Craft beer

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Im looking for some good recommendations?

Have got more and more into good locally produced beers - love that its a traditional scottish / edinburgh industry having new life breathed into it, love that consumers can choose to avoid the big corporates, and im really enjoying the variety amd quality available.

At the risk of being labelled a 'beer w8nker', thought id start a discussion to get some others thoughts...

[Hibbyradge]

Here's a free case for you. I signed up, got my case, then cancelled saying it wasn't for me. No cost. No commitment.

www.beer52.com/freeangel17

You're welcome.

:thumbsup:

Edit: there was as cost. About £5.95 for postage, iirc.

[hibbycraig]

Im looking for some good recommendations?

Have got more and more into good locally produced beers - love that its a traditional scottish / edinburgh industry having new life breathed into it, love that consumers can choose to avoid the big corporates, and im really enjoying the variety amd quality available.

At the risk of being labelled a 'beer w8nker', thought id start a discussion to get some others thoughts...

I use flavourly.com. you get 10 beers for £25. Again it's a subscription but you can cancel any time. If you use this code flavourly.com/CRAIGNKJH you get your 1st box of 10 for £15, I also get a fiver off my next one. Win Win! Have used beer 52 in the past and is also good.

There is also an app called 'Untappd'. You can check in and rate any beers you have and you get virtual badges for lots of different styles/venues/special occasions etc. It's a fun way of keeping a record of what beers you have had and you can see reviews other drinkers have left. A few bars in edinburgh have a profile on it and constantly update what they have on offer.

[hibbycraig]

Also the CAMRA Scottish real ale festival is on this weekend, thu-sat at the corn exchange. Loads of beers available from all over Scotland. Think it's 8 quid in and you get a pint glass which gets you into any other day if you go twice. If you are really interested in the scene I would sign up for a CAMRA membership. I did it last year at the festival and got £20 worth of beer vouchers for wetherspoons and some free beer tokens for the festival. Paid for itself straight away.

[3pm]

Im looking for some good recommendations?

Have got more and more into good locally produced beers - love that its a traditional scottish / edinburgh industry having new life breathed into it, love that consumers can choose to avoid the big corporates, and im really enjoying the variety amd quality available.

At the risk of being labelled a 'beer w8nker', thought id start a discussion to get some others thoughts...

There are so many choices now. Just try a few, some you'll like and some you'll not.

As a brewer, Williams Brothers will give you a good choice of beers to start with. Stewart Brewing excellent as well.

Many others though.... :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?268143-Beer-thread&p=5081677#post5081677

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I use flavourly.com. you get 10 beers for £25. Again it's a subscription but you can cancel any time. If you use this code flavourly.com/CRAIGNKJH you get your 1st box of 10 for £15, I also get a fiver off my next one. Win Win! Have used beer 52 in the past and is also good.

There is also an app called 'Untappd'. You can check in and rate any beers you have and you get virtual badges for lots of different styles/venues/special occasions etc. It's a fun way of keeping a record of what beers you have had and you can see reviews other drinkers have left. A few bars in edinburgh have a profile on it and constantly update what they have on offer.

Cheers mate, will give it a try.

Apologies, didnt know there was another thread.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I use flavourly.com. you get 10 beers for £25. Again it's a subscription but you can cancel any time. If you use this code flavourly.com/CRAIGNKJH you get your 1st box of 10 for £15, I also get a fiver off my next one. Win Win! Have used beer 52 in the past and is also good.

There is also an app called 'Untappd'. You can check in and rate any beers you have and you get virtual badges for lots of different styles/venues/special occasions etc. It's a fun way of keeping a record of what beers you have had and you can see reviews other drinkers have left. A few bars in edinburgh have a profile on it and constantly update what they have on offer.

Cheers mate, will give it a look.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

There are so many choices now. Just try a few, some you'll like and some you'll not.

As a brewer, Williams Brothers will give you a good choice of beers to start with. Stewart Brewing excellent as well.

Many others though.... :greengrin

Quite enjoy Stewarts ones ive tried.

Id say Tempest is the best ive had so far.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?268143-Beer-thread&p=5081677#post5081677

Cheers, didnt realise there was another thread.

[hibsbollah]

It's time to stop calling it 'craft' beer. It's just beer.

[Hibbyradge]

Cheers mate, will give it a look.

Didn't you like the look of the free case I put your way?

I get nowt, by the way.

[Hibbyradge]

It's time to stop calling it 'craft' beer. It's just beer.

It's got sediment.

