Popular beers in the UK
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Popular beers in the UK
I am not a big fan of pilsners, which is what alot of beer over here are, so I am looking for good beer from across the pond. I like Belhaven, and just tried Olde Suffolk Ale and liked it alot. Is there any others you can recommend that I could try over here?
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Adnams make some lovely ales. Broadside at 6.7% abv (bottled)is very moreish.
Mauldons is another Suffolk brewer. St Peter's beers are a bit idiosyncratic and take a bit of getting used to. Green Jack is a small Suffolk brewer. Then there are the Greene King beers. And we haven't even left Suffolk yet
Mauldons is another Suffolk brewer. St Peter's beers are a bit idiosyncratic and take a bit of getting used to. Green Jack is a small Suffolk brewer. Then there are the Greene King beers. And we haven't even left Suffolk yet
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With all beers, if you can say "idiosyncratic" after 5 pints, then its a sh1t beer.
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marko69 wrote:With all beers, if you can say "idiosyncratic" after 5 pints, then its a sh1t beer.
I'm having trouble saying that sober
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Unfortunately far too many pubs don't keep their beers in tip top condition. After years of being a real ale addict I've more recently converted to drinking Peroni, San Miguel, Stella Four, Becks Vier and similar drinks on tap which are far more consistent.
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trimleyblue wrote:Adnams make some lovely ales. Broadside at 6.7% abv (bottled)is very moreish.
Mauldons is another Suffolk brewer. St Peter's beers are a bit idiosyncratic and take a bit of getting used to. Green Jack is a small Suffolk brewer. Then there are the Greene King beers. And we haven't even left Suffolk yet
Greene King makes the Olde Suffolk, a great beer but is $4 a bottle.
Adnams I have heard of, need to see if I can get the Broadside.
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Don't they have any micro-breweries in Ohio? Texas is booming with new breweries and new beers. If you haven't visited this website, it's a good place for 'beer' research!
http://www.beeradvocate.com/
http://www.beeradvocate.com/
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Nice site! We do have two new breweries here in Columbus alone. Was trying to compare some beers from over there to themnumber 9 wrote:Don't they have any micro-breweries in Ohio? Texas is booming with new breweries and new beers. If you haven't visited this website, it's a good place for 'beer' research!
http://www.beeradvocate.com/
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Alky!Charnwood wrote:Unfortunately far too many pubs don't keep their beers in tip top condition. After years of being a real ale addict I've more recently converted to drinking Peroni, San Miguel, Stella Four, Becks Vier and similar drinks on tap which are far more consistent.
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San Miguel and Becks Vier tonight, one pint of each, both very good.
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Between government regulation finally loosening (even 80 years after prohibition) and the palate of the average American getting much, much better we are starting to see a lot better choice in bars and stores. I even saw Samuel Smith for sale at my local grocery in the middle of nowhere Mississippi.
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I read this thread as polar bears in the uk!!
We make the worst lagers in the world, but just about the best ales I reckon. Lager has got better with plenty of European lagers available, but I don't really drink much, I like dark ales really and too many to name. I don't really like any of the big names, but there are plenty of medium and small breweries which are superb! Best way is to buy a plane ticket and come get stuck in to a beer festival and cheer on the town!
We make the worst lagers in the world, but just about the best ales I reckon. Lager has got better with plenty of European lagers available, but I don't really drink much, I like dark ales really and too many to name. I don't really like any of the big names, but there are plenty of medium and small breweries which are superb! Best way is to buy a plane ticket and come get stuck in to a beer festival and cheer on the town!
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Ricco wrote:I read this thread as polar bears in the uk!!
We make the worst lagers in the world, but just about the best ales I reckon. Lager has got better with plenty of European lagers available, but I don't really drink much, I like dark ales really and too many to name. I don't really like any of the big names, but there are plenty of medium and small breweries which are superb! Best way is to buy a plane ticket and come get stuck in to a beer festival and cheer on the town!
That, ulitmately, is the plan!
