markg wrote:
Nigerian imported Guinness is nice. A little bit more fizz than regular Guinness but really strong with a hint of liquorice to it.
Oh yeah. Did you bring me some?
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:39 ] |
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BikNorton wrote: I'm almost tempted to suggest I come down to South Wales early (or stay late) next weekend and give you an introduction to a few, Doc. So, my head hurts a bit.
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 14:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
Bought a few back from France with me: La Geante, page 24, triple secret and Divine. I deliberatiley chose bottles with those resealable rubber and porcelain bungs on so I can use them in the homebrew! |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 15:44 ] |
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote: BikNorton wrote: I'm almost tempted to suggest I come down to South Wales early (or stay late) next weekend and give you an introduction to a few, Doc. So, my head hurts a bit./must resist urge to call you and yell "HOW'S YOUR HEAD" [edit] and more importantly, do you like beer? |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 16:26 ] |
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It turns out I quite like some beers, yes. I plan to buy some more and continue experimenting. |
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| Author: | Plissken [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 18:50 ] |
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WIN! |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 20:18 ] |
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I think it was the port and whiskey that did for me. Excellent evening. Excellent pancakes in the morning too! I didn't need to eat again until 1pm today, in fact. I also think that, on balance, I may need Airport Expresseseses. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 20:52 ] |
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It was a real cultural exchange! |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 21:03 ] |
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BikNorton wrote: Also Kerkom Adelardus Dubbel might be smoked. Oops. It wasn't, or was only very slightly. I liked it a lot. The others didn't. Also the Rodenbach Grand Cru which was vinegary - in a good way, I thought; I don't like Gueze which are even moreso (and much like wine, which I don't like). So I'm glad I didn't get any of those.Entertainingly, the most-favoured was the Steenbrugge Tripel at 11%. DANGER WILL ROBINSON! |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:59 ] |
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I had a Biere Du Demon at 12%. Probably wouldn't have it again, it wasn't that nice. http://www.brasseurs-gayant.com/anglais ... _demon.htm |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 13:18 ] |
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I liked that one. Also Piraat. Both of which a mate and I drank at last orders when already arseholed. I think that was the night he ended up in A&E via ambulance after falling over unconscious with a head wound, while I called him a cunt a lot to try and wake him up. While talking to the emergency responder. Oops. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
It seems to have stuck. I'm drinking Leffe with my Sunday lunch. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
Excellent. Of the ones the supermarkets generally stock, Duvel is lovely and drinkable too, though perhaps a little fizzy. Chimay Red may suit but I'm not guaranteeing. I started my Friday evening on Tripel Karmeliet. That turned out... less than stellar, as decisions go. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:20 ] |
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Hmm, I don't get on with fizzy drinks due to my burping disorder. So maybe not that one. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:27 ] |
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Pour it, leave it in the fridge for 10 minutes to degas for ten minutes. Chimay's not overly-gassy, it's the taste I'm not sure about. It's been ages since I had one, actually. Hmmm.... Or carry on with Leffe which doesn't require any faff. It's definitely not the way forward for me (nice as Uncle Jeff is), but then I'm awesome at burping. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
An excellent thing would be a collaborative beer database, using relative and personalised rather than absolute ratings - "Bik thinks Tripel Karmeliet is gassier than Leffe Blonde, tastier than Delerium Tremens, and blonder than Chimay. Thumbs up." Which would probably be more at-a-glance useful for you (and accurate, if additional comparisons can be added as and when two beers are to hand), and automatically scaling as entries are added. Also reasonably easy to build a case recommenderator with a similarly-relative profile ("I, The Internet's Famous Richard Gaywood, like less fizz and more blonde than Bik. But throw in <two> random samples I haven't thumbs-downed"). If only I could face the thought of making a web app. Or paying Apple for an iOS SDK license, because having an app for that standing in front of the supermarket shelves would probably make me buy an iPhone (or Android, or Windows Phone 7). |
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| Author: | Anonymous X [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 13:51 ] |
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote: It seems to have stuck. I was 'converted' after trying Leffe in a Pizza Hut in Brussels. I don't drink much alcohol at all due to cost and health issues, but when I do, I always choose the Belgian beers because many are superb. You can't beat the strong, rich flavours. Do try Duvel though, Doc. The fizziness isn't that extreme. It's more of a foamy-headed beer than 'fizzy'. |
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| Author: | Craig [ Sun Jul 04, 2010 17:36 ] |
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Leffe is the Carling of Belgian Beers. |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
Nigerian imported Guinness is nice. A little bit more fizz than regular Guinness but really strong with a hint of liquorice to it. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:23 ] |
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Craig wrote: Leffe is the Carling of Belgian Beers. I agree. Except that it tastes good.