You need craft to drink it without getting a mouthful of the stuff :wink:

[Steve-O]

It's time to stop calling it 'craft' beer. It's just beer.

It is quite clearly distinguishable from the swill that the majority still favour, so let's keep calling it craft beer.

[hibsbollah]

It is quite clearly distinguishable from the swill that the majority still favour, so let's keep calling it craft beer.

I'm aware there's a difference between Tennents and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. I just think we've moved past the stage where we need to stick a stupid label on it. Call it good beer and crap beer. Or maybe it's the masonic connotation I don't like.

[Just Alf]

I'm aware there's a difference between Tennents and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. I just think we've moved past the stage where we need to stick a stupid label on it. Call it good beer and crap beer. Or maybe it's the masonic connotation I don't like.
Turn it round then... What would be a good description/ generic term for all that non mass produced stuff?

Oh!..... And the word 'artisan' is banned (I now scream when I hear everything from coffee, bread and even sweets described that way!)

:D


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[hibsbollah]

Turn it round then... What would be a good description/ generic term for all that non mass produced stuff?

Oh!..... And the word 'artisan' is banned (I now scream when I hear everything from coffee, bread and even sweets described that way!)

:D


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Good point. I can hear my old boss 'Stop giving me problems, Give me Solutions!'.

Ive no idea. Just price and market stuff accordingly and let people make their minds up. I love good beer. But its getting to the stage where I want to avoid anything marketing itself as 'craft'. Its become total ****. Agree completely about 'artisan' as well. I was involved in supporting a business start up proposal once for an 'artisan' bakery. Every single person involved was a bellend.

[Mr White]

Craft has definitely become over-used. When guiness and smithwicks etc are using it to describe beers brewed in large batches in massive breweries it's clearly lost it's intended meaning. Micro-brewed beer is a more worthwhile description I reckon but even that is a bit misleading as a lot of breweries that started out as micros have grown into quite large operations as the market has exploded.

"Beer made in smaller batches with high quality organic ingredients" just isn't snappy enough really is it :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

I know I'm going to be labelled a philistine here, but I've tried a few of these craft beers over the years and most of them have been brutal. Give me a pint of Stella over any of these beers. I used to be a beer drinker and none of the beers I tried were as good as a pint of belhaven best or a pint of 70.

[Mr White]

I know I'm going to be labelled a philistine here, but I've tried a few of these craft beers over the years and most of them have been brutal. Give me a pint of Stella over any of these beers. I used to be a beer drinker and none of the beers I tried were as good as a pint of belhaven best or a pint of 70.

Anyone criticising you for that needs to have a word with themselves. I like most beers but definitely have a preference for hoppy ales over lager. The bawbagery attached to craft beer from some is absolutely laughable but it's also sad as it can put some folk off from bothering to try out different beers.

Different folks have different tastes. People looking for some kind of status from their favourite drinks are just making themselves look silly IMO.

[hibsbollah]

Anyone criticising you for that needs to have a word with themselves. I like most beers but definitely have a preference for hoppy ales over lager. The bawbagery attached to craft beer from some is absolutely laughable but it's also sad as it can put some folk off from bothering to try out different beers.

Different folks have different tastes. People looking for some kind of status from their favourite drinks are just making themselves look silly IMO.

Yes indeedy. Booze snobbery definitely yanks my chain. Im very much a hoppy ale kind of person too but also like lager from time to time. Ive even been known to drink Tennents on match days as a 'thirst quenching, cold, goes down quickly' kind of rationale:greengrin

Im supping on a Brewdog Punk IPA at the moment which goes down a treat after a hard day.

[Pretty Boy]

I know I'm going to be labelled a philistine here, but I've tried a few of these craft beers over the years and most of them have been brutal. Give me a pint of Stella over any of these beers. I used to be a beer drinker and none of the beers I tried were as good as a pint of belhaven best or a pint of 70.

I like a whole range of beers but there seems to have been a tendency within the 'craft movement' in recent years to try and out hop each other and it doesn't always lend itself to a better beer. In fact some are downright undrinkable.

I will happily sit at home with a few different beers and enjoy them but sometimes a pint of Tennents just hits the spot. Nothing worse than having some beer snob you don't even know pass comment on your choice of drink to trying to prove a point.

[portyhibernian]

Don't tend to go for craft/IPA's but got a bunch of complimentary stuff at an event last week and quite enjoyed some of the Stewart's Brewing beers. One called 'Disco Forklift Truck' in particular, which is made with mango. Goes particularly well with a curry!

