....Fermgael and Laois lad have been arguing about the best kangaroo piss on the market on a different thread ....this got me thinking about my favourite subject....beer.
Right lads cards on the table....gimme your top three beverages. no Cabarnet Sauvignon...no Merlot....no Jack Daniels...no Grey Goose..it has to be beer...stout lager ale whatever....make the call.
I want the top three beers among the learned folk on the board...might put a poll up later if I see a pattern developing.
I'll kick off...
1. Pint of Guinness...from a reputable hostelry of course...nothing else compares
2. Cold bottle of Erdinger Weissbier crystal
3. Again another cold bottle of Ekstra Draught...god bless our foreign friends for bringing this nectar to Ireland.
Discuss
1. Pint of stout - Omagh Golf club
2. Pint of boddingtons.
3. Pint of stella.
Back in the day a pint of Caffreys for an honourable mention.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 09:17:08 PM
1. Pint of stout - Omagh Golf club
2. Pint of boddingtons.
3. Pint of stella.
Back in the day a pint of Caffreys for an honourable mention.
Thon Caffreys was dangerous stuff Puck :o :o
You can't beat the Trappists for a good beer... they may not say a lot, but byjesus they can brew an ale!
And as impeccable timing would have it, as I dab on the keys, I'm sipping of a Westvleteren 12 -- reckoned to be the best beer in the world (www.ratebeer.com). ;D
Hard to beat a good pint of guiness!!!an old favourite of mines from the student days was a pint of smithwicks with a guiness head,need a good barman tho because it can soon become guiness with smithwicks feet!thirdly wud prob be a pint of tenents in my local.nicest bottles you'll get would be tiger or cobra or bud light!
Oh I forgot about a bottle of sapporo.
No 1 would always be a nice creamy pint of Guinness.
Loads of other great beer out there, at the moment I've taken a fancy for Clotworthy Dobbin, a nice ale from the Whitewater brewery up in Kilkeel.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 09:34:05 PM
Oh I forgot about a bottle of sapporo.
Great with Ginger Ale in a shandy
1.Tennants Ice Cold on Draft
2. Carlsberg Draft
3. Bottles of Bud
1. Bud(bottles or Pints)
2. Carling(ice cold tins)
3. Carlsberg(tinnies)
Pint of Carlsberg/Beat the wife (if it was more available)
Bottle of ice cold Budweiser
Pint of Carling
1. Pints of Alexander Keiths Fine Pale Ale
2. Pints of Guinness
3. Pints of Heineken
Oh I remember falling into the trap of buying 4 Cafferys in a BOGOF promo in the old Fly of a Thursday night. Didn't see much of Friday.
Anyway guinness, carlsberg, harp & smithwicks all tastes great in the pubs that care about their clientele and clean the pipes daily.
If you want to reach the next level tho try Pilsner Urquell or Staropramen in the Czech Republic. Brewing purity at its absolute finest to the point that you can drink 12-15 pints and still have a clear head the next day!
1 - Pint of Ice Cold Tennants
2 - Pint of Carling
3 - Pint of Ice Cold Tennants
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on November 21, 2008, 10:16:49 PM
1 - Pint of Ice Cold Tennants
2 - Pint of Carling
3 - Pint of Ice Cold Tennants
You haven't lived, if you're quoting macro beers like that as the best. Honestly.
Its not for me to give anyone crap but to the lovers of budweiser out there I say a big, fat, stereotyped commercialized cop out.
Grand if theres nothing around - but a top 3 beer???
C'mon!
Its not even top 30. And Im someone who drinks alot of miller light (due to fabric restrictions on the jeans).
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 10:18:43 PM
Its not for me to give anyone crap but to the lovers of budweiser out there I say a big, fat, stereotyped commercialized cop out.
Grand if theres nothing around - but a top 3 beer???
C'mon!
Its not even top 30. And Im someone who drinks alot of miller light (due to fabric restrictions on the jeans).
Surely though it is for some people, a wise man once told me one mans piss is another mans champagne.
I have to disagree even with the wise man.
I should know - hes sitting beside me.
It doesnt even taste like beer.
If you've drank a healthy selection of lets say 20 beers, and you say that the budweiser is the best, then Im afraid to inform you of one simple truth...
You dont like beer. ;)
Quote from: Minder on November 21, 2008, 10:21:31 PM
Surely though it is for some people, a wise man once told me one mans piss is another mans champagne.
Great aphorism, but crap beer, always a crap beer, will Budweiser be. Try the original Budvar though, a much superior offering.
And by your reckoning, if I piss in this glass, some eejit will swear by it, right? ;)
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 21, 2008, 10:24:33 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 21, 2008, 10:21:31 PM
Surely though it is for some people, a wise man once told me one mans piss is another mans champagne.
Great aphorism, but crap beer, always a crap beer, will Budweiser be. Try the original Budvar though, a much superior offering.
I have tried it and impressive it is but isnt widely available in many boozers.
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 21, 2008, 10:24:33 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 21, 2008, 10:21:31 PM
Surely though it is for some people, a wise man once told me one mans piss is another mans champagne.
Great aphorism, but crap beer, always a crap beer, will Budweiser be. Try the original Budvar though, a much superior offering.
And by your reckoning, if I piss in this glass, some eejit will swear by it, right? ;)
FoSB - try the fella swearing by the tins of carlsberg in 3rd place.
Hes from armagh though, so its probably not a first. ;)
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 10:27:32 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 21, 2008, 10:24:33 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 21, 2008, 10:21:31 PM
Surely though it is for some people, a wise man once told me one mans piss is another mans champagne.
Great aphorism, but crap beer, always a crap beer, will Budweiser be. Try the original Budvar though, a much superior offering.
And by your reckoning, if I piss in this glass, some eejit will swear by it, right? ;)
FoSB - try the fella swearing by the tins of carlsberg in 3rd place.
Hes from armagh though, so its probably not a first. ;)
We should just be thankful he's not extolling the boundless virtues of Buckfast Puck, under whatever guise!
Christ its great to finally be a snob.
Quote from: armagh leg-end on November 21, 2008, 10:00:49 PM
1. Bud(bottles or Pints)
2. Carling(ice cold tins)
3. Carlsberg(tinnies)
:o :o :o :o
I'm just after a bottle of San Miguel. I wouldn't drink it all the time but an enjoyable beer nonetheless.
My top three
1. Pints of Harp
2. Tennents
3. Bottles of Bud (can't drink pints)
Ooooh Im desperately craving a nice cold Pint now.
Its only 2.40pm however.
Another 20 minutes to go.
Amstel is an impressive beer *Disclaimer - This is only my opinion and does not represent the views of the GaaBoard.com
Amstel light is nothing to be ashamed of Puck ;)
In fairness, I used to think that there was nothing like a Smithwicks, then various lagers, then a Guinness, then a Beamish, then the odd Murphys, then a Guiness, all draught. Never from a tin or a bottle though (despite the widget), and though a tin will never be vulnerable to 'skunking' (where the light reacts with the hops and alters the taste), a bottle is still preferable. The Belgians are the best of all though, I'd say. Some mighty beers there, and mainly available only in the bottle or tin here Ireland (or elsewhere), and even so, though some of the German beers are mighty too -- Erdinger, Paulaner, for example.
I feel all dirty.
1. Tennents Ice Cold
2. Corona
3. Tesco's cheap weekly offer.
So its lurgan you are from Gs?
har de har har
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 10:50:43 PM
So its lurgan you are from Gs?
Are you telepathic? ???
Quote from: Puckoon on November 21, 2008, 10:49:09 PM
I feel all dirty.
Why Puck? It's not like you're a Derry or Armagh man? ;)
Havet had a sip in a few weeks but reading this is giving me a shocking drewth!!
1. Creamy pint of stout. Cool but not too cold.
2. Corona. Ice cold with lime.
3. Efes ( Bautiful turkish beer) Again must be chilled.
Stomach turners would be
1. Stella
2. The geordie brown ale.
3. Carling
Quote from: armagh leg-end on November 21, 2008, 10:00:49 PM
1. Bud(bottles or Pints)
2. Carling(ice cold tins)
3. Carlsberg(tinnies)
1.Tennants Ice Cold on Draft
2. Carlsberg Draft
3. Bottles of Bud
fcuk sake lads....all of them beers are brewed in some laboratory in England....you have a lot to learn about what you are drinking...I imagine you will be drinking this stuff to get wrote off ...I'm drinking the 3 I posted because they TASTE good...if I get wrote off at the end of it thens thats a bonus.
best beer ever, lukewarm beer out of a kit bag 15 minutes after winning an intermediate championship in the changing rooms in the athletic grounds.
types of beer: grolsch samuel smiths, flying fish, magic hat number 7
That cloudy Sam Adams stuff is shite over there Heganboy.....had a couple of great pints of of stout in a bar close to NYU a few months ago...if a man was lookin for a good pint of porter in NYC where would he go? Queens?
would recommend a bar called d6 in the city for the best stout- dont really get that sam adams thing prefer smithwicks
for the love of god, those that say pints of bud is lovely would probably pay £3 for pints of $h1t and curse anyone who says they are gettin ripped off for buyin it. there are less chemicals in fairy liquid!
christ almighty, pints of bud are as close to dishwater as u can get!
ill have a go.
1. Like a bottle of BECKs when its freezing cold
2. A small bottle of Cobra for a special occasion
3. A pint of harp, when i get back home.
I personally think anyone who drinks carling or carlsberg (maybe fosters) for pleasure should be punished.
Might as well name my top 3, but I will probably get ridiculed for not knowing enough about beers :-\
Its all about YOUR personal favourite..............
1. Ice cold Corona with slice of lime
2. Sagres
3. Coors or Guinness in moderation
1. Ice cold Corona with a slice of lime
2. Pint of Harp (ice cold on draught)
3. Tins of Heinneken
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 21, 2008, 09:14:35 PM
....Fermgael and Laois lad have been arguing about the best kangaroo piss on the market on a different thread ....this got me thinking about my favourite subject....beer.
I wouldn't say we were arguing :D
Mine is
On Draught
1.Smithwicks
2.Coors Light :-[
3.Bulmers
In cans/bottles
1.Carling
2.Coors Light :-[ :-[
3.Corona Extra
My top three would be as follows;
1. Pints of Carling
2. Pints of Fosters (super chilled if available)
3. Pints of Caffreys
As regards bottles, usually take Corona or Peroni if i'm in a club.
Pints
1. Guinness
2. If we're not including pints of Magners then I'm stuck on guinness.
3. As above
I can't stomach pints of yella beer apart from the good stuff in Prague or somewhere so...
Bottles
1. Bud (var or weiser)
2. Tiger
3. Erdinger
heres mine for what its worth;-
Draught
1.Harp (when i get home)
2.Guiness
3.Magners
Bottle
1. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Anybody who knows anything about beer, you must try this, also beautiful on draught but ive onl seen it in england)
2. Red Stripe (also good in tins)
3.Budvar
In saying that i could put staropramen in either of these sections as it is a lovely beer. Im beginning to go off harp, but its good in the parador. :D As is the guiness. But lads honestly, sierra nevada is good, you may be able to get it in tesco, has a green label. If you dont like it ill pay for it, and no i dont work for them. I could only dream.
i'm not picky
i'll drink whatever's set up ;) very rude to refuse
but if i were to plum for a pint
1st pints of Harp
2nd bottle of Becks
3rd Carslberg (pints or bottles)
1. Pint of Beamish
2. Pint of Guinness
3. Theakston's Old Peculiar (draft).
I don't drink lagers or pils, etc. I know I'm probably missing out on good Belgian, German, Czech etc. beers, but I'm also eliminating the chance of ever accidentally tasting Heineken or Bud or the like again, so it's worth it. Draft is the only really acceptable form of beer for me. If I can't get anything else I'll drink bottled stout or dark ales. Beer in a tin is an abomination. I don't understand the chemistry of it, but one can of any beer will give me a raging headache (or would when I was 20, the last time I ever did such an awful thing).
For pints:
Heineken
Guinness
Carlsberg
Have also started to get a taste for Kronenberg (bottles) and some of the Asian beers - Tiger / Tsingtao...
Was out for dinner last night and had Asahi - a Japanese beer - for the first time. Very nice and crisp.
1. pint of Guinness, not cold flow, and only in the 26.
2. leffe (is that spelt correctly)
3. Paulaner (only recently discovered, but only 2 a night)
Whiskey
1.Tullamore
2. Jameson
1. Buckfast
2. Buckfast
3. Buckfast
5 Sams forgot to mention that Armagh people were banned from voting as they only drink Buckfast from Geezer's discarded jock strap.
I'd like to blame 5sams for my raging hangover.
To the poster on the sierra nevada pale ale, I've a case in the garage if you want it.
1. Guinness
2. Coors Light
3. Will try anything once & may even go through a phase for a month or two of drinking nothing but this choice but will always revert back to options 1 or 2
I'm not a beer snob, for I'd drink piss from a horse's c**k as long as enough yeast, hops or barley was in it. But some of the suggestions for best beers here are unbelievable. Offering a pint of Carling or a pint of Bud as an answer to to this question is no different to replying Ford Focus or Renault Megane when asked what car you would like to drive. There's nothing wrong with a Focus or a Megane, but when given all the choices in the market, it smacks of a lack of class and taste.
i find it amusing to see men drinking coors lite..... looks funny
or if they were drinking bulmers ligth too !
Quote from: thewobbler on November 22, 2008, 06:36:22 PM
I'm not a beer snob, for I'd drink piss from a horse's c**k as long as enough yeast, hops or barley was in it. But some of the suggestions for best beers here are unbelievable. Offering a pint of Carling or a pint of Bud as an answer to to this question is no different to replying Ford Focus or Renault Megane when asked what car you would like to drive. There's nothing wrong with a Focus or a Megane, but when given all the choices in the market, it smacks of a lack of class and taste.
Jesus beer isn't an aspirational product. If you like it you drink it, if you don't you won't. If everyone had the same tastes there would only be about 3 beers on the market. People have given their personal opinion on what beer they prefer not what they think are the 3 best beers in the world.
Citizen Kane is regularly named best film ever but it wouldn't make my top 50. Shoot me!
stout
stout
tennents
shorts
jameson
vod and bull
Quote from: Puckoon on November 22, 2008, 03:41:02 PM
I'd like to blame 5sams for my raging hangover.
To the poster on the sierra nevada pale ale, I've a case in the garage if you want it.
I wouldnt say no.
Quote from: leenie on November 22, 2008, 09:32:19 PM
i find it amusing to see men drinking coors lite..... looks funny
or if they were drinking bulmers ligth too !
why? ???
just those two or any light beer?
1 Guinness.2 Toohies extra dry 3.the current offers in tesco.36 bottles for £12.thats 33p a bottle.bottles on offer are carlsberg export,stella, and becks.all 275 ml bottles
Quote from: FermGael on November 27, 2008, 06:07:05 PM
1 Guinness.2 Toohies extra dry 3.the current offers in tesco.36 bottles for £12.thats 33p a bottle.bottles on offer are carlsberg export,stella, and becks.all 275 ml bottles
You can add Tennents to that list as well. I bought 36 cans for £12 last night. I hear they are limiting the offer to 4 boxes per person.
You will see some mad men shooting in with wigs and false moustaches on. ha ha.
lurgan tesco usually sells out within hrs ::)
going to have a go at this!
1: Franziskaner Weissbier (from the bottle)
2: Augustiner Helles (from the bottle)
3: A good pint of Guinness
my short of choice would be Jamesons, closly followed by Bush.
can't believe someone mentioned Paulaner and Erdinger, especially compared to the first 2 above!!
1) Deuchars IPA (Edinburgh's finest)
2) Guinness
3) Alexander Keiths India Pale Ale
God. Youse all drink some mad stuff. Never heard of half of it.lol
Quote from: stpauls on November 27, 2008, 06:52:31 PM
going to have a go at this!
1: Franziskaner Weissbier (from the bottle)
2: Augustiner Helles (from the bottle)
3: A good pint of Guinness
my short of choice would be Jamesons, closly followed by Bush.
can't believe someone mentioned Paulaner and Erdinger, especially compared to the first 2 above!!
Ever have them on draught
stpauls? Franziskaner is a decent weissbier, but never had it on draught, and both Erdinger and Paulaner on draught would outshine it. Besides, Franziskaner's an
InBev macro now!
Funny how my opinion of some posters on this thread has changed dramatically after seeing their choice of beer.
IMHO the only quality beer from this island and the one beside us is Guinness and even then it is difficult to get a decent pint of it. (Apologies to Murphy's and Beamish drinkers but they're not for me)
There are decent Dutch and Danish beers but Heineken and Calrsberg are not among them.
Of the mass produced continental stuff sold here on draft, only Stella would get a pass from me.
Top of the list (Authur excluded) is the draft stuff you get in the Czech Republic, Germany & Belgium.
As for Budweiser,
Bud going down tastes like Budvar coming up.
Anyone else had a go at Tyskie....mmmmmmmm
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 29, 2008, 12:42:05 AM
Quote from: stpauls on November 27, 2008, 06:52:31 PM
going to have a go at this!
1: Franziskaner Weissbier (from the bottle)
2: Augustiner Helles (from the bottle)
3: A good pint of Guinness
my short of choice would be Jamesons, closly followed by Bush.
can't believe someone mentioned Paulaner and Erdinger, especially compared to the first 2 above!!
Ever have them on draught stpauls? Franziskaner is a decent weissbier, but never had it on draught, and both Erdinger and Paulaner on draught would outshine it. Besides, Franziskaner's an InBev macro now!
spent 12 months in Munich Fear, had both of them from the tap on a regular basis, and still would prefer Franziskaner!! they are nice beers, but just not Franzies league.
although i have found a weissbier in /tesco called Weihenstephen and comes a close second to it.
1.Good pint of Guinness ( the exiles dream!)
2.Leffe Blond (Belgian loveliness)
3.Franziskaner (The Monks downfall)
Ive found as well that local european lagers wipe the floor with piss like Carlberg and harp. Estrella is the tastiest lager around
3x15 tin packs of Carlsberg for £18, 40p a tin, not bad for that price
1. A pint of Guinness
2. A pint of Guinness
3. A pint of Guinness
Nothing else comes close
I know a few brewers, working in Guinness and off-shoots. The brewers say that the best beers taste best within a few degrees (below) room temperature. Cold (and very cold) beer does not taste of beer, so it doesn't need to be of very good quality. Also, beer is best drunk from bottles, not draft and definitely not cans. For stout enthusiasts, see if you can get you hands on Foreign Export Stout (known as FES), you might get it in the Nigerian shops in Dublin (it's brewed exclusively, in Dublin, for the African market, but I believe they've started stocking locally now too. Anyhow, it's like drinking a pint of Benylin - brilliant beside the open hearth of a winter's evening.
I've grown to enjoy Belgian beers recently, especially some of the Trappist ones - not drunk by volume (without serious consequences), not what the brewers would describe a 'sessionable'. For enthusiasts, try 'Kwak', I've seen in in Ireland recently - in Belgium they serve it in a mad glass.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Kwak.jpg/200px-Kwak.jpg)
WOuldn't mind one of those glasses.
Never found any problems drinking stout from cans.
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2008, 03:05:24 PM
... Also, beer is best drunk from bottles, not draft and definitely not cans.
And what about 'skunking', where the hops react to light and turn? Clear bottles are the worst, with green better, and brown the best, however, regarless of the colour of bottle skunking will be the result if the bottles are exposed to strong light for long enough.
I was just talking about the brew quality FóSB, the best beer (usually without the preservatives needed for kegs or cans) goes in bottles.
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
I was just talking about the brew quality FóSB, the best beer (usually without the preservatives needed for kegs or cans) goes in bottles.
Fair enough
BB, understand now.
Quote from: stpauls on December 13, 2008, 12:34:43 PM
spent 12 months in Munich Fear, had both of them from the tap on a regular basis, and still would prefer Franziskaner!! they are nice beers, but just not Franzies league.
although i have found a weissbier in /tesco called Weihenstephen and comes a close second to it.
You'd know your onions then
stpauls, respect.
"Good people drink good beer" Hunter S thompson.
In no particular order
From the american market.
1) Brooklyn lager
2) Sierra Nevada Pale ale
3) Snake dog india pale ale
From Europe
1) Rochefort 10
2) Kueppers Koelsch
3) westmalle Dubbel
From the UK
1) sarah hughes dark ruby mild
2) Fullers ESB
3) Hogs Back TEA
Good beer is what ya enjoy drinking. A pint of Guinness or a bottle of miller does the job for me but I can handle most lagers. If ya can drink one sort of lager, you should be fit to cope with any of them.
You still can't beat a nice pint of Guinness in the pub, one that cares about the quality of their pints. It's a primal thing I think :D
At home, I don't like Guinness out of Cans, so I generally go with
1. Corona with slice of Lime stuck in the neck (great at a Barbeque)
2. Erdinger Weisbier Kristal (this time of the year it's great)
3. Budvar from the Czech Republic, the real Budweiser.
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
I was just talking about the brew quality FóSB, the best beer (usually without the preservatives needed for kegs or cans) goes in bottles.
Was talking with a friend of a friend in a pub about 2 years ago. He was working with some drinks company in the US, but had previously worked in quality control in Guinness. He said they were very particular about the quality of drink that went into kegs and draft cans, but any oul sheite could end up in the bottles of stout.
Quote from: Hound on December 15, 2008, 12:53:26 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
I was just talking about the brew quality FóSB, the best beer (usually without the preservatives needed for kegs or cans) goes in bottles.
Was talking with a friend of a friend in a pub about 2 years ago. He was working with some drinks company in the US, but had previously worked in quality control in Guinness. He said they were very particular about the quality of drink that went into kegs and draft cans, but any oul sheite could end up in the bottles of stout.
Have to say I've never enjoyed Guinness unless its draft and I think a lot of people reahc a similar conclusion.
It's disappointing that Ireland doesn't have local beers in different areas. As opposed to getting different beers in different areas, we get roughly the same beers in every booser.
We've decent tillage industries here and supposedly a nation of drinkers. But very little local breweries. This sort of thing should be encouraged!
Quote from: turk on December 15, 2008, 01:10:04 PM
It's disappointing that Ireland doesn't have local beers in different areas. As opposed to getting different beers in different areas, we get roughly the same beers in every booser.
We've decent tillage industries here and supposedly a nation of drinkers. But very little local breweries. This sort of thing should be encouraged!
Guinness is largely to blame for this with their aggressive tied house strategy. Its a shame they were so successful, we've ended up with one powerhouse brewer producing a relatively mediocre stout instead of lots of local breweries producing artisan beers :'(
Quote from: delboy on December 15, 2008, 03:22:58 PM
Quote from: turk on December 15, 2008, 01:10:04 PM
It's disappointing that Ireland doesn't have local beers in different areas. As opposed to getting different beers in different areas, we get roughly the same beers in every booser.
