The Murphy's comes in the handy 4 pack of 14.4 ounce cans.
I would characterize this as a typical British beer/ale/whatever. I mean by that is a bit thin and very dry. I'm not saying I didn't drink them with joy, but I wish for a bit more body and more sweetness.
I'm sorry I didn't save prices, but by the ounce, Murphy's is probably fairly inexpensive.
I took this over to David and Sue's and David, an Englishman, had a Wexford Beer which I drank. Same stuff as the Murphy's (which was described as Irish Draught Style), dry and thin.
Ok, on to St. Peter's, which I've not had.
This is also from the UK, Suffolk per the bottle. The bottle was oval in shape and is described at an authentic replica of the 1770 model. They tell me that the oval style was typical of that period. But a nice clear green and Barb had claimed it for a vase. More reason to empty in one go around.
Pint bottle, described as a chocolate stout.
It's nice and heavy and thick. Contrast that to the Murphy's and Wexford. Still a touch dry, but it's so thick that one doesn't mind this too much.
Very much a sipping stout and not a toss it back pint after pint drink.
I like this a lot. It's probably too pricey for my Scottish soul, but for special occasions, it does a nice job.
Murphy's and Wexford a solid 3 stars. They lack body and sugar to get another star from me.
I'll go 4 stars for the St. Peter's a surprise from England and worth a try.
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