*The Real Ale Thread
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Ground Elder
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Apart from the fact that it's packaged to look like the BNP house beer 
I'm quite fond of Wells' Bomardier at the moment. Seems to turn up in the 4 for a fiver offers at Thresher and the supermarkets.
However, top beer of all time has to be Samual Smith's Nut Brown Ale. I could drink a lot of that stuff. Come to think of it I have drunk a lot of that stuff...
I'm quite fond of Wells' Bomardier at the moment. Seems to turn up in the 4 for a fiver offers at Thresher and the supermarkets.However, top beer of all time has to be Samual Smith's Nut Brown Ale. I could drink a lot of that stuff. Come to think of it I have drunk a lot of that stuff...
McEwans 80/- is the best, by far. Lovely lovely lovely.
If you're ever in West Yorkshire head for The Sair in Linthwaite, they brew some damn fine ales and ciders, have a lovely warm snug with open fires, and make cheese sarnies to die for. Home of the Tree Society too!
I do love Tim Taylor's Landlord too - it's gorgeous.
mmmm real ale!!!!
RAH!
If you're ever in West Yorkshire head for The Sair in Linthwaite, they brew some damn fine ales and ciders, have a lovely warm snug with open fires, and make cheese sarnies to die for. Home of the Tree Society too!
I do love Tim Taylor's Landlord too - it's gorgeous.
mmmm real ale!!!!
RAH!
pagan
Guerilla Gardener
I'll second McEwans 80/-. Havent found a better beer than that in 15 years in England although if you can find Fullers ESB on tap (Anchor and Hope in Hackney and a few pubs in West London) then you're a lucky, lucky Urbanite, especially as it weighs in at around 6%. Gorgeous nutty taste. Can't really fault any Fullers Beer.
Caledonian on tap is lush too but don't know if it crosses the Tweed. I used to work in Bannermans Bar in Edinburgh's Cowgate, probably Scotlands top Real Ale pub, complete with folk music and log fires (beards optional) . Most of the Staff in my day were students doing the BSc in Brewing at Heriot Watt (these guys knew how to party). We sold Caley 70, 80 and 90/- and loads of other top brews and had a 3am license during the festival!
Caledonian on tap is lush too but don't know if it crosses the Tweed. I used to work in Bannermans Bar in Edinburgh's Cowgate, probably Scotlands top Real Ale pub, complete with folk music and log fires (beards optional) . Most of the Staff in my day were students doing the BSc in Brewing at Heriot Watt (these guys knew how to party). We sold Caley 70, 80 and 90/- and loads of other top brews and had a 3am license during the festival!
Pagan
Fullers ESB on tap (Anchor and Hope in Hackney
Is the old guvner with the 1952 cardigan still there? Ronnie?
Nothing quite like standing outside with the old ESP listening to that twat 'Mingus' with the barge bullshitting and poncing spliff on a Saturday
Fullers ESB on tap (Anchor and Hope in Hackney
Is the old guvner with the 1952 cardigan still there? Ronnie?
Nothing quite like standing outside with the old ESP listening to that twat 'Mingus' with the barge bullshitting and poncing spliff on a Saturday
XerxesVargas
formerly MrMalcontent
I know this is scheating slightly but my fav real ale is Belgian - Belle Vieux Kriek. Its cherry and it rocks. The belgians make great beer.
As for British ales, i like Bishops Finger, 80 shilling, and Flowers.
As for British ales, i like Bishops Finger, 80 shilling, and Flowers.
Does anyone else think that MacEwan's 80/- gets nicer the further North you go?
I used to drink it a lot in Durham because my favourite pub did it on draft, but it wasn't nearly as good there or in any other pub in the area as I remembrer it being when I stayed in Oban.
I'm with Calva Dosser on Abbot's. I think it can be a really nice pint. I always forget how strong it is and end up leathered on about six pints of it though.
I used to drink it a lot in Durham because my favourite pub did it on draft, but it wasn't nearly as good there or in any other pub in the area as I remembrer it being when I stayed in Oban.
