ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
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Aldi now have a wide range of beers from Stuttgart in time for Oktoberfest/Cannstatter Volksfest
The wheat beer, pilsner, helles and festival beer are all pretty good
https://www.aldi.co.uk/groceries/all-groceries/foo...
The wheat beer, pilsner, helles and festival beer are all pretty good
https://www.aldi.co.uk/groceries/all-groceries/foo...
don4l said:
Lidl also have some German beers at the moment. I had a "Black Beer" with my lunch. I suppose it is a stout, but it tastes like a craft version of stout. No bitterness at all.
Hopefully, they will still have it next time I go. It was lovely.
Yeah they are nice. Schwarzbier, they are lagers in fact but probably the closest thing Germany has to Stout, they are generally less bitter. If you fancy more once it's gone, Kostritzer is a fairly standard one, Pyraser (unfiltered) and Monchshof (closer to Stout) make good ones too.Hopefully, they will still have it next time I go. It was lovely.
Must try some of those Aldi beers, never heard of the brewery but anything at this price not from the big guys are always good for the money.
condor said:
Steamer said:
Wagu burgers on offer now £1.50
...have to say not quite as good as the ones from the local butchers, but at £1.50 for two I'm certainly not complaining.
I think those are the Angus beef burgers which are on offer at £1.50 -The Wagyu burgers are still £2.99...have to say not quite as good as the ones from the local butchers, but at £1.50 for two I'm certainly not complaining.
Picked up a couple of the 14 day dry aged T bone steaks (about a tenner each) from our local recently refurbished Lidl tonight, will be having them tomorrow.
Wanted to get a bottle of the Valpolicella Ripasso but they didn't have any in, ended up buying a Chateau de Grezels Malbec/Merlot.
Wanted to get a bottle of the Valpolicella Ripasso but they didn't have any in, ended up buying a Chateau de Grezels Malbec/Merlot.
I ventured into a new Aldi near me yesterday and I was, um, underwhelmed.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
Edited by CAPP0 on Sunday 2nd October 15:00
Aldi varies from store to store in my experience. For example the one in Worcester isn't too bad, reasonably tidy and organised with the occasional odd setup that Mary Berry might describe as a bit informal. Kidderminster on the other hand put us off going anywhere near an Aldi again for ages.
Lidl seems more consistent, though would say they sometimes appear to struggle with putting out deliveries if they have only a minor staff shortage, which can lead to a disorganised appearance.
Lidl seems more consistent, though would say they sometimes appear to struggle with putting out deliveries if they have only a minor staff shortage, which can lead to a disorganised appearance.
CAPP0 said:
I ventured into a new Aldi near me yesterday and I was, um, underwhelmed.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
The product groups are not laid out as you suggest, and you didn't like their packaging? Do you often eat packaging?The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
Your loss, I'd suggest. You should try the food itself.
CAPP0 said:
I ventured into a new Aldi near me yesterday and I was, um, underwhelmed.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
If its new give it time, the new one in Aylesbury opened up a year ago and it is now much better stocked with a far better range of products.The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
Edited by CAPP0 on Sunday 2nd October 15:00
V8mate said:
CAPP0 said:
I ventured into a new Aldi near me yesterday and I was, um, underwhelmed.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
The product groups are not laid out as you suggest, and you didn't like their packaging? Do you often eat packaging?The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
Your loss, I'd suggest. You should try the food itself.
IanA2 said:
V8mate said:
CAPP0 said:
I ventured into a new Aldi near me yesterday and I was, um, underwhelmed.
The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
The product groups are not laid out as you suggest, and you didn't like their packaging? Do you often eat packaging?The layout is ridiculous. You'll have strawberry jam in amongst the breakfast cereal, oh but if you want raspberry jam, that's over there with the household cleaning products. Well, not quite, but not far off.
I was also amazed at the number of lines which have packaging which must sail VERY close to the copyright wind. All manner of things packaged in the same colour, style, etc as the well-known mainstream stuff. There were loads, the only one I can specifically remember was "Branwells" pickle in a very familiar-looking jar. I think the chocolate was in CDM-style wrappers too.
I wanted to like it. I spent £50 on merino wool base & mid layers to wear on the bike. But I can't see me rushing back. Despite the fact that they are said to be storming ahead in the supermarket sales wars, the whole experience was just rather disheartening.
Your loss, I'd suggest. You should try the food itself.
I think the 24 pages of this thread prove that Aldi and Lidl are well worth a look. If you're seeking a 'shopping experience', you may well be disappointed but that's not what they're about. We've moved from Tesco via Sainsburys to Aldi and reduced our monthly spend by around 30%.
Having been a member of PH for around 10 years I should know better than to expect anything other than sniping and digging rather than a rational discussion. My point about the layout was, there's no logic, they have frequently just shoved stuff where there's a gap on the shelf, not grouped like with like. It doesn't make it easy to find stuff you want - but perhaps that's the whole point, it makes you walk round three times, during which you'll pick up stuff you didn't think you wanted. I couldn't give a toss about the packaging, I was merely remarking that an inordinate amount of the designs were extremely similar to more established foods of the same type, e.g. biscuits, washing capsules, etc.
As you were. I'm really not feeling like I'm missing much.
As you were. I'm really not feeling like I'm missing much.
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