We've decent tillage industries here and supposedly a nation of drinkers. But very little local breweries. This sort of thing should be encouraged!
Guinness is largely to blame for this with their aggressive tied house strategy. Its a shame they were so successful, we've ended up with one powerhouse brewer producing a relatively mediocre stout instead of lots of local breweries producing artisan beers :'(
Agree 100% - good guinness is a great drink but you won't get it in most pubs.
Had a few Foster's on Friday night. Not too many, but the hangover was unreal. Not touching it again.
Quote from: Hound on December 15, 2008, 12:53:26 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2008, 03:31:32 PM
I was just talking about the brew quality FóSB, the best beer (usually without the preservatives needed for kegs or cans) goes in bottles.
Was talking with a friend of a friend in a pub about 2 years ago. He was working with some drinks company in the US, but had previously worked in quality control in Guinness. He said they were very particular about the quality of drink that went into kegs and draft cans, but any oul sheite could end up in the bottles of stout.
You may well be right, there's very little market in Ireland presently for bottled stout, except among our West African brothers (and as I say, they get their own brew). I remember the draft cans' invention in the late 80s, and there was a huge emphasis on the quality of the 'pub draft' being reproduced alright. In my opinion, though I wouldn't say it in company, they failed, as stout should be drunk 'warmish', and the (function of the widget and) can depended on it being cooled to 4 degC.
Coopers Pale Ale - Bottled
Pint of Guinness - Draught.
Had a lovely few pints of Maes last nite in a wee pub in Brussels.. maybe it was the locatin and the atmosphere but it was up there with the best iv had.
Number one has to be pint of the black stuff lovely especially in the local GAA club pure heaven. Then would be Carling and number three would be Red Dog, hard to beat six bottles of Red Dog on a Thursday nite to make work go that little bit better on Friday and get a taste for the weekend. Love the messages on the lid of the Red Dog pure inspiration
Quote from: stephenite on December 16, 2008, 01:02:01 AM
Coopers Pale Ale - Bottled
Pint of Guinness - Draught.
Coopers is feckin savage stuff. You get the taste of cream on your lips after a few of them, like a cat that would be wantin more. Best Aussie beer anyway.
Drank Coopers (green) for a while but went off it. Maybe I don't appreciate good beer but my tipple in Australia was Hahn Super Dry, very nice drink.
At home I enjoy a few lovely pints of Guinness from time to time but not all the time because I get stomached after about 6 of them.
The regular would be a good pint bottle of Bulmers/Magners with ice. Nothing better for the cure either of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! Can't believe no one has mentioned a pint bottle yet ???
If I'm drinking smaller bottles it'll be Corana with a slice of lime
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on December 14, 2008, 03:37:07 PM
Quote from: stpauls on December 13, 2008, 12:34:43 PM
spent 12 months in Munich Fear, had both of them from the tap on a regular basis, and still would prefer Franziskaner!! they are nice beers, but just not Franzies league.
although i have found a weissbier in /tesco called Weihenstephen and comes a close second to it.
You'd know your onions then stpauls, respect.
well, i don't like to boast, but... :P
A special mention has to go to Asahi. Best beer for sushi by a long way, having it and sushi in a we Kaitenzushi place in the middle of nowhere in Japan was one of the highlights of my life (I need to get out more, I know!)
1. pint of guinness - nothing compares to this at all
2. beamish - not a bad substitute when the money is tight!!! :D
3. smithwicks - when the above two arent of high standard in whatever pub i happen to be in!!
anybody a fan of kilkenny draught? had it a few times and think its a lovely drink, really hard to come across though!!!
i thought breo was nice when it came out, pity it was taken off the market
Quote from: stpauls on December 16, 2008, 05:37:25 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on December 14, 2008, 03:37:07 PM
Quote from: stpauls on December 13, 2008, 12:34:43 PM
spent 12 months in Munich Fear, had both of them from the tap on a regular basis, and still would prefer Franziskaner!! they are nice beers, but just not Franzies league.
although i have found a weissbier in /tesco called Weihenstephen and comes a close second to it.
You'd know your onions then stpauls, respect.
well, i don't like to boast, but... :P
Though the cognoscenti on www.ratebeer.com have Franziskaner and Paulaner on an equal footing with a score of 3.6 out of 5 each, so maybe just half-respect ;)
Quote from: Midman on December 16, 2008, 08:18:58 PM
A special mention has to go to Asahi. Best beer for sushi by a long way, having it and sushi in a we Kaitenzushi place in the middle of nowhere in Japan was one of the highlights of my life (I need to get out more, I know!)
Oh dear - Id take the sapporro over it in a heartbeat. Still the Asahi is better than the Kirin Ichiban.
Tsingtao for me is the nicest oriental beer.
Not only are the Trappist beers (Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren & La Trappe) among the best beers you can drink in the world, they're also the closest thing there is to guilt-free alcohol: any money the monks make from the brewing and sale of beer they use for their charitable works; they sell beer so that they can afford to be monks. And, if you drink enough of their beers for long enough, they might even be using the money you paid for that beer to pull you out of the gutter. Now, that's what I call a sound investment!
Had some Galway hooker on the weekend . Was very enjoyable
http://www.galwayhooker.ie/flash/site/intro/
FoSB, can it be bought in the black North?
QuoteNot only are the Trappist beers (Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren & La Trappe) among the best beers you can drink in the world
I had a feed of Rochefort in Brussels this year - it's very, very good. You can get Chimay in the shops here, it's good too.
Quote from: ONeill on December 18, 2008, 07:35:45 PM
FoSB, can it be bought in the black North?
Dunnes Stores (at least) usually stock the
Red Chimay Shane, and possibly the Blue too, and some of the bigger and better offies should stock one or more of them too. A few of the beer mail order outfits across the water do them all too, with the exception of the
Westvleteren, which can only be procured in person from the Abbey in Belgium itself.
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 18, 2008, 07:37:18 PM
QuoteNot only are the Trappist beers (Achel, Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren & La Trappe) among the best beers you can drink in the world
I had a feed of Rochefort in Brussels this year - it's very, very good. You can get Chimay in the shops here, it's good too.
And a few more of them too BB, there are a few off-licences in Dublin that stock the full range between them, with the exception of
Westvleteren. And, the odd pub would stock a few of the Trappist bottles.
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 18, 2008, 07:37:18 PM
I had a feed of Rochefort in Brussels this year - it's very, very good.
Forgot to ask you
Billys Boots, which of the Rocheforts did you have the feed of, the 6, 8, or 10?
Quote from: Gnevin on December 18, 2008, 07:29:28 PM
Had some Galway hooker on the weekend . Was very enjoyable
http://www.galwayhooker.ie/flash/site/intro/
Thats bizzare, being from belfast id never even heard of galway hooker, but saw it on wed night when i was down in galway. thought it was nice, though i think it signalled the beginning of the end for me. Does anyone else find it hard to get 'good' beers in off licenses'? or am i just not looking in the right places?
Had a first taste of the Galway Hooker on Saturday last, and a very decent pint it was.
I'd say perhaps that you're not looking in the right places bredaghgael86, even somewhere like Dunnes Stores has a decent range of beers.
New brew for Guinness anniversary
Guinness has been brewed at St James' Gate since 1759
Guinness is to brew a special stout next year to mark its 250th anniversary, it is understood.
It is thought the commemorative beverage may be launched in March to coincide with St Patrick's Day.
The 250th anniversary marks the date which founder Arthur Guinness signed the lease on St James' Gate brewery in Dublin.
It is now one of Ireland's biggest tourist attractions, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
A spokesperson for Guinness parent company, Diageo, declined to comment on events planned to mark the landmark anniversary, but industry sources insist the anniversary brew will form a major part of celebrations.
Arthur Guinness opened his first brewery in Leixlip, County Kildare, in 1756 before moving to St James' Gate in Dublin three years later.
2013
A new brewery in Leixlip is expected to produce one billion pints a year when it becomes operational in 2013.
Desmond Guinness said he believed the 'black stuff' was now firmly part of the Irish identity, more than two centuries after it was founded.
Pints of Guinness
Guinness is commonly referred to as the 'black stuff'
"I drink wine myself but I suppose you could say Guinness has become a staple of the Irish diet in many ways," said Mr Guinness.
"It was even regarded as medicinal. It used to be given free to nursing mothers in hospitals and to people who gave blood."
Mr Guinness, 76, remembers the 200th anniversary celebrations of Guinness in 1959.
"The clan may very well come together. We're scattered all over the world so a reunion would be something," he said.
at the risk of repeating myself you will do well to beat pint bottles of bulmers with ice in a pint glass when the need arises. have to play a xmas soccer game tmrw but i know it'll be the red bull and vodka I had tonight that'll restrict me and not the cider, a great tipple imho
having a couple of nice cold 'bucaneros' - cuban beer here !
Lovely !
Jaysus lad's ye have turned into quite the connoisseurs with the beer choices,
I enjoyed a few nice bottles of Becks over the holiday...boring as that sounds :-\
LaoisLad i noticed that tesco up here are now stocking vb in their world beer section
Any of ye try the new pear bulmers?
Pilsner Urquell from Asda, spellbinding.
Quote from: mylestheslasher on May 16, 2009, 09:33:37 PM
Any of ye try the new pear bulmers?
Aye had couple last week. Lovely with plenty of ice. Had a pounding head on Sunday but dunno if it was the grog. Have one left in the fridge which will be finding a good home when I get the childer to bed!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2009, 09:43:54 PM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on May 16, 2009, 09:33:37 PM
Any of ye try the new pear bulmers?
Aye had couple last week. Lovely with plenty of ice. Had a pounding head on Sunday but dunno if it was the grog. Have one left in the fridge which will be finding a good home when I get the childer to bed!
Tried it the other night,wouldn't be a fan to be honest
45 minutes til happy hour at the local. $3.25. 22 ouncers of Stella. That's one of the few benefits of unemployment, if sourced out the best places in town for a feed of pints and a meal for under 15$. Happy hour is the ticket.
What would be the nicest non-alcoholic beer out there?
Quote from: fitzroyalty on May 29, 2009, 10:18:51 PM
What would be the nicest non-alcoholic beer out there?
There is non-alcoholic and 0.5% volume....
non-alcoholic Erdinger is lovely. But thats 0.5% volume I think
Anyone tried James Squires Red Ale, I think I am in love :o
Number 1 by a country mile and a half ............BEER LAO
Number 2 Berliner
Number 3 Erdinger Kristal.
Honorable mentions to Macs Gold(kiwi draught lager) , Effes, Sagres, Singha.
Quote from: fitzroyalty on May 29, 2009, 10:18:51 PM
What would be the nicest non-alcoholic beer out there?
I will not honor such a disgraceful question like that with anything other than DISGUST!!! How dare you swear!!!!!
Not many fans of real ales here, just the two that I've seen
1) ESB (mentioned above by delboy)
2) Abbot Ale
3) Hobgoblin
Tonight i will mostly be drinking Brahma lager
Quote from: Minder on May 30, 2009, 11:05:41 PM
Tonight i will mostly be drinking Brahma lager
Minder you're developing quite a habit. Maybe you and Milltown Row could attend meetings together.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 30, 2009, 11:11:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 30, 2009, 11:05:41 PM
Tonight i will mostly be drinking Brahma lager
Minder you're developing quite a habit. Maybe you and Milltown Row could attend meetings together.
I am trying to get Milltown to go to the meetings but i cant get him out of the Falls Park, he said he likes to go there with his "Russian friend", must be some immigrant fella.
That must have been him I seen staggering across the road from the park to the Rossa House with the head roasted off him. Fallen asleep in the park again!
1 - Guinness
2- Old Speckled Hen
2- OK, I know it's not beer but its lovely (& cheap too) White Lightening/Frosty Jacks - really cold & with a dash of lemon cordial
Quote from: militant mike on June 01, 2009, 04:25:41 PM
1 - Guinness
2- Old Speckled Hen
2- OK, I know it's not beer but its lovely (& cheap too) White Lightening/Frosty Jacks - really cold & with a dash of lemon cordial
do you live in the holy land :D
1.Tennants ice cold (in the proper glass)
2.Chilled bottles of Nastro Azzurro
3. Carling is the best can around. Cheap, cheerful and tasty
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 29, 2009, 10:27:19 PM
non-alcoholic Erdinger is lovely. But thats 0.5% volume I think
It is that (lovely), but @ 0.
05% = 1/100th of the usual alcohol content by volume, and would qualify for alcohol-free at that ;)
Was down in Kilkenny at teh wekeend and the amount of people drinking Bulmers Pear was unreal, couldnt see the value in it myself, grand if your not drinking but couldnt do a session on it
Quote from: ludermor on June 02, 2009, 05:49:58 PM
Was down in Kilkenny at teh wekeend and the amount of people drinking Bulmers Pear was unreal, couldnt see the value in it myself, grand if your not drinking but couldnt do a session on it
What is the best session drink? A mate says he drank vodka and tonic all day at a wedding last week and woke up pretty much unscathed the next day. I've tried to convince myself that pints of Magners with loads of ice is the way forward as the ice negates the dehydration from the cider!
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Have also tried ciders in magners etc but still nothing I like. Any other beers that anyone would reccommend.
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Have also tried ciders in magners etc but still nothing I like. Any other beers that anyone would reccommend.
You cannot get a taste for them because they dont taste of anything.
try any of the following and you'll understand....
Warsteiner
Erdinger
Peroni
Hooegarden
Budvar
in fact MOST German or Eastern European imports....
...and last but not least....have a go at this ye boy ye....
(http://www.tinneys-irish-shop.com/shop/data/images_g/cards-pint-2952-120.jpg)
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Those would all be known as 'macros' na cleirigh, meaning that they're bulk produced, with all the destruction of character that that would imply. Those are all lagers, you might be better trying an ale or a German wheat beer.
Have a look at www.ratebeer.com. It's a good site for just about every beer there is, and you'll see that those four beers above are not exactly exalted on it.
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 21, 2009, 02:10:19 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Have also tried ciders in magners etc but still nothing I like. Any other beers that anyone would reccommend.
You cannot get a taste for them because they dont taste of anything.
try any of the following and you'll understand....
Warsteiner
Erdinger
Peroni
Hooegarden
Budvar
in fact MOST German or Eastern European imports....
...and last but not least....have a go at this ye boy ye....
(http://www.tinneys-irish-shop.com/shop/data/images_g/cards-pint-2952-120.jpg)
Looks far too thick for me... i'd wanta eat it with a spoon. Doesn't everyone on here hate pints of guinness?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Guinness.jpg)(http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Science/Images/drooling-homer-simpson.jpg)
I'm thirsty out already. TFI Friday!!
Should be in the over-rated thread.......................I think drinking pints of it makes you more Irish
(http://www.tinneys-irish-shop.com/shop/data/images_g/cards-pint-2952-120.jpg)
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 21, 2009, 02:10:19 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Have also tried ciders in magners etc but still nothing I like. Any other beers that anyone would reccommend.
You cannot get a taste for them because they dont taste of anything.
try any of the following and you'll understand....
Warsteiner
Erdinger
Peroni
Hooegarden
Budvar
in fact MOST German or Eastern European imports....
...and last but not least....have a go at this ye boy ye....
(http://www.tinneys-irish-shop.com/shop/data/images_g/cards-pint-2952-120.jpg)
Looks far too thick for me... i'd wanta eat it with a spoon. Doesn't everyone on here hate pints of guinness?
I do.....don't like the drink either! :P
getting into nice ales at the minute for the first time. Have been a stout drinker for years but at the minute funds are tight and I/ve been doing more drinking in the house.I'm enjoying old speckled hen lately.
Quote from: redhugh on August 21, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
getting into nice ales at the minute for the first time. Have been a stout drinker for years but at the minute funds are tight and I/ve been doing more drinking in the house.I'm enjoying old speckled hen lately.
Bet she's delighted with your renewed interest :D
Guinness for me is unbeatable and would be my favourite beer, I live 5 minutes drive from the best pint of guinness you could ever get in the states however in Armagh for me the best pint is in the Harps club, sensational pint there, honourable mention for the golf club.
My second best ever beer would have to be Taj Majal from india, it is a great lager, crisp and clean and refreshing and tastes lovely.
Third, I am not a beer drinker and dont really have a third but I enjoy Magners Cider in the summer from time to time, I am a wino by trade however I never had buckfast in my life, putrid shite that.
Guinness for me is unbeatable and would be my favourite beer, I live 5 minutes drive from the best pint of guinness you could ever get in the states however in Armagh for me the best pint is in the Harps club, sensational pint there, honourable mention for the golf club.
As Pat Molloy would say CIO....correct in one. Harps is best stout I've drank anywhere for a long time.
Im just learning my guinness, never drank it till 2 weeks ago and now love the stuff, cant get enough of it. Any tips?
Quote from: rrhf on August 21, 2009, 04:03:51 PM
Im just learning my guinness, never drank it till 2 weeks ago and now love the stuff, cant get enough of it. Any tips?
Drink it in two or 3 mouthfuls !
Quote from: Diet Coke on August 21, 2009, 03:33:49 PM
Quote from: redhugh on August 21, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
getting into nice ales at the minute for the first time. Have been a stout drinker for years but at the minute funds are tight and I/ve been doing more drinking in the house.I'm enjoying old speckled hen lately.
Bet she's delighted with your renewed interest :D
She's delighted all right - but the wife is complaining that the clucking is keeping her awake .
Quote from: Diet Coke on August 21, 2009, 03:53:48 PM
Guinness for me is unbeatable and would be my favourite beer, I live 5 minutes drive from the best pint of guinness you could ever get in the states however in Armagh for me the best pint is in the Harps club, sensational pint there, honourable mention for the golf club.
As Pat Molloy would say CIO....correct in one. Harps is best stout I've drank anywhere for a long time.
It's even better when poured by several of this boards finest. :P
Pat Malloy. :D
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on August 21, 2009, 02:10:19 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 21, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
I have tried beers in the past but I just cannot get a taste for any of them have tried:
Bud
Carlsberg
Coors
Harp
Have also tried ciders in magners etc but still nothing I like. Any other beers that anyone would reccommend.
You cannot get a taste for them because they dont taste of anything.
try any of the following and you'll understand....
Warsteiner
Erdinger
Peroni
Hooegarden
Budvar
in fact MOST German or Eastern European imports....
...and last but not least....have a go at this ye boy ye....
(http://www.tinneys-irish-shop.com/shop/data/images_g/cards-pint-2952-120.jpg)
Looks far too thick for me... i'd wanta eat it with a spoon. Doesn't everyone on here hate pintsofguinness?
Better watch out you don't get reported for that! ;)
Have took a real notion of Corona and Peroni this past while. Great beers. Dying for one now too!
Beer, yes please!!!!
I love how this thread comes up on Fridays.
Stew don't knock the buckfast until you have given it a chance.
I could drink most beers but the only beer i really really enjoy and would miss if i wasn't drinking is Bud. Never draught - always bottle, ice cold from the fridge - hard to beat.
We used to have the creamiest pint of Tennents you ever tasted in the Plough the summer Sainsburys was being built in Armagh. All day on the building site and then up for a swift pint after work. Some summer.
In no particular order:
Tiger
Budvar
Tsingtao (or whatever the correct spelling is for this Chinese beauty)
Peroni
San Miguel
Starapromen.
Some of the English ales like Champion are tasty.
Pilsner Urquell or Staropramen
Wouldnt take anything else even if it was free.
Had to say only started drinking Corona's a few months ba ck but, apart from Bulmers, thats all I drink at the moment.
I love Guinness and would drink it especially if I am in the South. I would normally drink Coors and am having myself a nice chilled one as we speak. I have never really liked the taste of spirits, always the beer for me.
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on August 21, 2009, 11:15:52 PM
I love Guinness and would drink it especially if I am in the South. I would normally drink Coors and am having myself a nice chilled one as we speak. I have never really liked the taste of spirits, always the beer for me.
Same as me, I like the way it gets you rubbered though.
No particular order,
Guinness
Smithwicks
Tennents
Cobra
Becks
Carling
Def a no no,
Stelaa,
Bud
Miller
coors,
= PISH WATER!
Tooheys extra dry
Quote from: The Watcher Pat on August 22, 2009, 10:00:05 AM
Quote from: stiffler on August 22, 2009, 09:59:26 AM
Tooheys extra dry
Fosters?
fosters is good too.
tooheys extra dry is this
(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/Tooheys_Extra_Dry_Large.jpg)
Quote from: Over the Bar on August 21, 2009, 10:01:39 PM
Pilsner Urquell or Staropramen
Wouldnt take anything else even if it was free.
Did you ever try this stuff?
(http://hurryville.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/gambrinus.jpg)
Quote from: The Iceman on August 21, 2009, 08:39:50 PM
Stew don't knock the buckfast until you have given it a chance.
I could drink most beers but the only beer i really really enjoy and would miss if i wasn't drinking is Bud. Never draught - always bottle, ice cold from the fridge - hard to beat.
We used to have the creamiest pint of Tennents you ever tasted in the Plough the summer Sainsburys was being built in Armagh. All day on the building site and then up for a swift pint after work. Some summer.
the plough now theres ablast from the past,always reckoned pints were better when kegs were under the taps,as in the plough,before the cold rooms came in,always found were the kegs were a distance away from bar beer hadnt a good head,had a few in the plough myself,only pub in armagh were bo was on at least three optics ;D
:D
Well buckos,
Tis friday and as such its time for the beer thread.
Ive got an indoor soccer final tonight at 6 and then on the frothy tops. Ice cold stella I think it will be tonight as we're headed to a bachelor party. Unless we end up in tijuana where we'll probably opt for the 2$ tecates.
Quote from: Puckoon on September 04, 2009, 06:12:40 PM
Well buckos,
Tis friday and as such its time for the beer thread.
Ive got an indoor soccer final tonight at 6 and then on the frothy tops. Ice cold stella I think it will be tonight as we're headed to a bachelor party. Unless we end up in tijuana where we'll probably opt for the 2$ tecates.
Puck, you're like totally american.. ;)
Any takers (from Friday's Guardian)?
Scottish brewer claims world's strongest beer
Campaigners say marketing of BrewDog's 32%-alcohol Tactical Nuclear Penguin is 'cynical'
A small Scottish brewery with a taste for controversy has produced what it claims to be the world's strongest beer, one so alcoholic it is designed to be drunk in whisky-sized nips and comes with its own resealable stopper.
The beer, which goes by the name Tactical Nuclear Penguin, has been made by a company called BrewDog in Fraserburgh, north-east Scotland. It has an alcohol content of 32%, roughly eight times the strength of normal beers and lagers, and will be sold at £30 a bottle, or £250 for an additional share in the company. BrewDog says its beer, an "imperial stout", is intended for connoisseurs. Only 500 330ml bottles have been produced, and it will only be sold online and at two off-licences in Edinburgh and London. "This is completely pushing the boundaries," said James Watt, the firm's co-founder.