I'm with Calva Dosser on Abbot's. I think it can be a really nice pint. I always forget how strong it is and end up leathered on about six pints of it though.
moose
like some cat from Japan
Vegetarian beers list (not a very broad list - I'm still looking for more)
Incidentally, if you happen to be in Manchester, I can heartily recommend the Marble Brewery beers on the veggie list.
Incidentally, if you happen to be in Manchester, I can heartily recommend the Marble Brewery beers on the veggie list.
MacEwan's 80%
Does anyone else think that MacEwan's 80/- gets nicer the further North you go?
Defo. I've even been known to brave Sweatyland for it
Does anyone else think that MacEwan's 80/- gets nicer the further North you go?
Defo. I've even been known to brave Sweatyland for it
Just about the nicest pub I've ever been to was in a lovely little village about 20 miles from Oban. My mate Gav and I styed in a caravan on a nearby farm. The pub was a small, tradional sort of place; horse brasses, open fire, cheery landlord, great jukebox, etc. We got on like a house on fire with most of the locals, and since the pub was pretty open-minded about opening hours Gav and I were practically carried out of there at about 2am most nights. Ah happy days...
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
My tipple of choice at the moment is JHB (Jeffery Hudson bitter). Not that stong (only 3.8%), nice and light to drink, but still having a good flavour.
Although my all time fav is Theakstons Old Peculier. Proper beer
As for home brew - Me and a few mates are currently working on several brews. Along with a two barrels of lager we have three different bitters (one made with honey instead of sugar), 4 types of mead (sweet, medium, dry and spiced), and 21 different flavour fruit wines (at least one gallon of each flavour).
We are going to be very pissed this summer
The best trick we have found is that when using those kits you can get from Boots or whereever, simply put the contents of two kits into one brew. You will have a much more flavoursome beer, that will taste good enough to sell. Oh, and it will be about 8% and get you wankered
Although my all time fav is Theakstons Old Peculier. Proper beer
As for home brew - Me and a few mates are currently working on several brews. Along with a two barrels of lager we have three different bitters (one made with honey instead of sugar), 4 types of mead (sweet, medium, dry and spiced), and 21 different flavour fruit wines (at least one gallon of each flavour).
We are going to be very pissed this summer
The best trick we have found is that when using those kits you can get from Boots or whereever, simply put the contents of two kits into one brew. You will have a much more flavoursome beer, that will taste good enough to sell. Oh, and it will be about 8% and get you wankered
pagan
Guerilla Gardener
Pagan
Isn't he called Les?
I've not been there for about 4 years ( I used to squat on the High Hill Estate) but he was still goingstrong then and yes, he had the same cardigan on. He's a legend, only had one day off since 1953 or something. He let my squatmates run up a tab of £60 once (they paid him) and would cash paycheques free on a Friday night.
What a pub!! Loads of characters, most of whoms' names I've forgotten but there was the bloke who made dolls' houses and brewed poteen who had a little girl called Somerset cos she was conceived at Glastonbury, all the squatters and boatpeople, Max the bearded bore, Maggie and Reg, (always good for a bit of tick), that comedian from Comic Strip with the bushie eyebrows.
Having a spliff and a pint of ESB by the River Lea on a Summers night....Heaven!
Originally posted by Calva dosser
Fullers ESB on tap (Anchor and Hope in Hackney
Is the old guvner with the 1952 cardigan still there? Ronnie?
Isn't he called Les?
I've not been there for about 4 years ( I used to squat on the High Hill Estate) but he was still goingstrong then and yes, he had the same cardigan on. He's a legend, only had one day off since 1953 or something. He let my squatmates run up a tab of £60 once (they paid him) and would cash paycheques free on a Friday night.
What a pub!! Loads of characters, most of whoms' names I've forgotten but there was the bloke who made dolls' houses and brewed poteen who had a little girl called Somerset cos she was conceived at Glastonbury, all the squatters and boatpeople, Max the bearded bore, Maggie and Reg, (always good for a bit of tick), that comedian from Comic Strip with the bushie eyebrows.
Having a spliff and a pint of ESB by the River Lea on a Summers night....Heaven!
