A review and giveaway in collaboration with Beer52.
I’m not going to pretend I know anything about beer for this post. In fact, I’ve only recently become a convert to the wonderful hoppy fuggle world of beer after a recent trip to Belgium and a taste testing of the most delicious dark, chocolatey rich Belgium ale (LeFort, if you’re interested), and I’ve made it a mission now to explore this unknown world one bottle at a time.
Fuggle: (noun) hops of a variety used in beer-making.
Beer52 is the world’s largest craft beer discovery club, sourcing new and interesting beers from microbreweries around the world and delivering them to your doorstep, within 8 weeks of brewing, for your tasting pleasure.
Their founder, craft beer obsessive James Brown discovered his passion for craft beer during an epic road trip from his home in Edinburgh (in Scotland, y’know) to Faro (that’s in Portugal – I checked), on the back of his dad’s Harley-Davidson. Stopping at tiny pubs and brewhouses along the way, he found beers that were not only delicious, but that he’d never heard of before.
So now, Beer52 source and send you a selection of eight different beers, a snack and their magazine ‘Ferment‘ in their monthly subscription service.
Last month’s box featured beers from all around Scotland, plus one wildcard – a rather tasty red ale from Chile. Because I really don’t know enough about beer to give you a detailed breakdown of the taste and depth of each bottle, I’ll just tell you that I was really impressed with every single sample in the case. It might have helped that I drank a few of them by myself, alone on a Saturday night with a pizza while binge watching the latest season of Orange is the New Black. Some things just need to be done.
I was delighted to see Shetland’s own Lerwick IPA from the Lerwick Brewery featured too. For those who want to expand their beer horizons this is definitely the subscription box for you, and for as little as £21 it’s not a bad price. I do, however, have an exclusive discount code for you – if you use the code ELIZABETH10 at checkout you’ll get £10 off a case of beer, and I’ll get £5 too, and you’ll be directly helping support my family. Win-win, this, no?
They’ve also offered my UK readers the chance to win their next case in a giveaway! Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter!
GIVEAWAY
Beer52 have kindly offered one of my UK readers to win their next shipment of beer worth £24. To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter entry form below!
HOW TO ENTER
For your chance to win a Beer52 subscription box worth £24 enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Come back and tweet about the giveaway every day for more chances to win!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
This giveaway is open to UK entries only. Entrants must be age 18 or over. The winner will need to respond within 30 days of being contacted; failure to do this may result in another winner being selected.
The prize is offered and provided by Beer52. The prize is to win a Beer52 subscription box worth £24. There is no cash alternative and the prize is not transferable.
There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter this giveaway. The promoter (Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary) reserves the right to cancel or amend the giveaway and these terms and conditions without notice.
Entry into our giveaways will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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Closing date is midnight (that’s 00:00 hours, 12 am on Sunday night/Monday morning) on Monday 19 September 2016 (GMT) and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards.
Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary received a case of beer from Beer52 for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. This is not a paid post (unless you use the voucher code provided, in which case I’ll get a fiver and be eternally grateful).
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I love IPA, though I’ve not really had many others
i’m a big fan of brewdog’s work. The grapefruit is a personal fav.
I don’t have a favourite
Shetland’s own Lerwick IPA from the Lerwick Brewery
I’m loving these craft beer delivery start-ups!
There is a small brewery near Oxford called The Shotover Brewing Company, they make an amazing Porter. Shotover by the way is a nearby country park .
Brew Dog 🙂
I love Timothy Taylor’s Landlord. It’s a wonderfully light, hoppy beer.
Castle Rock is mine and the hubby’s favourite craft beer x x
The Camden Brewery does a great smoked lager in the winter months – it is called Flue Faker Lager and it is made with smoked hops and is great!
Halfway to Heaven transports me all the way to heaven. Thanks for the chance xxx
My husband tries them all while we’re away. He had Blue Moon while we were in Florida. He likes Doom bar whilst in England
Dead Pony Pale Ale is my favourite! I love it’s delicious with a fruity back taste
Hubby loves Barry Island IPA brewed by Brains Craft Brewery 🙂
I haven’t ever tried any but my partner and I would love to. Thanks for the chance.
I love a beer called the bishops finger
I got a fraoh ale it was lovely I need to find it and buy a couple more was super 🙂
Thornbridge Peakender always conjuring up images of the wonderful Peak District and sometimes, I swear I can even hear sheep bleating!
