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Diesel Oil Novice taster
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 29
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:46 am Post subject: Harviestoun, Old Engine Oil |
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Harviestoun Brewery Strong Ale
Old Engine Oil
6%
A fantastic rich full dark bodied beer from a traditional Celtic recipe. Extremely smooth chocolate dominates the flavour which is balanced by the bitterness of the hops. |
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:47 am Post subject: |
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This ties in well with whisky:
An Unusual name for an unusual beer! A superb, rich, full bodied beer which has been aged in, respectively, Dalmore {2003} and Invergordon {2005} single malt whisky casks for seven months
This allows the smooth chocolate flavors of the beer to mature and blend with the mellow, aromatic flavors of the whisky. A classic combination!
The strength of the 2005 version will be increased to 8.5% alc/vol. This will allow the roasty/ chocolatey/coffeeish/malty-sweet flavors of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil to even stronger mingle with the tannins and whiskey/raisin flavors of Dalmore/Invergordon single malt scotch whiskey barrels.
from: http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/harvieston-oldengine.html |
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Black Beer Single Maltster
Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 229
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Judith wrote: |
This ties in well with whisky:
An Unusual name for an unusual beer! A superb, rich, full bodied beer which has been aged in, respectively, Dalmore {2003} and Invergordon {2005} single malt whisky casks for seven months
This allows the smooth chocolate flavors of the beer to mature and blend with the mellow, aromatic flavors of the whisky. A classic combination!
The strength of the 2005 version will be increased to 8.5% alc/vol. This will allow the roasty/ chocolatey/coffeeish/malty-sweet flavors of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil to even stronger mingle with the tannins and whiskey/raisin flavors of Dalmore/Invergordon single malt scotch whiskey barrels.
from: http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/harvieston-oldengine.html |
Thanks for the info Judith, I didn't know about the whisky connection! :D _________________ Work is the curse of the drinking class.
-- Oscar Wilde |
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Diesel Oil Novice taster
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 29
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Judith wrote: |
This ties in well with whisky:
An Unusual name for an unusual beer! A superb, rich, full bodied beer which has been aged in, respectively, Dalmore {2003} and Invergordon {2005} single malt whisky casks for seven months
This allows the smooth chocolate flavors of the beer to mature and blend with the mellow, aromatic flavors of the whisky. A classic combination!
The strength of the 2005 version will be increased to 8.5% alc/vol. This will allow the roasty/ chocolatey/coffeeish/malty-sweet flavors of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil to even stronger mingle with the tannins and whiskey/raisin flavors of Dalmore/Invergordon single malt scotch whiskey barrels.
from: http://www.bunitedint.com/Products/harvieston-oldengine.html |
Shows how much I knew about the beer, but I do like Dalmore whisky, and they do a Dalmore Cigar whisky so obviously it can go well with strong flavours. Thanks for the link |
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Don;t get to excited that's for the Old Engine Oil Special Reserve 2003 & 2005 the normal one is as follows:
Ken Brooker formerly with Ford in Dagenham established Harvieston Brewery in 1985 in a 200 year old stone byre near Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The brewery uses untreated natural spring water from the local Ochill Hills.
Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate. It is made from pale malt, roasted barley and malted oats. Old Engine Oil is well-hopped with the sweetish variety Galena from Washington State, Worchester Fuggles and East Kent Golgings.
The PG (present gravity) of Old Engine Oil is unusually high. This is because Ken Brooker wanted to produce a beer that had the character of a barley wine, i.e. high PG, lots of mouthfeel and high viscosity but with only
6 % ABV, rather than the more normal barley wine ABV of about 8.5 %.
He has used a high mash temperature to give the required wort profile. The trick is to balance this sweetness with the hop bitterness and acrid flavors from the Roast Barley.
Sorry you'll have to go looking for the whisky one |
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Diesel Oil Novice taster
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 29
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Judith wrote: |
Don;t get to excited that's for the Old Engine Oil Special Reserve 2003 & 2005 the normal one is as follows:
Ken Brooker formerly with Ford in Dagenham established Harvieston Brewery in 1985 in a 200 year old stone byre near Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The brewery uses untreated natural spring water from the local Ochill Hills.
Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate. It is made from pale malt, roasted barley and malted oats. Old Engine Oil is well-hopped with the sweetish variety Galena from Washington State, Worchester Fuggles and East Kent Golgings.