[lord bunberry]

I like a whole range of beers but there seems to have been a tendency within the 'craft movement' in recent years to try and out hop each other and it doesn't always lend itself to a better beer. In fact some are downright undrinkable.

I will happily sit at home with a few different beers and enjoy them but sometimes a pint of Tennents just hits the spot. Nothing worse than having some beer snob you don't even know pass comment on your choice of drink to trying to prove a point.
The thing is im sure there's some really good craft beers out there, but the ones I've had have been pretty poor. I will admit to having never bought any myself and have only sampled the ones given to me at Christmas or birthdays. The innes and gun thing I had was absolutely awful. I quite like the idea of craft beers and I've even given making my own beer a bash, but it's definitely an acquired taste.

[Hibrandenburg]

When I first arrived over here it was a beer drinkers paradise, every little town had its own brewery and the variety of choice was incredible. What killed that off was that some beers had incredible success abroad and the large companies like Becks and all the others who found success on the international market used the money they made abroad to buy out or undercut the smaller breweries back here. Thank **** that trend has been turned around and now the re-emergence of smaller operations is putting choice back behind the bar.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

When I first arrived over here it was a beer drinkers paradise, every little town had its own brewery and the variety of choice was incredible. What killed that off was that some beers had incredible success abroad and the large companies like Becks and all the others who found success on the international market used the money they made abroad to buy out or undercut the smaller breweries back here. Thank **** that trend has been turned around and now the re-emergence of smaller operations is putting choice back behind the bar.

Have to say, its hard to beat a quality, German style pilsner for that first beer after work on a friday - just hits the spot better than most.

[WeeRussell]

I know I'm going to be labelled a philistine here, but I've tried a few of these craft beers over the years and most of them have been brutal. Give me a pint of Stella over any of these beers. I used to be a beer drinker and none of the beers I tried were as good as a pint of belhaven best or a pint of 70.

I'm with you, except I'm not a fan of Stella (unless it's triple filtered 4% :greengrin), quite happy sticking to my bud, coors etc.

Any hint of a fruity taste to beer is just wrong for me.

[Sylar]

Beer snobbery has unfortunately grown alongside the rise of the 'craft' industry.

I love a lot of stuff the smaller producers put out there, and I'm a big fan of the American micro-brew beers. Scotland has a great scene just now too though. Having said that, I wouldn't consider myself a beer snob, as I can quite easily sit and drink a slightly more mass produced stuff - but if I want to savour a nice beer, I'll usually pick up something a bit different - we have a local deli in Lanark that specialises in some excellent imports, and even Lidl has started stocking a large shelf of Scottish produced beers that are quite rare.

It does bother me that most of the 'craft' stuff is still a bottle-heavy industry though, and increasingly can-heavy. I really enjoy draft beer, and a lot of places won't stock it. Of course, that's pub-specific I guess, and there are some pubs out there that excel with their choices.

I've often wondered if the rise of craft has also perhaps curbed binging a little. I know a lot of lads who would go out on a weekend and knock back a stupid number of pints on a night, but now, tend to be more selective, drinking fewer (albeit stronger) beers, that perhaps cost a bit more and (arguably) taste much nicer.

[Moulin Yarns]

A lot of the chain pubs won't stock draft beer other than 6 or so different lagers and single 'best' tap. but my local has it's own brewery with 4 ales and another in town stocks a rotation of 4 ales including these

http://strathbraanbrewery.tel/

[Mantis Toboggan]

If you are looking to try some varied stuff on tap I would recommend either the Salt Horse on Black friars street or 6 Degrees North on Dublin street.
Salt horse stuff can be a bit too esoteric but there's always something good on. Usually have Pilot Blond which is made in Leith and a good session beer.

[Steve-O]

The thing is im sure there's some really good craft beers out there, but the ones I've had have been pretty poor. I will admit to having never bought any myself and have only sampled the ones given to me at Christmas or birthdays. The innes and gun thing I had was absolutely awful. I quite like the idea of craft beers and I've even given making my own beer a bash, but it's definitely an acquired taste.

Innes and Gunn, though I don't mind it, is probably a bad choice for trying first.

It's an acquired taste, but once you do acquire it, it's tricky to go back!

[Steve-O]

Beer snobbery has unfortunately grown alongside the rise of the 'craft' industry.