I don’t drink, but hubby’s favourite is Rev James
I’m more of a lager person it’s my fiancé that likes a beer/ale. He mostly drinks HSB (well it is our local brew)
I love Kentish Reserve from the Whitatable brewery for its golden richness
I haven’t tried too many but I have enjoyed Brew Dog, as it was recommended to me
MY FRIEND BROUGHT ME SOME BISON BEER BACK FROM BRIGHTON, AND IT WAS MUCH BETTER THAN THE STANDARD STICK OF CANDY ROCK.
I like to try different craft ales, one I’ve got for tonight is Glaslyn Ale from the local brewery in Porthmadog.
I don’t have a favourite, just open minded to all new and tested craft beers
doom bar or unusual local beers depending on where we are
I like the different ones which ome out at Christmas with quirky names. They make great presents.
I am a fan of Halfway to Heaven although I like trying lots of different ones
All a bit new to be Craft Ales but I do love Undercurrent, lovely pale and zingy light ale
Dead Pony Pale Ale, it’s delicious with a fruity back taste
I am a fan of Spitfire, although I like trying lots of different one
I would say it is Brewdog
Castle Rock – Elsie Mo and there pubs are really good.
I love IPA Punk
Great prize
so far we havnt tried that many, but from the few we have we do like Brewdog
I always loved Waggle Dance but haven’t seen it in a long time. I’m not keen on anything too hoppy, I enjoy trying new ones at beer festivals.
Big Big fan of Tudor Brewery in Llanhilleth. Driving by it, blink and you’ll miss their brewery. Well worth a pop in as they have a shop. Deals are better in their shop than online. The Tudor IPA and the Skirrid Welsh Bitter are my personal favourites.
I don’t really know any
My favoutite is Darwin’s Origin. I just love the laste
not sure i have a favourite, but am happy to try new flavours
Brewdog Punk IPA
My favourite is Loweswater Gold, they brew it at a pub in the Lakes. It’s the perfect end to a good walk!
I’m loving Halfway to Heaven which is a local craft beer from the Langham Brewery based in West Sussex.
i’m not a ale drinker but my other half loves the welsh pride ale
Bison beer based in Brighton, great flavour and lasts well if you buy in bulk from their shop
Difficult to choose, we love Wainwrights but also have a local brewery set up by a couple of young lads and they have gone from strength to strength, The Blackedge Brewery, we even have our own bar as well! Check them out if you are ever “Up North” http://www.blackedgebrewery.co.uk/
I think my favourite is Pale Ale, it has a really good taste and is locally made
if im honest, im not a huge fan of beer.. however this would make a fantastic gift for my hubby. x
I like Chorlton Woodruff Berliner myself. The name’s quite good fun as well.
I love Wibblers brewery, they make an amazing beer called Happy Days which is my alltime favourite beer
I love Old Golden Hen – the taste is really floral/botanical and crisp, it’s very refreshing
Hobgoblin gold is my favourite at the moment but I enjoy trying lots of craft beers
I don’t think I have tried a Craft beer
I reckon the “TicketyBrew Cherry Berliner Weisse” sounds amazing although I haven’t tried that one 🙂
lerwick IPA
I don’t really drink them – my OH does though and he has a razzle dazzle once that he liked
My favourite is Brewdog for sure!
To be honest I much prefer cider – I’m an Aspalls gal, butmy other half loves beer – any type of ale. We always have an IPA in the cupboard and he loves trying different craft beers. How can you pick only one!
I don’t drink beer but hubby’s favourite is Brew Dog Jet Black Heart – he likes his stout.
Love a beer . Especially BrewDog Pink IPA.
our favourite beer at the moment is hob goblin beers
I love Brew Dog’s beers, they’re some of my favourites!
I love BrewDog Punk IPA, it’s so refreshing
My other half loves them and always gets a new one every week at the local supermarket- his favourite so far is one thaat Iron Maiden made ! xx
Mmmmmm beer. I love Lerwick IPA at the moment, but my taste changes with the seasons. Hoppy is always good.
I can never remember the names but I like a variety of pale ales that I’ve tried.
My partner is fussy. He loves all beer. Would love to surprise him with craft beer.
I dont drink beer but my husband likes Brewdog beers
We make our own at home and use chocolate malt which is really tasty. Also like the Sticky Toffee Pudding one you can get at Ocado!
My partner is currently loving brew dog beers particularly punk ipa!
Axe Edge
Brewdig Beer is my favourite! SO unique and they always are trying out new flavours! I went to a beer school at a brewdig which was so interesting!
