The FOMO Case
The UK & Ireland beer scene is more diverse and exciting than ever before. It seems as though you can’t go a week without another awesome beer being released! It’s difficult to keep track, and even more difficult to taste them all. We’ve taken it upon ourselves to assemble a nine beer mixed case of incredible independent brews that are not only unmissable, but act as delicious hints of the flavours, styles and breweries that will likely dominate 2017. Fresh, unique and perfect for all the social media bragging you could ever want to unleash upon the feeds of fellow beer lovers, The FOMO Case is available for a limited time . . .don’t miss out!
Cloudwater – DIPA v12 9% The latest incarnation of the Cloudwater’s celebrated series of Double IPAs, v12 is the first to find its way into 440ml cans. Cloudwater have once again set beer geeks’ pulses racing with aromas of tropical fruit, a silky mouthfeel and big juicy flavours. Mosaic hops take the lead in v12, backed up in Whirlpool by Nelson Sauvin. A double yeast pitch of 4th generation WLP095 was introduced to experiment with flavour changes, and a small addition of Caramalt for increased fruitiness. Cloudwater are RateBeer’s 5th best brewery in the world for several reasons, v12 is the latest and perhaps greatest yet.
Cloudwater – DIPA v12 9% The latest incarnation of the Cloudwater’s celebrated series of Double IPAs, v12 is the first to find its way into 440ml cans. Cloudwater have once again set beer geeks’ pulses racing with aromas of tropical fruit, a silky mouthfeel and big juicy flavours. Mosaic hops take the lead in v12, backed up in Whirlpool by Nelson Sauvin. A double yeast pitch of 4th generation WLP095 was introduced to experiment with flavour changes, and a small addition of Caramalt for increased fruitiness. Cloudwater are RateBeer’s 5th best brewery in the world for several reasons, v12 is the latest and perhaps greatest yet.
ShinDigger – Session IPA 4.2% Cans glorious cans! They’re all the rage, and for good reason. Lightweight and perfect for protecting beer from pesky light and oxygen, more and more of the world’s best breweries are making cans their container of choice. That includes one of UK’s most exciting new independent breweries, Shindigger. Following in the footsteps of Europe and America’s most revered brewers, the Manchester-based brewery have filled a 500ml tallboy with their easy-drinking Session IPA. 6 different hop varieties from America and Australia create a big hop hit that’s loaded into just 4.2% of beer! Crisp, sessionable and flavour-packed . . .Who bangs the drums? The Shindigger Session tallboy bangs the drums.
ShinDigger – Session IPA 4.2% Cans glorious cans! They’re all the rage, and for good reason. Lightweight and perfect for protecting beer from pesky light and oxygen, more and more of the world’s best breweries are making cans their container of choice. That includes one of UK’s most exciting new independent breweries, Shindigger. Following in the footsteps of Europe and America’s most revered brewers, the Manchester-based brewery have filled a 500ml tallboy with their easy-drinking Session IPA. 6 different hop varieties from America and Australia create a big hop hit that’s loaded into just 4.2% of beer! Crisp, sessionable and flavour-packed . . .Who bangs the drums? The Shindigger Session tallboy bangs the drums.
Buxton & To Øl – Sky Mountain – Berliner Weisse 4.9% Buxton have already established themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting and quality driven breweries due to a diverse and flavourful output of both their own brews and collaborations. While previous brewing alliances with breweries such as Omnipollo have delved into the darker, imperial side of craft beer, this collaboration with Copenhagen’s To Øl transports you to the highest mountain in Denmark, Himmelbjerget (otherwise known as Sky Mountain) for a bright, refreshing and complex flavour experience. Dry hopped to high heaven and bursting with sherbet and ripe stone fruit flavours, this tart Berliner Weisse is a beer wonder you won’t want to miss.
