This pours similar to the Zeitgeist from Brew Dog - A black lager. This however is an ale with a thin white head which almost immediately dissipates.
The nose was completely different than I anticipated. It initially smells candied - kola and marzipan but after serving 2 customers and reverting back to the so-called seaweed beer - I got it! Thankfully it's not Dollymount strand. It's actually a subtle coastal smell. Salty and almost medicinal.
The palate has a nice carbonation with sweet caramel flavours which finish like slightly bitter salt water...and I just ruined it!!!.
Rory was just in to purchase a can of beer to stuff his chicken with... Nothing illegal - he assures me the chicken is dead. We both tasted it and both liked it. (Back me up Rory!!!)
I suggest you try this with a couple of Californian Sushi rolls or if you're like me and don't buy into the raw fish buzz - Anything that once originated from the sea and that includes Captain Birds eye fish fingers.
Available from Deveney's of Dundrum.
Ruthxx
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Yes, definitley something aquatic / coastal about the Seaweed ale...
The beer-can chicken is progressing, although my oven may be too low-ceiling for it to actually stand up. The recipe is in here http://www.amazon.com/Cliff-House-Hotel-Cookbook/dp/0547338279 Although you'll find a bunch of variations online if you google beer-can chicken.
I knew I could count on you...
Let us know how the chicken copes with the can of beer.
Thanks.
R.
you can't make beer can chicken without a metal rubbish bin, some rain and you have to make it naked with only a duvet to hide your embarasment/glory (delete as appropriate)
Brian
That all sounds pretty seedy!
R.
Seaweed is usually the only thing I leave behind at a Sushi bar.
But, somehow, the idea of it in an ale is hugely appealing.
I'm going to hunt this beast down...
Jaws-style!
Love it!!!
Let us know how the expedition works out...
R.
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