*The Real Ale Thread

[nino_savatte]

Here's one I tried over Xmas: Brakspear's Bottle Conditioned Organic (so it's a proper real ale in a bottle). Nice and fruity with plenty of hoppiness.

 

[Lava]

My big sister got me some beers from Suthwyk Ales for christmas.
2 x 500 ml bottles of Bloomfields Bitter
2 x 500 ml bottles of Skew Ale
2 x 500 ml bottles of Liberation
Have had one of each so far and very nice they are too.

 

[J77]

Did someone say Bumplestiltskin?

(To compliment the other alcohol related threads circulating at the mo' )

ps: I can't believe my wonderful Belgian Beer Thread wasn't archived

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

I'm currently drinking Brakspear triple. A really strong beer which tastes like toffee

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

gosh, these kind of bumps are quite disconcerting. still on london pride.....

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I'm currently drinking Brakspear triple. A really strong beer which tastes like toffee

That sounds nice. I am on Wells Bombardier Satanic Mills. Dark but with a very fresh, satisfying taste

 

[purves grundy]

A recent supermarket discovery was the Co op own brand organic ale - v.nice.

yes - it fucking is!!! had a lovely summer on that in 2003, when this post was written. wonder if co-op still do it?

 

[soulman]

Yes they still do a lovely organic ale. That's another thing I miss since moving back to the city. Moan all you want about the co-op but it's miles better than these big faceless supermarkets

 

[marty21]

Yes they still do a lovely organic ale. That's another thing I miss since moving back to the city. Moan all you want about the co-op but it's miles better than these big faceless supermarkets

tbf you can find some nice bottled ales at most supermarkets

hell of a bump

i think i was still in my 30s when this thread started

 

[soulman]

tbf you can find some nice bottled ales at most supermarkets

hell of a bump

i think i was still in my 30s when this thread started

lol it's one that should run and run

 

[marty21]

lol it's one that should run and run

i want to last to my 50s

 

[Voley]

tbf you can find some nice bottled ales at most supermarkets

Morrison's have a better selection than Tesco's. usually have Timothy Taylor Landlord, a few Joseph Holt's and assorted other top quality stuff.

I'm glad this thread's back from the dead, even if it does make me thirsty.

 

[purves grundy]

My Tesco have started stocking these sorta new wave real ales - Brewdog Punk IPA and some andy warhol thing. Their 3 for £4 deal can be good.

 

[Voley]

Is it any good that Brewdog Punk? The packaging put me off, tbf - it reminded me of Magner's rebranding of cider as a trendy wine bar drink.

Others have said it's a decent pint, though...

 

[marty21]

Is it any good that Brewdog Punk? The packaging put me off, tbf - it reminded me of Magner's rebranding of cider as a trendy wine bar drink.

Others have said it's a decent pint, though...

i just bought that punk beer from oddbins - haven't tried it yet though

 

[Voley]

You can be the guinea pig, then, marty.

I expect Jilly Goolden style tasting notes in the near future.

 

[purves grundy]

the packaging turned me right off too but i bought a bottle, and it's a very nice IPA. I wanted a pint though, not a little dinky bottle. They're obviously going for the blokes-standing-around-in-shirts market

I should've paid more attention, then i could've given you a better review. It was part of a 6 ale night so can't really recall details

 

[Voley]

Cheers for that. Might give it a go then. I do like a nice IPA.

 

[janeb]

Been up on Orkney for the last few days for a funeral - drunk plenty of Dark Island, a dark beer with fig / chocolate flavours according to the label. Have enjoyed it even if I've drunk a little too much

 

[Kid_Eternity]

I had some Cobra beer the other night, does that count?

 

[nino_savatte]

Been up on Orkney for the last few days for a funeral - drunk plenty of Dark Island, a dark beer with fig / chocolate flavours according to the label. Have enjoyed it even if I've drunk a little too much

I'll be drinking plenty of that come Xmas as I'm going to Orkney.

 

[DG55]

Quite like that hob goblin stuff, but then again only started drinking Ale a few weeks ago.

 

[marty21]

You can be the guinea pig, then, marty.

I expect Jilly Goolden style tasting notes in the near future.

pressure's on then

i like it, it's very bitter, sort of burnt chocolate like, is the best i can describe, worth a punt

 

[Voley]

Mmm. Sounds good. I like proper bitter bitters.

Got a Thwaites Lancaster Bomber on the go right now. That's a good 'un in that vein, too.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I went to the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham last weekend, was a very pleasant day, although I had to have an afternoon nap before the evening session. I was surprised that they didn't do a wider range of ales, but what they did was very pleasent. I had to try them all several times to make sure of course. The food was good as well. The Rigwelter ended up being my favorite, which suprised me as normally I like my bitters a bit weaker. At 5.9% it probably explained the need for the afternoon sleep.

The pick of the Black Sheep flock - a strong deep chestnut brown beer with a rich near-white head and the aroma of freshly roasted coffee.

A wonderfully complex palate with hints of coffee, bananas and liquorice leading to a classic Golding hop finish.

Although it can beat my current favourite, the glorious cocker hoop.

 

[marty21]

Mmm. Sounds good. I like proper bitter bitters.

Got a Thwaites Lancaster Bomber on the go right now. That's a good 'un in that vein, too.

i only bought 2 bottles, and i've nearly finished the second one definitely going to buy some more of this

 

[purves grundy]

I went to the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham last weekend, was a very pleasant day, although I had to have an afternoon nap before the evening session. I was surprised that they didn't do a wider range of ales, but what they did was very pleasent. I had to try them all several times to make sure of course. The food was good as well. The Rigwelter ended up being my favorite, which suprised me as normally I like my bitters a bit weaker. At 5.9% it probably explained the need for the afternoon sleep.

Although it can beat my current favourite, the glorious cocker hoop.

There's something pleasantly warming about this post

 

[Dhimmi]

Thank God for Gadds!

http://www.ramsgatebrewery.co.uk/index_files/Page1088.htm

 

[ringo]

There were some lovely golden summer ales about over the summer and i drank very little of anything else. Still holding onto the last of the sunshine with a few bottles of:

 

[marty21]

There were some lovely golden summer ales about over the summer and i drank very little of anything else. Still holding onto the last of the sunshine with a few bottles of:

that is a lovely drink, you can get it on draught as well occasionally