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Popeye's Redux

Beers -

Shiga Kogen IPA

Preston Babakan DIPA

Isekadoya Amber

Hakuseikikan Brown Ale

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA

Tokyo Black (Nitrogen)

Isekadoya Brown Ale

Rogue Shakesphere Stout

Hakusekikan Super Vintage

Nasu Kogen Nine Tailed Fox

Ozenoyukidoke IPA (Through the Hop Heart - like a Randall)

Atsugi Tripel

I shared a few of these - but yes I was pretty hammered!

Beer test

Walk in to a bar and order three beers. Which three would you choose? Friday night after work I went to Thrash Zone in Yokohama and ordered the following - 

1. Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye (8.5/10) on  tap

2. Green Flash West Coast IPA (9/10) - unfiltered too! on tap

3. Stone Double Bastard (9.5/10) - bottle

How's that for a list? All were simply delicious. I don't think you could drink these kind of beers at many bars in the US outside California. For this I salute the new found Japanese desire for GOOD beer! They were pricey, but high alcohol and slow drinking, so I prefer it to cheaper, sculling beer from an Izakaya. 'Master' bate to that!

Today is the day

FA CUP Everton v Chelsea (ie the money boys, chelski etc)

Everton's first cup final in 13 years (?)

Common boys do them Chelsea billionaires in and show the rest of the world what a great club we are!!!!

Chelsea 2 - Everton 1 too bad. Next year 2010 champions!

time for the kitties...and fugu

Like Beer?

Went to Tanakaya before work today ( nearly late!). Here's my haul..

Dark Horizon 2nd ed.

Fantome Saison

Lagunitas Imperial Stout

St. Bernadus 12

Haviestoun ola Dubh 12 yr.

Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA

Guinness Foreign Extra Stout

Lion Imperial Lager

Samichlaus

and for a possible future trade...

Sankt Gallen Barleywine

Daisen G Barleywine

Hakusekikan Brown and Dual Porter

Shiga Kogen wheat wine and IPA (x2)

Yona Yona (x2)

I'm a very happy chap right now...

All hail the Samichlaus

Over the weekend I was a bit skint but this didn't stop me picking up a Samichlaus from import store Seijo Ishi just round the corner from my work. At 600 yen for 14% this is a fair deal. Especially when a lot of japanese micros turn out weizens, pale ales etc for at least 500 yen.

Not only that but it tastes great. How great? I'm buying up a supply so I have a few if it runs out. Big and smooth with lots of doughy sweet malt and a nice bitter finish, it takes a while to get used to, but I must have drunk it a dozen times and I am a true convert.

This is the best thing to come out of Austria since Arnold Swarzeneggar (At least predator era Arnie - don't get me started on the true awesomeness of that movie)! GET TO THA CHOPPA...

P.S I have the glass too...A great sippin beer glass!

Summer came to kick my ass

Haven't been doing too much drinking recently, but inspired by Capa's blog about porch drinking I have done a bit myself recently (well two sessions..).  A great way to spend an afternoon in summer....

Lazy bastard

Yes, I am, but in my defence I've been battling a chest cold that won't go away. Anyway a quick harp on what is the best beer I've had recently -  Shiga Kogen IPA (9/10). If you know me, you know I love the brewery, but got to try this great brew, in peak condition at Craft Beer Bar on the weekend and it was great. Better than most American attempts. It hits all the right notes without being to over the top or aggressive. My recommendation is to get a pint (or 3) in to you asap to to see what good brewing is all about. cheers!

Golden Week in Pictures

Yokohama representin'

Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws Barleywine and Goose Island Bourbon Imperial Stout

'We have come for your women and children...' blog groupies

+1 groupie! (Jay of Thrash Zone and Ladderback fame)

Pulling pints with Koichi at Thrash Zone

Tanakaya

Yes I have a big nose...and no hair