But the beer's release immediately heightened the debate about responsible drinking, on the day that the Scottish government confirmed that it wants a legally binding minimum price for alcohol in Scotland to combat rising alcohol abuse and the surge in cut-price drink promotions by supermarkets. To the anger of public health charities, Labour and the Tories said they would oppose the SNP's proposals, which have been supported by Scotland's chief medical officer, Dr Harry Burns, and the British Medical Association. Both parties said the proposals were unworkable, penalised the responsible majority and were potentially illegal.
Jack Law, chief executive of the campaign group Alcohol Focus Scotland, said BrewDog was guilty of "childlike attention-seeking" by releasing the beer on the day the alcohol bill was published.
"The fact they have achieved a new world record is not admirable, that's for sure," he said. "It is a product with a lot of alcohol in it, that's all. To dress it up as anything else is cynical."
Watt said the beer's scarcity and price made a nonsense of that allegation; it was the major brewers and supermarkets who sold beer at 40p a can who were truly to blame for alcohol abuse. He insisted BrewDog did not realise its launch coincided with the SNP's alcohol bill.
"This is about evolving the status of beer and changing people's perceptions of it," he said. "It comes with a small wine stopper; we're encouraging people to enjoy this in the same way you would enjoy a whisky."
Tactical Nuclear Penguin was named partly, he said, because the beer's record alcohol content came from freezing it in a local ice cream factory. That separated the water from the alcohol, concentrating the alcohol. It was then matured in former whisky casks for 18 months. The previous record-holder was a German beer, Schorschbraer, with an ABV of 31%, Watt added.
According to market research, BrewDog may be hitting the right trend. Drinkers are increasingly buying more expensive, stronger beers and lagers – apparently because they want to enjoy themselves more in the recession – and drinking more at home.
The market analysts AC Nielsen said bitter sales rose by 7% in value, but only 1% by volume, while drinkers spent 4% more on lager but drank 1% more than last year. The gap between pub and home drinking is also narrowing, with pubs and clubs claiming only 56% of Britain's alcohol sales. By next year, it said, more beer will be drunk at home.
BrewDog describes itself as a "craft brewery" and markets itself on its edgy, maverick reputation. Fans who spend £250 on the new beer will also help fund a new £2.3m "eco-friendly, carbon neutral brewery in Aberdeen", it said.
Its website boasts that it challenges the "bland" beers made by mainstream brewers: "We are unique and individual. A beacon of nonconformity in an increasingly monotone corporate desert. We are proud to be an intrepid David in a desperate ocean of insipid Goliaths."
But its release threatens to intensify a long-running feud between BrewDog and the Portman Group, the powerful industry-funded body which runs a voluntary but strict code of conduct for manufacturers and retailers on responsible marketing, which dates back to the firm's origins.
BrewDog's first three beers – Punk IPA, Riptide and Hop Rocker – were investigated by the group after research into irresponsible drinks promotions identified the three products as being among 32 which might breach its code of conduct.
The beers were eventually cleared but BrewDog retaliated by launching a beer with the provocative title of Speedball, named after the potentially lethal drugs cocktail of heroin and cocaine. Speedball was duly banned by the group. BrewDog relaunched it as Dogma.
The Portman Group believes BrewDog has form for hyping controversy, by itself publicising Portman Group investigations and attracting headlines by claiming its products were being banned. In September, it launched a low alcohol brew, Nanny State, with an alcohol content of 1.1%.
Watt said today BrewDog had withdrawn one of its latest products, Tokyo*, because the group had banned it. With an alcohol content of 18.2%, Tokyo* was unveiled in July as the UK's strongest beer. The Portman Group's chief executive, David Poley, said its investigation was not complete and no such ruling had been made.
The complaint against Tokyo*, from Alcohol Focus Scotland, was not because of its strength – the code takes no position on alcohol content, he said – but its allegedly irresponsible marketing. The labelling states: ""Everything in moderation, including moderation itself. What logically follows is that you must, from time to time, have excess."
Poley said the group's complaints panel had not yet issued a ruling, but would do so next month. For now, he said, BrewDog was free to sell Tactical Nuclear Penguin. "We've nothing to say about this new product: we've had no complaints about it. There is nothing in the code which prohibits products simply because of their strength."
Almost that time again to meet the lads as work winds down for Christmas.
One hour and if it goes like the last one went - I may eat the f**king desk out of sheer boredom.
Stout tonight me thinks.
(http://blogs.app.com/inthemoney/files/2008/11/duff1.jpg)
MMMMMMMM
3 monsters to bed early, fire lit and some red wine and/or Guinness before whilst setting the place up for the morn. Can't wait!
Quote from: stiffler on August 22, 2009, 10:14:43 AM
Quote from: The Watcher Pat on August 22, 2009, 10:00:05 AM
Quote from: stiffler on August 22, 2009, 09:59:26 AM
Tooheys extra dry
Fosters?
fosters is good too.
tooheys extra dry is this
(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/Tooheys_Extra_Dry_Large.jpg)
How can you compare Fosters to Tooheys Extra Dry its like comparing the cross dresser on telly bingo to Charleze Theron.
T.E.D.s ROCKS
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Liefe Blond is beautiful Minder,think its Belgian monks that brew it. 6 bottles and your nicely pissed.
Maybe in wrong thread but still alcohol related.
Just made a fresh brew of Eggnog (yank brother-in-law's recipe). Lethal stuff, over a litre of rum, whiskey and brandy in it. Don't no why it never really took off over here, goes down the hatch lovely
Quote from: boojangles on December 24, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Liefe Blond is beautiful Minder,think its Belgian monks that brew it. 6 bottles and your nicely pissed.
At 750ml a bottle I don't think I will be drinking six of them or Santa will be lying blitzed. Have two big bottles of Liefe Blond, 30 bottles of San Miguel (£6 for 15 if you spend more than £30 in Tescos) and about a dozen bottles of Stella that I won in work.
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 06:23:07 PM
Quote from: boojangles on December 24, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Liefe Blond is beautiful Minder,think its Belgian monks that brew it. 6 bottles and your nicely pissed.
At 750ml a bottle I don't think I will be drinking six of them or Santa will be lying blitzed. Have two big bottles of Liefe Blond, 30 bottles of San Miguel (£6 for 15 if you spend more than £30 in Tescos) and about a dozen bottles of Stella that I won in work.
That's the wains presents sorted then.
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 06:23:07 PM
Quote from: boojangles on December 24, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Liefe Blond is beautiful Minder,think its Belgian monks that brew it. 6 bottles and your nicely pissed.
At 750ml a bottle I don't think I will be drinking six of them or Santa will be lying blitzed. Have two big bottles of Liefe Blond, 30 bottles of San Miguel (£6 for 15 if you spend more than £30 in Tescos) and about a dozen bottles of Stella that I won in work.
I think you mean
Leffe there? It is not brewed by monks (Trappists), but it likes to pretend it is. It's actually commerically brewed by InBev (Stella Artois, Royal Dutch, etc.), as an 'Abbey' beer .
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on December 24, 2009, 08:16:51 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 06:23:07 PM
Quote from: boojangles on December 24, 2009, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 04:59:01 PM
Got a few big (750ml) bottles of Liefe Blond beer, is it one that the self appointed beer connoiseurs said was nice? Never tasted it before.
Liefe Blond is beautiful Minder,think its Belgian monks that brew it. 6 bottles and your nicely pissed.
At 750ml a bottle I don't think I will be drinking six of them or Santa will be lying blitzed. Have two big bottles of Liefe Blond, 30 bottles of San Miguel (£6 for 15 if you spend more than £30 in Tescos) and about a dozen bottles of Stella that I won in work.
I think you mean Leffe there? It is not brewed by monks (Trappists), but it likes to pretend it is. It's actually commerically brewed by InBev (Stella Artois, Royal Dutch, etc.), as an 'Abbey' beer .
Just read the "small print" on the bottle, 6.6% :o
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:21:54 PM
Just read the "small print" on the bottle, 6.6% :o
Yep, fairly potent, though the real Trappist beer I'm sipping on here is 7% and the next one will be 9.5% ;)
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on December 24, 2009, 08:26:37 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:21:54 PM
Just read the "small print" on the bottle, 6.6% :o
Yep, fairly potent, though the real Trappist beer I'm sipping on here is 7% and the next one will be 9.5% ;)
Do the increments stop at 9.5% ? I hope so.
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:29:51 PM
Do the increments stop at 9.5% ? I hope so.
They probably will for me tonight, but I have an 11.5% there too (Quadrupel Ale), but that would generally be the very last. And those are 330ml bottles, not 750ml.
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on December 24, 2009, 08:32:29 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:29:51 PM
Do the increments stop at 9.5% ? I hope so.
They probably will for me tonight, but I have an 11.5% there too (Quadrupel Ale), but that would generally be the very last. And those are 330ml bottles, not 750ml.
How many bottles of 11.5% ale can you handle before you get that warm glow...........?
Too many too fast Minder, and you're asleep where you sit ;)
They wouldn't be a beer for a session, and one of them would have you glowing enough, two would be plenty.
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
Aye Shazam, always worth checking the strength on the continent. They don't tend to go mad for the volume of beer like we do here with pint after pint, so quite often even the draught beers will be a good deal stronger.
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
I'm sure you had more than one shell suit with you.
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
I'm sure you had more than one shell suit with you.
Cruel Minder but funny :D
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
I'm sure you had more than one shell suit with you.
Aye I had all my Tir na nOg gear with me, everyone in Portugal was well scared of me. Same way all the Lurgan ones are when we go in there.
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
I'm sure you had more than one shell suit with you.
Aye I had all my Tir na nOg gear with me, everyone in Portugal was well scared of me. Same way all the Lurgan ones are when we go in there.
We will see how hard you are in the burn this wick Shazam. Lies from you
Quote from: Minder on December 24, 2009, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 24, 2009, 08:40:12 PM
Remember drinking this pish in Portugal, Super Bok or something it was called. First night there when I was 17 I got a whole rake of tins thinking it would be like a beer at home not noticing the strength, drank them and was absolutely pished. Fell in pool an all on way out, me wearing my best clothes too, ruined for the week.
Went off beer myself during my uni days, couldn't afford it drinking every night so switched to cider (Frosty Jacks or Symonds) and have been on that since. Now I have left uni though I have at least graduated to Magners. Having couple tins now.
I'm sure you had more than one shell suit with you.
;D funny guy Minder!
Had a rack of Mondelo when I was over in the States. Lovely mexican beer, anyone know if ye can get it here?
(http://epicurienne.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/modelo-especial-beer.jpg)
try the vine yard on the ormeau road, do a lot of different beers
Quote from: gawa316 on January 07, 2010, 07:53:10 PM
Had a rack of Mondelo when I was over in the States. Lovely mexican beer, anyone know if ye can get it here?
You could get it delivered here: Beers of Europe (http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_Europe__Mexican_Beer_90.html#aMXME101)
Innis & Gunn is a nice beer. Only tried it a few times but liked it.
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on January 07, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
You could get it delivered here: Beers of Europe (http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_Europe__Mexican_Beer_90.html#aMXME101)
Oh thats feckin pricey, especially as its only a $1 a can over there. Cheers anyway
Quote from: gawa316 on January 07, 2010, 09:03:21 PM
Oh thats feckin pricey, especially as its only a $1 a can over there. Cheers anyway
You probably won't get it much cheaper over this side of the pond I'd say, and that crowd are fairly reasonable with their prices (works out at £1.54 per bottle for a case of 24), though you would have carriage on top of that.
I got a beer in a restaurant in Belfast City centre and it was called lucky beer. Little greenbottle shaped like a buddha. Lovely taste! Anyone know where you can buy it?
Quote from: under the bar on January 07, 2010, 09:13:16 PM
I got a beer in a restaurant in Belfast City centre and it was called lucky beer. Little greenbottle shaped like a buddha. Lovely taste! Anyone know where you can buy it?
you can get it in the Vineyard on the Ormeau Road, a mate of mine got a bottle or two of it in there a week or two ago!!
anyone tried them contiential beers ya get in the small bottles in sainburys or tescos. sainburys have 30 bottles for 9 pound. was wondering what their like?
Was drinking with some Polish friends tonight, they gave me some beer that they heated up on the gas stove and threw some sugar in it. Was lovely especially with the cold night and all that
Quote from: armagh leg-end on January 07, 2010, 11:36:07 PM
anyone tried them contiential beers ya get in the small bottles in sainburys or tescos. sainburys have 30 bottles for 9 pound. was wondering what their like?
Usually they are good. Perfect size and small enough that its unlikely that they'll be flat before you finish one.
anybody try the new guinness black lager, just bought a 4pk by 330ml bottles for £4.89 tonight. At £4.89 its hardly cheap.
(http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/23/article-1269338871871-08D3BDCA000005DC-820437_304x178.jpg)
Quote from: gerry on March 26, 2010, 08:07:45 PM
anybody try the new guinness black lager, just bought a 4pk by 330ml bottles for £4.89 tonight. At £4.89 its hardly cheap.
(http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/23/article-1269338871871-08D3BDCA000005DC-820437_304x178.jpg)
BLASPHEMY
if its as bad as the 250 anniversary stout - stay away from it.
Its 3 O'Clock on a friday.
Wasting away in margaritavile.
to be honest tastes ok and i could see me buying it again but at £1.22 a bottle from asda it's a lot dearer than the 60p a botlle for stella and miller that they sell.
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs495.snc3/27062_1318463814577_1620232346_748582_5728993_s.jpg)
Remember that Breo gash they tried selling years ago?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 26, 2010, 10:42:03 PM
Remember that Breo gash they tried selling years ago?
was that the white one with black head?
i actually went to a focus group for this black lager never got to try it but might have had a say in the advertising campaign! :D :D
In the spirit of it almost being Friday - tis time for an after shifter.
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
Can't agree love and miss Tooheys Extra Dry (TED's) and James Squire is sublime. Liked Coopers and Boogs too. There was some nice lime beer mix with a treefrog on the front which was nice for a hangover.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 23, 2010, 01:29:25 AM
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
Can't agree love and miss Tooheys Extra Dry (TED's) and James Squire is sublime. Liked Coopers and Boogs too. There was some nice lime beer mix with a treefrog on the front which was nice for a hangover.
Crown Larger, best one by a mile. You can get TED in Makro in Belfast.
Quote from: hardstation on April 23, 2010, 01:22:54 AM
Advice:
Always drink Guinness Black Lager from the bottle. Don't let curiousity get the better of you and pour it into a glass. You will stare at it for a while before deciding, "I'm not drinking that shit".
Overall verdict:
Not bad but not worth the price. Diageo b**tards.
Future of the drink:
See Breo.
Would have to agree with everything Hardstation is saying here, looks like coke when poured into a glass - working parttime in an Offy and we've had this a few weeks now and don't think we've shifted any of it so far 4pack for 4.99 bit steep
Quote from: BenDover on April 23, 2010, 09:13:39 AM
Quote from: hardstation on April 23, 2010, 01:22:54 AM
Advice:
Always drink Guinness Black Lager from the bottle. Don't let curiousity get the better of you and pour it into a glass. You will stare at it for a while before deciding, "I'm not drinking that shit".
Overall verdict:
Not bad but not worth the price. Diageo b**tards.
Future of the drink:
See Breo.
Would have to agree with everything Hardstation is saying here, looks like coke when poured into a glass - working parttime in an Offy and we've had this a few weeks now and don't think we've shifted any of it so far 4pack for 4.99 bit steep
£1.25 a bottle you guys are a bit tight.
its only a pack of 4, its not as if it £1.25 a bottle for a 24 pack
Quote from: gerry on March 26, 2010, 08:07:45 PM
anybody try the new guinness black lager, just bought a 4pk by 330ml bottles for £4.89 tonight. At £4.89 its hardly cheap.
(http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/23/article-1269338871871-08D3BDCA000005DC-820437_304x178.jpg)
Blasphemy...and it tastes boggin as well.....why do I get the impression that every so often Guinness are left with a dodgy batch of hops that can't used for real Guinness and they produce shit like this.....
Cannot understand why they would waste millions on this when we all know it will fall by the wayside.
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
I loved VB when I was in OZ
Hard to beat Köln beers from Germany. Can only get it in a small region of Germany. From my knowledge, it isn't exported out of that region, never mind out of Germany.
(http://www.brewingtechniques.com/library/backissues/issue6.1/labels.jpg)
Theres nothing like 10/12 Coronas on a night out.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 01:29:06 PM
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
I loved VB when I was in OZ
VD more like
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 23, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 01:29:06 PM
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
I loved VB when I was in OZ
VD more like
Venereal Disease ?
Quote from: BallyhaiseMan on April 23, 2010, 01:37:22 PM
Theres nothing like 10/12 Coronas on a night out.
What is normally wrong with the other two? :P
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 01:50:17 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 23, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 01:29:06 PM
Quote from: Stagmeister on April 23, 2010, 01:15:31 AM
Anyone else think Aussie beer is rank, Tooheys, Hahns, Pure Blonde...not great at all, Carlton is probably the best of a very bad bunch.
Brazilian beer on the other hand is lovely, brahma chopp and kaiser prob the best, and they serve it ice cold over there
I loved VB when I was in OZ
VD more like
Venereal Disease ?
Ya that stuff is Manc, I had a slab of cans of it when I first arrived in Austraila, had them ad a beech party and couldn't give them away.
I thought it was lovely to be honest :D
Each to their own I suppose
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 02:03:35 PM
I thought it was lovely to be honest :D
Each to their own I suppose
More of a Stout and real Ale man myself, tbh.
Having sampled many beers around the years my best 2 are Bottles of Heineken (not draught) and VB in Oz.
The 1st Guinness pint is always special though and am prejudiced enough to say that the best Guinness is generally found in Dublin city.
Quote from: Canalman on April 23, 2010, 03:56:01 PM
Having sampled many beers around the years my best 2 are Bottles of Heineken (not draught) and VB in Oz.
The 1st Guinness pint is always special though and am prejudiced enough to say that the best Guinness is generally found in Dublin city.
True, an exception to the rule would include "Johnnys" (McHales) in Castlebar.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 23, 2010, 06:40:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 23, 2010, 03:56:01 PM
Having sampled many beers around the years my best 2 are Bottles of Heineken (not draught) and VB in Oz.
The 1st Guinness pint is always special though and am prejudiced enough to say that the best Guinness is generally found in Dublin city.
True, an exception to the rule would include "Johnnys" (McHales) in Castlebar.
I would say there exceptions to that rule all over the country..
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 23, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 23, 2010, 06:40:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 23, 2010, 03:56:01 PM
Having sampled many beers around the years my best 2 are Bottles of Heineken (not draught) and VB in Oz.
The 1st Guinness pint is always special though and am prejudiced enough to say that the best Guinness is generally found in Dublin city.
True, an exception to the rule would include "Johnnys" (McHales) in Castlebar.
I would say there exceptions to that rule all over the country..
Yeah, Eddie's Crossroads in Greencastle does a good Guinness.
Quote from: ziggysego on April 23, 2010, 01:33:04 PM
Hard to beat Köln beers from Germany. Can only get it in a small region of Germany. From my knowledge, it isn't exported out of that region, never mind out of Germany.
(http://www.brewingtechniques.com/library/backissues/issue6.1/labels.jpg)
sorry ziggy, but the only place to get bier when in Germany is from Bavaria, the Helles and Weissbier are fantastic. You can't beat a few Augustiner Helles or a Fanziskaner Weissbier!!
(http://liquiddiets.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/260px-franziskaner_weisse_169_ozglass.jpg)
(http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1p5irBsmWagQ2yfdHnfd3DYjyqkbG9Y7GFEViyyVpr69AuI1ubFCN9QCjje1ykhUieuYtTF3PINuY)
anyone tried the turkish beer effes going in july just wondering on the local brew 8)
They dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Quote from: EagleLord on May 02, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
They dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Budvar is a top beer alright.
The American rip off is terr-i-bile.
Quote from: EagleLord on May 02, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
They dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
No. I think they do it for a laugh.
I had some Chinese beers last night. Lovely stuff.
Quote from: EagleLord on May 02, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
They dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
If you like you beer made with cheap adulterants such as rice and corn then this is indeed the king of beers.
Quote from: the waffler on May 02, 2010, 10:18:21 AM
anyone tried the turkish beer effes going in july just wondering on the local brew 8)
Was in Turkey years ago & had couple pints of Efes & large bucket of ice cream for lunch every day - too hot to eat anything & the Efes went down well.
Quote from: muppet on May 02, 2010, 12:09:28 PM
Quote from: EagleLord on May 02, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
They dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Budvar is a top beer alright.
The American rip off is terr-i-bile.
Very true muppet, I can't stand Budwiser, but drank myself silly on Budvar the couple of times I was in Prague
After a quick read of the thread I am trying to figure out what the point is; see who can name the most pretentious beer they have drunk thread?
Listen to yourselves, sorry I don't drink Bud, it's beer made with cheap adulterants such as rice and corn; I only drink mexican beer or some other sort of asian bottled cooking larger. Look at me I'm so culture and well traveled with my european/asian/moon bottled larger :D
I don't dispute some of these beers are nice but seriously though catch a f**king grip with this tread. Next thing you will be all turning metro with you eyebrow waxing and carrying man bags :P
I had a to die for bottle of 'My Secret Dream is to Write an Epic Poem Lite' in Monte Carlo once.
Quote from: thebigfella on May 05, 2010, 12:35:27 AM
After a quick read of the thread I am trying to figure out what the point is; see who can name the most pretentious beer they have drunk thread?
Listen to yourselves, sorry I don't drink Bud, it's beer made with cheap adulterants such as rice and corn; I only drink mexican beer or some other sort of asian bottled cooking larger. Look at me I'm so culture and well traveled with my european/asian/moon bottled larger :D
I don't dispute some of these beers are nice but seriously though catch a f**king grip with this tread. Next thing you will be all turning metro with you eyebrow waxing and carrying man bags :P
I'd say you are a meat and two veg man?
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2010, 06:35:10 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 05, 2010, 12:35:27 AM
After a quick read of the thread I am trying to figure out what the point is; see who can name the most pretentious beer they have drunk thread?
Listen to yourselves, sorry I don't drink Bud, it's beer made with cheap adulterants such as rice and corn; I only drink mexican beer or some other sort of asian bottled cooking larger. Look at me I'm so culture and well traveled with my european/asian/moon bottled larger :D
I don't dispute some of these beers are nice but seriously though catch a f**king grip with this tread. Next thing you will be all turning metro with you eyebrow waxing and carrying man bags :P
I'd say you are a meat and two veg man?
