Comments on: Wychwood Fiddler’s Elbow Review

By: beer_scientist

beer_scientist — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:22 +0000

I think one could also make the case that it’s similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways (but better).

By: scott @ Manlandsite

scott @ Manlandsite — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:23 +0000

Man … Am I behind! I’m just now sitting and enjoying the Fiddler’s Elbow. (Better late than never.) I really like this beer and agree with your review, as this is a sessionable brew. I am also picking up on the “fruit-like” notes in the beer; Nate said, “Cherries.” For some reason I immediately thought of waffles with maple syrup. Call me crazy. There’s no maple in this beer, but the beer even has a maple syrup like color!

Fiddler’s is a very good beer and another winner from Wychwood.

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:48:41 +0000

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By: Scott from MANLANDsite

Scott from MANLANDsite — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:01:43 +0000

It’s hard for me to form an opinion on the Nocturnum since I really don’t have the baseline established for this type of beer yet, but I will say it was a very good brew. The thing that really struck me was just how prominent the yeast aromas are in this style of beer (and the Grimbergen as well.) I think my first reaction was, “WOAH!!! SERIOUS YEAST!”

Can’t wait to try more beers in this style … any that you, Mike or your other readers consider “must try” Belgians? (Sorry … don’t mean to take this review off track … great review BTW!)

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:53:49 +0000

I am jealous scott! I still haven’t tried Sam Adams Chocolate Stout. Also, I am a HUGE Delirium Nocturnum fan. How did you like it? No worries, take your time! Rushing a beer is never a good thing!

By: Scott from MANLANDsite

Scott from MANLANDsite — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:37:45 +0000

So I have a confession to make: I still have not tasted the Fiddler’s Elbow! My brother and his roommate came up last weekend and they distracted me with too many other beers, including a few Belgians. I had been putting off the Belgian beers until I had worked my way through the other styles, but too late for that now!

We sampled Delirium Nocturnum Strong Dark, Grimbergen, and Hoegaarden (which I’ve had many times). The other beers we tried were the new Alaskan Winter Ale, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, and Wychwood’s Scarecrow.

They also brought me a little treat: Sam Adams Chocolate Bock in the Limited Edition bottle.

Needless to say … a good time was had by all. And I will get to the Fiddler’s soon!