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:28 ] |
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markg wrote: Nigerian imported Guinness is nice. A little bit more fizz than regular Guinness but really strong with a hint of liquorice to it. Oh yeah. Did you bring me some?
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:29 ] |
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I did actually. Some being an bottle anyway. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:35 ] |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:48 ] |
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Dragon stout (with/without condensed milk). Also, I put my bottle of La Geante in the freezer and forgot about it until it had partially frozen. That is a fully recommended drink like that, really smooth. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Fri Jul 09, 2010 17:42 ] |
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For the record, Cotswolds Lager is shit. Stick to the Czech stuff. |
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| Author: | Craig [ Sat Jul 10, 2010 15:04 ] |
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I found the Oxford Beer Database to be a useful resource when beginning my beer odyssey. (Although it appears to be a bit broken now. Must be pissed). |
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| Author: | GovernmentYard [ Sat Jul 10, 2010 15:13 ] |
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kim wrote: Beer is fun! Yes! |
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| Author: | Plissken [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 16:00 ] |
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I've just got back from the Bishops Castle Beer Festival. It was all totally lovely, and for the first time since I've been going, all the pubs went for it in a big way. 92 beers, ciders and perrys on offer in six pubs all within 5 minutes staggering distance. Beex Meet 2011? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 16:11 ] |
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Defo. |
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| Author: | Plissken [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 18:53 ] |
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Camping is £6 per night, beers are £2.80 a pint. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 19:17 ] |
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I'll bring my own then. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:58 ] |
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I'm on my second Delirum Tremorse of the night, and this one is a 750ml bottle. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT BIK. Thanks! |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:11 ] |
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My very good pleasure. The time and typos make me proud. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 15:14 ] |
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I'm in the US, so it was only 10:30 or so actually. Hence it was only my second. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 15:19 ] |
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Ah, yes - in that interesting timezone 100 miles off the US Eastern Seaboard that's 4 and a half hours behind us. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 15:25 ] |
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I said "about". I'm too hungover for arithmetic. |
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| Author: | Dimrill [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 15:27 ] |
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He's possessed! *flings around holy mercury* THE POWER OF NEWTON COMPELLS YOU! |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 15:44 ] |
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Dimrill wrote: *flings around holy mercury* 
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:07 ] |
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Beer choices for new year. I've decided that 72 pints should be acceptable for a week or so, especially as there are pubs nearby. 36 pints of Skinners Betty Stogs for £60.98 - Quite like this, but could I live with it if it is the only choice? 36 pints of Skinners Knocker for £60.98 - it's OK, not remarkale, but drinkable 36 pints of Bath Ales Barnstormer for £63.30 - Lovely, dark color and taste 36 Pints of Bath Ales Gem for £56.10 - A lighter ale, but still delicious 36 Pints Hook Norton Hooky Bitter £55.50 - Fantastic stalwart. A reliable old friend. Are there any other decent ones that come in 36pint sizes? Decent taste and much cheapness preferred. I'm tempted to go for Barnstormer and Hooky, but don't wish to limit my options. Recommend me do! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
Why not get a polypin or would you rather keep a horde for yourself? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:14 ] |
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Kern wrote: Why not get a polypin or would you rather keep a horde for yourself? They are polybins. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:17 ] |
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 *adds to Christmas list* |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:18 ] |
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it was you that said I should get polybins as well, some 38 hours ago... |
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| Author: | Wullie [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:19 ] |
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Buy a load of these http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/sp ... _16251.htm 
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:19 ] |
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For winter, I'd go for Hobgoblin. It's lovely this time of year. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:24 ] |
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[Daily Mail mode]Oh, FFS, must we enter false date of birth details every time we want to look at a brewery's website?[/Daily Mail mode] http://www.wychwood.co.uk/hobgoblin |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beers |
I've been enjoying Henry Westons Vintage Cider lately, tastes lovely £1.69 a bottle (Mozzers) and 8.2%! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:08 ] |
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Wizzardoz wrote: I've been enjoying Henry Westons Vintage Cider lately, tastes lovely £1.69 a bottle (Mozzers) and 8.2%! Ooh. Henry Westons Vintage is really nice for making Mulled cider with. Add in some dark rum, muscavado sugar (about a teaspoon per person) orange studded with cloves, an apple, chopped into 8 or so pieces, ginger, cinnamon, apple, allspice. Well, they are the things I use, though any kind of warm spices to taste would be nice. I usually heat a couple of bottles of cider at a time. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:11 ] |
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Heating would reduce the alcohol. The rum would help though, but I don't have any. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:14 ] |
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That's why you add rum and start with a high alcohol cider. Also, you only gently warm it, certainly do not boil it. |
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| Author: | myp [ Thu Dec 02, 2010 14:26 ] |
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Kern wrote: For winter, I'd go for Hobgoblin. It's lovely this time of year. Nyum nyum nyum. |
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