Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer

[CatherineJ]

Has anyone tried it?

I am just having a bottle of the stuff.

Not sure what I think of it. It's been properly chilled and poured over ice, but hhhhmm not sure I'd buy it again.

[Derby]

Oooh, never had their ginger beer - they do a Ginger wine which is soooooo warming and also a mix with whisky - I think that its called Crabbies Mac. Hmmmmmm thats got me thinking - may have to nip off for a wee drink

[CatherineJ]

Well the verdict is a no from me, I didn't enjoy it.

[wakster]

Are you a ginger beer fan normally?

[CatherineJ]

Yes I do like the non alcoholic stuff.

[cupraglasgow]

Love that stuff just add vodka and a slice of lime for some extra kick

[sherman]

cupraglasgow said:

Love that stuff just add vodka and a slice of lime for some extra kick

It says on the side of the bottle it should be served with lemon not lime and as to how they got the serving suggestion of adding vodka to an already alcoholic drink through licensing in this day and age. Good on them :thumbsup:

[Akers]

I like it, but it has to be served super-cold.

[DieselGriff]

I'd like to try it but none of the usual suspects (that I've tried) seem to stock it around here, where do you buy it?

[sherman]

I found it in morrisons. I cant find it any tescos or sainsburys. It may be in some local off licencesas well. Its also in most of the local pubs round our way.

[Magog]

I found it too floral to be honest, theres a bit of a hint of parma violets to it. Really lacks the kick of some non-alcoholic ginger drinks. My personal favourite ginger drink is the Rochester Ginger(non alcoholic) that you can get from Holland and Barrett.

[DieselGriff]

sherman said:

I found it in morrisons. I cant find it any tescos or sainsburys. It may be in some local off licencesas well. Its also in most of the local pubs round our way.

Thanks, none of my local pubs or off licences do it but I haven't tried Morrisons so I'll pop in this weekend. Cheers!

[Puggit]

I've got a bottle sitting in the fridge - waiting for the end of my no-alcohol January!

I'll update you later...

[Lefty Two Drams]

I quite like the bundaberg stuff.

And also the supermarket special idris stuff. And old jamaica.

[AndyAudi]

I love my Ginger Beer but I'm not the biggest fan of this stuff it has to be said, bought three bottles but two are still untouched.

For Ginger Beer you need

Fever Tree

Tesco do the 500ml bottles

[SJobson]

I found it first in Morrisons (3 for £5, not sure if that's still on) and subsequently in Sainsbury's but in an obscure location. It's nice enough, but I doubt I could drink more than 2 bottles; too sweet.

I'm glad it exists because it reminds me of Hooper's Ginger Brew which existed about 15 years ago, and which I loved.

[CR0X]

Bundaberg all the way.

I had Crabbies at the launch last year and I found it lacking really. Lacking a real kick on ginger, and not really enough difference to taste the alcohol.

That said, I love the packaging ...

[10 Pence Short]

It's a bit too sweet for me. Hey ho, I suppose it is made for 16 year olds.

[chrisgtx]

I tried some alcoholic ginger beer in birmingham(by the christmas market) wetherspoons,i cant remember the name of it now,but it tastes superb with a shot of spiced rum! give it a go.

[ali_kat]

Tried it last night; not keen

It will however, be spectacular in one of the Mule cocktails I intend to try this later