"Where there's life there's hope...and need of vittles." - The Lord of the Rings…read more
Hells Lager, a cross between Helles and Pilsner with malt and hops and brewed in Camden - a smooth, clear beer from Camden Town Brewery. Frankly, I didn't know much about this brand until I sat down for lunch at an English pub in SOHO, London. I requested something on tap that was local and Anna (bartender) suggested I start with Camden Town Hells Lager. I smartly took her advice!
Camden Town Brewery founded in 2010, isn't as ancient as other breweries in the UK, but what it lacks in centuries, it makes up with "Gimli" pedigree. The founder Jasper Cuppaidge is the grandson of Laurie McLaughlin, who ran McLaughlin's Brewery in Rockhampton, Australia from 1910-1960, along with an estate of 60 pubs. Story goes when Jasper was in his 20's, this in the 1990's, he missed his flight back from London to Australia. Long story short, he ended up staying in London, started from scratch, and ended up brewing his own beer. It was a hit and became the foundation of Camden Town Brewery!
So Anna suggested the Camden Town Hells Lager (4.6%) to go with my English pub lunch, and from first sip to last drop, it was smooth as "Arwen's" lips! I can see why It won numerous awards, such as Champion Keg Lager at the International Brewing Awards and bronze at the European Beer Star. This is the real deal lads! I have yet to try the other brews that the Brewery pours, like the Gentleman's Wit, IHL Lager, Pale Ale, or a seasonal brew.
In the end, I had a lovely lunch in London, and Camden Town Brewery made it that much lovelier! Go with the Hells Lager and I promise you a magical "Gandalf" experience! Gurth 'ni yrch! Three Cheers to Jasper! Ta!