Clone War - Newcastle Brown 16May 2015

[Barbara Joppa]

Okay: Dunc, who won 3rd place in the Epic Pale Ale clone war, chose Newcastle Brown as the next clone. While I think this is an excellent beer - one I have wanted to try to brew, Dunc's research suggests the beer is actually a blend between two beers: an Old Ale and an Amber Ale.

With this in mind, I would like to know how many of you had planned on brewing this style or if you were agreeable to a change. 

The suggestion was to instead brew a SMaSH of any style. 

Thoughts?

You have until 20Feb to weigh in. Check back here for decision.

[Dunc]

Just an addition to this, the staff at Hallertau were incredibly (and oddly) unhelpful on this occasion. With one particular minion being quite rude, and lying to my face about the time his brewery tour was coming through. 

Glad you're alright Barb, we were quite concerned, until the booze kicked in.

Thanks to judges and to everyone who gave me their cash. Mwahaha.

[Barbara Joppa]

Glad to hear you went ahead without me. Maybe I am replaceable after all....

Your judging was quite generous too. Were they all that good or am I just mean? Do you want me to mention to Hallertau about the rudeness?

Again, apologies to everyone for being absent-minded. and congrats Dunc!