1. THREE FLOYDS DARK LORD RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT - 2009 13% Alc/vol. USA
Stunningly powerful Russian Stout with immense complexity. Extraordinary depth of flavour, beguiling.
2. FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE - 1997 8.5%Alc/vol. ENGLAND
The first of the Fuller's Vintage Ales, and still very impressive when sampled in 2013.
3. FOUNDERS BREWERY CENTENNIAL IPA 7.2%Alc/vol. USA
There is an elegance and subtlety about this IPA which sets it apart from others.
4. AYINGER BREWERY KELLER BIER 4.9%Alc/vol. GERMANY
As with other Ayinger pale lagers the complexity of the house style comes through vividly.
5. THE KERNEL BREWERY - COLLABORATIVE BREW - 2012 6.8%Alc/vol. ENGLAND
Dark and brooding ale with the Kernel hallmark.
6. ZYWIEC BREWERY BALTIC PORTER 9.5%Alc/vol. POLAND
A truly impressive Porter, and often overlooked. One of the rare Baltic Porters that survive.
7. CAMBA BAVARIAN TRUCHLACHING IPA 8%Alc/vol. GERMANY
One of a new breed of beers being produced in Germany offering exciting flavours coupled with real finesse.
8. COOPERS BREWERY BEST EXTRA STOUT 6.4%Alc/vol. AUSTRALIA
Still one of the most cherished stouts due to its origins, but more than worthy of its 'Best Extra' credentials.
9. FIVE POINTS BREWERY RED RYE ALE 6%Alc/vol. ENGLAND
Very much in the US style, this flavoursome beer shows much promise from the fledgling brewery.
10. SINERBRYCHOFF KOFF PORTER 7.2%Alc/vol. FINLAND
A 'classic' from colder climes, and worthy of the title.
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