Oskar Roux's Rambles in Shambles

Craft Beer and micro brewing in South Africa is not a new art form. Many people have been at it for years, perfecting their recipes and finding one that can stand the test of time as well as the test of other breweries. There are many big names that stand out in the global and local craft beer scene but none like Steve Gilroy’s, Or Gilly’s, as some people call him. He has been brewing for over 40 years and his challenge still stands to any other brewer to make a beer that can better his, (Hence the Gauntlet in his crest ) Now whether you’re a home brewer, own your own brewery or, just an avid fan of the great and pure beers that we call Craft beer, you are sure to have heard of Gilroy’s Beer. If not Then Listen up! Gilroy’s beer is ranked 3 rd in the world and the best in South Africa. Not so bad for a beer that comes from the ass end of the ass end of the ass end of the world (as Steve puts it). These beers are a definite MUSTY TRY and once tried you’ll soon be buying a lot more. ...

And for my first trick.... Thanks to everyone that has joined this blog or is following this blog. your comments and views are more than welcome, and if you have any hints and tips for me I'm all ears. please feel free to email me on Solid.roux@gmail.com . A friend of mine gave me this bottle of beer as a present for my 21st birthday. It came highly recommended from him. The Beer is called the Touro Tripel Blonde , It hails from the beautiful country of Belgium and is brewed by the collective, Säo Gabriel.  At first when you pop the champagne-like cork the sweet aroma is somewhat like a white port or desert wine.The beer is not very clear and a little opaque but has a wonderful colour that's a mix of gold and amber.  The head is very frothy and light and even a delight to sip off the top of the beer and not very overwhelming. The beer initially is a very intense sweet flavour that doesn't dance on your tongue, but, stomps like a crash of rhino's. There is a very sof...