Of Laziness And Libido

The Sheffield Meet yesterday was strangely subdued. It may have been because we didn't arrive until after 3pm due to reasons of laziness and libido (procrasturbation as JM Horse tweeted) but the numbers were thin and the room had a noticeable furry funk. It's sad to see the meet numbers reducing as the number of furs increases. Not many seem to venture out of the confines of their hometowns now, which is sad.

Still it was good seeing some old friends such as Ent, Sil, Lonewolf, Spargue and Patter as well as getting to know a few people a bit better. The Meet itself was very civilized, nothing raucous but with the usual furry elements of indecision. The chatter was quite intellectual though and a nice change from computing and yet more computing.

Ye Olde Queen's Head was the usual den of awesomeness with friendly staff and fantastic beer. Afterwards nine of us went to The Devonshire Cat which was rammed but thinned out as the night wore on. Here we tried three delicious winter ales and a very nice pork pie. The staff complained about how rude many of the people were while commending us furs for being polite. One barmaid even recognized us from June which was nice.

Afterwards we got the train home and called at McDonald's to sample their McFestive Burger in a cheesy bun. It's quite possibly the greatest thing they have ever done! On the way home, at the bus stop we saw a cute little nuzzly bichon-frise puppy. He was very inquisitive and liked Wolfie a lot. He was more scared of me but then I hadn't taken off my collar so he may have been confused. He did lick my paw though before his owner tucked him in her coat. It was really sweeeet ^^

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Beer Tasting Notes IX

Another day, another week, another month. And another Beer Tasting Notes where I can ramble on about all the ingenious ways I have discovered to poison my liver.

Alhambra Especial (5.4%) - A golden brew not dissimilar to the piss from a virgin boy. It tastes surprisingly sweet and not anywhere near as alcoholic as its 5.4% would suggest. It is also very refreshing and an ideal autumn brew.

Maes Pils (5.2%) - This beer comes in a simple brown bottle with the word Maes engraved into it. The label aroundthe neck is dark blue and advertises a beer with extra malt. This adds to the classy feel of this tipple, which has a significant depth ascribed to the malty taste. Sadly, it only came in a 25cl bottle, which makes puppy saaaaaaaad.

Cerveza Pacifico Clara (4.5%) - The label of this beer looks like it would be found on an eighteenth century pirate ship. The same is true of the bottle design. A rather forgettable beer with the slight aftertaste of seamen, it is what I would describe as a fourth beer of the night beer. Still, sing along - what shall we do with the drunken puppy...

Harviestoun Schiehallion (4.8%) - An unpronouncable Scottish beer whose name sounds like the bitter ramblings of a divorced Glaswegian at closing time on a Friday night. This beer describes itself as crisp, refreshing and dry, after the famous Scottish mountain of Schiehallion, after which its named. It also has a mild grapefruity taste. It's a little dry for my liking but it is a nice beer.

Pott's Landbier (4.8%) - I do love those bottle tops which look like a Schold's Bridle. The ones with an elastic band around the rim which you have to flick off. I think I bought this at a German petrol station for a nominal amount of money on my way home from Eurofurence. On the back there is a label with three women on it, advertising 'Volle Pulle Partyspass!' It doesn't tempt me. The bottle looks like one of those trainer buttplugs you can buy but the liquid contained within is the nectar of the gods. One of the greatest beers I have ever tasted. Sweet like honey.

Boheme 1795 Pilsen (4.7%) - A distinctive floral aroma with a smooth crisp taste apparently. Tastes like generic fizzy pilsner to me. Still, a nice enough beer to drink while lounging in front of the TV.

Little Creatures Pale Ale (5.2%) - Of course Little Creatures should avoid drinking ale lest they end up on the front of a bottle wearing no clothes except for a pair of comedy angel wings. This beer from Fremantle, Australia, was a typical pale ale with a nice bouquet for an aftertaste. There was a dash of fruit in there too. It had a good depth.

Elland Brewary Amnesia (5.8%) - Another pale ale, this time closer to home. The label is a daunting magic eye picture which really fucks with your head once you have had a couple. It has a nice golden colour with a smell of summer fruits. To taste, it's a smooth, sweet and hoppy affair which is more saccarine than bitter. Definitely a winner in my book. Or on my blog for you pedants out there.

Fürstenberg Premium Lager (5.3%) - From the German town of Donaueschingen in the Black Forest, this pilsner lacks the dark air of the place of its birth. Instead it's a light and refreshing number, very smooth and an excellent example of a 'hand crafted, bottom fermented' lager. I am not sure what bottom fermented means, I certainly wouldn't want to drink anything fermented in somebody's bottom. Still, if it makes lager this good, perhaps it will catch on.

Švyturys Gintarinis Šviesusis Alus (4.6%) - Lithuania's Švyturys brewery has long been one of my favourites and this is probably my most favouritist brew they do. It's a nice golden beer, in a bottle with a golden label, and it's the ideal drink for long, warm summer days.

Aldaris Pilzenes (4.2%) - If you were to hand out prizes for best can design, then this beer would be one of the frontrunners. A beautiful blue and silver design with an image of an old village scene etched into the metal, it is certainly classy. The beer itself is a pleasant, smooth experience - a bit like being chatted up by Sean Connery. Only damper.

Dębowe Mocne (7.0%) - If you know me well, you will know I like strong beers. This Polish example comes in a classy beige and brown can which has a strong eighteenth century air about it. Brewed by the Tyskie brewery, this beer is rich, dark and deep - and makes you keep coming back for more. Very much the beverage equivalent of an abusive relationship.