The Real Ale thread
Discussion
As you may remember I not a fan of bottled beers but I've had a very few proper bottled lagers (especially when in France, even had bottled French local real beer)
My opinion for what it's worth Duvel - over priced, under whelming but strong
Have you ever tried a "carry-out" (or "take-home"
jug from a pub ?
My opinion for what it's worth Duvel - over priced, under whelming but strong
Have you ever tried a "carry-out" (or "take-home"
jug from a pub ? 
manek said:
Before the Harveys ban, the landlady at the Lewes Arms used to sell Harveys Best for at least 15-20p per pint more than the GK stuff. She did manage to make a profit on it - I know she got her bonuses and still it outsold GK beers...
Just for closure, GK gave in in April after four months: they caved in entirely, said that they were wrong, sacked the divisional manager, and put three Harveys beers back into the Arms.Pity it took public ridicule in the press, including the FT, and a falling share price as a result to prompt action that should have been taken much earlier.
So we're back in the Lewes Arms - but a tad more warily than before...
MonkeyMatt said:
Just had a crate of Badger 'Stinger' delivered (its a nettle beer) great stuff!
Oo I've not tried that one - love most of the other Badgers (with the exception of the horribly ginger Blandford Fly). Mind you, I'm off to Arran this weekend. Yum
Usually drink Blonde but they launched Milestone when I was there last autumn and I'm quite keen to try that draught (could only get bottles at the time)it's a milk stout.. but i had a bottle of 'Lacto' (despite the off putting name that was good stuff. american i think.
also on the stout 'tip' youngs chocolate thingy is good.
i haven't found anything to beat Brakspears Triple yet. awesome tasting and strongish too.
i like abbot too.
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i have half been told about an ale/belgian beer brewed with champagne.. anyone able to fill me in? apparently it's fom waitrose???
also on the stout 'tip' youngs chocolate thingy is good.
i haven't found anything to beat Brakspears Triple yet. awesome tasting and strongish too.
i like abbot too.
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i have half been told about an ale/belgian beer brewed with champagne.. anyone able to fill me in? apparently it's fom waitrose???
baSkey said:
i have half been told about an ale/belgian beer brewed with champagne.. anyone able to fill me in? apparently it's fom waitrose???
You are thinking of Lambic beers, which are given a secondary fermentation in bottle like champagne. Most are flavoured with fruit, but Gueuze is natural and is somewhat champagne-like.Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff