thanks for repply i was consedering prima luna but probally getting a synthesys roma 510 ac or a fezz oudio next year if i can sell my amp or camera.
it,s to power sonus fabers sonetto 1 g2 and mostly with jazz
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At the time, I wanted to upgrade to a bigger model from the same manufacturer, but all the local dealers had stopped selling the brand. One dealer, who I think is very reliable, told me: ‚Out of five units we received, four were broken.‘
I don’t know if that was really the case in general or if he was just very unlucky. With mine, only the remote control failed once, and it was replaced without any problems.
But today, I think I would probably choose a different manufacturer as well.
Today, I spent the best part of 8 hours in the car on the long journey from northern Scotland to Wirral, for a family visit.
The Irby Mill is the pub I call local when here and I invariably manage to squeeze in a visit for a pint or two.
I started with the Salopian, Shropshire Gold, perfect thirst-quenching refreshment. The Knee-Buckler IPA is the follow-up and is a superb example of the style.
Cheers,
Ian
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Back to The Bridge in Lichfield after a holiday hiatus. Eight hand pulls as usual. I went for A.J.’s Saddle Up, brewed a few miles away in Walsall, called a pale but really a bitter with a good hop/malt balance.
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With some seriously inclement weather scuppering my walking plans today, I decided to take a run out to a couple of local breweries to stock up. The latter of the two, Weetwood, has a nice tap and, being Friday, serves local butchers-made pork pies, which I enjoyed with a half of their best bitter.
Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine life could be any better!
Cheers,
Ian
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I’ve also enjoyed a pint or three in the Weetwood brewery ,great place.
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When you next in these parts, give me a shout and we can meet up?
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Cheers, Richard. I will!
Paper work getting on top of me; therefore, no better time to open this saison. It has a slight citrus tang, but not a dominant flavour (dry hopping). Very refreshing at a steep price of £12 a bottle. I know it has taken time to brew and mature but I must ask how long it was in the barrel before bottling.
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The rest of my grand UK tour.
The Irby Mill - also serving Weetwood Best
Harry’s Bar, Alnwick - Cresta Stout
Tanners Arms, Alnwick - A cracker of a pint
Last stop in Alnwick - Howler Stout
The Ship, Eyemouth - Fyne Ales, Jarl was refreshing after a walk along the coastal trail
Then back across the border to Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Curfew Micropub
The Manchester Bitter was very nice but the Redwillow Brewery, Amarillo Porter, was superb
Cheers,
Ian
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Woodfordes Hopotiki Pale - suitable for a golden afternoon in the Lord Nelson. Kiwi hops so tropical fruits and zesty.
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Milk Stout from Bristol Brewing Company. In the Sheffield Tap before catching the train home following the University Open Day.
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I took a break for a while, but now the Christmas beers are back. This is the time when even the big breweries can show what they are capable of.
Here’s a Bock from Gösser brewery in Austria. A relatively modest 7.1% alcohol. This year’s version tastes really good.
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In preparation for what will undoubtedly be a dreadful game of football, I thought I’d brighten the mood with a delightful Spaten. Always delicious
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Huw,
Mills Brewing
That’s intriguing, I guess the model is of artisan cider or wine production? The recent releases are even more expensive £18 - £19 per bottle. The label you show indicates the beer was fermented for six months only in the barrel, then fermented in bottles. I’d certainly like to try Mills, but I guess we have to pay for quality? Will you buy any more?
Stokie