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The UK make poor lager mate, it's the real ale or beer where we excel. Stick to German for lager, saying that I used to love Michelob but just cannot get it over here!!
I mostly drink bottled beers from local supermarkets, admit cannot beat draught but unfortunately costs and getting out dictate this
In my opinion, bottled I prefer these - Hobgoblin (Wychwood), 1698 (Shepherd Neame), Bombardier reserve (Wells & Young), Tanglefoot (Badger) or Old Thumper (Ringwood).
I mostly drink bottled beers from local supermarkets, admit cannot beat draught but unfortunately costs and getting out dictate this
In my opinion, bottled I prefer these - Hobgoblin (Wychwood), 1698 (Shepherd Neame), Bombardier reserve (Wells & Young), Tanglefoot (Badger) or Old Thumper (Ringwood).
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The next time I visit London I'd like to try of few Beavertown brews. Has anyone sampled any of Logan Plant's (Robert's son) beers?
http://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk/blog
http://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk/blog
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Go and see the Polar Bears, 9. Awesome.
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I haven't seen any polar bears in London, but I have seen a few pandas unfortunately.
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Police vehicles ?number 9 wrote:I haven't seen any polar bears in London, but I have seen a few pandas unfortunately.
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Yes mate!saint jude wrote:Police vehicles ?number 9 wrote:I haven't seen any polar bears in London, but I have seen a few pandas unfortunately.
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Dazzz67 wrote:The UK make poor lager mate, it's the real ale or beer where we excel. Stick to German for lager, saying that I used to love Michelob but just cannot get it over here!!
I mostly drink bottled beers from local supermarkets, admit cannot beat draught but unfortunately costs and getting out dictate this
In my opinion, bottled I prefer these - Hobgoblin (Wychwood), 1698 (Shepherd Neame), Bombardier reserve (Wells & Young), Tanglefoot (Badger) or Old Thumper (Ringwood).
I actually like the old Michelob also, but can't find a bottle of it over here now. THey have the "Michelob Ultra" which is nothing more than slightly alcohol infused water while boasting only 99 calories. Useless crap, I dont give two squirts of p*ss about calories and beer. Note to morons on diets, dont go for watery beer with few calories, just eat less!
Have to put Bombadier Reserve on the list, just for the name!
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If you are trying to loosen the belt around your waist, Sam Adams Light isn't bad.Ohiotractorboy wrote:Dazzz67 wrote:The UK make poor lager mate, it's the real ale or beer where we excel. Stick to German for lager, saying that I used to love Michelob but just cannot get it over here!!
I mostly drink bottled beers from local supermarkets, admit cannot beat draught but unfortunately costs and getting out dictate this
In my opinion, bottled I prefer these - Hobgoblin (Wychwood), 1698 (Shepherd Neame), Bombardier reserve (Wells & Young), Tanglefoot (Badger) or Old Thumper (Ringwood).
I actually like the old Michelob also, but can't find a bottle of it over here now. THey have the "Michelob Ultra" which is nothing more than slightly alcohol infused water while boasting only 99 calories. Useless crap, I dont give two squirts of p*ss about calories and beer. Note to morons on diets, dont go for watery beer with few calories, just eat less!
Have to put Bombadier Reserve on the list, just for the name!
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Revolver's Blood & Honey!...if you don't mind a bit of sediment floating around. Lovely unfiltered wheat.
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Hmmm, I am usually an ale only guy except for a pilsner when its about 100 degrees up here. Never really tried wheat beers, I may have to see if that is available here in Ohio.
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Now don't do anything silly like bringing on a Wheat Intolerance due to the TV & Wheat bevvy binge-athon.
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marko69 wrote:Now don't do anything silly like bringing on a Wheat Intolerance due to the TV & Wheat bevvy binge-athon.
(putting down the remote) Seeing how I tend to binge, you are probably right.
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Fursty Ferret is lovely...
and the new Hobgoblin Gold.
and the new Hobgoblin Gold.