Norman Wigley: Vincent Y. If you get a spare few minutes, look up Squadron Leader Norman Crookes on line. I had the privilege to interview him for the BBC's Peoples War project some years ago. My report is on line somewhere but I can't find it. He was a great man
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Darian Shomali is drinking a Leader PA474 by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery)
Spencer Lloyd is drinking a Leader PA474 by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery)
Shaun Chapman is drinking a Lincoln Lager by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
Not a bad drop for a lager. Cheers Valdo 👍 vciaf ✔️
Dave V is drinking a Hoppy & Glorious by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Shoulder of Mutton
Purchased at Shoulder of Mutton
Sir Valdo Erni Saat is drinking a Golden Fleece by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
Blonde-coloured with a hoppy aroma and floral and malty flavour.
Vincent Yates is drinking an Intruder by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Parkwood
Malty trad' pale ale ..with citrus in the background..named after mosquito squadron that flew the night intruder missions
Norman Wigley: Vincent Y. Annoyed that I couldn't find it so I have! Unless this is all too boring, Google "WW2 People's War - Night Fighting with New Zealanders" He let me borrow the combat report to transcribe.
Vincent Yates: Cheers Norm' will look at when I get home ..my brother-in-law will be interested too he's ex RAF!
Kirms is drinking a Midnight Phantom by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
Vincent Yates is drinking a 49 Squadron Bitter by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Parkwood
Balanced fruity, malty bittersweet hoppy trad'..best amber bitter brewed to commemorate the men & women who flew & supported 49 squadrons avro Lancaster out of RAF Fiskerton Linc's
Norman Wigley: Vincent Y. Our Uncle Ralph flew in Lancs as a navigator with 619 sqn from RAF Strubby from 43 to 47. I have a copy of his flying log.
Kirms is drinking a Fabuccino by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Ferry Ales Brewery
Kirms is drinking a Mandarina by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Ferry Ales Brewery
Martin Dobbs is drinking a Hoppy & Glorious by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at The Ostrich Inn
Purchased at The Ostrich Inn
Earned the Brew Traveler (Level 4) badge! Earned the Riding Steady (Level 83) badge! Earned the Caskville (Level 24) badge! Earned the Ye Olde Pub (Level 16) badge!Sir Valdo Erni Saat is drinking a Push the Envelope by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
As before.
RuRAD Rodders is drinking a Harvest Gold by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at The Duke William Hotel
Vincent Yates is drinking a Witham Shield by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Parkwood
Oh yes .. right up my street smell like a pale should .. tastes like a pale should malty bittersweet (maybe a little too sweet?) & agreeable hops (American you say!) expect draft to be as good probably a 3.75 but as I say ticks all boxes for me
Bryn J is drinking a Harvest Gold by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
Purchased at The Chuckling Cheese Company
Earned the Fields of Gold (Level 52) badge!Sir Valdo Erni Saat is drinking an Intruder by FAB (Ferry Ales Brewery) at Untappd at Home
Virgin check-in amongst friends. Golden-coloured with a good malty aroma and flavour, together with hop-bitterness, especially in the finish.
Rich malty stout. I like. Vciaf ✔️
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