"Steve Jackson" > wrote in message news:<RNvub.16890$6G3.16379@fed1read06>...
> "MikeMcG" > wrote in message
> om...
>
> > I knew the Downingtown invasion was coming to a Safeway near me (NW
> > U.K.) what I can't believe is the price of HopDevil - 0.69UKP per
> > 355ml bottle.
>
> So, anyway, to actually talk about the beer instead of Ike, what's the
> verdict? Does it survive the journey across the pond in good shape?
>
> -Steve

untried as yet - it's not every night I fancy a 21% stout :~)

tried last year's(?) 23% version at GBBF (& went to bizarre
poetry/music thing at White Horse SW6, with Sam Calagione)- hugely
roasty, powerfully alcoholic, really slow-sipping stuff, complex &
"difficult" but enjoyable & definitely IMO still "beer" despite being
so removed from most.

I understand that the earlier 18% (& new US version at 18.8%) were
better tasting for their slightly less insane alcohol levels?
cheers
MikeMcG
mic (underscore) mac (at) postmaster (dot) co (dot) uk