Comments for Hywel's Big Log

Comment on Snack Food Review: John West Mackerel Fillets In Curry Sauce by Joel

Joel — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +0000

I found your page by Googling “fish-based snack” in a failed attempt to find the Men Behaving Badly quote about fish-based snacks.

Comment on Beer Review: Weihenstephan Kristall Weissbier by Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:03:28 +0000

As an American, who has lived in both the south (Chapel Hill, NC) and the north (NYC), I have enjoyed many a ‘crafty’ American wheat beer. I recently had the Kristall Weissbier and was very impressed. It was subtle and delicious. It lacked the over spiced, clove/banana heavy notes of many of the American craft and European options. I was very pleased with the purchase, definately one of the best filtered (not cloudy) wheat beers I have ever tasted. Nice fruit on the nose and very drinkable, and with a 5.4% ABV, very sessionable. Delicious and easy to drink. Thanks for the recommendation.

Comment on Snack Food Review: Brunswick Canadian Style Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce by reb

reb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:12:33 +0000

Here in Australia, I eat these Brunswick Sardines (in tomato sauce) about three times a week.

I just have them on two slices of toast with a bit of salt and cracked pepper.

The thing that irks me though, is the inconsistency in the number of sardines in each can.

Lately just about all of the cans I’ve opened only has three, yes only three, sardines!

Other cans can have five – which looks like a lot better value for money.

Oddly enough, there are hardly ever four sardines to a can.

Three or five seems to be the routine find.

Nice web site by the way!

Comment on Beer Review: Strongbow Super by Treana boden

Treana boden — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:38:52 +0000

Hi im a regular strongbow drinker love the stuff and the other day i brought a 2 litre bottle and it was so flat i wasnt a happy bunny at all i couldnt believe it really i was so devostated so thought i had to tell you because i drink strongbow everyday thanks Treana boden

Comment on Beer Review: Erdinger Weißbier Dunkel by Luna Shin

Luna Shin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:58:04 +0000

The best beer for me.
I drink this beer in a particular way which I learned from Germanic sausage resturant.

First pour 90% of beer into a cup and shake well the bottle which has 10% of beer left, so the yeast could mix well taste enough, and pour the last beer into the cup, then drink!!!!

Comment on Beer Review: Heineken Imported Lager Beer by Cristiano

Cristiano — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:17:18 +0000

Hi Hywel!
I forgot to add, when saying that I liked Heineken, that I’ve been drinking it in Italy for a while, and when I drank it here in the UK, I found it different. It tasted a little more bland and with a “rust” aftertaste, if you know what I mean. It’s weird and possibly also just my impression..
Great blog by the way, you’re a real beer otaku!

Comment on 100,000 Hit Self-Congratulatory Post by beer 'n' shizz

beer 'n' shizz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:21 +0000

you’re blog rules, also what happened to your duvel review, it’s not there anymore!!!!??

Comment on Beer Review: Theakston Old Peculier by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:57:39 +0000

Black sheep brewery was set up by one of the Theakston sons of the Theakston brewery who didn’t fit in with the rest and wanted to go it alone (hence the name).

Comment on Beer Review: Piwowarska Dębowe Mocne by TG Boleyn

TG Boleyn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:38:56 +0000

Didn’t look at the other comments, so I don’t know if this point has been made. In regards to your comment about the tree on the label, the reason it’s there is cause Debowe is Polish for Oak. As in the tree. Debowe is stored in oak casks during the brewing process. Mocne means ’strong’ The name is literally Oak Strong. I like the play on words.

As for the color. Debowe has a bit more red in it than Okocim. It’s also got a bit sweeter after taste, on account of the sugars used, which are known to be slightly singed for a carmeling effect.

‘WAG’ is per weight, much like the proof or per volume measurements on spirits. ‘Naturalny Moc’ means naturally strong. It’s pointing out that unlike some Polish strong beers, it’s not loaded with spirits to up the alc content. ‘Bogaty Smak’ means rich flavor (taste).

Finally, I was never a fan of beers before spending five years in Poland. Debowe was the beer that changed that for me, as it has actually sweeter and fuller taste than any American beer I’ve had. It’s possible the bottle you got had soured, as is the case from time to time in Polish bottling. Very common with Zubr (Bison) beer bottled by the same company. I’ve had every Polish beer on the market, and Debowe is the only one I actually enjoy. I wish I could find here stateside, but no luck as of yet.

Perhaps you’d be better suited to a nice weak Tyskie beer, if you don’t like Debowe. Just a thought.

Comment on Beer Review: Warka Strong (updated) by Matthew Van Matre

Matthew Van Matre — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:04:51 +0000

Rich and robust taste with small bite and a smooth aftertaste, like that of a German boch beer (think Trader Joe’s Boch). As strong as an amber ale but smooth like a lager. If you prefer weaker, watered down lagers at 3.5%, this beer will not please you. Interesting choice for a spokesperson: Kazimierez Pułaski – known for saving the life of George Washington; also, commander during the American Revolution. In fact, he has his own national holiday in the USA (I teach American History).