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Monthly trip to @thehoptimist1.bsky.social On tap beers from LHG Beak Track Say no more ! Quality beers and service Finished on Cloudwater barrel aged impy !! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Main course ! Vibrant Forest - Silent Orchestra A raspberry and liquorice impy stout. Vibrant raspberry aromas Pours dark nice head Mouthfeel good for abv Flavours: liquorice and raspberries up front. The black treacle and salt are there on the finish Unusual combination but it works ! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First beer tonight and it’s a Brew Dog in disguise!!! Liquid Visions - Dive Bar Re-launch of BD by new owners BD branding almost hidden on rear of can. Not bad. Bit thin. Flavours- coconut peach grapefruit

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ooh a hyper hopped one from @azvexbrewing.bsky.social Distortion 2 Rich tropical aroma Decadent mouthfeel Flavours: passionfruit lime gooseberries white grape This has a real zing to it that enhances the hop flavours This is good !! #BskyBeer #CraftBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Another cracking DIPA ! Beak - Levels Stone fruit aromas Pours hazy gold with a small head Smooth mouthfeel Flavours; passionfruit peach and pineapple Not too sweet. Finishes with a nice dry sharp bitterness #BskyBeer #CraftBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is pure quality! From Deya / Finback - I Got You. DIPA Perfect balance of 3 hop styles Lychee Passion Fruit Mango So smooth and creamy All in perfect harmony This is #CraftBeer #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another DIPA ! Abbeydale- Juggernaut Great DDH Westie aromas Pours clear nice head Buttery mouthfeel Flavours: lemon grapefruit orange Nice earthy notes Finish has pine and bitterness to remind you it’s a Westie #BskyBeer #Craftbeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My #Humpday beer as I have done all my jobs ! Buxton - King Slayer Good solid DIPA with depth of flavours. Pours hazy small head. Substantial mouthfeel. Flavours citrus moving to tropical notes. Some earthy tones in there. Plenty of depth and a nice smooth earthy finish #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Hey its another @trackbrewingco.bsky.social Gold Top !! Pure Citra Mango aromas Pours golden hazy great head Again so full bodied and smooth So much flavour from 1 hop Grapefruit passionfruit lime mango All with a candied fizz Citra in its purest form I might be addicted to gold tops #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First up tonight Polly’s - Are We Famous pale ale Belter of a pale. More of an IPA 5 hop types ! Hazy pour great head Creamy mouthfeel Whole host of flavours Lime tangerine mango pineapple peach Lovely blend #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tiny Rebel - Tigers Blood IPA Thought this might be gimmicky but it is actually a nice fruity IPA Decent abv too ! Raspberries and berries in the flavour Light body with creamy texture Fruity sign off #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For my #Stouterday beer it is - Northern Monk - Oath Pours with a fizz Rich dark malts aromas Reasonable mouthfeel not opulent ! Flavours: rich malty. Roasty malts dark treacle chocolate Light smoky notes to sign off Not a bad impy for a supermarket beer # BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Track DIPA - “Ethos” This is good ! Fruit salad aromas Mouthfeel so smooth and creamy Flavours start with passionfruit and peach then sign off with grape and white wine tones Nice drying herbal notes to sign off Quality from top brewers ! #BskyBeer #CraftBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tonights beer Full Circle Brew Co “Looper” Classic NE IPA Hazy pour nice head Grapefruit and lemon dominate the flavours Hints of tangerine on the finish Good solid bitterness #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DIPA time ! Equilibrium- Morning Haze Citrusy aroma Pours hazy gold nice head Smoooth creamy mouthfeel Flavours: passionfruit peach pineapple Hints of blueberry and a tangerine kick Candied fruit zing to it Good ! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Gold Top Time ! Track - Luminescence Glassic GT aromas - rich tropical So smooth / creamy mouthfeel Host of flavours: Passionfruit grapefruit lemon mango papaya peach nectarine All in perfect balance Light floral overtone to finish One of their best #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