I love a lot of stuff the smaller producers put out there, and I'm a big fan of the American micro-brew beers. Scotland has a great scene just now too though. Having said that, I wouldn't consider myself a beer snob, as I can quite easily sit and drink a slightly more mass produced stuff - but if I want to savour a nice beer, I'll usually pick up something a bit different - we have a local deli in Lanark that specialises in some excellent imports, and even Lidl has started stocking a large shelf of Scottish produced beers that are quite rare.

It does bother me that most of the 'craft' stuff is still a bottle-heavy industry though, and increasingly can-heavy. I really enjoy draft beer, and a lot of places won't stock it. Of course, that's pub-specific I guess, and there are some pubs out there that excel with their choices.

I've often wondered if the rise of craft has also perhaps curbed binging a little. I know a lot of lads who would go out on a weekend and knock back a stupid number of pints on a night, but now, tend to be more selective, drinking fewer (albeit stronger) beers, that perhaps cost a bit more and (arguably) taste much nicer.

I definitely drink less in terms of volume now. So despite the beer appearing expensive, I tend to have fewer pints and go home earlier! Therefore, it's cheaper :greengrin

[Just Alf]

In a brew pub as I type... North Riding brewery... Hunters Dream 5.6% abv and it's tasting very nice indeed... Some of the guys sitting here have this as their local... *sigh*

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[leither17]

Steer clear of the elvis juice it's infused with grapefruit and it's bogging

[vein]

Steer clear of the elvis juice it's infused with grapefruit and it's bogging

All down to personal taste but it's one of my favourite beers just now.

[Steve-O]

Steer clear of the elvis juice it's infused with grapefruit and it's bogging

Grapefruit IPAs are pretty popular at the minute. I like Elvis Juice.

[Just Alf]

Steer clear of the elvis juice it's infused with grapefruit and it's bogging

That on wasn't there .... Maybe just as well :aok:

Although a couple of others seem of a different opinion! Might try a grapefruit one when I get a chance, always been a glutton for punishment!

[hibsbollah]

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/11/indie-brewers-fight-back-in-bitter-row-over-beer-brands-craft-credentials

Big beer bites back.

[Sylar]

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jul/11/indie-brewers-fight-back-in-bitter-row-over-beer-brands-craft-credentials

Big beer bites back.

I wasn't aware London Fields had been bought over by Carlsberg. Did a tour of their brewery and a tasting a couple of years back and really liked their story and what they were doing. It's a tiny operation in Tower Hamlets producing some really nice stuff.

I guess it's all semantics, as this thread has probably highlighted. I've no illusion that Blue Moon or Goose Island are big brands now (they weren't when I first discovered them), but I wouldn't stop drinking them because they're owned by larger multinationals...besides, I also probably drink some of the 'mass produced' stuff by the same multinationals. Puritan behaviour is just silly - if you like a beer, drink it! Sometime I want something like a Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada, Anchor Steam...other times, I'll quite happily guzzle a Coors Light or Corona (increasingly Modelo).

[Steve-O]

I wasn't aware London Fields had been bought over by Carlsberg. Did a tour of their brewery and a tasting a couple of years back and really liked their story and what they were doing. It's a tiny operation in Tower Hamlets producing some really nice stuff.

I guess it's all semantics, as this thread has probably highlighted. I've no illusion that Blue Moon or Goose Island are big brands now (they weren't when I first discovered them), but I wouldn't stop drinking them because they're owned by larger multinationals...besides, I also probably drink some of the 'mass produced' stuff by the same multinationals. Puritan behaviour is just silly - if you like a beer, drink it! Sometime I want something like a Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada, Anchor Steam...other times, I'll quite happily guzzle a Coors Light or Corona (increasingly Modelo).

I really don't care who makes the craft beer, as long as it tastes good. A thing that has been tried (and largely failed) in NZ by the big breweries is them bringing out 'craft beer' ranges that are somewhere between their usual mainstream stuff and actual decent craft beer. They were cheaper than craft beer, but ultimately tasted rubbish! So those who prefer mainstream wouldn't drink it because it was 'craft' and those who drank craft beer didn't like it because it was 'pretend' craft beer!

If a big brewery takes over a good craft brewery and that results in the beer being easier to get and possibly cheaper, then it suits me.

[Colr]

Thismis true. However, I cast my mind back to the 1980s when imported beers started to appear in the UK. They were very popular as these Lager style beers were immensely superior to the rubbish that was previously available in the UK. Gradually, the big brewers strated moving production to places like Burton-on-Trent which specialised in sub-standard generic lager whilst keeping the name and the brand (along with the premium price). Red Stripe, Rolling Rock, and the like are nothing like the real thing and other beers like Furstenberg seemed to dissappear from the market.

