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The world is a smaller place than it used to be with every century it gets smaller. In the 21st century we have Twitter which is like other social media sites but this form, for whatever reason appeals to me more than the rest. It is not like my Facebook account. It has a more friendly feel about it, this being said some I have not met and some I know really well.  3 of the people I follow are well known to this blog; Gord, Doc and GreatGothNinja for example. Now this band where talking to CaptainJacksBrewery about ale.  I joined in the chat  and a new twitter friendship was formed.

 

Around October the Cap’ announced he had an ale called Ninja Tears, and as we all know there’s no such thing as Ninjas. This being said I fancied tasting some  of the is particular ale. Therefore the old conversation of how to get ale  from his brewery up to my  humble abode, that is the sticking point of how to get Ale from Northampton to the North. Then I realised I have WIFE!!! Not much of a plan but bear with me. She has a Job! Still not really a plan. That takes her to Northampton! Boom!  A PLAN.

I organised my wife and the Cap’ to meet up and ensure I get beer. Now you may think this is dangerous however being a member of a Fraternity  comes with the safe knowledge that the Cap’ is Just, Up right with strict morals and sound judgement. Plus I’d be more worried for his safety if you try to upset my better half.

The delivery was  done and all parties where happy, although Cap’ would not take cash, he preferred a review of his ales.

But how do you go about that well I decided to base my review on these areas:

  1. Colour
  2. Taste
  3. Smell
  4. Texture
  5. Overall (Enjoyment)

 

These would be marked out of 5 with the overall winner having the highest total.

The selection of Ales I had received where:

  • Cherry Ko
  • First Mate Muggys
  • Mango Pale
  • Ninja Tears
  • RED
  • Sierra Nevada Torpedo

 

There were some surprises,  I am not a fan of Cherries but I did enjoy Cherry Ko, the overall Winner was Ninja Tears  again a surprise as I am not really a Porter / Stout fan.  I do not like Guinness or Murphy’s so I was surprised this was the winner. Incidentally Sierra Nevada Torpedo was so strong I forgot to make proper notes!!

  1. Ninja Tears
  2. RED
  3. Sierra Nevada Torpedo
  4. First Mate Muggys
  5. Mango Pale
  6. Cherry Ko

The full results are:
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In conclusion although there has to be a winner,  all the beers that CaptainJacksBrewery supplied me with where all better than Stones, Boddingtons.  If you can get your hands on his ales I would certainly recommend them to you. I am in fact negotiating some for my New Year’s Eve party.