Me and the wife have been working on DIY projects around our property today. We had a mid-day break to get more hardware supplies, and also dropped into Lidl where I picked up 3 different beers.
I was slaving away in our old shed, clearing up a ton of mess after a re-roof. I took a quick break to check on my wife who had been gardening, and she was nowhere to be seen. I went in the house, at 3.30pm, and she had already finished work for the day, and cracked open a beer !
She started on the Desperados. I quite like it, its a Dutch lager, that also has lime and tequila added. The lime makes it quite sweet, and the tequila is not at all over powering. And its pretty strong at 5.9% - although it does not taste it. I quite like it and will often pick some up, as I love lime and have a sweet tooth - so this fits the bill. Plus I find that its quite a nice thirst quencher.
Next up was this double hopped Citra IPA. When we were in Lidl, my wife was rushing me to choose something as she wanted to get going and I picked this by mistake. I saw the 'citra' on the label, and thought it was a lager and lime type beer - noting that I like lime, but dont really like hoppy beers - I never clocked the 'double hopped' label !
I have to say it was quite nice (I had a couple). Its from Down South Brewing, also weighs in at 5.9% and seems to have been brewed specifically for Lidl. It was quite a nice IPA - you could certainly taste the hops, but it wasnt too hoppy. I do like an IPA (India Pale Ale) on occasion and this didn't disappoint.
And last but not least was this WEST, 4% session lager. Its made by West, a Glaswegian brewer here in Scotland. The can says its a German Lager, and even has the tag line 'Brewed in Glasgow in accordance with the German purity law of 1516' !!! I really liked it - it was very refreshing, and for me was my fav beer of the 3 today - so top marks go to Wests's 4% session lager. The only downside for me was that I only bought one can of it. However, thats something I can easily rectify another weekend.
Anyway, my wife conked out early and she snoring away on the couch now - and I've just finished the rest of the beer - winner !
Have a great weekend all - cheer @hoosie
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I would have absolutely selected the Double Hopped Citra both on purpose and first - Different strokes for different folks I guess, and there is plenty of beer style going around to make everyone happy.
Yep absolutely - and 30 years ago, I would have also selected the IPA first - tastes change over time too !
That's great that you can experience the German purity beer made in Scotland!
I have to say it was a cracking lager - I really liked it !
Its great to see the new beers popping up. I haven't touched Stella or Fosters since my youth! lol.
I have had a sip of Erdinger and Staropramen recently.
Both of those are quite nice. I've been trying new and different beers where I can - and its great when you find one you really like !