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Post by Biscitt on Apr 20, 2006 20:42:02 GMT
Many a night whilst being blown to hell by one of jamos grenades people have told me of wonderous brews they have perchanced upon while pursueing lifes meanders. I have usually partaken in certain alcoholic beverages myself at the time and come the morning have forgotten the names of the beers so I thought I'd start this thread. If you have come across a fine brew in your time perhaps you could note it here so that others may seek it out.
By the way Stella Artois is NOT a fine brew.
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Post by Acksaw on Apr 20, 2006 20:49:17 GMT
Now this is my type of thread! Well done Biscitt!
One of my favouritist brews of the moment has to be Old Speckled Hen. And that's not due to the obvious chicken tie-in, I happen to think it's a very fine ale. However you have to watch how many you have as it creeps up and pecks you on the back of the head!
And just for a little bit of variation; I'm also partial to Marstons Pedigree, Theakstons and Exmoor Stag!.... Yum!
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Post by SH4NX on Apr 21, 2006 8:15:19 GMT
A nice ale for those barmy evenings sitting in the garden is Summer Lightning, a lovely refreshing ale ;D Does Hurlimans count as a fine ale  |
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Post by UNKAL on Apr 21, 2006 10:59:20 GMT
Well now down in good ole Haaampshure we've a fine selction of ales brewed at the lovely Gales Brewery in Horndean. The pick of the crop is definetely HSB a nice strong amber coloured ale thats one of my all time favourites  www.gales.co.uk/  Only problem is that its recently been taken over by bloody Fullers who are closing the Horndean brewery which has been running for over 150 years!! So my beloved HSB will now be produced in London with different water and I'm sure will taste entirely different!  So, if you're in the area get yourself over to Horndean for a brewery tour and tasting before its too late.  |
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Post by Stibnite on Apr 21, 2006 12:26:02 GMT
Real shame about Gales, 4000+ signitures on the petition to keep it. We are losing Ridleys here which is over 100 years old and a very nice brewery.
Partial to whitstable bay organic (Shepherds neame) consiton bluebird (bottle conditioned and availble in sainsbury's yippeee).
Currently waiting for Blonde bombshell which is the summer ale brewed at my local the old Cannon in Bury St Edmunds.
And its the east anglian beer fest next week just round the corner, I'll be the one dribbling and giggling in the corner
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Post by SH4NX on Apr 21, 2006 12:51:52 GMT
Any of you guys members of CAMRA ?
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Post by Cpt Bartholomew on Apr 21, 2006 13:26:12 GMT
Any of you guys members of CAMRA ?  |
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Post by SH4NX on Apr 21, 2006 13:31:57 GMT
Bart.............................CAMpaign for Real Ale ;D
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Post by Cpt Bartholomew on Apr 21, 2006 15:12:33 GMT
Bart.............................CAMpaign for Real Ale ;D I might be going to a Beer Fes in Sheffield next weekend |
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Post by my gran on Apr 21, 2006 17:07:01 GMT
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Post by Biscitt on Apr 21, 2006 20:03:41 GMT
Oooo yes, Hobgoblin, also a bit partial to Bishops Finger.
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Post by Moog on Apr 21, 2006 20:35:44 GMT
Has any one trieid the Belgium Framboise beer? It's rasberry flavour..... ;D
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Post by my gran on Apr 22, 2006 10:15:45 GMT
Not sure I've tried that one Moog, on the subject of flavoured beer, WaggleDance is an easy drinking honey ale that I'm quite fond of
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Post by Biscitt on Apr 22, 2006 11:13:30 GMT
I have just purchased:
Emmerdale - Black Sheep
Owd Rodger - Marstons
Skull Splitter - Orkney
Summer Lightening - Hopback - thanks for the tip Shanx
If I survive the Skull Splitter I will report back. ;D
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Post by my gran on Apr 22, 2006 14:10:25 GMT
Yoinks! Skull Splitter sounds a bit scary.
On a different tack, I have just purchased a 6 pack of Brahma. I'ts a bottled lager from Brazil and tastes much like the Mexican Corana, I know it's neither a real ale or fine brew but it's quite nice and dirt cheap. My corner shop is selling it at 50p for a 355ml bottle.
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Only problem is that its recently been taken over by bloody Fullers who are closing the Horndean brewery which has been running for over 150 years!! So my beloved HSB will now be produced in London with different water and I'm sure will taste entirely different! 