Buxton & To Øl – Sky Mountain – Berliner Weisse 4.9% Buxton have already established themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting and quality driven breweries due to a diverse and flavourful output of both their own brews and collaborations. While previous brewing alliances with breweries such as Omnipollo have delved into the darker, imperial side of craft beer, this collaboration with Copenhagen’s To Øl transports you to the highest mountain in Denmark, Himmelbjerget (otherwise known as Sky Mountain) for a bright, refreshing and complex flavour experience. Dry hopped to high heaven and bursting with sherbet and ripe stone fruit flavours, this tart Berliner Weisse is a beer wonder you won’t want to miss.
Lost & Grounded – Running with Sceptres – Vienna Lager 5.2% Lost & Grounded have quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s most intriguing new breweries. Built upon the rich heritage of its brew team and influenced by the “precision of German brewing and the idiosyncratic nature of Belgian beers”, the Bristol-based brewery offer a flavourful and classically driven departure from a beer landscape dominated by hoppy IPAs. Lagers will once again reign throughout 2017, so we decided to stick an especially good one in our FOMO case. Running With Sceptres will make anyone who drinks it feel like royalty thanks to Pilsner, Vienna and Caramalts and the addition of a huge whack of hops. This is a Special Lager Beer – a very special lager beer indeed.
Lost & Grounded – Running with Sceptres – Vienna Lager 5.2% Lost & Grounded have quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s most intriguing new breweries. Built upon the rich heritage of its brew team and influenced by the “precision of German brewing and the idiosyncratic nature of Belgian beers”, the Bristol-based brewery offer a flavourful and classically driven departure from a beer landscape dominated by hoppy IPAs. Lagers will once again reign throughout 2017, so we decided to stick an especially good one in our FOMO case. Running With Sceptres will make anyone who drinks it feel like royalty thanks to Pilsner, Vienna and Caramalts and the addition of a huge whack of hops. This is a Special Lager Beer – a very special lager beer indeed.
Siren – Proteus IV – IPA 6.9% The end of last year saw us crowning Siren Craft Brew Top British Brewery of 2016 at our Independent Beer Awards. An array of core, collaboration and one-off beers consistently enchanted our taste buds. Their skill and passion for beer is exhibited in each and every release, and their habit for achieving greatness has repeatedly left us wowed. The ever-changing Proteus IPA is one such hypnotically good brew. The latest iteration of the shapeshifting beer is flooded with Apollo, Bravo and Simcoe hops. Can you hear the call? 2017 holds many wondrous delights from Siren, this is just the start of your journey.
Siren – Proteus IV – IPA 6.9% The end of last year saw us crowning Siren Craft Brew Top British Brewery of 2016 at our Independent Beer Awards. An array of core, collaboration and one-off beers consistently enchanted our taste buds. Their skill and passion for beer is exhibited in each and every release, and their habit for achieving greatness has repeatedly left us wowed. The ever-changing Proteus IPA is one such hypnotically good brew. The latest iteration of the shapeshifting beer is flooded with Apollo, Bravo and Simcoe hops. Can you hear the call? 2017 holds many wondrous delights from Siren, this is just the start of your journey.
The Kernel – Citra IPA 7.1% Tucked away inside the unassuming surroundings of a Bermondsey railway arch, The Kernel Brewery is widely perceived as one of the finest brewery’s not only in the UK, but the world. A clear and concise approach to brewing pales, IPAs, London porters and stouts could well be perceived as too simplistic today, yet ultimately it leaves zero margin for error and The Kernel rarely falter. Widely regarded as one of the best British IPAs to ever be brewed, this Citra IPA has repeatedly stood toe-to-toe with the best examples of the style thanks to its bold grapefruit, pineapple, citrus fruit and pine flavours. Sweet malt balances the bitterness, and a smooth mouthfeel completes the experience. Rarely found outside of London, make sure you don’t miss out.
