Here’s another pint served from my Best of 2019 series.
It’s a look at my favourite beers of the year.
Beers listed are all produced by independent brewers in only two cities: London and Cork. I had a good number of beers from all over the place. But I’ll stand by these brews here from these two beer loving towns as being better than the others I enjoyed.
Please note, this list merely reflects how I chose to spend my time during the year and is comprised of well established and brand new brands are somehow related to where work and play took me.
Items appear in alphabetic order, not ranked.
Best Beer
Brut Pale Ale | Mothership Beer
London, UK
Fermented with Champagne yeast, this is an easy drinking pale ale.
ABV 4.5%
Helvick Gold Blonde Ale | Dungarvan Brewing Company
Dungarvan, Ireland
Helvick Gold Blonde Ale offers complex palate and fruity nose for refreshing drink with a long finish designed to go well with a variety of dishes.
ABV 4.9%
Llopper Everyday Oyster Stout | Canopy X The Oystermen
London, UK
A collaborative effort between The Oystermen seafood restaurant and indie brewers, Canopy, this stout is made with Maldon oysters for a flavoursome mineral rich beer perfect for pairing with oysters.
ABV 5%
Rebel Red | Franciscan Well
Cork, Ireland
This biscuity and caramel red ale with a smooth and malty finish, Rebel Red impresses with deeper expression with every sip.
ABV 4.3%
Steam | Small Beer Brew Co
London, UK
This low alcohol beer brings big bready flavour with a mildly bitter finish – a great one for whatever reason finds you reaching for a beer.
ABV 2.7%
Sunbeam Irish Lager | Rising Sons Brewery
Cork, Ireland
This sunny and multi-award winning Pilsner is an ideal beer for a summer day.
ABV 4.3%
Wallbanger Witbier | Pressure Drop
London, UK
Wallbanger Witbier is a zesty and spicy Belgian style beer that pleasantly provokes the palate as it refreshes it.
ABV 4.2%
More of the best of 2019 to follow!
