Crafty Dogg

17/05/2026

16/05/2026

Tasting Notes: Jumbo Jumbo Pop (NEIPA) 🥤💥

​Brewery: Lost Cause Brewing Co.

​ABV: 6.4%

​Style: NEIPA

​The Vibe

​Looks like a glass of pure sunshine, but drinks like a tropical fruit juice box that went to university and came back with a bit of an attitude. Absolutely pouring a beauty here at Horsforth Brewery taproom.

​The Taste

​Massive hit of juicy, tropical goodness right up front. Think mango, passionfruit, and a distinct nostalgic hit of those old-school ice lollies, minus the sticky fingers. It’s thick, it’s soft, and at 6.4%, it goes down way smoother than it has any right to.

​ (The "Real" Review)

​The can design looks like a 90s cartoon character had a mid-life crisis, but the liquid inside is pure class.

​Honestly, they named this Jumbo Jumbo Pop, and they aren’t lying. It genuinely tastes like the adult, alcoholic version of the juice drinks you used to get at childhood birthday parties—except instead of getting hyper and crying in a soft play area, you just sit in a lovely Leeds taproom pondering if you can justify ordering a second pint before 2 PM. (Spoiler: You can).

​Bought from Fuggle and Golding

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19/04/2026

They call this Jumbo Jumbo Pop, which is also what my heart does after three of these on an empty stomach. It’s so hazy I can’t see my future, but honestly, the present looks way more colorful.

​Tasting Notes:

​Aroma: Like a pineapple spent a weekend at a rave.

​Palate: Thick, juicy, and smoother than my best pickup line (low bar, I know).

​Lingering Aftertaste: Regretting that I didn’t buy a second one.

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14/04/2026

You are all thinking it. So just going to put it out there.

My guardian angel is onboard with what you are thinking as well 😄

11/04/2026

🍺 The Beer: Platform Zero
Style: Doppelbock | ABV: 7.3%

👀 The Appearance
It looks like a liquid mahogany table that’s been polished with premium molasses. The head is thick and tan, clinging to the glass like it’s terrified of the 7.3% ABV lurking beneath. If "brooding Victorian novelist" was a color, this would be it.

👃 The Nose
Initial hits of toasted pumpernickel bread and dark fruit that’s been sitting in a cupboard since Christmas. There’s a distinct aroma of "I’m definitely going to feel this in the morning" mixed with a hint of caramelized sugar and old-world mystery.

👅 The Palate
The Entry: Smooth, velvety, and deceptively sweet. It tastes like a hug from a German monk who hasn’t seen the sun in three months.
The Middle: Rich notes of raisins, dates, and liquid bread. It’s basically a boozy fruitcake in a can, minus the weird green cherries nobody likes.
The Finish: A warming, boozy glow that starts in your throat and ends by making you think you’re much better at darts than you actually are.

⚖️ The Verdict
The "Platform Zero" Experience: It’s called Platform Zero because after two of these, your ability to stand upright on a train platform will be exactly that. It’s sophisticated, heavy-hitting, and perfect for when you want to look like a connoisseur while secretly just wanting a nap.

Warning: May cause spontaneous discussions about "malt profiles" and an inexplicable urge to buy a tweed jacket.

10/04/2026

Aromas of catnip and questionable life choices. Followed by flavors of citrus, pine, and a hint of 'why did I think this was a good idea?' 5.4% ABV means it's just potent enough to make you think you're funny, even if you're not. Gary would probably approve, assuming Gary appreciates a beer with a bit of a chaotic edge.

08/04/2026

My beer is a session IPA. Which is beer lingo for " I have things to do tomorrow."

08/04/2026

Appearance: Pours like liquid sunshine (though I’m mostly just admiring the lighthouse on the label and pretending I’m at the coast).

The Stats: A breezy 4.4% ABV. It’s the "I can still successfully assemble IKEA furniture after two of these" kind of IPA.

Flavor Profile: Crisp, citrusy, and surprisingly meaningful. "Taid" is Welsh for Grandad—so expect this beer to be dependable, full of character, and much better at telling stories than you are.

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