The Real Ale thread
Discussion
llcoolmezz said:
Shepard Neame 1698 ale hits the spot for me, brewed specially for the 300th anniversary, brought a few crates back with me after a tour of the brewery in Faversham but never seen it for sale in off-licences or supermarkets, only there and in France!, and i'm in the midlands
I look forward to sourcing that, if I do, I'll let you know!
Symbolica said:
Sporting Bear said:
Along with Potbelly products, Duechars IPA is now my favourite, altho' this weekend I had my first poor pint of it (same next day too)
To be honest I wasn't too impressed with Deuchars (possibly a poor pint, but I don't think so). As far as Caledonian brewery goes, I reckon XPA is a much better beer
Had Deuchars 6 Nations tonight, not outstanding but very drinkable
[quote=LaSarthe&Back]
Hopback Summer Lightning is my favourite!! Easily beats any other offering! I couldn't believe it after going through 7 pages and it not being mentioned!! Haven't lived if you not tasted this!
My humble apologies oh sir!! Lol
I was reading quickly to see if it had been mentioned, must have missed it.
[/quote]
me too!!
FunkyGibbon said:
LaSartheBack said:
zeb said:
Heathens!! can't believe these haven't had a mention
Hopback Summer Lightening....the absolute favourite for me
Hopback Summer Lightening....the absolute favourite for me
Hopback Summer Lightning is my favourite!! Easily beats any other offering! I couldn't believe it after going through 7 pages and it not being mentioned!! Haven't lived if you not tasted this!
back on page 3 of this thread FunkyGibbon said:
Tim Taylor Landlord
Hopback Summer Lightning
Moorhouses Pendle Witches is my all time favourite
Hopback Summer Lightning
Moorhouses Pendle Witches is my all time favourite
Edited by FunkyGibbon on Wednesday 7th March 14:33
My humble apologies oh sir!! Lol
I was reading quickly to see if it had been mentioned, must have missed it.
[/quote]
me too!!
zeb said:
LaSartheBack said:
FunkyGibbon said:
LaSartheBack said:
zeb said:
Heathens!! can't believe these haven't had a mention
Hopback Summer Lightening....the absolute favourite for me
Hopback Summer Lightening....the absolute favourite for me
Hopback Summer Lightning is my favourite!! Easily beats any other offering! I couldn't believe it after going through 7 pages and it not being mentioned!! Haven't lived if you not tasted this!
back on page 3 of this thread FunkyGibbon said:
Tim Taylor Landlord
Hopback Summer Lightning
Moorhouses Pendle Witches is my all time favourite
Hopback Summer Lightning
Moorhouses Pendle Witches is my all time favourite
Edited by FunkyGibbon on Wednesday 7th March 14:33
My humble apologies oh sir!! Lol
I was reading quickly to see if it had been mentioned, must have missed it.
me too!!
no worries chaps - I'll be off and sinking a few tonight down the local
Hook Norton.
This brewery is famous for featuring in the TV series, Morse. It uses vertical manufacturing with an ancient steam engine moving all the ingredients to the top of the building and then with gravity used to power the production line downwards.
The beer, universally called Hooky, is fabulous, but has a reputation for not travelling. This makes it very fortunate that there is a pub at the end of the brewery lane in Hook Norton called the Pear Tree. This is where I have just come back from having lunch.
The brewery, in addition to Hooky and Old Hooky, make a number of small batch beers for certain times of the year and/or for bottling. The Pear Tree has these on draught. This means you can go there and sample 5/6 completely different real ales. My current favourite is the Double Stout which is the measure of Porterhouse Plain Porter and vastly superior to Guinness.
A further bonus is that the landlord is the beer taster at the brewery (he also collects classic BMWs and is a petrolhead). Not only does he keep all the beers perfect but he knows everything about them. Which hops and in which proportions, how it is malted, the way it has been brewed. Everything, this means that he can guide you in your labours as you struggle through your liquid lunch!
An extra further bonus is that they have a proper kitchen with a proper chef and the food is excellent without being expensive.
Each year his back lawn becomes a beer festival www.hookybeerfest.co.uk/ and I have the commemorative glasses from each year lined up at home.
My favourite slackers afternoon is to go there and start with a pint of each beer he has on draught. Then I know which ones to have as the session progresses. You can really get mellow in such fine surroundings. Whilst there admire the finely crafted shepherd's sticks just inside the door and buy one for your next drinks party talking point. Far finer and rarer poxy Japanese kitchen knives.
This brewery is famous for featuring in the TV series, Morse. It uses vertical manufacturing with an ancient steam engine moving all the ingredients to the top of the building and then with gravity used to power the production line downwards.
The beer, universally called Hooky, is fabulous, but has a reputation for not travelling. This makes it very fortunate that there is a pub at the end of the brewery lane in Hook Norton called the Pear Tree. This is where I have just come back from having lunch.
