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Well, isn’t this a delightfully romantic little beer? Needless to say, I did not choose this one – and happily, I believe the taste didn’t quite turn out as expected. The boyfriend comments, “I was slightly disappointed with the tang of lingering aftertaste. The beer was too sweet for me, and almost cidery in piquancy, but…

I chose this beer for the boyfriend to try – I like moving him outside his beer-comfort-zone, and this very light Japanese beer is pretty far away from dark English ales. The boyfriend drank this beer after a succession of dark beers, and commented, “Much as I expected, this beer had as much flavour as…

How can you resist a beer with the picture of a hobgoblin on it? Made by Wychwood? I’m here to tell you that it’s impossible. I think this beer was chosen mostly because of the label. The boyfriend says, “This beer is delightfully mischievous. A strong flavoured dark ale, with chocolate undertones, and a punchy…

The boyfriend is a fan of stouts and dark beers, so the sight of any sort of Irish brew is an immediate draw. “Aptly named, the cream factor is unsurpassed. The flavour is mellow, and eminently drinkable.” I personally like these cans because of the intriguing little metal ball that rolls around in them, mysteriously keeping…