The Kernel – Citra IPA 7.1% Tucked away inside the unassuming surroundings of a Bermondsey railway arch, The Kernel Brewery is widely perceived as one of the finest brewery’s not only in the UK, but the world. A clear and concise approach to brewing pales, IPAs, London porters and stouts could well be perceived as too simplistic today, yet ultimately it leaves zero margin for error and The Kernel rarely falter. Widely regarded as one of the best British IPAs to ever be brewed, this Citra IPA has repeatedly stood toe-to-toe with the best examples of the style thanks to its bold grapefruit, pineapple, citrus fruit and pine flavours. Sweet malt balances the bitterness, and a smooth mouthfeel completes the experience. Rarely found outside of London, make sure you don’t miss out.
Fierce Beer – Cranachan Killer – Pale Ale 5.5% How could we not represent Scotland within this selection of essential drinking. While Brewdog may well have opened the door for many craft beer lovers to embark upon their first craft beer adventure, there’s far more to Scottish brewing to discover. Fierce Beer started life as a home-brew hobby in March 2013 on Great Western Road, Aberdeen. After local acclaim, in early 2016 they moved to their new microbrewery in Dyce, and today they’re are responsible for dynamic takes on classic styles. Cranachan Killer is a an oatmeal pale ale with enough local berries and honey to feed a clan of Highlanders – just make sure you’re enjoying the beer and not them!
Fierce Beer – Cranachan Killer – Pale Ale 5.5% How could we not represent Scotland within this selection of essential drinking. While Brewdog may well have opened the door for many craft beer lovers to embark upon their first craft beer adventure, there’s far more to Scottish brewing to discover. Fierce Beer started life as a home-brew hobby in March 2013 on Great Western Road, Aberdeen. After local acclaim, in early 2016 they moved to their new microbrewery in Dyce, and today they’re are responsible for dynamic takes on classic styles. Cranachan Killer is a an oatmeal pale ale with enough local berries and honey to feed a clan of Highlanders – just make sure you’re enjoying the beer and not them!
Boundary Brewing – Export Stout – Stout 7% Hailing from Belfast, Boundary is a brewing cooperative brewery owned by its members. Head brewer Matthew Dick is leading the charge when it comes to dynamic Irish brews that draw from the country’s landscape and history. This decadent stout is to be savoured and enjoyed. Chocolate, caramel, coffee and dried fruit combine with the roasted biscuity malt bill to give a complex and smooth Export Stout. The combination of painterly labelling and complex beer that becomes more rewarding with every sip made Boundary Brewing an essential addition to the FOMO case.
Boundary Brewing – Export Stout – Stout 7% Hailing from Belfast, Boundary is a brewing cooperative brewery owned by its members. Head brewer Matthew Dick is leading the charge when it comes to dynamic Irish brews that draw from the country’s landscape and history. This decadent stout is to be savoured and enjoyed. Chocolate, caramel, coffee and dried fruit combine with the roasted biscuity malt bill to give a complex and smooth Export Stout. The combination of painterly labelling and complex beer that becomes more rewarding with every sip made Boundary Brewing an essential addition to the FOMO case.
Brew By Numbers – 05|20 IPA 6.5% Brew By Numbers have quickly established themselves as one of London’s most exciting breweries. Focusing on forward-thinking beers that emphasise quality and drinkability the Bermondsey brewery have built an impressive back-catalogue of brews. This latest IPA is hazy delight overflowing with juicy flavours of citrus and tropical fruits. Effortlessly drinkable and most definitely unmissable, BBNo have once again exhibited that the UK is indeed capable of serving up seriously good juicy bangers.
Brew By Numbers – 05|20 IPA 6.5% Brew By Numbers have quickly established themselves as one of London’s most exciting breweries. Focusing on forward-thinking beers that emphasise quality and drinkability the Bermondsey brewery have built an impressive back-catalogue of brews. This latest IPA is hazy delight overflowing with juicy flavours of citrus and tropical fruits. Effortlessly drinkable and most definitely unmissable, BBNo have once again exhibited that the UK is indeed capable of serving up seriously good juicy bangers.