What you drinking? The beer and booze thread

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by <]:^D » Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:46 pm

currently on a cocktails mission.
picked up a great book that lets you assemble a cocktail base in 12 bottles - https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Bottle-Bar-David-Solmonson/dp/076117494X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537731966&sr=8-1&keywords=12+bottle+bar

had a whisky sour and a manhattan yesterday and today.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Vermilion » Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:51 pm

Errkal wrote:
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Errkal wrote:Ooo interesting.

Does it have the sort of fake milkshake type banana flavour or is it more real?


It was sorta inbetween both of those types, very fruity and very pleasant, i highly recommend it.

There's also a mango version.


I think I have had the mango one. I love a fruit beer especially a fruit sour.


Never got around to trying the mango one sadly, haven't been back to Belgium since 2016 either so i've not really had the chance to.

Bruges in particular is great for buying beer though, in amongst the regular souvenir stores are shops dedicated to stocking as many types of beer as they possibly can, you go in one and there are so many shelves that for some out of reach varieties, you need to ask a member of staff to help using a ladder.

I do always like to try local brews (not just beer) when on the continent too, sadly though, Schnapps was the most widespread drink when i visited Austria this summer and i really didn't like it (way too strong). I am rather partial to some gluhwein at christmas markets though, decided to try some for the first time in Germany and the stuff really does warm you up on a cold December day.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Errkal » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:28 pm

Local Tesco (Hastings) had the brewdog (Lone wolf) vodka on reduced to clear so have picked some up.

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Was £32 was reduced to £17.60.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Preezy » Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:30 pm

Bought a box full of random beers and ales from Aldi at the weekend, they have a surprisingly wide variety on offer. Made sure I didn't grab any that I'd had before, so I'm looking forward to just stepping into the unknown :toot:

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by mcjihge2 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:01 pm

What experience do people have with ale/craft beer/IPA advent calendars? Any recommendations for this year?

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by Errkal » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:14 pm

mcjihge2 wrote:What experience do people have with ale/craft beer/IPA advent calendars? Any recommendations for this year?


Brew dog do a pretty good one I believe.

I've never bought a made one, I've had them in the past but made them myself.

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by Choclet-Milk » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:56 pm

<]:^D wrote:currently on a cocktails mission.
picked up a great book that lets you assemble a cocktail base in 12 bottles - https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Bottle-Bar-David-Solmonson/dp/076117494X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537731966&sr=8-1&keywords=12+bottle+bar

had a whisky sour and a manhattan yesterday and today.

I've added that to my wishlist, it sounds like a lifesaver.

I love a cocktail, but I'm always put off by the recipes that call for a thimble of obscure shite I'll never use again

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Errkal » Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:45 am

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-46390587

What a massive heap of wank, end of an awesome beer because some stupid gooseberry fool brewery is a dick.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Moggy » Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:56 am

Errkal wrote:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-46390587

What a massive heap of wank, end of an awesome beer because some stupid gooseberry fool brewery is a dick.


Yella Belly V Yellow Belly. They are similar names but it’s stupid that they can’t both exist.

Copyright law is daft.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Errkal » Sun Dec 02, 2018 12:08 pm

Yup, especially when the brewery styles and beer styles are very very destink.

No-one looking for a 3.8% Amber Ale is going to be buying an 11% Peanut Butter Stout by mistake.

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by NBK » Sun Dec 02, 2018 12:30 pm

Errkal wrote:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-46390587

What a massive heap of wank, end of an awesome beer because some stupid gooseberry fool brewery is a dick.


Ah, that's really annoying. Had a bottle of Yellow Belly earlier in the year, it was £9 but GOD DAMN it was tasty.

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mcjihge2 wrote:What experience do people have with ale/craft beer/IPA advent calendars? Any recommendations for this year?


Brew dog do a pretty good one I believe.

I've never bought a made one, I've had them in the past but made them myself.


I got one of the Brewdog ones this year. It's all packaged up very nicely and it'll be cool seeing what's behind each 'door'. Pics of first two days below:

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by darksideby182 » Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:07 pm

Tried Mistletoe Mafia the other day and really enjoyed it.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by KK » Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:09 pm

AB InBev has changed their name to the “Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I“ and opened up a fancy pants new office in London:

The news follows the appointment of a new president, Paula Lindenberg, and the opening of new London headquarters.

The brewer of some of the world’s best loved beers – including Stella Artois, Budweiser, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Beck’s, Bass and Boddingtons – has also outlined five new ambitions to:

- champion Britain’s beer culture with trade-boosting programmes.

- create a nation of Smart Drinkers.

- be the UK’s most sustainable brewer.

- be one of the best places to work.

- continue investment in “premium” drinks and “powerful” brands.

Paula Lindenberg, president of Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, said: “We are a fast-paced, ambitious group that dreams big, and we have exciting plans ahead for the UK and Ireland. Through the power and recognition of the Budweiser brand, we want to open ourselves up to working with more partners to achieve our ambitions.

“We are looking forward to making a big impact in the year ahead, working towards brewing our beers with 100% renewable electricity and accelerating our progress towards 20% of our global products being no or low alcohol.”

Lindenberg joined Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I in January 2019 from the group’s Ambev business in Brazil, where she was the vice-president of marketing, and is now based in London.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Errkal » Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:10 pm

Saw this earlier. Different name, still suck.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by KK » Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:12 pm

Dilly, dilly!

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by <]:^D » Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:38 pm

impressed with the Irish brewer O Brother Brewing

had Dreamcatcher and The Sinner
both lovely

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Preezy » Sat May 02, 2020 11:07 pm

Had my first ever bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale this evening and it was absolutely gorgeous, straight into my top 5 beers.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by <]:^D » Sun May 03, 2020 12:07 am

what are the other 4?

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Errkal » Sun May 03, 2020 6:16 am

Preezy wrote:Had my first ever bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale this evening and it was absolutely gorgeous, straight into my top 5 beers.


Sweet jesus is your bar low.

If beer is in a clear glass bottle it means the brewer doesn't give a gooseberry fool about is quality.

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PostRe: What you drinking? The beer and booze thread
by Preezy » Sun May 03, 2020 9:02 am

Errkal wrote:
Preezy wrote:Had my first ever bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale this evening and it was absolutely gorgeous, straight into my top 5 beers.


Sweet jesus is your bar low.

If beer is in a clear glass bottle it means the brewer doesn't give a gooseberry fool about is quality.

Well I enjoyed it, don't bring your rain clouds in here buster :capnscotty:

<]:^D wrote:what are the other 4?

Was worried someone might ask that :slol:

In no particular order I guess I'd say:

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
Leffe Nectar
Theakston Pale Ale
Blue Moon Belgian White


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