Two intense, non-wine flavours this evening. [I love flavour, in general.]
The first: a cheese. It’s a Caerphilly from Neal’s Yard (Gorwydd, Wales). Tangy, slightly sour and bitter, but also creamy and rich. Lovely intensity, without being in any way overpowering. Slightly crumbly, dry texture.
The second: a beer. Bew Dog’s Punk IPA (£1.40 from Tesco). It’s one of the most interesting beers I’ve tried, with incredible aromatic intensity, including a wild fruit spectrum and some lovely tangy, bitter herb notes. So much interest – it reminds me of the craft beers from the USA. They aren’t afraid of flavour.
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Suspect it’s Gorwydd from the look of it. Great cheese.
I am not much of a beer drinker, but wild fruit and herb notes? That sounds like a beer I’d be willing to try! Hah, and I love their catch phase: “post modern classic pale ale.”
Yes, Fiona – just checked and it’s Gorwydd – post suitably amended.
Morrison’s are also selling their beers now. I tried the ‘Trashy Blonde’ recently and it was excellent:
http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/387