And what's wrong with that? Pints of stout and plenty of them and f**k the auld watery piss beers some lads drink, that's what I say ;D
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 06, 2010, 08:45:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 06, 2010, 06:35:10 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 05, 2010, 12:35:27 AM
After a quick read of the thread I am trying to figure out what the point is; see who can name the most pretentious beer they have drunk thread?
Listen to yourselves, sorry I don't drink Bud, it's beer made with cheap adulterants such as rice and corn; I only drink mexican beer or some other sort of asian bottled cooking larger. Look at me I'm so culture and well traveled with my european/asian/moon bottled larger :D
I don't dispute some of these beers are nice but seriously though catch a f**king grip with this tread. Next thing you will be all turning metro with you eyebrow waxing and carrying man bags :P
I'd say you are a meat and two veg man?
And what's wrong with that? Pints of stout and plenty of them and f**k the auld watery piss beers some lads drink, that's what I say ;D
+1
+1
Then theres the odd oul tasty German Wheatbeer BC1...wel l done on the marathon btw...gimme a shout when u get a chance.
Quote from: under the bar on May 06, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
10 out of 10.
Quote from: under the bar on May 06, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
I'm loving it
Quote from: under the bar on May 06, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
That's Burger King you are thinking about.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 07, 2010, 11:49:02 PM
Quote from: under the bar on May 06, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
That's Burger King you are thinking about.
Nope, definitely McDonald's.
Beer. Yes, I like beer. So much so that I have reluctantly taken out the big rusty nail and hung up the speedo.
It was a tough call, but the frothy tops won out in the end.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 07, 2010, 11:49:02 PM
Quote from: under the bar on May 06, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
QuoteThey dont call Bud the king of beers for nothing...
Much in the same way as McDonalds is the King of food....
That's Burger King you are thinking about.
FAIL....Its Supermacs he is thinking of
I had a couple of pints of this stuff on Friday night.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/3774830664_693f3db1fd.jpg)
Birra Messina - an Italian beer. Lovely stuff.
Trying to move away from the Bud and sampling other beers. The Bud is awfully gassy and I'm getting too old to be rifting in pubs. ;)
Quote from: ziggysego on May 24, 2010, 10:44:23 PM
I had a couple of pints of this stuff on Friday night.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/3774830664_693f3db1fd.jpg)
Birra Messina - an Italian beer. Lovely stuff.
Trying to move away from the Bud and sampling other beers. The Bud is awfully gassy and I'm getting too old to be rifting in pubs. ;)
An American describing American beer famously said: "Put it back in the horse!"
Tis that time again.
Slainte.
hope it's stout puck
Bump
Have a good weekend y'all. :D
Bought a beer in Aldi tonight called Saint Etienne..
Mighty fine stuff it is too
It was raining beer last night at Guns N Roses :D
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 07:53:53 PM
Bought a beer in Aldi tonight called Saint Etienne..
Mighty fine stuff it is too
I used to really fancy Sarah Cracknell. I wonder what she is doing now.
Marks & Spencer do a mighty fine Belgian pilsner, it's a white can.
Sure lads these days dont drink beer anymore!
(http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2006/09/wkdPA_175x125.jpg)
(http://unmanly.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ben5.jpg?w=300&h=225)
Anyone like that Italian Peroni beer? I had a fair few bottles in Norwich there at a graduation, and I thought it was lovely.
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 03, 2010, 09:23:32 AM
Anyone like that Italian Peroni beer? I had a fair few bottles in Norwich there at a graduation, and I thought it was lovely.
ok, but the same crew do a black label beer that is slghtly darker and absolutely lovely. Hard to get over here- I only ever found it in an Italian restaurant I used to frequent.
Anyone brew there on?
Would love to start this up. Can anyone recommend a good starter kit for an ale?
I brewed me own a few years ago and nearly wiped out a whole generation of the family.
1- Pint of guinness
2- ice cold bottle of tiger beer
3- bottle of erdinger dunkel.
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 03, 2010, 09:23:32 AM
Anyone like that Italian Peroni beer? I had a fair few bottles in Norwich there at a graduation, and I thought it was lovely.
It's alright, nothing special - never stray too far from Belgium if it's beer you like.
Quote from: ONeill on September 03, 2010, 12:37:23 PM
I brewed me own a few years ago and nearly wiped out a whole generation of the family.
Aye it's a dangerous occupation. I remember a mate going to a party in belfast which had the bath filled with homebrew. I think it was carnage with boys pishing themselves, waking up in bed beside other fellas, lying drunk in the rain out the back, trips to casualty etc. Not for the faint-hearted.
Quote from: ONeill on September 03, 2010, 12:37:23 PM
I brewed me own a few years ago and nearly wiped out a whole generation of the family.
Meself and the wife (then girlfriend) decided to make our own wine using one of them kit yokes years ago. It was nice enough to drink but that was the problem.... I ended up off work for two days....lethal stuff :'(
Quote from: lynchbhoy on September 03, 2010, 09:43:38 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 03, 2010, 09:23:32 AM
Anyone like that Italian Peroni beer? I had a fair few bottles in Norwich there at a graduation, and I thought it was lovely.
ok, but the same crew do a black label beer that is slghtly darker and absolutely lovely. Hard to get over here- I only ever found it in an Italian restaurant I used to frequent.
Peroni Gran Riserva. It's a very tasty beer. You're right though in that it is hard to find. Have only drank it a couple of times.
Peroni regular is a pretty average continental beer IMHO.
Quote from: Puckoon on September 03, 2010, 06:32:48 PM
Peroni regular is a pretty average continental beer IMHO.
When they are ice cold they all taste the same. It's no warm can of Harp.
One mans meat and all that.
When I think of the "flagship" beer for any country - most of them are great, especially the asian beers.
Peroni just falls a bit flat for me in comparison.
Of beers taste while overseas I have to say my favorite would have to be ottakringer. Tasty stuff
I quite liked Pan when I was in Croatia.
Good pints of Guinness are my favourite but as mentiond here quite a bit its not as simple as it should be to get good Guinness. That creates its own problem when you go to the pub. Often ended up drinking the likes of Heineken or some other muck but I just can't take the poisoning it gives me any more. Headin out tonight to a place where the Guinness will be shite so don't know what I'll do.
At home I used to be a "whichever one I get the most bottles for the lowest price" guy but recently I've tried one or two more expensive but way nicer beers (can't stand Guinness from cans). Spaten and Staropramen are current favs and are stocked in the supermarket down the road. Always feel grand the next day even after a nice few.
Driving tonight. Any decent non-alcoholic beers worth talking about?
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 04, 2010, 03:59:09 PM
Good pints of Guinness are my favourite but as mentiond here quite a bit its not as simple as it should be to get good Guinness. That creates its own problem when you go to the pub. Often ended up drinking the likes of Heineken or some other muck but I just can't take the poisoning it gives me any more. Headin out tonight to a place where the Guinness will be shite so don't know what I'll do.
At home I used to be a "whichever one I get the most bottles for the lowest price" guy but recently I've tried one or two more expensive but way nicer beers (can't stand Guinness from cans). Spaten and Staropramen are current favs and are stocked in the supermarket down the road. Always feel grand the next day even after a nice few.
Don't understand that myself, so many pubs serving up shite, not just Guinness but even managing to pour shite lagers (even shiteier than they are supposed to be). And yet they are still in business.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2010, 07:55:05 PM
Driving tonight. Any decent non-alcoholic beers worth talking about?
becks alcohol free isnt too bad
Quote from: The Worker on November 19, 2010, 08:09:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2010, 07:55:05 PM
Driving tonight. Any decent non-alcoholic beers worth talking about?
becks alcohol free isnt too bad
Or Erdinger, if you like/don't mind wheat beer.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2010, 07:55:05 PM
Driving tonight. Any decent non-alcoholic beers worth talking about?
Change of plan ;D
As Minder has stated plans have changed. No need to be discussing non-alcoholic drinks tonight!
Happened to be in the big smoke last night and had a few pints of "Weiss" in Messrs Maguire...beautiful stuff..I wasnt brave enough for the "Bock" at 6.5% though....all this stuff is brewed on the premises....good spot
Having a few cans that are left over since Christmas,just noticed they are out of date since Jan 11th...Am I gonna wake up dead?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 22, 2011, 12:27:56 AM
Having a few cans that are left over since Christmas,just noticed they are out of date since Jan 11th...Am I gonna wake up dead?
Didn't you leave Laois?
Quote from: ross4life on January 22, 2011, 12:37:05 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 22, 2011, 12:27:56 AM
Having a few cans that are left over since Christmas,just noticed they are out of date since Jan 11th...Am I gonna wake up dead?
Didn't you leave Laois?
It's quite possible I have had a to many out of date Carlsberg but that makes no sense to me..then it is ross4life so it's hardly surprising
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 22, 2011, 12:27:56 AM
Having a few cans that are left over since Christmas,just noticed they are out of date since Jan 11th...Am I gonna wake up dead?
Have you tried waking up when dead? It's not easy.
I'm a big fan of Lazarus
Zombie beer perhaps :D
Took a break away from the standard beers at the weekend. Would usually enjoy Carling, Carlsberg etc. Having read this thread I experimented with a Belgian beer, Leffe Blond.
Maybe it's because I am used to the blandness of my usual tipple, but I found the taste to be a wee bit sweet and strong. Is it an acquired taste?
Quote from: King Kenny on January 27, 2011, 09:06:30 PM
Took a break away from the standard beers at the weekend. Would usually enjoy Carling, Carlsberg etc. Having read this thread I experimented with a Belgian beer, Leffe Blond.
Maybe it's because I am used to the blandness of my usual tipple, but I found the taste to be a wee bit sweet and strong. Is it an acquired taste?
Dunno about sweet but too many of them would take the head of you.
Weiss beer I've come across called Blue Moon is very, very tasty. Got it down here in Against the Grain on Camden Street and in the Duke of York at home.
You're right there Minder. They came in big 750ml bottles and on inspection the next morning they were nearly 7%. Knocked me sideways.
I must look it up gallsman. I'm a bit bored with the 8 tins for £7 selection. Gonna spread my wings. :D
Quote from: gallsman on January 27, 2011, 09:12:46 PM
Weiss beer I've come across called Blue Moon is very, very tasty. Got it down here in Against the Grain on Camden Street and in the Duke of York at home.
Blue Moon is clean bad. Would give you the skeets.
Quote from: Big Puff on January 27, 2011, 09:49:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 27, 2011, 09:12:46 PM
Weiss beer I've come across called Blue Moon is very, very tasty. Got it down here in Against the Grain on Camden Street and in the Duke of York at home.
Blue Moon is clean bad. Would give you the skeets.
Lies, beautiful stuff! IF you're a fan of erdinger, you'll like it.
Quote from: gallsman on January 27, 2011, 09:50:08 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 27, 2011, 09:49:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 27, 2011, 09:12:46 PM
Weiss beer I've come across called Blue Moon is very, very tasty. Got it down here in Against the Grain on Camden Street and in the Duke of York at home.
Blue Moon is clean bad. Would give you the skeets.
Lies, beautiful stuff! IF you're a fan of erdinger, you'll like it.
Had it in the duke of york there before christmas. The best thing about it was the stunner serving it!
Blue Moon as in this
(http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/blue-moon-pale-ale.jpg)??
Drink it the odd time, not bad - actually good as a half and half with guinness on top.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Blue Moon as in this
(http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/blue-moon-pale-ale.jpg)??
Drink it the odd time, not bad - actually good as a half and half with guinness on top.
yip, same glass and all.
That's the one, you know it Puck? Verdict?
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Blue Moon as in this
(http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/blue-moon-pale-ale.jpg)??
Drink it the odd time, not bad - actually good as a half and half with guinness on top.
Is this what the US of A does to a man?
Its tasty alright - but I find it a bit sickening after a few. It's always nice to see it if you end up somewhere that just sells microbrewed, very hoppy red and dark beers, of which I am not a fan.
There is one quite like it called Shock Top that you should check out, if you get the chance, and a tangerine wheat beer that isnt bad either. I actually think it was the tangerine wheat beer the fella gave me with the Guinness in it.
Quote from: Minder on January 27, 2011, 10:00:51 PM
Is this what the US of A does to a man?
Guilty. Total c**k. :)
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 10:35:01 PM
Its tasty alright - but I find it a bit sickening after a few. It's always nice to see it if you end up somewhere that just sells microbrewed, very hoppy red and dark beers, of which I am not a fan.
Agree with Puck, two or three is enough.
Quote from: Minder on January 27, 2011, 10:00:51 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Blue Moon as in this
(http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/blue-moon-pale-ale.jpg)??
Drink it the odd time, not bad - actually good as a half and half with guinness on top.
Is this what the US of A does to a man?
In fairness that is a fruit's beer on either side of the Atlantic! :)
Here's the kind Puckoon was scared of!
http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/90-minute-ipa.htm
http://www.arrogantbastard.com/home.asp (http://www.arrogantbastard.com/home.asp)
Arrogant Bastard, Double Bastard, and Lucky Bastard.
Not scared ya shite - just too rich for my taste buds.
Been enjoying a few Bud Lights - they had them one night I was out $2 promotion and I didn't like the idea of them then got on to them.
Not bad at all.
Quote from: The Iceman on March 02, 2011, 07:43:18 PM
Been enjoying a few Bud Lights - they had them one night I was out $2 promotion and I didn't like the idea of them then got on to them.
Not bad at all.
That'd be the mercury-infused anti-freeze... seeping into your brain! ;)
Interesting Iceman. If I'm going to drink one of the domestic beers here, it'd be the miller light or the michelob ultra. I detest Budwieser with a serious pashin as they say up north - and if you've too many of them you be doing a serious bit of pashin yourself.
They make me awful gassy - but the new vortex neck on the Miller light bottle is the ticket I think. They just got Sapporo on draught in one of the locals here - cracking gear.
f**k I could go for a serious couple pints after this day.
Drank Sierra Nevada the whole time I was in SD, ye tried it Puck? Lovely Stuff!
Drinking Coopers Pale Ale in Oz at the min, enjoy the odd Peroni and then the bland stuff
Aye, its brewed right close to me - I wouldn't thank you for it to be honest. As TYSAM says, Im scared of those really hoppy beers. Lager, stout and cider for me.
If we're talking domestic beers, I've taken a liking to Tennents in recent months.
Quote from: ziggysego on March 04, 2011, 01:40:00 AM
If we're talking domestic beers, I've taken a liking to Tennents in recent months.
Wouldn't even throw it at the army! ;)
Quote from: Groucho on March 04, 2011, 10:08:02 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 04, 2011, 01:40:00 AM
If we're talking domestic beers, I've taken a liking to Tennents in recent months.
Wouldn't even throw it at the army! ;)
Considering I used to drink Budweister, it's a step up ;)
Quote from: ziggysego on March 04, 2011, 01:40:00 AM
If we're talking domestic beers, I've taken a liking to Tennents in recent months.
Sure you can make that stuff yourself at home..
Fill a pint glass about 3/4 full of rainwater then top it up with some washing up liquid and bobs your uncle you have your own home made Tennents.
Quote from: Puckoon on March 04, 2011, 12:42:29 AM
Interesting Iceman. If I'm going to drink one of the domestic beers here, it'd be the miller light or the michelob ultra. I detest Budwieser with a serious pashin as they say up north - and if you've too many of them you be doing a serious bit of pashin yourself.
They make me awful gassy - but the new vortex neck on the Miller light bottle is the ticket I think. They just got Sapporo on draught in one of the locals here - cracking gear.
f**k I could go for a serious couple pints after this day.
I normally drink Bud, I drank it in Ireland and I drink it here too. Miller Lite seems to be a fan favourite here with the Americans but I was never a fan. i would drink a Coors Lite in the South of Ireland (less alcohol % always tasted great). Not a big drinker these days so a few bud lite isn't too bad on the system.
Was never a connoisseur of the beer or any drink for that matter. Enjoy a beer or lager, can't touch cider.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 10:35:01 PM
There is one quite like it called Shock Top that you should check out, if you get the chance, and a tangerine wheat beer that isnt bad either. I actually think it was the tangerine wheat beer the fella gave me with the Guinness in it.
Had that when I was over at xmas, lovely pint.
Also bought a festive Sam Adams selection of beers. Not all to my taste (choc bock) but some very good beers in there
Quote from: gawa316 on March 04, 2011, 05:20:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 27, 2011, 10:35:01 PM
There is one quite like it called Shock Top that you should check out, if you get the chance, and a tangerine wheat beer that isnt bad either. I actually think it was the tangerine wheat beer the fella gave me with the Guinness in it.
Had that when I was over at xmas, lovely pint.
Also bought a festive Sam Adams selection of beers. Not all to my taste (choc bock) but some very good beers in there
I like their seasonals. The summer ale is nice, winter ale is less nice but drinkable.
Really hard to beat an ice cold pint of Kronenbourg 1664 (in the southern French sunshine if lucky enough). I think Carlsberg is bloody disgusting.
Tins of fosters straight from a fridge, unreal
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Christ i'm not the guy with two accounts :D
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Christ i'm not the guy with two accounts :D
What has that to do with anything? Poor response ross very poor.
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:56:12 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Christ i'm not the guy with two accounts :D
What has that to do with anything? Poor response ross very poor.
Means everything, you have the opportunity to bark at yourself on here now.
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:56:12 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Christ i'm not the guy with two accounts :D
What has that to do with anything? Poor response ross very poor.
Means everything, you have the opportunity to bark at yourself on here now.
I've only one account,ask the mods.
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 08:03:37 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:56:12 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 04, 2011, 06:26:03 PM
I have found German beer that's drank at oktoberfest to be the best.
Is that what your Daddy told you?
Do you not have some light bulb to change or something?
You don't keep a Dog and bark yourself.
Christ i'm not the guy with two accounts :D
What has that to do with anything? Poor response ross very poor.
Means everything, you have the opportunity to bark at yourself on here now.
I've only one account,ask the mods.
I asked them, they said your one warning away from a Permanent ban! when it happens i think i'll celebrate with a keg of Beer.
Tony Baloney was right about you ross..
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 08:12:36 PM
Tony Baloney was right about you ross..
Conspiracy theories i love em
Quote from: laoislad on March 04, 2011, 08:12:36 PM
Tony Baloney was right about you ross..
Don't bring me into it. Although I probably was right.
Is it just me or does heiniken smell like grass,and i dont mean the grass that cows eat :D
Quote from: sammymaguire on March 04, 2011, 06:18:31 PM
Really hard to beat an ice cold pint of Kronenbourg 1664 (in the southern French sunshine if lucky enough).
Had a look for this in Superquinn yesterday but no joy.
Where do you buy it? Apart from somewhere in Southern France that is.
Quote from: laoislad on April 10, 2011, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on March 04, 2011, 06:18:31 PM
Really hard to beat an ice cold pint of Kronenbourg 1664 (in the southern French sunshine if lucky enough).
Had a look for this in Superquinn yesterday but no joy.
Where do you buy it? Apart from somewhere in Southern France that is.
Not going to help you, I know but I was surprised to find Kronenburg on tap in the Cottesloe hotel, Perth the other day. Great spot for a Super Sunday!!
Currently over in Germany for a few months with work and some of the Kolsch is absolutely gorgeous.
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Only started in the last year on all ales. Feck I've been missing out. Love an oul Smithwicks but the 'Broon Ale' is good stuff as well. Going to brew a batch of my own ale in the next couple of months
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:44:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Only started in the last year on all ales. Feck I've been missing out. Love an oul Smithwicks but the 'Broon Ale' is good stuff as well. Going to brew a batch of my own ale in the next couple of months
I'd take it over "yella beer" any day of the week. Would have spent a fair amount of time around the Lake District and Peak District in my younger years and you'd have been strung up for ordering anything other than the local ale.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Should have given us a shout Tony.
Newkey brown is shocking. Stupid Yanks can't get enough of it though.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 18, 2011, 08:40:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Should have given us a shout Tony.
Newkey brown is shocking. Stupid Yanks can't get enough of it though.
I used to drink Sam Adams (summer ale?). Didn't like much else over there.
Quote from: Puckoon on April 18, 2011, 08:40:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2011, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 16, 2011, 11:13:01 PM
Having a couple of bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale, lovely stuff. Couldn't believe when I seen it so popular in California.
Also got a couple of Old Empire IPA, quality stuff.
I like most beers but never took to the broon ale. Was in the States during the week and there seemed to be a good few drinking it.
Should have given us a shout Tony.
Newkey brown is shocking. Stupid Yanks can't get enough of it though.
Philly is a long way from you squire.............
Sam adams summer ale isnt bad at all and the boston lager is surprisingly good. Anchor steam do a summer ale that I think is cracking - and considering I am scared of those bolder beers, thats impressive.
You don't think he could have popped round?
Recently I have taken a liking to brooklyn east india pale ale and I really liked dogfish head 90 minute ipa, though at 9% that would be more of an occasional treat.
Some good German beer in Lidl at the moment Franziskaner 1.34 for a 500ml bottle.
They have a few good English ales too.
Any German altbeer[ dark beer]
A lot of great english Ales, Old Speckled Hen, Hob Goblin etc
In the pub it's usually Guinness but in the last year or so i've discovered, to my horror, that i can't consume a big feed of it any more. 8 pints and i feel like i've swallowed a hippo.
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Puckoon likes this.
I'd be a fan of the Sam Adams Summer Ale as well Puck.
Been drinking a lot of Rolling Rock lately too
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Bullshit.
Smithwicks is a grand drink.
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2011, 09:44:16 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Bullshit.
Smithwicks is a grand drink.
Around here Bass would be more popular than Smithwicks.
Quote from: EC Unique on August 11, 2011, 12:02:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2011, 09:44:16 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Bullshit.
Smithwicks is a grand drink.
Around here Bass would be more popular than Smithwicks.
Did I ask?
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2011, 01:18:15 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on August 11, 2011, 12:02:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 11, 2011, 09:44:16 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
Bullshit.
Smithwicks is a grand drink.
Around here Bass would be more popular than Smithwicks.
Did I ask?
No. I was just making a point!
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
we would call that a pint of special
Yiz are special lads down there alright.
Not too heavy an auld head on me today - I might go back at the smithwicks some other time. Maybe tomorrow.
Quote from: the Deel Rover on August 11, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
we would call that a pint of special
I would argue that in the parts of May I have visited it is known as a pint of schpecial
Quote from: The Iceman on August 11, 2011, 05:00:29 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on August 11, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
we would call that a pint of special
I would argue that in the parts of May I have visited it is known as a pint of schpecial
:D that would depend on how many pints they had drank ;)
Quote from: the Deel Rover on August 11, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 11, 2011, 02:53:48 AM
Christ Smithwicks is pish. Even with a Guinness head in it. Even after a few.
we would call that a pint of special
It's called a pint of Derry where I'm from. Or half and half is a black and tan.