Although I love craft beer I don’t have a particular favourite although I prefer the lighter varieties.
Hogs Back T-E-A
My husband loves craft beers fingers crossed
i havent tried them, but mine and my husbands favorites are the hob goblin beers
have tasted very few and cant remember my favourites but do recall they each had a honeyed flavour to them. May have been artificial but they tasted lovely
We love a local craft beer from FFF brewery, Comfortably numb
I don’t drink craft beer but my step dad loves his craft beer so this prize I would give to him
We like trying new beers when whenever we can. Innis and Gunn is a fav of ours. Especially the rum cask
I haven’t tried any yet, so this would be a super treat to win 🙂
I simply adore Hobgoblin from the Wynchwood range
Red Rock Brewery Back Beach beer is lovely and fresh
I like hop devil a pretty strange name but pretty unique with a spicey kick
I don’t have a particular favourite – I like to try a lot of different beers (and other drinks) :o)
The grapefruit Brewdog is lovely. Has a nice refreshing zesty flavour
Peach Craft Beers are my favorite, just love fruity beers
Little Valley Ginger Pale Ale is simply a fab beer, really fresh and tasty (and from a great Lancashire brewery!)
ahve to admit have only tried brew dog of the ones they do so will have to stick with that, hope i win, then will have more options next time im asked
Hubby likes one called Badger – not sure anything else about it apart from the name!
I’m like a good cider its my son that likes his beer, his favourite is Pendle Witch
I haven’t tried any yet but I would like to try some.
im not a craft beer more a wine person but i will try anything once my partner more in to them i did hVE ONBE CRAFT BEER ONCE CALLED GET UR COIT which is barnsley talk for get your coat lol
Yo can’t beat a Hobgoblin!
I don’t like beer but my husband does. Dont really know the names of them, but if I won these would be for him
I don’t drink but my Hubby is always testing different beers from the local supermarket. He’s on Hobgoblin at the moment.
I do like a glass of forbidden fruit. Some beers are a hit or a miss though!
I don’t know much about craft beer but my husband loves to try them when he can, so this giveaway would be a treat for him!
Most definitely brewdog
My favourite is Meantime London Pale Ale. It has a citrus aroma and a bitter finish.
I don’t drink it but my hubby likes brewdog
I like a Hobgoblin from the Wynchwood range.
I know nothing about beer but know my husband would love this for his birthday!
I would love to win this for my husband – he is mad on niche beers.
I like St Michael’s Bitter by Cornish Crown.
My favourite craft beer would have to be jester as it tastes amazing
I’ve never tried it although I like the look of the Black Isle Organic Blonde above.
I love Brewdog! It is so delicious and is definitely one of my faves.
Favourite craft beer…… That’s tricky as there’s so many great ones nowadays, but! I’ll go for Brewdog Elvis Juice. Full of juicy grapefruit and so easy to drink, Recommend it fresh from one of their bars.
I’ve never tried craft beers before but they sound great
Two new craft beer shops have opened in our town recently. I’m new to these so don’t have a favourite yet, but I’m having fun trying them!
Got to love a Brewdog! I love the taste but also their packaging is spot on.
When I was a child I played I drank mass produced beers, when I became a man I put away childest things.
We love Brewdog! It’s so tasty prefer craft beer to normal.
I’m a big fan of the Adnams Jack brand beers. Lots of interesting flavours.
Malty, bitter and a hint of hops. Timothy Taylor Landlord never disappoints!
I like anything that’s got a light taste and is chilled, especially when enjoyed in a beer garden!
I like the nettle beer from from river cottage I can’t always afford different beers that are unusual but I try and get some when I have the money.
I love Black Isle Blonde. It’s a lovely, light lager beer that has loads of flavour without being too bitter or earthy.
I really like orange-boom – had it lots when I was younger (budgetting on a minimum wage and all that!)
Lacada beer – a local beer from Portrush – tastes great and love that it’s just brewed down the road
I love BrewDog – Punk IPA is the iconic full-flavoured craft beer
rudyard ruby premium is lovely and from only a few miles away 🙂
Always happy to try new craft beers. Fingers crossed I’ll get to try these!
Im a pedigree fan, not sure if its a craft beer but it is lush.
I’ve never tried any but my dad would love them
I love dead pony club IPA from Brew Dog
i haven’t tried any so hopefully i’ll be able to tell you when i win!
To be honest I’d never heard of Craft beer as a term before I read you brilliant piece, but I’m sure I must have tried it somewhere along the line? I’d love to try Beer 52 aswell. x
Surfbum IPA
Unfortunately I have never tried a craft beer, but definitely would love to!!
