New Year, New Venue - Jan/Feb Meet

[Ciaran]

Poor imitation of Ciaran' s.

Behave yourself.

Interesting. Porter's next on my list to brew and have a few questions, especially around how much and when to add the coffee, e.g is it enough to just bung in a couple of shots of espresso after initial fermentation.

Pretty much yeah, it was a 2 gallon batch of porter which we split in two.  Left one alone and the other got a dose of 4 shots of cooled espresso at the end of primary fermentation.  Pity it was 1 gallon, kept 2 bottles for the NHB competition and the rest was all gone long ago.

[Bazza]

Just back from Spoons there. Strictly research purposes only. I researched a curry and 2 pints.

All looks good.

-Barry

[sub82]

All sounds good everyone! Really disappointed that I can't make it down - have a pale ale I wanted some feedback on but hopefully next time 

[Bazza]

Upstairs room,  folks.

-Barry

[Roo]

What a great night lads. On the train back to Gods country. I like to judge beer by the mantra of "I'd buy that!" Let's just say I'd be clean skint! Top class brews from top lads. I don't know if I'm wanting American IPA, Timothy Taylor clone, Black IPA or a robust porter.  There's stuff there that could be a success commercially.

[Bazza]

Ditto.

Great night. Some great beers.

Fair play to Spoons too. Very  helpful and accommodating. Plus,  they remembered the booking!

-Barry

[sub82]

Plus,  they remembered the booking!

Definitely a good thing!!!

Sounds like a good night then - how many turned up?

[sixstingsgareth]

Great night, learned a lot and met some good lads! I'll definitely be back again.

All samples last night are worthy of a place in their respective categories!

Good luck in the comp and after those comments I might even submit a bottle myself!

[Amac47]

Great night and Spoons did you proud Barry: room, glasses and even mints for the trip home! I really enjoyed myself and hadn't laughed as much in a long time and oh, there was some great beers there as well! To be repeated.

Alan

[Bazza]

Hi guys,

I was on the phone to the manager of Spoons earlier this week, pretty much thanking them for being so accommodating.

He did ask would we prefer to be in the same room next time, or would we prefer to be in a little reserved section of the bar. For the latter he would need a day's notice and some idea of numbers but basically not a problem either way.

I think some of you said you'd prefer to be nearer the bar next time so just want to gauge opinions for the next meet.

Cheers,

-Barry

P.s. Also, will we stick with Fox's Glacier mints or do we prefer something more exotic like Mintos or After Eights?

[Ciaran]

It would definitely be less formal in a sectioned off area of the bar.  And also make it easier for late stragglers to find us or for any inquisitive potential members to find out what it's all about.  Either way as long as they're selling sixpoint bengali I'm happy

[Roo]

It would definitely be less formal in a sectioned off area of the bar.  And also make it easier for late stragglers to find us or for any inquisitive potential members to find out what it's all about.  Either way as long as they're selling sixpoint bengali I'm happy

I'll second all of the above but in particular the last point.

[sub82]

Would definitely be a good idea to be available for inquisitive potential members.