Pint of special alright, fuckin hate drinkin with one of the lads outside mayo, always havin to explain what a pint of special is. Whats it called in other places?
Pint of special
Pint of Derry
Just sitting down with a bottle of Little Creatures after 18 13hr days in a row..... bliss!
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on August 12, 2011, 11:04:24 AM
Just sitting down with a bottle of Little Creatures after 18 13hr days in a row..... bliss!
Nice one deeler what part of the world are ya based
Quote from: the Deel Rover on August 12, 2011, 11:54:53 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on August 12, 2011, 11:04:24 AM
Just sitting down with a bottle of Little Creatures after 18 13hr days in a row..... bliss!
Nice one deeler what part of the world are ya based
Perth, WA. How bout yourself?
Nice wee bargain in Lidl in the wee 6 at the minute. 4 bottles of Franziskainer for £4.....mmmmm
Are Aldi or Lidl in the north selling Hobgoblin, Speckled Hen or any other ales? Local off license is €3.50 a bottle, Aldi sometimes have them at €2, was hoping to pick them up cheaper in the north.
Quote from: All of a Sludden on March 24, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Are Aldi or Lidl in the north selling Hobgoblin, Speckled Hen or any other ales? Local off license is €3.50 a bottle, Aldi sometimes have them at €2, was hoping to pick them up cheaper in the north.
Your best bet is Sainsbury's or Tesco. Lidl do
Bishop's Finger, but I've never seen it on offer.
In the other two, there's almost always a 3 for a fiver deal, across the real ale range, while individual ales sometimes go as low as £1 a bottle.
Greene King Reserve IPA has moved to the top if my rankings. It is immense.
Quote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2013, 09:28:59 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on March 24, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Are Aldi or Lidl in the north selling Hobgoblin, Speckled Hen or any other ales? Local off license is €3.50 a bottle, Aldi sometimes have them at €2, was hoping to pick them up cheaper in the north.
Your best bet is Sainsbury's or Tesco. Lidl do
Bishop's Finger, but I've never seen it on offer.
In the other two, there's almost always a 3 for a fiver deal, across the real ale range, while individual ales sometimes go as low as £1 a bottle.
Greene King Reserve IPA has moved to the top if my rankings. It is immense.
Sainsburys were doing 3 for a 5er on some of these yesterday. Possibly on some your local Whitewater brews.
Time to revive Cliff's beer theory from Cheers:
A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members
In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so good for you.
Quote from: Hardy on March 24, 2013, 09:59:11 PM
Time to revive Cliff's beer theory from Cheers:
A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members
In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so good for you.
;D Love the Buffalo Theory.
Quote from: Hardy on March 24, 2013, 09:59:11 PM
Time to revive Cliff's beer theory from Cheers:
A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members
In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so good for you.
Magnificent. Anyone remember the episode where Norm got the job as a beer taster in the brewery?
Quote from: 5 Sams on March 24, 2013, 10:20:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 24, 2013, 09:59:11 PM
Time to revive Cliff's beer theory from Cheers:
A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members
In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so good for you.
Magnificent. Anyone remember the episode where Norm got the job as a beer taster in the brewery?
The King of Beers.
I had a bottle of Bourbon County stout last week (then Cliff's theory appeared to be a fact).
It's brewed in Illinois, I don't know where else it's available, but it's a stunningly brilliant drink, without doubt the best stout i've had so far.
Warning, it's strong with a buffalo kick for the reckless, one 650 ml bottle was quite enough for me.
5% is for wimps
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 10:28:05 PM
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Haven't drank it in nearly 20 years but it was a tasty beverage. I am partial to ales and bitter.
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 09:56:20 PM
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Just came in after a good few scoops of the local brew. I'm fast coming to the conclusion that you're far better off drinking at home (price and quality wise). No harm to you Ranch but that stuff is piss (Manc piss at that). I love the craic/crack in my local and until lately wouldn't entertain the notion of drinking at home, but the piss that's being served up now?? >:(.
Quote from: Main Street on March 24, 2013, 10:27:03 PM
I had a bottle of Bourbon County stout last week (then Cliff's theory appeared to be a fact).
It's brewed in Illinois, I don't know where else it's available, but it's a stunningly brilliant drink, without doubt the best stout i've had so far.
Warning, it's strong with a buffalo kick for the reckless, one 650 ml bottle was quite enough for me.
5% is for wimps
13% :o
Not a session beer that's for sure!
http://food.uk.msn.com/drink/beer-cider-ale-stout-drinks-christmas?page=4 (http://food.uk.msn.com/drink/beer-cider-ale-stout-drinks-christmas?page=4)
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 24, 2013, 10:34:48 PM
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 09:56:20 PM
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Just came in after a good few scoops of the local brew. I'm fast coming to the conclusion that you're far better off drinking at home (price and quality wise). No harm to you Ranch but that stuff is piss (Manc piss at that). I love the craic/crack in my local and until lately wouldn't entertain the notion of drinking at home, but the piss that's being served up now?? >:(.
Each to their own, something about it I really like though. If we're talking piss then Carlsberg, Miller, Budweiser and various others all deserve a mention.
I've a daughter, her husband and a grandchild lving out in Slovakia, myself and mrs Z are heading out there on Saturday where we'll imbibe the local lager at 85 cents oer pint, happy days.
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 24, 2013, 10:34:48 PM
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 09:56:20 PM
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Just came in after a good few scoops of the local brew. I'm fast coming to the conclusion that you're far better off drinking at home (price and quality wise). No harm to you Ranch but that stuff is piss (Manc piss at that). I love the craic/crack in my local and until lately wouldn't entertain the notion of drinking at home, but the piss that's being served up now?? >:(.
Each to their own, something about it I really like though. If we're talking piss then Carlsberg, Miller, Budweiser and various others all deserve a mention.
Add Carling (you'd struggle to find anything else around here) to that list and I'd totally agree with you.
I would rather drink Bitter than anything else but the Brewery's here have everything tied.
Quote from: 5 Sams on March 24, 2013, 10:20:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 24, 2013, 09:59:11 PM
Time to revive Cliff's beer theory from Cheers:
A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members
In much the same way the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Alcohol, we all know, kills brain cells, but naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers, and that's why beer is so good for you.
Magnificent. Anyone remember the episode where Norm got the job as a beer taster in the brewery?
A classic.
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 24, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on March 24, 2013, 10:34:48 PM
Quote from: ranch on March 24, 2013, 09:56:20 PM
I've always been fond of Boddingtons, anyone else tried it?
Just came in after a good few scoops of the local brew. I'm fast coming to the conclusion that you're far better off drinking at home (price and quality wise). No harm to you Ranch but that stuff is piss (Manc piss at that). I love the craic/crack in my local and until lately wouldn't entertain the notion of drinking at home, but the piss that's being served up now?? >:(.
Each to their own, something about it I really like though. If we're talking piss then Carlsberg, Miller, Budweiser and various others all deserve a mention.
Add Carling (you'd struggle to find anything else around here) to that list and I'd totally agree with you.
I would rather drink Bitter than anything else but the Brewery's here have everything tied.
Yep, the selection of beers in our local pubs are pretty poor. In England at least they still have their regional breweries so you have a much greater choice.
I'm not a fan of Boddingtons or Worthington's, both a little too sickly for my taste. John Smith's is perfectly agreeable if there's nothing from a cask available.
Love strong Suffolk ale - around 6.5%
Bottles.
You can prob get it on draught in east anglia in England I'd reckon. Almost go over just to try it on draught.
Also like bombardier and hobgoblin, with the former milder tasting than strong Suffolk ale and the latter stronger and a bit more bite/bitter than ssa!
diagio have this country sewn up very hard for a small brewery to make any sort of foothold. Guinness killed the irish beers such as Smithwicks, McCardles and even Harp by buying licences for Budweiser and Carlsberg which are no better than Harp. Then Heineken came into the market, not a great beer either but the masses drink it.
The quality of tap beer in Dublin is not great, even if you see something like Smithwicks Pale ale or Galway hooker your inclined to avoid it as you will get a pint that has been sitting in the line for a few days. Buying a few ales in the off licence and drinking at home is grand in the summer months if you can sit outside but its bleak in the winter.
I tried Okichim Porter in Warsaw a while back, it has some kick and has a pleasant flavour. Didnt realise it was 12% until i felt a kick after 1 so checked the label.
Quote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2013, 09:28:59 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on March 24, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Are Aldi or Lidl in the north selling Hobgoblin, Speckled Hen or any other ales? Local off license is €3.50 a bottle, Aldi sometimes have them at €2, was hoping to pick them up cheaper in the north.
Your best bet is Sainsbury's or Tesco. Lidl do
Bishop's Finger, but I've never seen it on offer.
In the other two, there's almost always a 3 for a fiver deal, across the real ale range, while individual ales sometimes go as low as £1 a bottle.
Greene King Reserve IPA has moved to the top if my rankings. It is immense.
Lidl have bishops finger and spitfire for 1.50 each in the 26 at the moment. Bought 1 of each, might try them during the footy tomorrow night
Anybody know if Lidl in Newry sell Boddingtons?
Quote from: ranch on March 25, 2013, 07:56:39 PM
Anybody know if Lidl in Newry sell Boddingtons?
Are you on commission?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 25, 2013, 07:58:18 PM
Quote from: ranch on March 25, 2013, 07:56:39 PM
Anybody know if Lidl in Newry sell Boddingtons?
Are you on commission?
Lol.
Nah I just usually get it when I'm in Manchester at the football or whatever and this thread has really got me in the mood for it again. Heading to the Aviva for the game tomorrow and am buying a carryout in the morning for the trip down and back so thought I'd ask.
I enjoy a Boddingtons a lot, although $6.50 for a can of beer is hard to stomach.
Quote from: snoopdog on March 25, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
diagio have this country sewn up very hard for a small brewery to make any sort of foothold. Guinness killed the irish beers such as Smithwicks, McCardles and even Harp by buying licences for Budweiser and Carlsberg which are no better than Harp. Then Heineken came into the market, not a great beer either but the masses drink it.
The quality of tap beer in Dublin is not great, even if you see something like Smithwicks Pale ale or Galway hooker your inclined to avoid it as you will get a pint that has been sitting in the line for a few days. Buying a few ales in the off licence and drinking at home is grand in the summer months if you can sit outside but its bleak in the winter.
I tried Okichim Porter in Warsaw a while back, it has some kick and has a pleasant flavour. Didnt realise it was 12% until i felt a kick after 1 so checked the label.
How much did you have before you felt the kick? 5 pints? ;D
The Saku Porter from Estonia, a modest 7 - 7.5%, is probably a more sociable porter, though I wouldn't be knocking it back, it's a lovely stout. Probably I could sip my way safely through 2 x 500ml bottles in a night, a third one could be dicey.
Quote from: snoopdog on March 25, 2013, 05:19:06 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 24, 2013, 09:28:59 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on March 24, 2013, 09:09:00 PM
Are Aldi or Lidl in the north selling Hobgoblin, Speckled Hen or any other ales? Local off license is €3.50 a bottle, Aldi sometimes have them at €2, was hoping to pick them up cheaper in the north.
Your best bet is Sainsbury's or Tesco. Lidl do
Bishop's Finger, but I've never seen it on offer.
In the other two, there's almost always a 3 for a fiver deal, across the real ale range, while individual ales sometimes go as low as £1 a bottle.
Greene King Reserve IPA has moved to the top if my rankings. It is immense.
Lidl have bishops finger and spitfire for 1.50 each in the 26 at the moment. Bought 1 of each, might try them during the footy tomorrow night
Nice one. I'll pick some up tomorrow. Can't see the local off license selling too many bottles at €3.50 a pop.
http://apexbar.com/menu/
Live beer menu at my local!
Remember being in a bar in Berlin and the price of each beer dropped the more it sold. There was a ticker yoke like the stock exchange above the bar. Great idea.....until the next day!
Quote from: tyssam5 on March 26, 2013, 08:42:27 PM
http://apexbar.com/menu/
Live beer menu at my local!
Portland is a fantastic city for beer. Love it. Used to work in the NY office of a Beaverton, Oregon company, wouldn't drink American beer until I went to Oregon and spent a week drinking with the locals in the microbreweries. Some absolutely brilliant beers and breweries. Vlad the Imp Aler, Dunkelweizen, Summer squeeze, Heater Allen Pils is one of the best beers I have ever had and pretty much anything made by hair of the dog is fantastic.
The beer exchange, it was the meeting point for a load of Irish fans heading to the euros, it was absolutely mental !
Quote from: Main Street on March 25, 2013, 09:44:02 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on March 25, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
diagio have this country sewn up very hard for a small brewery to make any sort of foothold. Guinness killed the irish beers such as Smithwicks, McCardles and even Harp by buying licences for Budweiser and Carlsberg which are no better than Harp. Then Heineken came into the market, not a great beer either but the masses drink it.
The quality of tap beer in Dublin is not great, even if you see something like Smithwicks Pale ale or Galway hooker your inclined to avoid it as you will get a pint that has been sitting in the line for a few days. Buying a few ales in the off licence and drinking at home is grand in the summer months if you can sit outside but its bleak in the winter.
I tried Okichim Porter in Warsaw a while back, it has some kick and has a pleasant flavour. Didnt realise it was 12% until i felt a kick after 1 so checked the label.
How much did you have before you felt the kick? 5 pints? ;D
The Saku Porter from Estonia, a modest 7 - 7.5%, is probably a more sociable porter, though I wouldn't be knocking it back, it's a lovely stout. Probably I could sip my way safely through 2 x 500ml bottles in a night, a third one could be dicey.
Quite Funny, noticed after 1 the strength but we were in a round of 4 and we contiuned to drink it completing the round. We were well on after that. Some had to go to bed for a few hours kip after it. that weekend is a haze. Strong beer in Warsaw if your not careful.
I'm off the grog for the foreseeable, so I wish yis would all feck off and delete this thread :D
To all our friends in the "Free State" all us Nordies are going for a pint today :P
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 29, 2013, 02:00:03 PM
I'm off the grog for the foreseeable, so I wish yis would all feck off and delete this thread :D
nothing too serious i hope.
Quote from: cadence on March 29, 2013, 03:50:36 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 29, 2013, 02:00:03 PM
I'm off the grog for the foreseeable, so I wish yis would all feck off and delete this thread :D
nothing too serious i hope.
Nothing more serious than trying to lose an expanding beer belly.
Quote from: 5 Sams on March 29, 2013, 02:27:03 PM
To all our friends in the "Free State" all us Nordies are going for a pint today :P
The perks of being British.
Quote from: laoislad on March 29, 2013, 07:08:20 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on March 29, 2013, 02:27:03 PM
To all our friends in the "Free State" all us Nordies are going for a pint today :P
The perks of being British.
Don't be jealous.
Just discovered a cheeky little Belgian number called Vedett. Mmmmmmm
Peroni Doppio Malto. Gran Reserva. Expensive but....wow.
Current Belgian favourite.
(http://lamerezou.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/leffe_brune.jpg)
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 09, 2013, 11:02:56 PM
Just discovered a cheeky little Belgian number called Vedett. Mmmmmmm
Just discovered this thread! Vedett is class. Try to get your hands on La Chouffe.
LIDL are currently selling Leffe, 4 bottles for €5.49, sure why wouldn't you.
Quote from: All of a Sludden on July 27, 2013, 05:18:48 PM
Current Belgian favourite.
(http://lamerezou.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/leffe_brune.jpg)
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Midelton Rare is popular as a gift, it's near 150 euro.
No wonder it's rare.
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Jameson
Select Reserve Black Barrel Signature Reserve
Power's John Lane
Writer's Tears
Red Breast 12
Red Breast 12 Cask Strength
First four all around the €60 mark standard but can be got cheaper elsewhere. Last one the best on the list about €90.
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
Quote from: theticklemister on November 25, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
I remember the barman in the lough Erne telling me they have a bottle of whiskey that is £400 a measure.Only 2 people have had one out of the bottle, the owner and Nick Faldo.
Cant rememeber the name of the whiskey tho
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 12:57:21 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 25, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
I remember the barman in the lough Erne telling me they have a bottle of whiskey that is £400 a measure.Only 2 people have had one out of the bottle, the owner and Nick Faldo.
Cant rememeber the name of the whiskey tho
There is one in Dick Mack's in Dingle at €150 a shot. The bottle's half empty....the yanks love it. I cant for the life of me imagine any whiskey tasting 30 or 40 times better than an ordinary shot of Jameson.
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 25, 2014, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 12:57:21 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 25, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
I remember the barman in the lough Erne telling me they have a bottle of whiskey that is £400 a measure.Only 2 people have had one out of the bottle, the owner and Nick Faldo.
Cant rememeber the name of the whiskey tho
There is one in Dick Mack's in Dingle at €150 a shot. The bottle's half empty....the yanks love it. I cant for the life of me imagine any whiskey tasting 30 or 40 times better than an ordinary shot of Jameson.
I agree but a Yank Gobdaw and his money is very easily parted!!!
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 25, 2014, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 12:57:21 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 25, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
I remember the barman in the lough Erne telling me they have a bottle of whiskey that is £400 a measure.Only 2 people have had one out of the bottle, the owner and Nick Faldo.
Cant rememeber the name of the whiskey tho
There is one in Dick Mack's in Dingle at €150 a shot. The bottle's half empty....the yanks love it. I cant for the life of me imagine any whiskey tasting 30 or 40 times better than an ordinary shot of Jameson.
They can't love it all that much if there's still half a bottle left!
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 25, 2014, 12:03:38 PM
Midelton Rare is popular as a gift, it's near 150 euro.
Jaysis I want to thank him not marry him!
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 03:30:07 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 25, 2014, 12:03:38 PM
Midelton Rare is popular as a gift, it's near 150 euro.
Jaysis I want to thank him not marry him!
What kind of marriage would €150 buy you?
Don't answer that.
A short one
Irish or English measures?
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Perfect! Thanks.
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Perfect! Thanks.
He gave you plenty of work and you spend 50 on him. Can't see him looking after you next year so. Miserable f**ker. They sell a 14.99 bottle in Lidl, get him one of those.
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 25, 2014, 03:57:55 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Perfect! Thanks.
He gave you plenty of work and you spend 50 on him. Can't see him looking after you next year so. Miserable f**ker. They sell a 14.99 bottle in Lidl, get him one of those.
If I was buying everyone who gave me work €150 bottles of whiskey I wouldn't be long going out of business!
Is the Lidl one any good.... ;)
Crested Ten is available for €27 in SuperValu at the moment. A good choice for the second-cheapest-bottle type.
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Forgot to mention Green Spot - it's fantastic. Better than Yellow in my opinion actually.
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 25, 2014, 03:57:55 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Perfect! Thanks.
He gave you plenty of work and you spend 50 on him. Can't see him looking after you next year so. Miserable f**ker. They sell a 14.99 bottle in Lidl, get him one of those.
;D
Hope Shamrock Shore likes Lidl whiskey :P
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 25, 2014, 04:20:34 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on November 25, 2014, 03:57:55 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 03:55:39 PM
Quote from: heganboy on November 25, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Green spot is a very good whiskey, and yellow spot is the upgrade
middleton and redbreast are great but a lot of wallet. Powers has a 12 year old single pot still (John's lane- i see mentioned below) which is a very limited release and a great whiskey.
But if he's a Jameson man, then the Jameson Gold reserve is the way to go. should be less than 50 quid.
Perfect! Thanks.
He gave you plenty of work and you spend 50 on him. Can't see him looking after you next year so. Miserable f**ker. They sell a 14.99 bottle in Lidl, get him one of those.
;D
Hope Shamrock Shore likes Lidl whiskey :P
I'm buying him a Wolfe Tones CD.
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 04:21:21 PM
I'm buying him a Wolfe Tones CD.
That's what John Delaney said.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on November 25, 2014, 03:22:50 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 25, 2014, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 25, 2014, 12:57:21 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 25, 2014, 12:30:32 PM
In London 2 Red Breasts (whiskies ) cost 11 quid. 25 ml and everything
I remember the barman in the lough Erne telling me they have a bottle of whiskey that is £400 a measure.Only 2 people have had one out of the bottle, the owner and Nick Faldo.
Cant rememeber the name of the whiskey tho
There is one in Dick Mack's in Dingle at €150 a shot. The bottle's half empty....the yanks love it. I cant for the life of me imagine any whiskey tasting 30 or 40 times better than an ordinary shot of Jameson.
They can't love it all that much if there's still half a bottle left!
It's not the first one they have opened....
Grants in Sainsbury's for a tenner.
Redbreast is from the Jameson distillery if I recall, and the 15 year spanks the 12 year pretty easily, so it's a decent option for a Jameson drinker. Green spot and 10 year old Bushmills are also good drinking whiskeys.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 25, 2014, 05:17:48 PM
Redbreast is from the Jameson distillery if I recall, and the 15 year spanks the 12 year pretty easily, so it's a decent option for a Jameson drinker. Green spot and 10 year old Bushmills are also good drinking whiskeys.
:o
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Getting back to beer. Was in Galway last week and the Galway Hooker was top class ;D ;) Beautiful beer.
Buxton Ale for the last 10 weeks (only a couple mind) lovely beer ;) (body a temple and all that), couple of American pale ales have been down too
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Depends on how much you want to spend tbh. If you're looking for something at normal prices, Connemara or Kilbeggan are both nice
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'or do a search
fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Try Vedett, Peroni and if you like the cloudy German stuff it's hard to beat Franziskaner.
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
Its funny that Cobra is actually an English beer. Staffordshire. Albeit founded by a chap that was born in India.
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 26, 2014, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Try Vedett, Peroni and if you like the cloudy German stuff it's hard to beat Franziskaner.
Peroni I find too strong to be honest. The Erdinger is a lager, Kristal, not the Weisbeir. I don't think I could drink the cloudy stuff.
Peroni is lovely. Tiger Beer is nice also.
Yeah, I like Tiger as well. Forgot about that one.
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 01:25:37 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 26, 2014, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Try Vedett, Peroni and if you like the cloudy German stuff it's hard to beat Franziskaner.
Peroni I find too strong to be honest. The Erdinger is a lager, Kristal, not the Weisbeir. I don't think I could drink the cloudy stuff.
Franziskaner do a kristalweis as well as their cloudier Weisbiers, though I haven't seen it for a few years.
(https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Franziskaner&client=firefox-a&hs=6he&sa=X&rls=com.frontmotion:en-GB:unofficial&biw=1071&bih=545&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=bth1VMjlFKLT7QbDvYDQBw&ved=0CEIQ7Ak#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=jqL7xLW0A3XCpM%253A%3BqB6iGyUU8ajfuM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fgreatbrewers.com%252Fsites%252Fdefault%252Ffiles%252Fimages%252FFranziskaner%252520Kristal.preview.gif%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fgreatbrewers.com%252Fproduct%252Ffranziskaner-weissbier-kristall-klar%3B156%3B240)
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Sam Adams is a nice beer.