Beavertown Gamma Ray
Salopian Darwin’s Origin
I don’t have a particular favourite, but I do like to try a wide range. Tactical Nuclear Penguin is a great named one.
I really like brew dog lager. My brother first introduced it to me, and I’m not normally a beer drinker but they have so much flavour
Not much of a beer drinker normally (only really like stouts – do they count?), but a friend is convincing me to try some new ones, so why not?!
I love Boho by Tiny Rebel Brewery. They’re an up and coming Welsh brewery that a lot of my local bars are getting hold of. The brewery themselves make fantastic beers, this one and FUBAR I would definitely recommend if you can get them!
I really like Jester – my husband bought it for us once and it has an amazing taste
It has to be Wiper and True’s Milk Stout – they’re based here in Bristol, and it’s lovely and rich and creamy!
I really love Jester IPA,looks and tastes fantastic too
im a keen fan of erdinger lager ….its tasty
I have just finished drinking 6 bottles of James Morton Pale Ale and it was delicious. It was light and fruity with a lovely colour.
I am not a massive fan of beer. If I won this it would be for my OH and he loves brewdog 🙂 I would love to surprise him with this!
I am not a beer drinker, but my husband likes to try new beers all the time. He is off to the beer festival this weekend!
We have a small independent brewery not far from us, and they have a lovely selection, my favourite is one called “Cereal Killer” 🙂
my hubby likes Jester, Adnams a calfornia pale ale from marks and spencer
we both really like Jester IPA but we love trying new ones
i don have a favourite as i dont drink that often, am always up for trying new products though
love brewdog, enjoy having nanny state when i am driving as it feels like i am drinking with my friends
Definitely Smog Rocket! Nobody I know has tried it and not loved it!
My husband would love to try these… we will need plenty of alcohol to get through becoming parents for the first time in November 🙂
Jester IPA is really good -would like to try some others though
Do not have a favorite. Just enjoy a variety. Different day, different taste.
I enjoy a Saltaire Blonde, I always try a Saltaire Brewery beer when I visit family in Yorkshire, their local shop has a rather fine selection 🙂
My husband and I both enjoy Jester IPA thanks
This is so cool. Fab giveaway for the beer lovers.
my favorite is beavertown gamma ray, a beautiful american pale ale, love it
LIKE TRYING SOMETHING NEW ALL THE TIME
Ace of Citra -I tasted it at the Norwich Brewdog -a gorgeous summery citrus taste -love it
My partner loves trying new ones, his favourite are the hogs back beers, they’re local to us
I really like Doombar, just has a really refreshing taste that always quenches your thirst
Blondie
its one our local pub does at xmas i can never remember the name but it has a happy elf
I’m not a drinker, but my fiance loves ales and ciders and so does his dad, so I think they would really enjoy these.
Never tried any of these but fancy trying the IPA
i havent tried any x
I’m really not a beer fan at all but this is spot on what my dad would love. I always look into craft beers and things for him when it comes to Christmas/ birthdays x
I don’t drink beer myself but my husband does. This sounds like something he’d really enjoy!
Jester IPA is my favourite, it is lvoely
I havent tried any yet, but im looking forward to in the near future
Anchor steam Breckles brown is the maltiest brown beer around.
I do love a craft beer and didn’t know there was a dedicated discovery club for them. Sign me up!
Looks great!!
I love the sound of craft beers! My OH really likes beer and I think he would love something like this.
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I love BrewDog Punk IPA, it’s awesome.
I liked the Jester IPA from marks and spencers, tastes really good
My husband loves all the different craft beers he sees in the local retailers xx
My husband loves craft beers and would love to have a go! Will enter for him 🙂
I don’t have a favourite but would love to win for my husband as he just adores craft beers.
My hubby & his best mate would love these, they’re both really into their craft beers, ales & ciders! I think it’s just an excuse for a sneaky beer 😉
My husband is a firm beer and ale fan – so I get to try lots my favorite is Lust from the Northern Monk Brew Co Leeds.
I have tried Shetland’s own Lerwick IPA which was good I have yet to try some more
My favourite craft ale changes all the time! I’ll give you a Japanese one as I’m there at the moment, Dai Dai Ale from Hitachino.
I am a fairly recent beer convert myself. I always liked the smell but the flavour took a while! This service is a great idea.
My favourite is Ape Ale – 5.2% – right down my street !