Pagan
You're dead right, it was Les. I was one of the Tennents Super Spliff n'bike mob. Always ESB in the Anchor 'tho.
You're dead right, it was Les. I was one of the Tennents Super Spliff n'bike mob. Always ESB in the Anchor 'tho.
Rarely, used to go over the footbridge and slurp 'ole foamy' in the marshes. The cable reel incident has a ring of 'Mingus' (boat person) about it. We used the little wooden 'shelves' nailed to the fence. 'Mad Mike the Bike' would have been a good candidate for more public Purple Tin consumption. Oh I had the proverbial dog-on-a-string, jet black and resembling snoopy crossed with a bottle-nosed dolphin. Called Karl; fuck me stereotypes or what.
Rocket no.9
...to the planet - Venus!
Great thread this...
Can't believe there has only been one mention of Exmoor Beast. This is the most heavenly thing I've ever tasted - a dark, rich, smooth, complex porter from the 5th dimension. No joke, it is actually thought provoking. You can't get it here in the Camberwell/Brixton area because I buy every bottle in sight the moment it hits any local shelf (yes, I have my in-store spies).
And how come no London Pride?!?!!
Otherwise for me it's:
Landlord
Champion
Highgate Old Ale
Summer Lightning
Almost anything from Fuller's.
Can't believe there has only been one mention of Exmoor Beast. This is the most heavenly thing I've ever tasted - a dark, rich, smooth, complex porter from the 5th dimension. No joke, it is actually thought provoking. You can't get it here in the Camberwell/Brixton area because I buy every bottle in sight the moment it hits any local shelf (yes, I have my in-store spies).
And how come no London Pride?!?!!
Otherwise for me it's:
Landlord
Champion
Highgate Old Ale
Summer Lightning
Almost anything from Fuller's.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
i have very little food-in-beard experience on these matters, but for what it's worth, there are some nice pints round this way.
there's smiles brewery on colston street in bristol which does a fine best, while bath ales does the marvellous gem, which is quite nutty, and spa, which is refreshing and light.
there's smiles brewery on colston street in bristol which does a fine best, while bath ales does the marvellous gem, which is quite nutty, and spa, which is refreshing and light.
Well after 15 years of living in the vicinity, I've got to give big thanks to EasyG for a link to a Weymouth Brewery that does Vegan Ale.
A fact I never knew previously existed, despite having lived here all that time.
Cheers EasyG
Anytime you fancy a pint, or several down here.........it's only down the train line
Good link - thanks
A fact I never knew previously existed, despite having lived here all that time.
Cheers EasyG
Anytime you fancy a pint, or several down here.........it's only down the train line
Good link - thanks
rowan
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Mmm, mine too!
Is there still a Youngs 135 club? When I lived in London Friday night was Youngs night - we'd go to a few pubs, have a pint or two and get our cards signed. When you'd visited all 135 Youngs pub (furthest one out was Ticehurst in Sussex) you'd send your card into the brewery and you'd get a trip round the brewery ending with a few bevvies in their hospitality room, a ram badge, a tie for the blokes and a scarf for the women, and a free barrel
Loads of us were doing it and two or three of us would send our cards in every month or so, get the barrels delivered to one persons home and we'd all go there for a weekend of total obliteration. Them were the days
Edited to try and get the smilies to work
ska invita
back on the other side
I recently have come across the nicest bottled ale...
...it from Samuel Smith's Organic range - its like a very superior Nukey Brown (ai ai man!) - its quite dear but its not the quantity!
cheers bigears
...it from Samuel Smith's Organic range - its like a very superior Nukey Brown (ai ai man!) - its quite dear but its not the quantity!
cheers bigears
A pint or three of London Pride will do me for a reliable tasty 'cooking beer'.
Hocus
Hocus
summer lightning is very refreshing and old peculiar is a great pleasure. two totally different and great experiences. does anyone where there is a pub doing old peculiar?
also, flowers in the Albert is a fine alternative to my usual alcoholic beverage. looking forward to a pub crawl from lunchtime onward....
also, flowers in the Albert is a fine alternative to my usual alcoholic beverage. looking forward to a pub crawl from lunchtime onward....
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