I don’t have much time or inclination to go out much these days. And I also love settling down with a box set and a beer when I’ve packed the little one off to bed.
I’ll just have the 1-2 beers to avoid getting into bad habits, and I like to treat myself to a premium lager, craft ale or local bitter.
The touble is, being a thrifty bugger, I baulk at the £5+ per litre price of the premium bottles in comparison to the £2 per litre regular beer brands. I don’t mind paying it, but I’d hate to feel mugged off by paying top dollar only to find out it’s Carling in disguise. So, I thought to justify buying a whole load of them, to ensure you don’t have to.
Separate the wheat from the chaff with these premium booze reviews…
Franziskaner
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This German one, with the old bald headed quintessential monk on the label, has a nice little smoky taste. I say taste, it’s definitely one of those ‘is it a smell or taste?’ hints, that reminds me of the lentil dishes my wife cooks in winter. Not that she burns them, no… it’s a subtle clove sort of sensation. Other than that, we’re talking about a fairly decent crisp cloudy lager with a frothy head. Dad FC score: 6/10
Pistonhead
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I’ve gotta stay, this one’s bark is worse than it’s bite. Hailing from Scandinavia, I expected this little bullet of a beer to be loaded with flavour. It isn’t. That’s not to say it’s not nice, it is a clean decent lager. But if you want something with a bit of bite then look elsewhere. For a premium lager, this doesn’t offer much. Dad FC score: 5/10
Leffe Blonde
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Nice strong smell, you feel that you’re about to embark on a good solid beer here. Quite a smooth texture. Not loads of taste, in spite of its 6.6% volume, but enough to know it’s a proper beer. The kind of beer that marries up well with an olde worlde pub and a roaring fire. Makes me feel like I’m on a propa’ night out having a few bevvies in London Town! I could have a few of these… Dad FC score: 8/10
Blue Moon
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Now this little Belge does have a very nice smell to it, a little bit herby, and a strong, deep taste. It’s not a million miles from a ruby beer in flavour. Now, I’m not a Man City fan, but this beer feels raw and authentic, so I’d recommend it. Dad FC score: 7/10
Well that was the perfect excuse for a big session!
I would love to hear your favourites. Got any beers you’d highly recommend?