The PG (present gravity) of Old Engine Oil is unusually high. This is because Ken Brooker wanted to produce a beer that had the character of a barley wine, i.e. high PG, lots of mouthfeel and high viscosity but with only
6 % ABV, rather than the more normal barley wine ABV of about 8.5 %.
He has used a high mash temperature to give the required wort profile. The trick is to balance this sweetness with the hop bitterness and acrid flavors from the Roast Barley.
Sorry you'll have to go looking for the whisky one |
Still excellent Judith as i'll be after this one now |
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Black Beer Single Maltster
Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 229
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Diesel Oil wrote: |
Judith wrote: |
Don;t get to excited that's for the Old Engine Oil Special Reserve 2003 & 2005 the normal one is as follows:
Ken Brooker formerly with Ford in Dagenham established Harvieston Brewery in 1985 in a 200 year old stone byre near Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The brewery uses untreated natural spring water from the local Ochill Hills.
Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate. It is made from pale malt, roasted barley and malted oats. Old Engine Oil is well-hopped with the sweetish variety Galena from Washington State, Worchester Fuggles and East Kent Golgings.
The PG (present gravity) of Old Engine Oil is unusually high. This is because Ken Brooker wanted to produce a beer that had the character of a barley wine, i.e. high PG, lots of mouthfeel and high viscosity but with only
6 % ABV, rather than the more normal barley wine ABV of about 8.5 %.
He has used a high mash temperature to give the required wort profile. The trick is to balance this sweetness with the hop bitterness and acrid flavors from the Roast Barley.
Sorry you'll have to go looking for the whisky one |
Still excellent Judith as i'll be after this one now |
Same here Diesel :D Well better get some work done before the boss starts to think I'm actually working hard _________________ Work is the curse of the drinking class.
-- Oscar Wilde |
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talisker25 Keeper of the Quaich
Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 1991 Location: north east
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Judith wrote: |
Don;t get to excited that's for the Old Engine Oil Special Reserve 2003 & 2005 the normal one is as follows:
Ken Brooker formerly with Ford in Dagenham established Harvieston Brewery in 1985 in a 200 year old stone byre near Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The brewery uses untreated natural spring water from the local Ochill Hills.
Old Engine Oil is a near-black brew with a silky-smooth rummy aroma, a coffee-ish palate, and a suggestion of the darkest chocolate. It is made from pale malt, roasted barley and malted oats. Old Engine Oil is well-hopped with the sweetish variety Galena from Washington State, Worchester Fuggles and East Kent Golgings.
The PG (present gravity) of Old Engine Oil is unusually high. This is because Ken Brooker wanted to produce a beer that had the character of a barley wine, i.e. high PG, lots of mouthfeel and high viscosity but with only
6 % ABV, rather than the more normal barley wine ABV of about 8.5 %.
He has used a high mash temperature to give the required wort profile. The trick is to balance this sweetness with the hop bitterness and acrid flavors from the Roast Barley.
Sorry you'll have to go looking for the whisky one |
this is all very well but where the hell can i buy it _________________ i've been on a whisky diet, i've lost 3 days already
The trouble with jogging is that ice falls out of your glass
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Johnny Site Admin
Joined: 02 Apr 2005 Posts: 3556
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Bought mine in the little shop in Crieff, http://the-tryst.co.uk/
The-tryst.co.uk at J. L. Gill. One of the last remaining traditional grocers where you will find a fabulous selection of Scottish & European farmhouse cheeses, a wide range of Scottish food products and the largest collection of dried herbs and spices in the country. A traditional tea and coffee merchant, where you can have your coffee ground to suit your exact requirements. Food gift baskets or packs made to order.
Over 100 quality malt whiskies, a full range of whisky liqueurs plus a great range of whisky accessories from presentation packs to traditional hip and pot still flasks, bar sets and quaichs. Scottish ales and wines. “If it is a micro-brewed ale bottled in Scotland, we have it.” Gifts with the “Real flavour of Scotland”!
Open Mon to Sat 8.30am to 5.30pm (5pm Wed).
26 West High Street.
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Diesel Oil Novice taster
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 29
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Tescos occasionally as won there 2000 beer competition or some such. Definitelt worth trying a bootle just to say you've drank Old Engine Oil :D |
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