Beer Review: Dot Matrix Black Cherry and Chocolate Stout...

 

I am not a huge fan of anything massively fussy. As I get older, I fear I am slipping into a Yorkshire stereotype of an old man who views anything vaguely exotic as something to be mistrusted. 

Left Handed Giant's Dot Matrix Black Cherry and Chocolate Stout, however, is one drink that is ensuring my craft booze tastes stay reasonably experimental. 

At a not overwhelming 7 per cent, it's not one of those fancy 10 per cent and plus stouts that is too strong. It's also incredibly well balanced with all the flavour notes combining to create a soothing symphony of taste. It's an absolute delight that is straight into my top five. The only problem I have with it is that the Missus also quite likes it, so I have to buy extra cans to keep her happy.

Expert summary: An utter treat that hits all the right flavour notes and is a joy to drink. It's comfortable and affordable without straying into the realms of luxurious or decadent. It just bloody works. Buy it if you can.

Lockdown News: Part XXVI...

It's my second birthday in lockdown. So the usual day off work and nice meal out in the evening were off the menu. But that's white, middle-class man problems. I am well aware that I'm doing incredibly well if that's the only thing I have to even vaguely complain about.

I woke up, however, to kind words from friends and an impressive haul of craft beer that should keep me going for a while. I am a very lucky boy. And I count my blessings every single day.

Poetry & Creative Mind Day...

Here’s a little something for today’s Poetry and Creative Mind Day:

The Grand Old Duke of York
He hid from 10,000 men
Who were all FBI agents wanting to question him about his knowledge of an industrial scale sex trafficking operation with a convicted sex offender.