Beer

Nickslikk2112 · August 27, 2022, 09:21:12 PM

I've always enjoyed Abbeydale's Moonshine. Used to be on at the late lamented Boardwalk in Sheffield.

David L · August 27, 2022, 10:28:34 PM

Quote from: Matt2112 on August 27, 2022, 06:54:38 PMAn excellent match day out - spoiled only by the actual match - quaffing these absolute classic pales:

Abbeydale - Moonshine
Osset - Silver King
Goose Eye - Chinook

Not sure how far out of Yorkshire they travel, but they are effusively recommended.

Had a Chinook at the beer festival today. Tasted great just over the county border 😀

Matt2112 · August 27, 2022, 11:26:05 PM

Quote from: Nickslikk2112 on August 27, 2022, 09:21:12 PMI've always enjoyed Abbeydale's Moonshine. Used to be on at the late lamented Boardwalk in Sheffield.

Every Abbeydale beer is top notch; I remember once having a few pints of Absolution which knocked my socks off in more ways than one.

They have the best pump clips as well!

The Picnic Wasp · August 28, 2022, 07:03:42 PM

Quote from: Slim on July 08, 2022, 07:25:54 PMJust had a bottled Asahi. Fabulous.

Fantastic beer.

The Picnic Wasp · November 26, 2022, 08:47:33 PM

Enjoying Estella Galicia for the first time tonight. Very enjoyable. I also noticed a Belgian beer in Waitrose tonight that I have never seen before. Triple Karmeliet. 8.4% though, so I decided to pick it up on another day. Not really a Saturday night quaffing ale.

dom · December 13, 2022, 04:51:14 PM

Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on November 26, 2022, 08:47:33 PMEnjoying Estella Galicia for the first time tonight. Very enjoyable. I also noticed a Belgian beer in Waitrose tonight that I have never seen before. Triple Karmeliet. 8.4% though, so I decided to pick it up on another day. Not really a Saturday night quaffing ale.

Was over in Spain a couple of months ago and that lager appears to have taken over the country, I don't remember it all from previous visits

David L · December 25, 2022, 11:05:58 PM

Was chatting about beer to my barber on Thursday. He mentioned a 'spicy' beer that he found undrinkable. I was intrigued enough for him to retrieve a bottle from out the back.
Turned out it was Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) Blandford Fly. I've seen it but I don't believe I've ever tasted it. Described as a "sweet & spicy golden ale" it is infused with ginger. Decided to open the bottle tonight. The ginger gives it a bit of a 'Christmassy' vibe. A bit weird, I'll probably finish it but can't see me ever exchanging my own money for another one.

Slim · January 15, 2023, 05:13:11 PM

Quote from: Slim on August 09, 2022, 09:55:39 PMThis one was nice as well, I think I prefer the other one though. This one's a shade weaker at 8.5%.

Having one of these again as I type. It's a bit too strong to be a thirst quencher. I should have had a cup of tea first.

David L · February 05, 2023, 10:28:08 PM

Bit of a session yesterday. I met two friends in the local to watch the rugby. Leisurely three pints of Timothy Taylor Landlord. After the game we wandered up town to The Eagle Tavern where I enjoyed a pint of Off The Hook from the Hook Norton brewery. Next up, a bottle of London Pride (Fullers) to wash down a chicken tikka bhuna.

A pint of Neck Oil in Fat Lil's Bar & Grill before watching a 70's cover band next door in their live venue whilst consuming two pints of Hobgoblin IPA (Wychwood) and a G&T.

Matt2112 · February 06, 2023, 08:37:52 AM

Tried a pint of Copper Dragon Silver Wynd at the local over the weekend. Ended up quaffing a few more...nectar!!

Basspedalman · February 10, 2023, 05:47:33 PM

I am really lucky to live in Micropub Central here in East Kent. If I go out of my door I have a micropub 250 yards away in both directions, The Pub Ramsgate and The Hovelling Boat. Slightly further are The Artillery Arms and The Ravensgate, then we have The Montefiore. For a cheaper pint we also have the largest Spoons in the universe although thanks to Tim Martin being an utter twat I try not to go there. We also have a huge number of local breweries including GADDS which is owned by Eddie Gadd who helped develop the beers for the 'Firkin' chain in the 1990's. If you liked some of the Firkin Beers you can get them from Gadds. Here are some links for any beer enthusiasts.
http://www.ramsgatebrewery.co.uk/
http://www.northdownbrewery.com/
https://shivering-sands-brewery.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
http://www.wantsumbrewery.co.uk/
https://www.timeandtidebrewing.co.uk/
http://www.goodyales.co.uk
http://www.hopfuzz.co.uk/
https://www.madcatbrewery.co.uk
http://www.flocbrewing.com/
https://canterburybrewers-distillers.co.uk/product-category/our-beers/

Slim · June 23, 2023, 10:06:33 AM

This was quite nice. Not my usual sort of thing. Reminded me of the Newcastle Amber Ale my dad used to drink as described here.

The Picnic Wasp · June 23, 2023, 10:58:39 AM

Quote from: Slim on June 23, 2023, 10:06:33 AMThis was quite nice. Not my usual sort of thing. Reminded me of the Newcastle Amber Ale my dad used to drink as described here.

I've tried this in the past and quite liked it, although I'm mainly a lager lout. I think I tried it because Tesco were selling it at a ridiculously low price. I must check what it's at now.

Matt2112 · June 23, 2023, 11:09:36 PM

Currently at the local having a "couple" of pints of Citra from Nailmaker Brewery, based in Barnsley.

It's absolutely glorious and perfect for warm summer nights.

David L · June 24, 2023, 08:56:39 AM

Quote from: Matt2112 on June 23, 2023, 11:09:36 PMCurrently at the local having a "couple" of pints of Citra from Nailmaker Brewery, based in Barnsley.

It's absolutely glorious and perfect for warm summer nights.

If that's true, they've nicked the name from Oakham:

https://www.oakhamales.com/core-beers/citra/

One of my favourites. Anything with citra hops fits the bill for me