So the root of all VC beers !! “Foundations” The base beer for all VC beers Has the classic culture aroma Good mouthfeel, smooth Tartness with berry notes, some light fruity tones of lemon and peach from dry hops #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

As it’s #Stouterday Something different A white desert stout from Weekend Project Site A desert stout Banana split in a glass!! Smooth creamy Banana vanilla and white chocolate Colab with Neon Raptor #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Very drinkable IPA from @lakesbrewco.bsky.social Assassination by Paperwork Light citrusy aromas Golden hazy pour Smooth mouthfeel Great flavour of passionfruit peach and mango Light earthy tones on finish ? Good #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Floc - Passing Cloud DDH IPA Citrusy aromas Lively pour ! Smooth soft creamy mouthfeel Flavours: zesty citrus and mango Some berry notes towards the finish Top notch IPA #BskyBeer #Craftbeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Vault City time ! Orange Creamsicle Ice lolly sour. Pours clearvorange nice head Smooth creamy body Flavours: orange and vanilla Sweet and creamy turning to a tart tangy finish #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Main course ! Baron - Gregonomics A Red DIPA !! Unusual but amazing Malty aromas Pours with a red hue Smooth creamy mouthfeel Flavours- malty to start some caramel Then the hops kick in Peach and passionfruit tones start. Tangerine joins in DIPA with barley wine ! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Mon night starter Vibrant Forest - Mooncross Stone fruit aromas Pours hazy short lived head Smooth mouthfeel with the oats Great flavours Mainly stone fruits - apricot stands out Herby / floral notes Coconut as it develops Layers of flavours Light pine on finish Different kind of IPA #B

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Pipeline - Nectaron Citra Deluxe IPA This is good. Pours light hazy nice head. Smooth mouthfeel Flavours : light citrusy with grapefruit and lime up front. Peaches and pineapple arrives later Smooth and soft IPA #B

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Another Really Silly DIPA from Baron. Hoofer ! Intense hoppy notes from 4 types, with Nectaron leading the way Gold hazy pour nice head Smooth mouthfeel Flavours: peach pineapple grapefruit Long lingering tropical notes #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Treating myself Vocation special ! Belgian tonka stout barrel aged Whole host of aromas on opening Rich smooth mouthfeel Flavours - raspberries figs spices almond nutmeg vanilla All on a background of burgundy ! This is rich and the flavours just roll on and on Two years in the making #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Monthly trip to @thehoptimist1.bsky.social Ponoma Island pale and Azvex IPA on tap. Great selection of cans and bottles to suit all tastes. Online orders too #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

2nd beer tonight and it’s a “big un” Brewdog Dog E Impy stout Was their 9th anniversary release 10 years old now - one from the cellar Barrel aged Good aromas of dark malts Mouthfeel still good ! Flavours- chocolate malts cacao coffee Still got the kick from the naga chilli ! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Monday night 1st beer From the cellar. Brew Dog Abstrakt 19 Mix of red and black saisons aged in rum barrel and my cellar ! Pours a bit flat (bottled 2015) Mouthfeel thin Flavours still there Raisins plums blackcurrant toffee with some herbs When BG tried ! #BdkyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Fitting for a Yorkshireman My last beer at Rivington Farm Trip is Reet Posh Lovey impy stout with peanut butter and praline Smooth silky and a salty sign off Over and out from me. It has been an amazing 2 days #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Something completely different at Rivington Farm Trip. FireRock - Something about Mary Bloody Mary Gose ! Tomato tobasco worc sauce black pepper and celery salt ! Amazing #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Day 2 at the Rivington Farm Trip 26 Pouring down here ! Beer selection amazing. Something to suit all tastes and styles #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Finishing the day off with a Brandy barrel aged Wrath of the Tyrant from Holy Goat / Turning Point. Great barrel aged stout. Impy with 9 malts ! Smooth rounded balanced Over and out from me. Stay tuned tomorrow for day 2 ! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Cracking beer of the festival from Rivington / Track For a 6.5 % IPA this delivers so many NZ hop flavours It is almost a DIPA in delivery Sharp citrusy flavours with grapefruit and lemon punching through Great colab chaps #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hello from Rivington Farm Trip 26 First day of a 2 day experience I won’t check in every beer ! Cheers peeps, heres to a great weekend #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Money night main course Verdant / Track Flux phase 6 DIPA This is good Dank / DIPA aroma Peachy colour pour Solid even bold mouthfeel Bang - flavours explode Lemon lime peach mango nectarine The new NZ hop NZH 109 shines through - Riwaka derivative Light dankness #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Verdant / Track Flux phase 5 Fresh citrusy aromas Pours hazy light gold nice head Good mouthfeel for an IPA Flavours: grapefruit and mango provide a solid base V earthy tones Some pineapple in there too Finish sees the grapefruit return to give a nice sharp sign off DIPA next !! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Time for a NM Faith in Futures - Bobbi Anbey Great DDH IPA Good solid citra base Also raising money for charities What’s not to like #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