The brewery, in addition to Hooky and Old Hooky, make a number of small batch beers for certain times of the year and/or for bottling. The Pear Tree has these on draught. This means you can go there and sample 5/6 completely different real ales. My current favourite is the Double Stout which is the measure of Porterhouse Plain Porter and vastly superior to Guinness.
A further bonus is that the landlord is the beer taster at the brewery (he also collects classic BMWs and is a petrolhead). Not only does he keep all the beers perfect but he knows everything about them. Which hops and in which proportions, how it is malted, the way it has been brewed. Everything, this means that he can guide you in your labours as you struggle through your liquid lunch!
An extra further bonus is that they have a proper kitchen with a proper chef and the food is excellent without being expensive.
Each year his back lawn becomes a beer festival www.hookybeerfest.co.uk/ and I have the commemorative glasses from each year lined up at home.
My favourite slackers afternoon is to go there and start with a pint of each beer he has on draught. Then I know which ones to have as the session progresses. You can really get mellow in such fine surroundings. Whilst there admire the finely crafted shepherd's sticks just inside the door and buy one for your next drinks party talking point. Far finer and rarer poxy Japanese kitchen knives.
llcoolmezz said:
Shepard Neame 1698 ale hits the spot for me, brewed specially for the 300th anniversary, brought a few crates back with me after a tour of the brewery in Faversham but never seen it for sale in off-licences or supermarkets, only there and in France!, and i'm in the midlands
Righto
My uncle is trying to source this very beer at the moment, I dont think they have it where he works, but seeing as the already deal with Shephards Neame anyway, it shouldnt be much of a hassle
Only problem is, if you want it, we'll have to work something out between us should he come through for you
If theres any other Ales that you want me to attempt to source, gimme a shout and I'll see what we can do
Symbolica said:
Got a new one for you all from the Isle of Wight (probably rare outside of Hampshire); Goddard's Fuggle De Dum - and yes, you feel like a right idiot asking for it at the bar
Herard of it, think I've drank it (probably at a beer festival)
My wife owns me a favour so she's just driving over to Glenn's (partner in Potbelly) to feach some Potbelly Captain Pouch as he rang to say it's so good he's thinking of drinking the four pints he brought back from the brewery for us I went out drinking with him at his village local on Wednesday then ten minutes after my wife had dropped me off he tells me that we could have went over to a Potbelly brewery tour - £7.50, drink as much as you want and fish and chips from the local shop included
jagdpanther said:
llcoolmezz said:
Shepard Neame 1698 ale hits the spot for me, brewed specially for the 300th anniversary, brought a few crates back with me after a tour of the brewery in Faversham but never seen it for sale in off-licences or supermarkets, only there and in France!, and i'm in the midlands
Righto
My uncle is trying to source this very beer at the moment, I dont think they have it where he works, but seeing as the already deal with Shephards Neame anyway, it shouldnt be much of a hassle
Only problem is, if you want it, we'll have to work something out between us should he come through for you
If theres any other Ales that you want me to attempt to source, gimme a shout and I'll see what we can do
Why dont you just buy it fromm the Sheherd Neame website? www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/shop/index.php/beersandlager/index.html
Gotta be a pint of T.E.A. (Traditional English Ale) from the Hogs Back Brewery for me....
www.hogsback.co.uk/interim/ourbeers.htm
www.hogsback.co.uk/interim/ourbeers.htm
in no time at allscotal said:
Why dont you just buy it fromm the Sheherd Neame website? www.shepherd-neame.co.uk/shop/index.php/beersandlager/index.html
I may be able to get it at a reduced price...I'll see first, then decide
Thanks for the link
Try...
[pic]http://baltikabeer.com/imgs/brands/ba[pic/]
Baltika №9 Extra beer – this brew was developed & put into production in 1998. It is a pale beer brewered with selected barley malt.
Alcohol content: no less than 8.0%;
Extract ability of initial mash: 16.5%:
Energy: 62.0 Kcal/100gr;
Nutritional value: carbohydrates 3.7g/100g; Ingredients: water, light barley malt, golden syrup, hops. Produced in 0.5l glass bottles & 0.5l metal cans, 1.0lt pet bottles.
Shelf life - 12 month.
or
[pic]http://baltikabeer.com/imgs/brands/ba[pic/]
Baltika №6 Porter – introduced in 1995,
“Baltika Porter” is a dark beer brewed in accordance with a traditional recipe. Baltika brews its porter using a combination of the finest malts, hops & yeast.
Alcohol content: no less than 7.0%;
Initial wort: 17%;
Energy: 60.0Kcal/100gr;
Nutritional value: carbohydrates 6.0g/100g;
Ingredients: water, light caramel & burned malt, molasses, hops. Produced in 0.5l glass bottles.
Shelf life: 12 month.
Awards &Certificates:
• “Best Women's beer” 1995,
• Gold medal of the exhibition “Beer auction-95” in St.Petersburg,
• “Best dark beer” 1996,
• “Best dark beer” (silver medal) 1999,
• “Best beer of the year” 2003,
• Gold medal of Tasting Competition 2003.
Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff