Beer thread

[degenerated]

That's my Oktoberfest bier just gone into the fermenting bin. Hopefully in a month or so I'll find out just how good it is.

[Steve-O]

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Finally got round to this one today, nothing special IMO maybe it doesn't travel well

Did you get this on hand pump btw? Thought I read somewhere they were doing it that way but that is not the way I had it.

Also they're using different tea over there, so might make the difference!

[Scouse Hibee]

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Did you get this on hand pump btw? Thought I read somewhere they were doing it that way but that is not the way I had it.

Also they're using different tea over there, so might make the difference!

Yes.

[Steve-O]

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Yes.

Ah. Should try it on a regular tap IMO (if possible). I'm not really a fan of the hand pump stuff in general.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Ah. Should try it on a regular tap IMO (if possible). I'm not really a fan of the hand pump stuff in general.

[Mr White]

The beer threads slipped onto page 2, booooo!

I've moved onto summer season pilsner and pale ale mode mostly but got a bottle of irish stout from m&s tonight expecting it to be a slightly better guiness. Much better than that though, more like an improved march of the penguins and went down beautifully with some lamb and mash. Produced by the Carlow Brewing Company and well worth a look imo.

[speedy_gonzales]

Was working in Stirling today and noticed an advert in the window of the Majestic wine warehouse,,, a 24 bottle box of Samuel Adams Boston lager for only £24,,,bought the one box but at that price I might buy a couple more, Mr Tesco's are charging nearly £2 a bottle, and we are hitting BBQ season!

[degenerated]

My homebrewed oktoberfest bier has now been be bottled, kept in warm environment for two weeks and had a week conditioning in the garage. Another three weeks and it should be good to go.
I also started primary fermentation on a 40 pint kit of st Peter's ruby red ale at the weekend.
I'll be shaking like a *****t!ng dug by the time I've drunk all this 😁

[trev the hat]

I'm currently working on a micro brewery in the Bonnington area where you come in use the facilities & brew your own beer. Then come back when it's ready & collect your bottles & enjoy. It's not quite open yet but I'll certainly be using it & will pass on the details to anyone interested. An added bonus is you can sample on site.

[MSK]

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I'm currently working on a micro brewery in the Bonnington area where you come in use the facilities & brew your own beer. Then come back when it's ready & collect your bottles & enjoy. It's not quite open yet but I'll certainly be using it & will pass on the details to anyone interested. An added bonus is you can sample on site.

Sounds right up my street ..

[trev the hat]

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Sounds right up my street ..

Have a look at J2Brewing.com it's based on this & should be live within 4weeks. I'm planning a night down there with the boys booking the 6 brew stations & sampling as we go. Could be messy

Or here - http://www.971talk.com/glover/colomb...-at-j2-brewing

[MSK]

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Have a look at J2Brewing.com it's based on this & should be live within 4weeks. I'm planning a night down there with the boys booking the 6 brew stations & sampling as we go. Could be messy

Or here - http://www.971talk.com/glover/colomb...-at-j2-brewing

That looks brill ..wonder what the prices are for that ..

[trev the hat]

Not sure on the prices as it's still under construction. I know the bottles are expensive so bringing your own bottles when collecting will save a good few quid. I think you get around 90 half pint bottles for your brew or approx 50litres of wort. I'm looking forward to giving this a go as the set up looks really good. There will also be some vouchers nearer launch date so will post up before it kicks off. Must add
its nothing to do with me I'm merely doing the plumbing / gas work on the project & the guys are bang on & will appreciate the word getting spread.

[MSK]

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Not sure on the prices as it's still under construction. I know the bottles are expensive so bringing your own bottles when collecting will save a good few quid. I think you get around 90 half pint bottles for your brew or approx 50litres of wort. I'm looking forward to giving this a go as the set up looks really good. There will also be some vouchers nearer launch date so will post up before it kicks off. Must add
its nothing to do with me I'm merely doing the plumbing / gas work on the project & the guys are bang on & will appreciate the word getting spread.

Good stuff mate, anything you hear..prices..facebook etc ..fire it up here, cheers for the heads up ..

[degenerated]

Cracked open a few bottles of the honebrewed Oktoberfest bier at the weekend and by jove it's good stuff. Will use another 30% more sugar at bottling to give it a bit more fizz next time.
It's a beautiful amber colour and tastes a bit like paulaner but slightly maltier.

Homebrew is definitely the way forward. The only pain in the erchie is the waiting game.

[Pretty Boy]

Wee bump for this thread.

CAMRAs beer of the year announced:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-28769152

[Calvin]

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Wee bump for this thread.

CAMRAs beer of the year announced:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-28769152

Hmmm...

Of all the amazing beers I've drank this year, I struggle to believe this would make my top 100. Then again, 95% of what I drink isn't antiquated 'real ale'.

[Mr White]

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Wee bump for this thread.

CAMRAs beer of the year announced:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-28769152

Oakham's citra is a beautiful beer. Haven't tried the gold or bronze winners.

[trev the hat]

Brewery now open

http://www.kraftybrew.com

I've not been down yet myself but intend making a night of it with a few mates within next couple months.
The IPA is apparently very popular.

Fill yet boots (bottles) ;-)

[MSK]

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Brewery now open

http://www.kraftybrew.com

I've not been down yet myself but intend making a night of it with a few mates within next couple months.
The IPA is apparently very popular.

Fill yet boots (bottles) ;-)

Cheers Trev ..

[Calvin]

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Yip, 8 Wired Tall Poppy is good, as is their Rewired, and Super Conductor (which I see is for sale via Brewdog's website, if you're interested). Epic is probably the one I go for most. Hop Zombie is great, and the Epic Pale Ale is good too. Liberty are another NZ brewery that have a few good ones, and there's also Croucher, as well as Parrotdog. Parrotdog Bloodhound is a really nice beer. I live about a 5 minute walk from both Parrotdog and Garage Project breweries and at both of them you can get beer fresh from the tap in a 2 litre bottle.

Do they have any of those NZ beers in the pubs in the UK?

Got a few 8wired beers on tap now that I've rarely seen before. Blackwired (their black IPA) is pretty good, not overly keen on the Farmhouse Pale Ale though.

[Calvin]

If you get the chance to try the Siren and To Ol collab 10 Finger Discount then make sure you do. One of my IPAs of the year, it's aged in cedar wood and is simply superb. That being said, most of Siren's stuff now is really good.

[Godsahibby]

After spending some time up in Boat on Garten last week I rekindled my love affair with possibly my favourite beer of all. Cairngorm Brewers 'Trade Winds' if you haven't sampled it get it down you. I cleared out the Tesco in Aviemore when I saw they had it on offer for £1.30 a bottle!!

[easty]

I was in Croatia earlier this year and had a few bottles of San Servolo, really liked it, but haven't seen it over here. Anyone know if you can get it here?

[Mr White]

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I was in Croatia earlier this year and had a few bottles of San Servolo, really liked it, but haven't seen it over here. Anyone know if you can get it here?

Ask in one of the bottle shops like beer hive, great grog or cornelius. If their suppliers import it they'll get it in for you.

[Mr White]

Seems a suitable time to dig this thread back up. Was in cornelius earlier picking up some tasty beers for the next few days including this one. Bought it based on the name alone but it tastes pretty good too!

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[Calvin]

Tomorrow is a big day of beer for me. The beer cellar stretches back to AB:06 so we're gonna wire into some of the older ones.

This is what we've picked up for tomorrow:
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[Mr White]

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Tomorrow is a big day of beer for me. The beer cellar stretches back to AB:06 so we're gonna wire into some of the older ones.

This is what we've picked up for tomorrow:
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Only heard of one them but I bet they're all amazing.
Enjoy!

[The_Exile]

Anybody tried beer52.com? Craft beer site that delivers a crate to you monthly, dunno how good value it is though TBH?

[Mikey]

Tesco has Timothy Taylor Boltmaker at £1.65 a bottle at the moment. It's the current CAMRA Champion Beer of Great Britain.

Have it at room temperature and you won't be disappointed!