad you enjoyed your time on the Barge. No added sugar! Chris, Head Brewer, Britsol Beer Factory.

]]> By: The drayman http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3983 The drayman Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:23:16 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3983 Exhibition is pretty good and some of the one-off beers have been very enjoyable. Their attempt at a rauchbier "Old Smokey" was the best British example I have tasted. The Barge itself is well-placed for a pub crawl including the Bag O'Nails, Cottage (Butcombe owned nowadays) and Orchard (near the SS Great Britain and reigning CAMRA national cider pub of the year). Exhibition is pretty good and some of the one-off beers have been very enjoyable. Their attempt at a rauchbier “Old Smokey” was the best British example I have tasted.

The Barge itself is well-placed for a pub crawl including the Bag O’Nails, Cottage (Butcombe owned nowadays) and Orchard (near the SS Great Britain and reigning CAMRA national cider pub of the year).

]]> By: Bailey http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3982 Bailey Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:38:50 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3982 Damn. There goes that pet theory. Damn. There goes that pet theory.

]]> By: Tandleman http://boakandbailey.com/2009/11/10/brilliant-beer-on-a-boat-in-bristol/#comment-3981 Tandleman Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:04:25 +0000 http://boakandbailey.com/?p=2578#comment-3981 Lees are all malt brews, so it doesn't seem to be that. Lees are all malt brews, so it doesn’t seem to be that.

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