Anyone every tried Galway Bay Porter? Pricey, doesn't keep the head but God damn tasty.
Would highly recommend this, had one at the weekend. Craft beer. Was lovely and a cool 8.5% alcohol :o
(http://badpoo.co.uk/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/duvel1.jpg)
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'
or do a search fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
Fair nuff Main St the pureness of the hop aroma and taste do degrade over time but I will maintain by opinion that the beer overall is best after bout a year or so. It is highly dependent on storage tho.
Americans are big into their craft beers and a bit over focused on the hop thing so unsurprising that the consensus out there is based on the hop flavours.
But I must apologise your clearly a craft beer fan not a slater
BTW anyone had any of Tyrone's finest?
https://www.facebook.com/PokertreeBrewingCompany
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
The Barefoot Bohemian isn't bad but I much preferred their Howling Gale Irish Pale Ale. There are some really good irish craft beers out there.
For a nice cheap beer it's hard to beat Bierra Moretti. You can get a dozen bottles of Staropramen for £12 in Sainsburys.
Emersons and McAnearneys in Armagh both have excellent off licences.
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'
or do a search fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
Fair nuff Main St the pureness of the hop aroma and taste do degrade over time but I will maintain by opinion that the beer overall is best after bout a year or so. It is highly dependent on storage tho.
Americans are big into their craft beers and a bit over focused on the hop thing so unsurprising that the consensus out there is based on the hop flavours.
But I must apologise your clearly a craft beer fan not a slater
BTW anyone had any of Tyrone's finest?
https://www.facebook.com/PokertreeBrewingCompany
Aye, I have worked my way through a few of them.
Their stout would be as good as any produced locally that I have tried and their Rebel Red is very easy drinking.
The Nirvana is interesting but I think it is one for a pub rather than sitting at home.
Th amber lager is OK but Clanconnell do a better one.
Apparently there are now 16 micro-breweries here in the North.
Quote from: LeoMc on November 26, 2014, 04:11:29 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'
or do a search fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
Fair nuff Main St the pureness of the hop aroma and taste do degrade over time but I will maintain by opinion that the beer overall is best after bout a year or so. It is highly dependent on storage tho.
Americans are big into their craft beers and a bit over focused on the hop thing so unsurprising that the consensus out there is based on the hop flavours.
But I must apologise your clearly a craft beer fan not a slater
BTW anyone had any of Tyrone's finest?
https://www.facebook.com/PokertreeBrewingCompany
Aye, I have worked my way through a few of them.
Their stout would be as good as any produced locally that I have tried and their Rebel Red is very easy drinking.
The Nirvana is interesting but I think it is one for a pub rather than sitting at home.
Th amber lager is OK but Clanconnell do a better one.
Apparently there are now 16 micro-breweries here in the North.
McGrath's collection from Clanconnel is tasty.
Would echo what what Harold says about the off-licences in Armagh. Catering for the more discerning Buckie drinker.
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 01:25:37 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 26, 2014, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Try Vedett, Peroni and if you like the cloudy German stuff it's hard to beat Franziskaner.
Peroni I find too strong to be honest. The Erdinger is a lager, Kristal, not the Weisbeir. I don't think I could drink the cloudy stuff.
I have a soft spot for the popular Lowenbrau Orig and prefer it just a bit ahead of Erdinger and Oettinger.
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'
or do a search fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
Fair nuff Main St the pureness of the hop aroma and taste do degrade over time but I will maintain by opinion that the beer overall is best after bout a year or so. It is highly dependent on storage tho.
Americans are big into their craft beers and a bit over focused on the hop thing so unsurprising that the consensus out there is based on the hop flavours.
But I must apologise your clearly a craft beer fan not a slater
BTW anyone had any of Tyrone's finest?
https://www.facebook.com/PokertreeBrewingCompany
No problems Joe,
do you have any pictures from the internals in the Poker Tree brewery?
Dry hopping is not an American thing as such, USA craft/small breweries are looking for marketing angles and hyping it up. IPA and dry hopped beer is equally popular amongst home beer brewers both sides of the atlantic. But you can easily appreciate why there are difficulties commercially - with this type of brew.
Dry hopping in the keg for small breweries was widely practised in England, I came across it in Norfolk in the mid 1970's (and stayed an extra week) but nowadays only the smaller craft breweries do it, those small breweries who have access and control to the end sale environment in the pub. Dry hopping means the hops are added to the IPA and pale ale keg prior to the journey to the pub, then after 14 days or so the fresh dry hopped brew is ready to be served.
The hops are added to the brew after the fermentation process has finished and that special orgasm of aromatic flavours gradually dissapates after 30 days to 90 days end life.
These days, pubs have a quicker turn around, will not store a keg for 2 weeks and will have much more varieties of beer than in days gone by, therefore handling of dry hopped kegs died out in England in the pubs sometime in the 1980's.
I was curious about Billy's positive review of that IPA, from the keg I suspect, bringing a quality IPA to the public is a challenge to any brewery.
Quote from: Christmas Lights on November 26, 2014, 02:39:47 PM
Would highly recommend this, had one at the weekend. Craft beer. Was lovely and a cool 8.5% alcohol :o
(http://badpoo.co.uk/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/duvel1.jpg)
I always try and pick up any ales i haven't sampled before when i'm buying beer but every time i reach the till there always seems to be a few bottles of Duvel. What other Belgian beers are in a similar vein to Duvel, anyone?
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 10:02:06 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 26, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2014, 12:22:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 25, 2014, 10:03:22 PM
Had a lovely pint of Chieftan's IPA in Dan Lovery's on McCurtain St. tonight.
Draught or bottle? and what was lovely about it?
I'd say there's about a window of opportunity of about a month in the life of an IPA brew, after it's bottled or kegged, to experience the
ecstatic pleasures of the indescribable outburst of hop flavours. After the month, it's just a question of a gradual decline.
Rubbish!
As beer ages it matures especially bottle/cask conditioned beer so it actually develops deeper and more complex flavours with time, more often than not improving the taste of the beer. For example a bottle of Allsopps Artic Ale sold for $.5million a few years back.
Of course you need 10%ABV and higher to survive this long but 5%ABV beer would probably reach its peak after about a year, the flavours will continue to develop of course, but without alcohol, the bacteria will start to win the battle over yeast and start to sour the beer. However the decline will be slow and will probably be extremely tasty up until the end of the 2nd year,or longer depending on the cleanliness of the conditioning vesel, amount of hops etc.
Cask conditioned beer is a wonderful thing, drink it up and treasure its flavours, don't create urban myths about it!
Up your too, you self important twat. ;D
I'm referring ONLY to IPA and the taste of fresh hops in the brew,
for example this http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer (http://enjoyby.stonebrewing.com/fresh-beer)
'it's a race against the clock regarding flavor and quality. The flavor- and aroma-producing oils and acids in hops deteriorate with exposure to time, air, light or warm temperatures, so the easiest way to ensure that your hoppy brews are bright and flavorful is to enjoy them as soon as possible after purchasing them. Don't let that Stone Enjoy By IPA languish in your fridge for two months!'
or do a search fresh hopped beer and there are a zillion articles on the matter and the best enjoy by date.
Stone IPA have a best enjoy by date of 3 months. And there are plenty who think 3 months is too long, their max is 30 days.
As time goes by, in the bottle and the keg, that fresh taste changes into something else,
can be a sour bitter taste eg bottled Fullers IPA which is dull compared to the a fresh hopped brew.
My opinion on the matter is also based on experience and consuming my own IPA brews, after 2 weeks conditioning.
The general consensus amongst the fraternity who gather to sample the brew is that it should be all consumed immediately before there is a .005% flavour dissipation.
PS,, and féck off back to Tyrone :)
Fair nuff Main St the pureness of the hop aroma and taste do degrade over time but I will maintain by opinion that the beer overall is best after bout a year or so. It is highly dependent on storage tho.
Americans are big into their craft beers and a bit over focused on the hop thing so unsurprising that the consensus out there is based on the hop flavours.
But I must apologise your clearly a craft beer fan not a slater
BTW anyone had any of Tyrone's finest?
https://www.facebook.com/PokertreeBrewingCompany
No problems Joe,
do you have any pictures from the internals in the Poker Tree brewery?
Dry hopping is not an American thing as such, USA craft/small breweries are looking for marketing angles and hyping it up. IPA and dry hopped beer is equally popular amongst home beer brewers both sides of the atlantic. But you can easily appreciate why there are difficulties commercially - with this type of brew.
Dry hopping in the keg for small breweries was widely practised in England, I came across it in Norfolk in the mid 1970's (and stayed an extra week) but nowadays only the smaller craft breweries do it, those small breweries who have access and control to the end sale environment in the pub. Dry hopping means the hops are added to the IPA and pale ale keg prior to the journey to the pub, then after 14 days or so the fresh dry hopped brew is ready to be served.
The hops are added to the brew after the fermentation process has finished and that special orgasm of aromatic flavours gradually dissapates after 30 days to 90 days end life.
These days, pubs have a quicker turn around, will not store a keg for 2 weeks and will have much more varieties of beer than in days gone by, therefore handling of dry hopped kegs died out in England in the pubs sometime in the 1980's.
I was curious about Billy's positive review of that IPA, from the keg I suspect, bringing a quality IPA to the public is a challenge to any brewery.
I was actually introduced to the propertier when he was just getting up and running unfortunately i was emigrating to America around the same time and I haven't had the chance to sample his brews, but I am busting to sample his treacle oatmeal stout. Here's a video of his get up.
http://vimeo.com/88705081
Ah yes of course dry hopping is purely for aroma adds no bitterness at all apparently, the aromas are on the wane pretty much immediately as you say. The story is it started as an extra preservative for IPAs on their journey to India although no ones really sure about that. Anyway as you say most IPAs arent dry hopped and I dont think beers from the keg would be dry hop its usally served up in casks or bottles.
Yeah the market in America is a bit over focused on hoppiness, alot of the IPAs are great but many are way over the top, far to bitter, usually the std Pale Ales are more within by bitterness range. The selection over here is class tho unlike the waste land Ireland is, but there is alot of crap too, they try and brew Belgian stuff for example but they are mostly a total disaster as far as I am concerned, all great fun sampling it tho!
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
I visit Slovakia fairly frequently and the locals beer of choice is Saris or Kosovice, both very nice indeed.
Jaysus, it's great to cause havoc in my absence - it was a draught IPA. Lovely, hoppy and fruity - quite sweet, but not cloying.
Quote from: macdanger2 on November 25, 2014, 11:53:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Depends on how much you want to spend tbh. If you're looking for something at normal prices, Connemara or Kilbeggan are both nice
Where would you geta bottle of Green spot in the north?
I have seen it in a few bars, but havent seen it for sale in any of the off liciences
I'm Pretty sure I have seen it for sale in Emersons in Armagh.
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Quote from: muppet on November 27, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Good one. I like Budvar alright. Actually I might get that instead. I had Pilsner Urquell in that Czech restaurant in Temple Bar (which is nice by the way) and it was lovely. Might look into that too. Thanks lads for all the suggestions, I think have enough to get through the Christmas now :)
Actually, you reminded me that The Czech Inn had Gambrinus at one stage (haven't been there for a few years). When I had it though it tasted like beer from a tap that hadn't seen much traffic so wasn't as good as the bottled stuff or the stuff in the Czech Republic.
Yea Gambrinus is good beer but impossible to get here.
Good beers available here - Peroni, Tiger, Quilmes and Asahi are not bad but you couldn't have too many of them
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 27, 2014, 09:49:47 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on November 25, 2014, 11:53:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Depends on how much you want to spend tbh. If you're looking for something at normal prices, Connemara or Kilbeggan are both nice
Where would you geta bottle of Green spot in the north?
I have seen it in a few bars, but havent seen it for sale in any of the off liciences
The vineyard on Ormeau Road in Belfast generally has birth it and yellow spot.
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 27, 2014, 08:58:31 AM
Jaysus, it's great to cause havoc in my absence - it was a draught IPA. Lovely, hoppy and fruity - quite sweet, but not cloying.
Why didn't you say that in the first place, instead of saying nice or lovely. Did you have head retention? and how pints did you have? ;D
The fruitiness comes from the hops, if was fresh fruity then I suspect hops were added after the fermentation and therefore you also get the hop sweetness and not a sweetness from malty sugars which would be cloying in your language. After a period of time that fruitiness turns more bitter and merges into the body of the brew.
It's not that difficult for a good brewery to produce a very good quality characteristic beer but it take a good deal of care and attention to produce a fresh fruity IPA.
Quote from: muppet on November 27, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Saris and especially Kosovice are even nicer than those in my opinion. I must try that Gambrinus if I can get hold of it.
Don't think I've had Saris. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2014, 10:51:53 AM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
I drink RedBreast pot still whiskey. Reasonably priced and widely available. Tastes as good as many more expensive whiskey.
Would recommend it.
/Jim
Great to see all the local breweries appearing and giving us a chance to support local industry. 15 local breweries not counting the Donegal and Louth offerings.
http://www.quareswally.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/the-state-of-play.html?m=1
Does anyone remember that white wheat beer Guinness used to make?
Quote from: pullhard on November 29, 2014, 09:49:12 AM
Does anyone remember that white wheat beer Guinness used to make?
Breó
Quote from: Jim_Murphy_74 on November 27, 2014, 08:19:20 PM
Looking for advice re Whiskey.
Not being a drinker of it myself I wouldn't know what to buy but I want to get a bottle for a client who has given me plenty of work this year.
I know he drinks Jameson but I want to get him one that isn't just the normal run of the mill bottle of whiskey(if there is such a thing)
I have seen bottles with vintage on them and bottles with reserve on them so can anyone recommend a decent one or are they all pretty much good for someone who drinks whiskey?
Vintage & Reserve labels refer to the age of the whiskey and how they are matured. Jameson have probably the best selection of blended whiskies in Ireland. For the money and what you get I'd recommend the Red Breast as previously mentioned, lovely and subtle and part of the Jameson family. if you wanted to push the boat out go for a bottle of 'Midleton Very Rare', Iv yet to taste a better blended Irish Whiskey in my opinion it well worth the money, although probable not if you're not drinking it yourself, again its part of the Jameson family!
Quote from: gallsman on November 29, 2014, 11:01:01 AM
Quote from: pullhard on November 29, 2014, 09:49:12 AM
Does anyone remember that white wheat beer Guinness used to make?
Breó
Where chatting about it last night, none of the lads tried it. Do they still make? what was it like?
Th
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2014, 02:08:23 PM
No, it went down like a lead balloon. A bit like their black lager.
Jes i forgot all about that, silvery label. Was it rancid?
Just had a a ginger and honey beer called Bee's Endeavour from a Co Down brewery..delicious
Quote from: JoG2 on November 29, 2014, 10:03:41 PM
Just had a a ginger and honey beer called Bee's Endeavour from a Co Down brewery..delicious
Their belfast black is pretty good on draught.
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2014, 02:08:23 PM
No, it went down like a lead balloon. A bit like their black lager.
Guinness black lager, and Guinness Blonde American lager still on sale in the US, and doing well
Quote from: heganboy on December 01, 2014, 02:37:05 AM
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2014, 02:08:23 PM
No, it went down like a lead balloon. A bit like their black lager.
Guinness black lager, and Guinness Blonde American lager still on sale in the US, and doing well
Yeah had their black lager when it came out first and was surprised to find it was quite interesting, was the first Schwarzbier I had but I am sure there are alot better ones on the contintent.
Still good to see the effort from Guinness even tho you get the impression that they would only deem it a success if it continues to increase its profit margin year on year, and when the first year it slows it would get pulled.
Guinness draught stout and bottled extra is alright by me, I like a dry stout with that roasted malt taste in the background.
I haven't tasted the Guinness dark beer. There's a couple of german bottled dry black beers that I've liked, Krombacher and Kostritzer.
Afair,I think I preferred the taste of Krombacher but wished it had the strength and body of the Kostritzer.
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 27, 2014, 08:00:52 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 27, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Saris and especially Kosovice are even nicer than those in my opinion. I must try that Gambrinus if I can get hold of it.
http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php (http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php)
On one of your forays into town you should try this place out for range of foreign beers
Quote from: maddog on December 01, 2014, 11:40:13 AM
http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php (http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php)
On one of your forays into town you should try this place out for range of foreign beers
But what temperature are those beers kept at in that cooler behind the bar?
The rule of thumb scale is, the crappier the brew, drink ice cold to cold as there's no flavour to kill and nothing to taste when it de-chills. The better the quality and stronger the brew, drink at 10C upwards, depending.
Quote from: maddog on December 01, 2014, 11:40:13 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 27, 2014, 08:00:52 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 27, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Saris and especially Kosovice are even nicer than those in my opinion. I must try that Gambrinus if I can get hold of it.
http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php (http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php)
On one of your forays into town you should try this place out for range of foreign beers
You'll be able to sample some today, that's if you already haven't??
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 01, 2014, 01:26:19 PM
Quote from: maddog on December 01, 2014, 11:40:13 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 27, 2014, 08:00:52 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 27, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 26, 2014, 12:06:19 PM
I drank a craft beer called 'Barefoot Bohemian' by some shower of crusties from Mitchelstown there a couple of weeks ago. It's a Pilsner, and they are the 8 degrees brewing company. It's nice stuff.
I also polished off a box of Cobra there last week after an Indian, that was nice, but maybe only because I was after eating an indian with their spices. All the lads from India I work with drink Kingfisher.
I'm stocking up with Erdinger Kristal and Staropraman for the Christmas. Any similar beers I should try instead?
Budvar & Pilsner Urquell are both nicer in my opinion and are available here.
Gambrinus is the nicest Czech beer (and probably the nicest anything!), but I have never seen it in Ireland. If anyone does see it here, please let me know as a matter of extreme urgency!
(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mega-wallpaper.com%2Fwallpapers%2Fbig%2F1204_gambrinus_beer_glass_of_beer_good_brewery.jpg&f=1)
Saris and especially Kosovice are even nicer than those in my opinion. I must try that Gambrinus if I can get hold of it.
http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php (http://postofficevaults.co.uk/foreignbeer.php)
On one of your forays into town you should try this place out for range of foreign beers
You'll be able to sample some today, that's if you already haven't??
No a bit too much of a wander from the office up to there to make it worthwhile in the short window we get for lunch. The range and variety won't be quite as exhaustive later. No need for a website, no need for a list.
::)
Got a wee selection of Irish beers in a basket from a pal at the weekend.
Anything tasty here?
Pokertree Red Earl Ruby Ale (Tyrone)
Porterhouse Brewing Company Oyster Stout (Dublin)
Galway Hooker Stout (Galway)
Oileán Éadaigh West Mayo Brewery Irish Red Ale (Mayo)
Porterhouse Brewing Company An Brainblasta (Dublin)
Dungarvan Brewing Company Helvick Gold Irish Blonde Ale (Waterford)
St. Mel's Brewing Company Brown Ale (Longford)
McGrath's Irish Blonde Ale (Armagh)
Eight Degrees Brewing "The Full Irish" (Cork)
Kinnegar Yannaroddy Porter (Donegal)
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale (Galway)
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 03, 2014, 07:47:09 PM
Got a wee selection of Irish beers in a basket from a pal at the weekend.
Anything tasty here?
Pokertree Red Earl Ruby Ale (Tyrone) :P :P
Porterhouse Brewing Company Oyster Stout (Dublin)
Galway Hooker Stout (Galway)
Oileán Éadaigh West Mayo Brewery Irish Red Ale (Mayo)
Porterhouse Brewing Company An Brainblasta (Dublin)
Dungarvan Brewing Company Helvick Gold Irish Blonde Ale (Waterford)
St. Mel's Brewing Company Brown Ale (Longford)
McGrath's Irish Blonde Ale (Armagh) :P
Eight Degrees Brewing "The Full Irish" (Cork) :P
Kinnegar Yannaroddy Porter (Donegal)
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale (Galway) :P
The rest I haven't tried.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 03, 2014, 07:47:09 PM
Got a wee selection of Irish beers in a basket from a pal at the weekend.
Anything tasty here?
Pokertree Red Earl Ruby Ale (Tyrone)
Porterhouse Brewing Company Oyster Stout (Dublin)
Galway Hooker Stout (Galway)
Oileán Éadaigh West Mayo Brewery Irish Red Ale (Mayo)
Porterhouse Brewing Company An Brainblasta (Dublin)
Dungarvan Brewing Company Helvick Gold Irish Blonde Ale (Waterford)
St. Mel's Brewing Company Brown Ale (Longford)
McGrath's Irish Blonde Ale (Armagh)
Eight Degrees Brewing "The Full Irish" (Cork)
Kinnegar Yannaroddy Porter (Donegal)
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale (Galway)
It's hard to bate a Galway Hooker ;)
heading to that sweetmans pub in Dublin over the weekend. Dont get me wrong im fond of my craft beers. But its gonna be a bit of a session and im not looking forward to the hangover. Does it serve Guinness Smithwicks etc.
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 04, 2014, 12:53:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 03, 2014, 07:47:09 PM
Got a wee selection of Irish beers in a basket from a pal at the weekend.
Anything tasty here?
Pokertree Red Earl Ruby Ale (Tyrone)
Porterhouse Brewing Company Oyster Stout (Dublin)
Galway Hooker Stout (Galway)
Oileán Éadaigh West Mayo Brewery Irish Red Ale (Mayo)
Porterhouse Brewing Company An Brainblasta (Dublin)
Dungarvan Brewing Company Helvick Gold Irish Blonde Ale (Waterford)
St. Mel's Brewing Company Brown Ale (Longford)
McGrath's Irish Blonde Ale (Armagh)
Eight Degrees Brewing "The Full Irish" (Cork)
Kinnegar Yannaroddy Porter (Donegal)
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale (Galway)
It's hard to bate a Galway Hooker ;)
It used to be brewed in Roscommon town up to recently.
We now have our own Black Donkey Brewery which does a beer called sheepstealer.
http://blackdonkeybeer.com/
Quote from: snoopdog on December 04, 2014, 02:16:15 PM
heading to that sweetmans pub in Dublin over the weekend. Dont get me wrong im fond of my craft beers. But its gonna be a bit of a session and im not looking forward to the hangover. Does it serve Guinness Smithwicks etc.
Where do you get the idea that craft beers = hangover and Guinness/ Smithwicks minimise chances of a hangover?
You can drink the golden ale on draught in that pub, all night, keep hydrated, and you should be able to manage your session safely. It's the choices you make after you have some drink taken that may bring you into the risk territory :)
Really, what do you guys see in the taste of beer?