I suspect that cost management of the craft beers will go down the same route in the name of maximising shareholder value!

[Dinkydoo]

IPAs tend to be my go-to these days however even after a couple I can end up with a banging head in the morning!

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[hibs#1]

I wasn't aware London Fields had been bought over by Carlsberg. Did a tour of their brewery and a tasting a couple of years back and really liked their story and what they were doing. It's a tiny operation in Tower Hamlets producing some really nice stuff.

I guess it's all semantics, as this thread has probably highlighted. I've no illusion that Blue Moon or Goose Island are big brands now (they weren't when I first discovered them), but I wouldn't stop drinking them because they're owned by larger multinationals...besides, I also probably drink some of the 'mass produced' stuff by the same multinationals. Puritan behaviour is just silly - if you like a beer, drink it! Sometime I want something like a Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada, Anchor Steam...other times, I'll quite happily guzzle a Coors Light or Corona (increasingly Modelo).

Blue moon and modelo are both quality 👍

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

People are allowed to drink what they want but, what is the point of "session beers", just have a cold cup of tea! Its CAMRA inspired pish.

[Scouse Hibee]

A Chilled Bundaberg Ginger Beer is a nice option when driving.

[Scouse Hibee]

A cold pint or several of Heverlee in Winstons is my choice.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

A cold pint or several of Heverlee in Winstons is my choice.

Heverlee are having a beer fest between 21-23 July @ Waverley Arches with associated Belgian cuisine.

[Scouse Hibee]

Heverlee are having a beer fest between 21-23 July @ Waverley Arches with associated Belgian cuisine.

Nice one cheers.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Its Belgian National Day on the 21st, probably the best day to go.

[Steve-O]

People are allowed to drink what they want but, what is the point of "session beers", just have a cold cup of tea! Its CAMRA inspired pish.

"Session beers" here just mean slightly lower alcohol - anywhere between 2.5 - 4.5%. They come in all types including IPAs so not sure about the cold tea reference?

[Galahibby]

There's a wee brewery in Tweedbank doing some lovely beer. Get yourselves down to the Oktoberfest - train station's literally a 5 minute walk from the brewery and it's only 50 minutes or so from Waverley. (sorry, on my phone so some kind soul might like to fix the link for me if it doesn't work:wink: http://www.tempestbrewco.com/tempest-oktoberfest

[Galahibby]

Should also say, some of their bottles are stocked in the Gala Aldi so it might be worth looking out for them locally, wherever you are :aok:

[Time For Heroes]

All down to personal taste but it's one of my favourite beers just now.

Loving Elvis Juice, only had the bottles so far, I keep missing it in Brew Dog, best things come to those who wait I suppose.

[Mibbes Aye]

Should also say, some of their bottles are stocked in the Gala Aldi so it might be worth looking out for them locally, wherever you are :aok:

In reference to colr's post I'm sure Gala Aldi also regularly has Furstenberg. First time I had seen it since the early nineties or so.

[Colr]

In reference to colr's post I'm sure Gala Aldi also regularly has Furstenberg. First time I had seen it since the early nineties or so.

They used to do a really nice Weinachtsbier!! Keep an eye out around December.

[Steve-O]

There's a wee brewery in Tweedbank doing some lovely beer. Get yourselves down to the Oktoberfest - train station's literally a 5 minute walk from the brewery and it's only 50 minutes or so from Waverley. (sorry, on my phone so some kind soul might like to fix the link for me if it doesn't work:wink: http://www.tempestbrewco.com/tempest-oktoberfest

Not that wee now - can get Tempest here in Wellington now!

[pollution]

Give me a pint or four of Harvey's Best bitter and I am in heaven.

It is a very hoppy beer which is difficult to find in Edinburgh, but it is good!

[Sergey]

Give me a pint or four of Harvey's Best bitter and I am in heaven.

It is a very hoppy beer which is difficult to find in Edinburgh, but it is good!

I'm a semi regular attendee at Lewes FC (at least I was when they were in the Ryman League) and they have a huge selection of Harvey brews as the brewery is based in the town.

I swear I've never left that ground sober! It is indeed a decent ale.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just having a pint of Elvis Juice at 56 North, its decent but, not £5.95 a pint decent!

[Scouse Hibee]

Schneider Weisse Tap 5, Tap 3 and Tap 4 quoffed in Tenerife. Very good.