After my last disappointment VC rescued the day ! VC Mini Crunch Chocolate Honeycomb Stout Rich chocolate aroma Pours dark nice head Creamy smooth mouthfeel Flavours: chocolate and rich caramel Yes it is a crunchie in a glass All for 6% ! Happy Bunny now 😁 #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

So it’s #Stouterday This BY Salted Caramel “flavour” stout is a tad disappointing? Pours with no head Mouthfeel thin Flavours are a tad synthetic? Not often I give a poor report but this disappoints PS I might be a beer snob !! 🙌 Sorry Team #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Beautiful IPA from @azvexbrewing.bsky.social Cavity Magnetron. Light gold hazy pour Citrusy flavours with grapefruit passionfruit and tangerine Light pine on the finish. New hybrid hop for me - Konia Nelson. Lovely tropical tones #BskyBeer #CraftBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The weekend starts here ! Reward for cutting lawns. Nice single hop XPA from Salt featuring the Nelson Sauvin hop Hazy pour, great head Flavours: white wine grapes and gooseberries Good solid dry sign off Another solid supermarket bee #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#HumpDay Beer North - Ultra Phase Love this DIPA. Pours golden hazy Gentle soft fruity aroma. Creamy mouthfeel Melon grapefruit grape flavours. Long lingering citrus finish Nice and gluggable #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Main course. Track Gold Top TIPA ! Neighbourhood 26 2 NZ hops Nelson S and Riwaka Deliver tropical aroma Deep hazy pour good head Bold and smooth mouthfeel Flavours; tropical notes closely followed by grape gooseberry and grapefruit Perfectly balanced in delivery Bold but not ott #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Tonight’s starter. Verdant /Track Flux phase 4 pale Great pale from the big 2 Fresh aromas of peaches and lime Hazy pour nice big head Big body for a pale Smooth mouthfeel Flavours: grapefruit lime lemon peaches Sharp on the finish #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Dialled down stout from Siren. Recurring Dream Good breakfast stout Good coffee aroma Mouthfeel is a little on the thin side Flavours all there: Dark malts chocolate and a helping of espresso! #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Attracted by the light to this Pentrich Lighthouse Dreamers Lovely DIPA. Aroma of peaches Hazy pour great creamy head. Blend of Citra Galaxy and Eggers Special hops All on a soft smooth wheat / oaty base Superb DIPA #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

When Verdant pump up their house style to TIPA level it has to be special ! It is. No shrinking violet! Smooth mouthfeel small head Big bold stone fruit flavours leap out Little dankness Piney resinous finish Bold but definitely delivers the hops #BskyBeer #CraftBeer #TIPA

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Another banging DIPA from Beak ! Yeahnoyeah Soft creamy head and mouthfeel Perfect blend of Motueka and Nelson hops Lime zesty grape gooseberry Plus a hint of mango Lovely white wine sign off #BskyBeer

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Realalanp @realalanp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Drinking a Siren - Every Minute Matters Easy drinking California IPA Slightly floral on opening Pours clear with nice head Interesting flavours Light marmalade on top of citrusy! Drying finish Good solid abv ! Another supermarket winner #BskyBeer

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