And anyway I would not like to see the state of you after saying, I'm away for a pint.
If that's what you are like after a pint I'm glad you didn't have two!
Wee glass of wine much better.
Fugawayaffandfinishthewashin
Just after a couple of bottles of Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto. Very nice and would recommend.
Was recommended Clotworthy Dobbin made by Whitewater brewery down in Kilkeel by a fella in work who mashes his own brews. Superb red ale. 9/10
Quote from: theskull1 on December 06, 2014, 12:53:28 AM
Was recommended Clotworthy Dobbin made by Whitewater brewery down in Kilkeel by a fella in work who mashes his own brews. Superb red ale. 9/10
Is it not more of a brown?
A browny red maybe? Lighting was low at the time so...certainly looked red when I held it up to it. Regardless 9 outta 10.
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
A 330ml bottle of beer brewed in Craigavon ffs. Luckily it wasn't my round ;D
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
Don't even know what McGrath's is but at 6 quid a bottle it would need to be good. I have no shame in saying I'll be paying slightly over €4 a pint for the best Guinness in Ireland in West Kerry over the next week or so.....money well spent.
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 22, 2014, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
Don't even know what McGrath's is but at 6 quid a bottle it would need to be good. I have no shame in saying I'll be paying slightly over €4 a pint for the best Guinness in Ireland in West Kerry over the next week or so.....money well spent.
It's an obscene amount of money anywhere for a 330ml bottle, but in Belfast for a beer brewed less than 30 mins from the pub it's an absolute disgrace. If it was in The Temple Bar you'd be complaining about it.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 10:16:28 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 22, 2014, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
Don't even know what McGrath's is but at 6 quid a bottle it would need to be good. I have no shame in saying I'll be paying slightly over €4 a pint for the best Guinness in Ireland in West Kerry over the next week or so.....money well spent.
It's an obscene amount of money anywhere for a 330ml bottle, but in Belfast for a beer brewed less than 30 mins from the pub it's an absolute disgrace. If it was in The Temple Bar you'd be complaining about it.
Was it nice?
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 22, 2014, 10:23:38 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 10:16:28 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 22, 2014, 10:10:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
Don't even know what McGrath's is but at 6 quid a bottle it would need to be good. I have no shame in saying I'll be paying slightly over €4 a pint for the best Guinness in Ireland in West Kerry over the next week or so.....money well spent.
It's an obscene amount of money anywhere for a 330ml bottle, but in Belfast for a beer brewed less than 30 mins from the pub it's an absolute disgrace. If it was in The Temple Bar you'd be complaining about it.
Was it nice?
Some of their stuff is nice. Their #5 is nice but the #2 was so-so. A number 2 in more ways than one!
Quote from: thewobbler on December 22, 2014, 10:04:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
This needs an active campaign of naming and shaming.
That's a bad joke. Vote with feet
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
We left shortly after unsurprisingly! Will be in no rush back.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
We left shortly after unsurprisingly! Will be in no rush back.
That and Berts bar are poor in all regards, considering all the new bars that have sprung up in that area, Duke of York is hard to bate!
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for being a pretentious shit hole
Fixed ;)
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 01:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
We left shortly after unsurprisingly! Will be in no rush back.
That and Berts bar are poor in all regards, considering all the new bars that have sprung up in that area, Duke of York is hard to bate!
Wouldn't venture to that Burts place. Were in the Duke beforehand. It was rammed - for a change!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 05:18:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 01:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
We left shortly after unsurprisingly! Will be in no rush back.
That and Berts bar are poor in all regards, considering all the new bars that have sprung up in that area, Duke of York is hard to bate!
Wouldn't venture to that Burts place. Were in the Duke beforehand. It was rammed - for a change!
It doesn't do pints lol!! Pretentious, moi?? Lol couple of great spots. Was in Love and Death on Sat night which was the called the Capstans bar from years ago.... Good night
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 08:46:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 05:18:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 01:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2014, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2014, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2014, 08:05:29 PM
£5.95 for a bottle of McGrath's in The Cloth Ear in Belfast. Has the world gone mad?! :-\
That's what you get for going to a pretentious shit hole
We left shortly after unsurprisingly! Will be in no rush back.
That and Berts bar are poor in all regards, considering all the new bars that have sprung up in that area, Duke of York is hard to bate!
Wouldn't venture to that Burts place. Were in the Duke beforehand. It was rammed - for a change!
It doesn't do pints lol!! Pretentious, moi?? Lol couple of great spots. Was in Love and Death on Sat night which was the called the Capstans bar from years ago.... Good night
Was in burts a couple of years back (the last night I was out) and ordered three beers. They came in wine glasses. I left immediately.
Seeing it's Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a couple of beers last night. Since I don't drink anymore, I thought I'd do better than the Bud or Tennant stuff.
Had a couple of Brewdog Brixton Porter. A lovely wee craft beer from Scotland.
Quote from: ziggysego on December 24, 2014, 02:36:02 PM
Seeing it's Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a couple of beers last night. Since I don't drink anymore, I thought I'd do better than the Bud or Tennant stuff.
Dogs piss in an old Wellington boot would be better than Bud or Tennants.
Quote from: laoislad on December 24, 2014, 02:40:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 24, 2014, 02:36:02 PM
Seeing it's Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a couple of beers last night. Since I don't drink anymore, I thought I'd do better than the Bud or Tennant stuff.
Dogs piss in an old Wellington boot would be better than Bud or Tennants.
Trur :D
http://www.belgiansmaak.com/irish-beers-to-try-in-2015/ (http://www.belgiansmaak.com/irish-beers-to-try-in-2015/)
Quote from: laoislad on December 24, 2014, 02:40:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 24, 2014, 02:36:02 PM
Seeing it's Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a couple of beers last night. Since I don't drink anymore, I thought I'd do better than the Bud or Tennant stuff.
Dogs piss in an old Wellington boot would be better than Bud or Tennants.
Bud was always heavily advertised but it's very watery.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/15ce54ca-7628-11e4-9761-00144feabdc0.html
"According to a fascinating report by our friends at The Wall Street Journal's Marketplace section. Bud's fall has been so dramatic that it is devising a radical new marketing strategy aimed at winning over the young and discerning, the newspaper said.
For an American of my vintage, the report contained one particularly staggering statistic. It said 44 per cent of US drinkers aged 21 to 27 have never even tried Budweiser. When I was 21 to 27 years of age, which was in the 1980s, I can safely say that I didn't realise that such an option existed in this country.
Of course, I was something of a work in progress in those days of Reagan, Thatcher and Duran Duran. The words "pinot" and "noir" remained unpaired in my consciousness. Beer was the great lubricant of my social life and I became a bona fide Bud man more or less by accident. The beverage was simply ubiquitous at US taverns, nightclubs and ball parks.
As a matter of social history, my tendency to down Buds without thinking about the alternatives is a reminder of just how easy it was to make bad choices in the 1980s. I never cut my hair into a mullet during the decade, sported a yellow tie or slapped a Rick Astley record on my turntable; I always walked away from the Peruvian Marching Powder on offer amid the bright lights of the big city. Yet I bellied up to bars hither and yon and ordered thousands upon thousands of Budweisers (based on my estimate of a couple per night, which, I'm afraid, is probably conservative).
The funny thing is that I don't remember any of those Buds tasting particularly good."
Quote from: laoislad on December 24, 2014, 02:40:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 24, 2014, 02:36:02 PM
Seeing it's Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a couple of beers last night. Since I don't drink anymore, I thought I'd do better than the Bud or Tennant stuff.
Dogs piss in an old Wellington boot would be better than Bud or Tennants.
This coming from a man who drinks Carlsberg
Talking of dogs piss, what is the craic with Coors Light being so popular? Shopping trolleys at Christmas were packed with the stuff.....its a fairly crappy beer
Quote from: JoG2 on January 13, 2015, 09:23:33 PM
Talking of dogs piss, what is the craic with Coors Light being so popular? Shopping trolleys at Christmas were packed with the stuff.....its a fairly crappy beer
When ice cold all that stuff tastes the same and doesn't touch the sides.
Over the Christmas I enjoyed my few beers every night in front of the telly. Had Erdinger Kristal, Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and a nice Irish Craft Beer called Kenmare Pale Ale. It is a bit heavier than the Pils, but very smooth and nice. I wouldn't drink 10 bottles of it now, but definitely worth a look.
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 14, 2015, 12:42:17 PM
Over the Christmas I enjoyed my few beers every night in front of the telly. Had Erdinger Kristal, Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and a nice Irish Craft Beer called Kenmare Pale Ale. It is a bit heavier than the Pils, but very smooth and nice. I wouldn't drink 10 bottles of it now, but definitely worth a look.
Erdinger Schneeweisse also very good!!
This is really good stuff:
(http://i1.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/food-drink-news/article5138305.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Guinness2_Card_2_0985.jpg)
The new Clonmel lager isnt bad either
Quote from: muppet on June 09, 2015, 12:54:22 PM
This is really good stuff:
(http://i1.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/food-drink-news/article5138305.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Guinness2_Card_2_0985.jpg)
+1. really nice...
Had an Irish Blonde in Hopkins in Enniscrone the other night, brewed in Crossmolina (Reel Deel brewery). Very tasty and good to be drinking beer that's only travelling a few miles. Well worth trying if you see it around - no idea where it's stocked though
Also tasted their Irish Pale Ale which was nice but not as nice as the Irish Blonde although another fella I was with thought the opposite
8 degrees brewing out of Mitchelstown do a few lovely beers in the 330ml bottles. The Pilsner is called bohemian barefoot or something. The Pale Ale is called howling gale, and a single IPA is called Full Irish. All are lovely, especially for the summer (such as it is).
Hard to bate a Galway Hooker... ;) ;)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0293/5073/files/GALWAY_HOOKER_STRUT_CARD_ON-TRADE_A4_FA-1_large.jpg?721)
Lovely schtuff.
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 09, 2015, 03:05:33 PM
Hard to bate a Galway Hooker... ;) ;)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0293/5073/files/GALWAY_HOOKER_STRUT_CARD_ON-TRADE_A4_FA-1_large.jpg?721)
Lovely schtuff.
Yes, that's lovely too 5 Sams. I was above in the Wineport, in Glasson, sitting looking out over Lough Ree and drinking Galway Hooker. Lovely.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 09, 2015, 03:14:24 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on June 09, 2015, 03:05:33 PM
Hard to bate a Galway Hooker... ;) ;)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0293/5073/files/GALWAY_HOOKER_STRUT_CARD_ON-TRADE_A4_FA-1_large.jpg?721)
Lovely schtuff.
Yes, that's lovely too 5 Sams. I was above in the Wineport, in Glasson, sitting looking out over Lough Ree and drinking Galway Hooker. Lovely.
Last time I had it was in the Hodson Bay looking out over the same lake!
Quote from: muppet on June 09, 2015, 12:54:22 PM
This is really good stuff:
(http://i1.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/food-drink-news/article5138305.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Guinness2_Card_2_0985.jpg)
Been wanting to try it but haven't seen it anywhere yet.
Was at a wedding in Kilkenny a few weeks ago and thought they would have it at hotel but they didn't.
I drank it last week when the pub I was in ran out of Cute Hoor, which is also nice. I thought it was a small bit bland, but nice and smooth. Mind you I was locked.
Hop House is a decent lager. Still a lager though.
Quote from: deiseach on June 09, 2015, 04:52:13 PM
Hop House is a decent lager. Still a lager though.
It is about time we produced a decent lager in Ireland.
Quote from: muppet on June 09, 2015, 04:52:50 PM
Quote from: deiseach on June 09, 2015, 04:52:13 PM
Hop House is a decent lager. Still a lager though.
It is about time we produced a decent lager in Ireland.
True. I shouldn't scoff at what is an improvement on what went before.
At a risk of a cybersavaging from beerluvvies I honestly think a cold bottle (not can) of Heineken is hard to beat.
Pint of Guinness still the tops though.
Live beside a local micro brewery http://sequoiabrewing.com/
Some absolutely top beers. The Tamarack being my favorite which is an amber but they do all sorts from mexican lager to IPA's to stout. A pint is $4.50 ($3.50) in happy hour, which really is hard to beat especially as you'd be paying similar for a pint of pish like bud light in other local bars. They actually have bud light on tap but of anyone orders it they ring a bell to embarrass the feck out of them.
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 05:57:28 PM
Live beside a local micro brewery http://sequoiabrewing.com/
Some absolutely top beers. The Tamarack being my favorite which is an amber but they do all sorts from mexican lager to IPA's to stout. A pint is $4.50 ($3.50) in happy hour, which really is hard to beat especially as you'd be paying similar for a pint of pish like bud light in other local bars. They actually have bud light on tap but of anyone orders it they ring a bell to embarrass the feck out of them.
Ha nice touch.... Fresno eh? how'd u end up there? Getting hot yet?
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 05:57:28 PM
Live beside a local micro brewery http://sequoiabrewing.com/
Some absolutely top beers. The Tamarack being my favorite which is an amber but they do all sorts from mexican lager to IPA's to stout. A pint is $4.50 ($3.50) in happy hour, which really is hard to beat especially as you'd be paying similar for a pint of pish like bud light in other local bars. They actually have bud light on tap but of anyone orders it they ring a bell to embarrass the feck out of them.
Ha nice touch.... Fresno eh? how'd u end up there? Getting hot yet?
A women!
105 yesterday and the feckin lecky went off for an hour. How do you know Fresno?
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 05:57:28 PM
Live beside a local micro brewery http://sequoiabrewing.com/
Some absolutely top beers. The Tamarack being my favorite which is an amber but they do all sorts from mexican lager to IPA's to stout. A pint is $4.50 ($3.50) in happy hour, which really is hard to beat especially as you'd be paying similar for a pint of pish like bud light in other local bars. They actually have bud light on tap but of anyone orders it they ring a bell to embarrass the feck out of them.
Ha nice touch.... Fresno eh? how'd u end up there? Getting hot yet?
A women!
105 yesterday and the feckin lecky went off for an hour. How do you know Fresno?
Jaysus
Well if you more than one it prob worth it ;)
Im in Socal so I been passed through and stopped off a few times. Socal is too hot for me, so I dunno how the feck you manage there
Don't go south of Shaw.
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 06:53:44 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 05:57:28 PM
Live beside a local micro brewery http://sequoiabrewing.com/
Some absolutely top beers. The Tamarack being my favorite which is an amber but they do all sorts from mexican lager to IPA's to stout. A pint is $4.50 ($3.50) in happy hour, which really is hard to beat especially as you'd be paying similar for a pint of pish like bud light in other local bars. They actually have bud light on tap but of anyone orders it they ring a bell to embarrass the feck out of them.
Ha nice touch.... Fresno eh? how'd u end up there? Getting hot yet?
A women!
105 yesterday and the feckin lecky went off for an hour. How do you know Fresno?
Jaysus
Well if you more than one it prob worth it ;)
Im in Socal so I been passed through and stopped off a few times. Socal is too hot for me, so I dunno how the feck you manage there
Got a place with a pool and that helps big style. Don't know what we'd do otherwise as with 3 under 5 yrs.
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 07:28:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2015, 07:01:08 PM
Don't go south of Shaw.
Breaking Bad territory?
Some spots are hairy enough south of Shaw alright. Very rarely in that area though. Anyway back on topic, some great local brewery's around. Firestone is another fav in Paso Robles.
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 07:46:42 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 07:28:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2015, 07:01:08 PM
Don't go south of Shaw.
Breaking Bad territory?
Some spots are hairy enough south of Shaw alright. Very rarely in that area though. Anyway back on topic, some great local brewery's around. Firestone is another fav in Paso Robles.
Quite found of many of their brews esp thedry hopped ones but have never tried their IPA for obivious reasons
Laginitas is another good one, make a great IPA and not a stupid hop overloaded one like most of them out here
SV Pale Ale still tops the lot for me, already a classic fast becoming a legend and in good supply nearly everywhere in CA now so you can always fall back on it
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 08:21:22 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 07:46:42 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 07:28:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2015, 07:01:08 PM
Don't go south of Shaw.
Breaking Bad territory?
Some spots are hairy enough south of Shaw alright. Very rarely in that area though. Anyway back on topic, some great local brewery's around. Firestone is another fav in Paso Robles.
Quite found of many of their brews esp thedry hopped ones but have never tried their IPA for obivious reasons
Laginitas is another good one, make a great IPA and not a stupid hop overloaded one like most of them out here
SV Pale Ale still tops the lot for me, already a classic fast becoming a legend and in good supply nearly everywhere in CA now so you can always fall back on it
Yeah I like both those IPA's you mentioned. I was just in Hawaii with work (life is a bitch) and loved the Kona Fire Rock IPA, maybe sitting at a bar in Waikiki looking out to the tropical seas made it taste even better
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 08:30:02 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 08:21:22 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 09, 2015, 07:46:42 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on June 09, 2015, 07:28:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2015, 07:01:08 PM
Don't go south of Shaw.
Breaking Bad territory?
Some spots are hairy enough south of Shaw alright. Very rarely in that area though. Anyway back on topic, some great local brewery's around. Firestone is another fav in Paso Robles.
Quite found of many of their brews esp thedry hopped ones but have never tried their IPA for obivious reasons
Laginitas is another good one, make a great IPA and not a stupid hop overloaded one like most of them out here
SV Pale Ale still tops the lot for me, already a classic fast becoming a legend and in good supply nearly everywhere in CA now so you can always fall back on it
Yeah I like both those IPA's you mentioned. I was just in Hawaii with work (life is a bitch) and loved the Kona Fire Rock IPA, maybe sitting at a bar in Waikiki looking out to the tropical seas made it taste even better
Yeah but you have to live in Fresno so it is a bitch ;)
Don't like Kona now but I am sure it would taste good in Hawaii!
There so many great beers here your spoilt although I've been on the Belgain stuff lately for the change. The hops are completely different taste and aroma to American craft beer which tends to be citris piney hops, great for the change. Hard to beat a Duvel. Also dunno what is about American Belgian Style beers but they're all crappy, I think they try to give them a touch of sourness even the non sour types.
The Crafty Brewing Company Irish Lager.
Bought these bad boys in Lidl on friday. Really nice.
Would recommend!
They also do stout and ale.
https://thetaste.ie/wp/lidls-new-irish-craft-beer-range/
Quote from: laoislad on November 01, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
The Crafty Brewing Company Irish Lager.
Bought these bad boys in Lidl on friday. Really nice.
Would recommend!
They also do stout and ale.
https://thetaste.ie/wp/lidls-new-irish-craft-beer-range/
Cheers horse. Will see if they are on sale up here in Britain.
Peroni, Pilsner Urquell or Tsing Tao.....why bother with anything else??
Quote from: laoislad on November 01, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
The Crafty Brewing Company Irish Lager.
Bought these bad boys in Lidl on friday. Really nice.
Would recommend!
They also do stout and ale.
https://thetaste.ie/wp/lidls-new-irish-craft-beer-range/
Did you ever try 12 acres pale ale? They are from around your neck of the woods, Killeshin.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 01, 2015, 10:21:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 01, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
The Crafty Brewing Company Irish Lager.
Bought these bad boys in Lidl on friday. Really nice.
Would recommend!
They also do stout and ale.
https://thetaste.ie/wp/lidls-new-irish-craft-beer-range/
Cheers horse. Will see if they are on sale up here in Britain.
I haven't seen them in Lidl in the north yet anyway
Quote from: StGallsGAA on November 01, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Peroni, Pilsner Urquell or Tsing Tao.....why bother with anything else??
Speaking to a make who has about 10 pubs in north england and they wanted to bring in Peroni, the distributors only allow it sold if it was a pound dearer than the next lager as they want to market it as a 'premium' brand. Such a load of w**k for the Fosters of italy.
Quote from: ludermor on November 02, 2015, 09:50:48 AM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on November 01, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Peroni, Pilsner Urquell or Tsing Tao.....why bother with anything else??
Speaking to a make who has about 10 pubs in north england and they wanted to bring in Peroni, the distributors only allow it sold if it was a pound dearer than the next lager as they want to market it as a 'premium' brand. Such a load of w**k for the Fosters of italy.
and I know of no other beer that leaves the head in such a fragile state !
Quote from: JoG2 on November 02, 2015, 10:02:12 AM
Quote from: ludermor on November 02, 2015, 09:50:48 AM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on November 01, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Peroni, Pilsner Urquell or Tsing Tao.....why bother with anything else??
Speaking to a make who has about 10 pubs in north england and they wanted to bring in Peroni, the distributors only allow it sold if it was a pound dearer than the next lager as they want to market it as a 'premium' brand. Such a load of w**k for the Fosters of italy.
and I know of no other beer that leaves the head in such a fragile state !
You're drinking too many of them.
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
Very good, I was surprised to find. I'm not a lager drinker, but decided to try it based on the name (I assume you're talking about Hophouse 13)and it worked for me in that it doesn't taste like lager at all but is just a very hoppy beer. Really good taste.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
It will rule the world.
Fantastic beer.
Quote from: muppet on November 19, 2015, 02:50:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
It will rule the world.
Fantastic beer.
Is it only on draught? can't seem to find it in any off license
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, either in bottle or draft, absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds.
Bud Light I also enjoy.
Shocktop (Belgian) with a thin slice of orange on top is also divine.
Quote from: 50fiftyball on November 19, 2015, 01:57:08 PM
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, either in bottle or draft, absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds.
Bud Light I also enjoy.
Shocktop (Belgian) with a thin slice of orange on top is also divine.
Probably my favourite beer as well.
I don't see it too often on draft, but a lot of off licenses are starting to stock it.
Quote from: 50fiftyball on November 19, 2015, 01:57:08 PM
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, either in bottle or draft, absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds.
Bud Light I also enjoy.
Shocktop (Belgian) with a thin slice of orange on top is also divine.
"absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds" and
"devine"...........There used to be a time only men drunk beer ! ;)
A while back I sampled a couple of beers brewed by Blacks Kinsale.
The Kinsale Pale Ale (bottled) was delicious, lovely fresh hoppy flavoured. Their IPA, Blacks IPA (bottled), I thought was too bitter, over hopped and bitter. With IPA, I suppose my preference is for dry hopped, freshly brewed, on tap. drunk before it gets old and bitter.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 19, 2015, 01:59:21 PM
Quote from: 50fiftyball on November 19, 2015, 01:57:08 PM
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, either in bottle or draft, absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds.
Bud Light I also enjoy.
Shocktop (Belgian) with a thin slice of orange on top is also divine.
Probably my favourite beer as well.
I don't see it too often on draft, but a lot of off licenses are starting to stock it.
Great beer, the standard bearer of American Pale Ales. My default beer in the US, as its powerful and widely available.
