"Sink the Bismark" reclaims title of strongest beer...
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/851...
I'm actually intrigued as to what a 40+% beer would taste like. But not £40 intrigued. Love the title, though.
I'm actually intrigued as to what a 40+% beer would taste like. But not £40 intrigued. Love the title, though.
I'd bought a few bottles of their "Tokyo" @ 18%, thought given the hype it got at the time & limited run it my be worth hanging on to.
Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
Edited by AndyAudi on Wednesday 17th March 08:27
s4avant said:
It can't be beer in the true sense, as natural fermentation will only take the liquid up to 15% alcohol max. If greater strength is required the drink has either to be fortified with additional alcohol or distilled.
I think they freeze out the water content after brewing.deviant said:
soad said:
I say - good on them.
Don't think I could finish a bottle all by myself though.
You might have to finish it in one go! How would you store it once its open?Don't think I could finish a bottle all by myself though.
AndyAudi said:
I'd bought a few bottles of their "Tokyo" @ 18%, thought given the hype it got at the time & limited run it my be worth hanging on to.
Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
You wouldn't down a bottle of wine, so why would you expect to do it with a stronger drink? Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
Edited by AndyAudi on Wednesday 17th March 08:27
Unfortunately, Alcohol Focus Scotland, the Portman Group, etc. are all criticising Brewdog for encouraging irresponsible drinking, despite the fact that they are a low volume supplier and have continually stated that they are creating new beers for people who enjoy savouring their drinks.
How many alcohol-fuelled assaults, murders, etc. have been committed by someone tanked up on Tactical Nuclear Penguin or Tokyo? I'd be willing to bet next to none. It seems that Brewdog's PR people have exposed these groups for the humourless muppets they are (the reaction to 'Nanny State' for example - surely a low volume drink would have pleased them
), which in turn has led to these groups turning a lot of their focus on one small company for enthusiasts rather than looking at other reasons why alcohol abuse is so prevalent in UK society.Now, pass me a beer.............
Edited by Taffer on Wednesday 17th March 13:15
Taffer said:
AndyAudi said:
I'd bought a few bottles of their "Tokyo" @ 18%, thought given the hype it got at the time & limited run it my be worth hanging on to.
Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
You wouldn't down a bottle of wine, so why would you expect to do it with a stronger drink? Tasted one a while back & in no real hurry to repeat.
There is no way you would just drink a bottle of it as quick as any normal beer. Tokyo had an almost treacle like texture and similar taste to coffee, it was without doubt a sipping beer, so I can understand the shot glasses reference and a bottle would be best shared!
Edited by AndyAudi on Wednesday 17th March 08:27
Unfortunately, Alcohol Focus Scotland, the Portman Group, etc. are all criticising Brewdog for encouraging irresponsible drinking, despite the fact that they are a low volume supplier and have continually stated that they are creating new beers for people who enjoy savouring their drinks.
How many alcohol-fuelled assaults, murders, etc. have been committed by someone tanked up on Tactical Nuclear Penguin or Tokyo? I'd be willing to bet next to none. It seems that Brewdog's PR people have exposed these groups for the humourless muppets they are (the reaction to 'Nanny State' for example - surely a low volume drink would have pleased them
), which in turn has led to these groups turning a lot of their focus on one small company for enthusiasts rather than looking at other reasons why alcohol abuse is so prevalent in UK society.Now, pass me a beer.............
Edited by Taffer on Wednesday 17th March 13:15
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