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My personal interest has for years been the beers of the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the UK. My own favourite beers seem to be those brewed roughly 1850-1960, and having no particular liking for lager except at lunchtime on a hot day when I've been engaged in heavy labour, I've always had an antagonistic position on lagers from the UK. The explosion of popularity of lager that occurred in the late 1950's-early 60's literally killed many traditional ales. Marris Otter appears to just be a nail in the coffin. For my own brews, I know I have been successful at recreating the typical pub-ales because my primary tester is my dad-in-law, former SAS, who grew up in Liverpool and knew his pubs quite well.
It looks to me that your recipe and approach has complete historical precedent. If you don't mind, I'm gonna bookmark it to try it some day. Just curious though; Any chance you can find an old english chap to try it out and provide some feedback? (unfortunately, there's not many of that generation left.. my dad-in-law is 90)
It looks to me that your recipe and approach has complete historical precedent. If you don't mind, I'm gonna bookmark it to try it some day. Just curious though; Any chance you can find an old english chap to try it out and provide some feedback? (unfortunately, there's not many of that generation left.. my dad-in-law is 90)