Their draft is maltier, and also keg conditioned so fairly unlikely you'll see it on draft in Ireland, unless they open a brewery on that side of the pond....
Sierra is alright. Plenty of great PAs and IPAs to choose from at the minute.
Hop House 13 was a bit bland I felt, but seems to be selling great.
Goose Island and Captain Lawrence also make very good IPAs. Have to go easy drinking that stuff, though, it's very strong. Been caught out a couple of times on sessions with that.
Anyone heading to the Belfast Beer festival in the Ulster Hall?
Quote from: omaghjoe on November 19, 2015, 05:16:38 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 19, 2015, 01:59:21 PM
Quote from: 50fiftyball on November 19, 2015, 01:57:08 PM
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, either in bottle or draft, absolutely heavenly on the tastebuds.
Bud Light I also enjoy.
Shocktop (Belgian) with a thin slice of orange on top is also divine.
Probably my favourite beer as well.
I don't see it too often on draft, but a lot of off licenses are starting to stock it.
Great beer, the standard bearer of American Pale Ales. My default beer in the US, as its powerful and widely available.
Their draft is maltier, and also keg conditioned so fairly unlikely you'll see it on draft in Ireland, unless they open a brewery on that side of the pond....
I think the brew house opposite Connolly st in Dublin have it on tap. Anyone confirm this?
I had a pint or two of a root beer in the US over the summer. An acquired taste but seemed to be popular. I think it was called Not Your Father's Root Beer. Hard to whack a Yuengling in the heat.
Have to agree about the Hophouse...very acceptable...will continue to drink it in establishments where I know the stout is shite...(you know who you are big hotels...) Best pint is still Arthur in a good house. Such as Bawn's in Dingle and the Harps in Ballyholland. (Nod to the Bosco in Newry as well.)
Omaghjoe yeah only time I've had draft was in the states. They do a "torpedo" version in bottle if i'm not mistaken? Althought I'm not sure what it is. It's hard to get Sierra here in off licenses, tescos are the only ones I know and they keep very low stock - 8 bottles on shelf!! :o
I mind in San francisco they had Anchor brew or anchor steam, wasn't fond of it at all.
That Galway Hooker is nice when I get it down south (no pun intended :P )
Quote from: 50fiftyball on November 20, 2015, 10:36:10 AM
Omaghjoe yeah only time I've had draft was in the states. They do a "torpedo" version in bottle if i'm not mistaken? Althought I'm not sure what it is. It's hard to get Sierra here in off licenses, tescos are the only ones I know and they keep very low stock - 8 bottles on shelf!! :o
I mind in San francisco they had Anchor brew or anchor steam, wasn't fond of it at all.
That Galway Hooker is nice when I get it down south (no pun intended :P )
A few of the local centra shops with off licences also stock it, or you could try some of the better independent ones like vineyard on ormeau road
When working in the town Plzen in Czech Republic a few years back I had some of their local Pilsner Urquell beers. This is the original Pilsner/Pills beer and was damned beautiful and apparently inspired two thirds of the worlds beers.
Enjoy the Hop House also. There is something about it.
Had a Brew Dog recently, think its a London brew, very nice fruity ( ;) ) beer.
What do people think of Kilkenny? I've only ever had it in Norway ironically
I'm not going to read through 40 pages to see if it has been mentioned...but have any of you tried "Castle" beer? South African beer i think as thats where i got it but do you think when you're in a warm country and someone serves you up a cold beer anything would taste nice?
Quote from: illdecide on November 20, 2015, 11:38:02 AM
I'm not going to read through 40 pages to see if it has been mentioned...but have any of you tried "Castle" beer? South African beer i think as thats where i got it but do you think when you're in a warm country and someone serves you up a cold beer anything would taste nice?
I think there's an element of truth in that. It's the holiday feeling. I'm sure your taste buds get affected by it as well. I loved drinking Sagres and Super Bock in Portugal. I'd probably use it to clean toilets in Ireland.
Quote from: illdecide on November 20, 2015, 11:38:02 AM
I'm not going to read through 40 pages to see if it has been mentioned...but have any of you tried "Castle" beer? South African beer i think as thats where i got it but do you think when you're in a warm country and someone serves you up a cold beer anything would taste nice?
No. Heineken would still taste like piss.
A few of my favourites at the minute
Kinnegar- Rust bucket
sierra Nevada- pale ale
einstock- icelandic ale
the master mcgraths stout & red ale are pretty good too
Superbock would blow the head clean off ye!!! brings back memories from a lads holiday in albufeira ;D ;D
Quote from: laoislad on November 20, 2015, 11:41:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on November 20, 2015, 11:38:02 AM
I'm not going to read through 40 pages to see if it has been mentioned...but have any of you tried "Castle" beer? South African beer i think as thats where i got it but do you think when you're in a warm country and someone serves you up a cold beer anything would taste nice?
No. Heineken would still taste like piss.
+ 1. How is that beer so popular.
Beers that I rate and are decent value for money in the likes of Tescos and Sainsburys (spitting llama excluded). Most of them you'd only take in 2s or 3's. Can't drink 'ordinary' beer now .... apart from good draught Guinness
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker 4.0% Yorkshire Ale
Whitewater Brewery in Kilkeel - Clotworthy Dobbin 5.0% ale
Hillstown Brewery in Ahoghill - Spitting Llama Belgian Tripel 7.0%
Guinness - Foreign Extra Stout 7.5%
Guinness - West Indies Porter 6.0%
Spitting Llama is excellent.
My latest list is
O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale
8 Degrees Howling Gale
8 Degrees Polar Vortex
12 Acres Pale Ale
Bo Bristle Pale Ale
Bo Bristle Amber Ale
I'm sticking to Irish beers.
Quote from: AZOffaly on November 20, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
My latest list is
O'Hara's Irish Pale Ale
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale
8 Degrees Howling Gale
8 Degrees Polar Vortex
12 Acres Pale Ale
Bo Bristle Pale Ale
Bo Bristle Amber Ale
I'm sticking to Irish beers.
No shortage of them nowadays. The range of micro/craft brewed beers in Ireland is amazing.
What about beers to stay away from?
One that springs to mind for me was Kernel Imperial Brown Stout 10.2%
Paid over £4 for the bottle and after a few sips poured it down the plug hole. Too much of everything...couldnt stick it. Tasted like a heavy stout with a double vodka and an chocolate expresso thrown in. Gets plenty off stars on online reviews which I don't understand
Quote from: theskull1 on November 20, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
What about beers to stay away from?
One that springs to mind for me was Kernel Imperial Brown Stout 10.2%
Paid over £4 for the bottle and after a few sips poured it down the plug hole. Too much of everything...couldnt stick it. Tasted like a heavy stout with a double vodka and an chocolate expresso thrown in. Gets plenty off stars on online reviews which I don't understand
Ive seen the damage this stuff did to young ones back in the day. Lethal.
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Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2015, 12:00:36 PM
A few of my favourites at the minute
Kinnegar- Rust bucket
sierra Nevada- pale ale
einstock- icelandic ale
the master mcgraths stout & red ale are pretty good too
I was disappointed with the Master McGrath range. I must try some more Irish ales as i haven't come across a ' keeper ' yet. Can the Galway Hooker be got in the north?
Quote from: laoislad on November 01, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
The Crafty Brewing Company Irish Lager.
Bought these bad boys in Lidl on friday. Really nice.
Would recommend!
They also do stout and ale.
https://thetaste.ie/wp/lidls-new-irish-craft-beer-range/
Drinking the Ale version of this tonight.
Very nice.
Quote from: ardchieftain on November 20, 2015, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2015, 12:00:36 PM
A few of my favourites at the minute
Kinnegar- Rust bucket
sierra Nevada- pale ale
einstock- icelandic ale
the master mcgraths stout & red ale are pretty good too
I was disappointed with the Master McGrath range. I must try some more Irish ales as i haven't come across a ' keeper ' yet. Can the Galway Hooker be got in the north?
Got it on draft in The Vineyard in Belfast.
Try the Pokertree Red Earl and tje it stout, both a notch above the Clanconnel.
Quote from: lfdown2 on November 19, 2015, 01:23:07 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 19, 2015, 02:50:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
It will rule the world.
Fantastic beer.
Is it only on draught? can't seem to find it in any off license
Yes saw it in an offie tonight in 330ml bottles.
As the fella says - I know nothing about it but I know what I like. And I really appreciate the no hangover next morning.
Quote from: ardchieftain on November 20, 2015, 08:54:40 PM
I was disappointed with the Master McGrath range.
Just had their irish red ale (No. 1) there now...... its a meugh from me as well.
Quote from: hardstation on November 20, 2015, 11:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2015, 11:09:14 PM
Quote from: hardstation on November 20, 2015, 11:06:36 PM
You lads are nuts.
Here comes the Harp Ambassador.
If a drink has a funny name, is brewed in a pokey local hole, comes in a clunky bottle and costs an extra two quid, it is automatically 'cool' 'nice on the palete' 'crisp' and every other horseshit adjective a pseudo-bohemian-beer-snob wants to add. It's not that you know anything about beer, you are now just middle-aged and like to think you do.
Currently drinking Brewdog Punk IPA (Post Modern Classic). Apparently it is a beer with a soul and a purpose ;D
Apart from the soul and purpose it was 3 for a fiver.
You on the glue bag again HS?
Ox has great beers. Squeezed from the pollan.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2015, 11:09:14 PM
Quote from: hardstation on November 20, 2015, 11:06:36 PM
You lads are nuts.
Here comes the Harp Ambassador.
Ahem :o
A local favorite in Chicago - Old Style
Some call it Dog Style but it is a crisp nice lager.
Quote from: hardstation on November 21, 2015, 12:21:24 AM
Ah ffs, the lot of ye can go fcuk. Pint of harp and a pastie would be wasted on ye hoors.
Always a time and place for a raffos special....but a pint of harp.... narp
In a way i actually agree with Hardstation, but ultimately..... not really.
I'm more a CAMRA beer nerd than the craft ale hipster type.
But although craft beer has got the im cool rebellious and within thing goin on it would even be argued its on a par with CAMRA overall, and its infinitely better than the mass produced and marketed crap that took over our ale houses in the later half of the 20th century.
Even if you cant tell the difference in good beer and bad and your doin it for your self image, your helping local businesses instead of a behemothic corporations. Who incidentally also try to to sell their beer based on the self-image they project to the consumer in their marketing campaigns, than the actual content or quality of the beer.
I'm with the hipsters on this one for a change... better to be at the right thing for the wrong reasons than not at it all.
Hardstation's taste buds are probably very suspect, neutered by overexposure to the holy trinity of harp&lime, sewer gassed pub toilets and those carcinogenic urinal cakes thrown by the dozen into the urinals.
You can't expect him to appreciate the difference between a mass produced bland drink and a decent hands-on brew produced by a bunch of dedicated beer loving entrepreneurs.
Quote from: muppet on November 19, 2015, 02:50:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
It will rule the world.
Fantastic beer.
Had this for the first time tonight. It is very nice indeed.
Quote from: laoislad on November 21, 2015, 09:19:05 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 19, 2015, 02:50:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 19, 2015, 12:04:44 AM
What's the yellow stuff from Guinness like? Hopefully nicer than Breo.
It will rule the world.
Fantastic beer.
Had this for the first time tonight. It is very nice indeed.
It is ideal for 5k to couch.
No attendees at the Belfast Beer Festival?....feck me disappointed lads
Called in for a few alright.
Tbh injured the craft beer festival in the reserve over the summer more
Good man blewup Anything good? Probably not the best environment for CAMRA beers but the promotion of CAMRA principles is the important thing.
Never been at the craft beer festival, heard its good, what's the differences with BB&CF?
What do the acronyms stand for?
CAMRA: Campaign for Real Ale - An organisation that promotes Real Ale - primarly in England/Britian but think they operate further afield as well
Belfast Beer and Cider Festival - Beer tasting event organised by CAMRA
Quote from: LeoMc on November 20, 2015, 10:51:22 PM
Quote from: ardchieftain on November 20, 2015, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2015, 12:00:36 PM
A few of my favourites at the minute
Kinnegar- Rust bucket
sierra Nevada- pale ale
einstock- icelandic ale
the master mcgraths stout & red ale are pretty good too
I was disappointed with the Master McGrath range. I must try some more Irish ales as i haven't come across a ' keeper ' yet. Can the Galway Hooker be got in the north?
Got it on draft in The Vineyard in Belfast.
Try the Pokertree Red Earl and tje it stout, both a notch above the Clanconnel.
Tried that Red Earl. Definitely won't be getting that again. Did get a Whitewater brew, Hopplehammer, which was quite good. McEwans Champion and Old Speckled hen are my staple brews.
When did drinking proper beer become hip? News to me. Then again i've been drinking ales for over 20 years.
Quote from: ardchieftain on November 23, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on November 20, 2015, 10:51:22 PM
Quote from: ardchieftain on November 20, 2015, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on November 20, 2015, 12:00:36 PM
A few of my favourites at the minute
Kinnegar- Rust bucket
sierra Nevada- pale ale
einstock- icelandic ale
the master mcgraths stout & red ale are pretty good too
I was disappointed with the Master McGrath range. I must try some more Irish ales as i haven't come across a ' keeper ' yet. Can the Galway Hooker be got in the north?
Got it on draft in The Vineyard in Belfast.
Try the Pokertree Red Earl and tje it stout, both a notch above the Clanconnel.
Tried that Red Earl. Definitely won't be getting that again. Did get a Whitewater brew, Hopplehammer, which was quite good. McEwans Champion and Old Speckled hen are my staple brews.
When did drinking proper beer become hip? News to me. Then again i've been drinking ales for over 20 years.
Probably in about the last 5 years in Ireland which has kind of bandwagoned on the craft beer revolution from the states.
Traditionally it wasnt of course, being the preserve of middle aged + men with unkempt appearance and a variety of extreme facial hair, who are completely fanatical about what goes into it, how its made, how its stored, how its served and even how its drunk and refuse to compromise even slightly on these.
Lidi doing a great offer at the moment.
6 Belgian beers for £10.
Great value
Murphy's isn't too bad......
Quote from: theskull1 on November 20, 2015, 01:19:58 PM
Beers that I rate and are decent value for money in the likes of Tescos and Sainsburys (spitting llama excluded). Most of them you'd only take in 2s or 3's. Can't drink 'ordinary' beer now .... apart from good draught Guinness
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker 4.0% Yorkshire Ale
Whitewater Brewery in Kilkeel - Clotworthy Dobbin 5.0% ale
Hillstown Brewery in Ahoghill - Spitting Llama Belgian Tripel 7.0%
Guinness - Foreign Extra Stout 7.5%
Guinness - West Indies Porter 6.0%
A couple of bottles of that Guinness Foreign Extra Stout with dark rum chasers and you won't need rocking. Proper drinking?
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Proper drinking If you like drinking piss....
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Half decent warm up. :D
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Tried the above last night.
Pretty good stuff.
7.5/10.
Quote from: laoislad on July 30, 2016, 02:55:42 PM
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Proper drinking If you like drinking piss....
"Curry to a pisshead" eh?
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2016, 03:50:43 PM
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Tried the above last night.
Pretty good stuff.
7.5/10.
Not bad at all, but a bit smithwicky for me. If in Limerick, try the Harris Treaty City Pale Ale. Pure Daycent as they say shannonside.
Quote from: laoislad on July 30, 2016, 02:55:42 PM
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Proper drinking If you like drinking piss....
This from a Carlsberg drinker
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 08:32:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 30, 2016, 02:55:42 PM
Quote from: Nigel White on July 30, 2016, 02:39:11 PM
No. 8 pints of Heineken followed by a curry chip, that's proper drinking.
Proper drinking If you like drinking piss....
This from a Carlsberg drinker
I'll drink anything apart from Bud and Heineken.
I havent drank Carlsberg in a long time actually.
Had one of the best pints for a while last week in the Radisson Blu in Sligo. Clonmel Lager it was and it really hit the spot.
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2016, 03:50:43 PM
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Tried the above last night.
Pretty good stuff.
7.5/10.
Well?
Quote from: bannside on July 30, 2016, 08:57:33 PM
Had one of the best pints for a while last week in the Radisson Blu in Sligo. Clonmel Lager it was and it really hit the spot.
Agreed,very nice.
Had two pints of some stout equivalent and an ale type drink last night in one of those newfangled craft beer pubs. Awful stuff, both very bitter and didn't finish either.
Quote from: ziggy90 on July 30, 2016, 01:47:22 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on November 20, 2015, 01:19:58 PM
Beers that I rate and are decent value for money in the likes of Tescos and Sainsburys (spitting llama excluded). Most of them you'd only take in 2s or 3's. Can't drink 'ordinary' beer now .... apart from good draught Guinness
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker 4.0% Yorkshire Ale
Whitewater Brewery in Kilkeel - Clotworthy Dobbin 5.0% ale
Hillstown Brewery in Ahoghill - Spitting Llama Belgian Tripel 7.0%
Guinness - Foreign Extra Stout 7.5%
Guinness - West Indies Porter 6.0%
A couple of bottles of that Guinness Foreign Extra Stout with dark rum chasers and you won't need rocking. Proper drinking?
Stuff in bold is lethal! few bottles and the nights over.
the west indies stuff is lovely would like to see the bring it oout on tap but it would likely require a reduction in strenght
had the pleasure of sampling a few Wicklow Brewery Helles beer, lovely stuff, really really nice
Interesting information on who really makes your beer......
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-largest-beer-brewers-2016-8
Resurrecting this thread. Anyone found any nice Pale Ales? I like drinking an Irish Pale Ale, or an India Pale Ale at home. Also Golden Ales, or Blonde Ales. I find them lovely and easy to drink, and best of all, barring you go haywire, very little after effects the next morning.
A couple of my current favourites
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale
8 Degrees Howling Gale
8 Degrees Big River Tasmanian IPA
Trouble Brewing Deception Golden Ale
Treaty City Harris Pale Ale
Journey Man Session Pale Ale
All Irish,
Then from the UK, Sharps Atlantic Exceptional Pale Ale
Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale
And from America
Kentucky Ale
I've a six pack of Sweet Water Extra Pale Ale to try this evening at a Barbeque. Anything else on yer radars?
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 21, 2017, 01:36:25 PM
Resurrecting this thread. Anyone found any nice Pale Ales? I like drinking an Irish Pale Ale, or an India Pale Ale at home. Also Golden Ales, or Blonde Ales. I find them lovely and easy to drink, and best of all, barring you go haywire, very little after effects the next morning.
A couple of my current favourites
Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale
8 Degrees Howling Gale
8 Degrees Big River Tasmanian IPA
Trouble Brewing Deception Golden Ale
Treaty City Harris Pale Ale
Journey Man Session Pale Ale
All Irish,
Then from the UK, Sharps Atlantic Exceptional Pale Ale
Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale
And from America
Kentucky Ale
I've a six pack of Sweet Water Extra Pale Ale to try this evening at a Barbeque. Anything else on yer radars?
Have recently gone working on the various Irish ales, pale red etc. I found a St. Mels from Longford very nice. I used drink a lot of different ales when in London and had forgot how lethal some of them can be as I just went on Bud and other lagers when I came home.
Its a different slower type of drinking that is required to avoid the headache the next day
That's me Avondhu. Slower and older :) Maybe that's why I appreciate these beers a bit more now :) I've seen the Saint Mels one alright, I must give it a go. Cheers.
The choice in this market now is bewildering. It has exploded even in the last 2 years. I was at a wedding this week in Castle Leslie and on arrival there were bottles of Castle Leslie blonde lager (tasty!). Even up in the Glens now there are a few craft breweries such as Barrahooley and Glens of Antrim.
Good to see some recommendations from you lads as I'm now taking a quality not quantity approach. It has taken a while to get to this point!
Drinking from a smaller glass helps slow the pace down for me when drinking stronger beers. I use a halfun' glass and get an hour from a 330ml bottle in the house
Quote from: theskull1 on April 21, 2017, 02:04:58 PM
Drinking from a smaller glass helps slow the pace down for me when drinking stronger beers. I use a halfun' glass and get an hour from a 330ml bottle in the house
I use the half glass too but only for the bigger 500ml bottles. I prefer drinking the long necks from the bottle. I might be a Philistine, but feck it.
Quote from: theskull1 on April 21, 2017, 02:04:58 PM
Drinking from a smaller glass helps slow the pace down for me when drinking stronger beers. I use a halfun' glass and get an hour from a 330ml bottle in the house
That's just the miserable North Antrim side of you coming out.
Last time I was in Ireland I found many of the bottled ales to be nothing special and many of them too bitter, though the draft ales generally were a very different proposition and very drinkable.
However, the bottled Kinsale Pale Ale was very tasty, my favourite, whereas the bottled Kinsale IPA was way too bitter.
Maybe the hops just get too bitter after a month or two in the bottle. The recommended drink by date doesn't pass muster.
The Kinsale Pale Ale does wreck with my stomach! I'd be farting for Ireland after it :)
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2016, 03:50:43 PM
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Tried the above last night.
Pretty good stuff.
7.5/10.
I'd give it a 9.5. Love it.
It's very strange that they do it in cans instead of bottles. Still can't get my head around it.
Another easily drank ale is Old Speckled Hen[english i know], a very tasty drop.
Old Speckled Hen is a fine safe beer to buy (Tescos?), but who knows what might happen when this innocent beer meets AZ's digestion.
I like the red ale myself. Lidl do a lovely red ale from a crowd called the Crafty Brewing Company.Made in Kilcock.
Also do a Stout and a Lager.
Something for you Nordies to drink....
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Quote from: laoislad on June 25, 2021, 08:32:17 PM
Something for you Nordies to drink....
https://helios-brewing-company.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/six-counties-session-lager-pre-sale
Light a candle and relax on the sofa with a cold beer!
Quote from: laoislad on June 25, 2021, 08:32:17 PM
Something for you Nordies to drink....
https://helios-brewing-company.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/six-counties-session-lager-pre-sale
We will drink the beer whilst your type will drink the soup...
Good deal on at the minute from beerwulf for those Krups Sub machines. Has anyone got one of these? What's the verdict? Are they worth it.
I realise they are smaller than the perfect draft machines and the torps are only 2 litres. I'm not sure that would bother me too much as a couple of pints watching a match or film etc would be enough for me.
Quote from: lurganblue on August 13, 2021, 11:34:31 AM
Good deal on at the minute from beerwulf for those Krups Sub machines. Has anyone got one of these? What's the verdict? Are they worth it.
I realise they are smaller than the perfect draft machines and the torps are only 2 litres. I'm not sure that would bother me too much as a couple of pints watching a match or film etc would be enough for me.
Brother has one and loves it. Does him for a few pints as you say.
Has anyone tried the Beer Monster 5L tap?