[vein]

Schneider Weisse Tap 5, Tap 3 and Tap 4 quoffed in Tenerife. Very good.

Go back for tap 6, that's the best one 😊 Had it in the Schneider brauhause in Munich, was outstanding!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Heverlee are having a beer fest between 21-23 July @ Waverley Arches with associated Belgian cuisine.

Starts at 1600 on Fri and 1200 on Sat & Sun.

[adhibs]

Just having a pint of Elvis Juice at 56 North, its decent but, not £5.95 a pint decent!

Fiver in the brewdog bar for 2/3rds so that's a relative bargain! I agree re it being decent but not worth the price.

[Just Alf]

Fiver in the brewdog bar for 2/3rds so that's a relative bargain! I agree re it being decent but not worth the price.

Wonder if it was the price that set Stokes of on one that time? :confused:

[Ryan91]

Fiver in the brewdog bar for 2/3rds so that's a relative bargain! I agree re it being decent but not worth the price.

I tried Elvis Juice but I was disappointed, and a fiver for a schooner of it is a rip-off IMO.

Recently noticed a marked increase in the variety of craft beer on offer in Supermarkets, including the arrival of breweries such as Stone Berlin and Oskar Blues.

Also led me to finding a new favourite beer Pinner IPA from Oskar Blues in Tesco, but I've not found any cans since I found two in my local Tesco

[adhibs]

Also led me to finding a new favourite beer Pinner IPA from Oskar Blues in Tesco, but I've not found any cans since I found two in my local Tesco

Find it a bit strange that the small one at elm row stocks them, whereas the big one on Leith walk doesnt. That pinner is nice though, their pale ale is realy good as well.

[Ryan91]

Find it a bit strange that the small one at elm row stocks them, whereas the big one on Leith walk doesnt. That pinner is nice though, their pale ale is realy good as well.

Hmmm, I wonder if I may be better off looking in the smaller Tesco stores for more Pinner?

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Here's a free case for you. I signed up, got my case, then cancelled saying it wasn't for me. No cost. No commitment.

www.beer52.com/freeangel17

You're welcome.

:thumbsup:

Edit: there was as cost. About £5.95 for postage, iirc.

Sorry mate, i never got back to you on this - i did the order, then felt a pang of guilt over it sp decided not to - damn this conscience!

Appareciate the offer though!

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

Grapefruit IPAs are pretty popular at the minute. I like Elvis Juice.

Im not a lover - way too sharp and citrus for me. However i can see why they would make a good summer drink.

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

There's a wee brewery in Tweedbank doing some lovely beer. Get yourselves down to the Oktoberfest - train station's literally a 5 minute walk from the brewery and it's only 50 minutes or so from Waverley. (sorry, on my phone so some kind soul might like to fix the link for me if it doesn't work:wink: http://www.tempestbrewco.com/tempest-oktoberfest

This is my favourite brewery at the moment, their Unforgiven red ale is magnificent- was habing trouble tracking it down but just managed to get my hands on a case - happy days!

Has anyone tried alchemy from Alloa? Bought a bottle of their lager ladt night in morrisons.

Also bought a couple of St Mungo's by West - i know its weegie, but it is a rather good lager.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Had a can of Tiny Rebel CLWB Tropicana last night, a bit like alcohol infused Lilt!

[Sylar]

I tried another porter last night - they're a type of beer I just don't get. I find them sickly and clawing and I've yet to find one I can genuinely say I've enjoyed.

There are quite a lot of the American 'craft' beers that I've fallen in love with over the years, and one of them is definitely Brooklyn. They do a lot of good things in their brewery and their Sorachi Ace saison is one of my absolute favourites, but it's quite rare in the UK.

Also, has anyone tried any of the Einstok beers from Iceland? Their white ale is quite similar to a Blue Moon, but a much 'cleaner' drink.

[Just Alf]

Here's a free case for you. I signed up, got my case, then cancelled saying it wasn't for me. No cost. No commitment.

www.beer52.com/freeangel17

You're welcome.

:thumbsup:

Edit: there was as cost. About £5.95 for postage, iirc.


Sorry mate, i never got back to you on this - i did the order, then felt a pang of guilt over it sp decided not to - damn this conscience!

Appreciate the offer though!

I went for it, enjoyed that much I'm keeping it going :agree:

PS they had a cock up at the start where they sent the 1st box to a wrong address, they couldn't have been more helpful and Ive just received an extra box this month :thumbsup:

[SouthsideHarp_Bhoy]

I tried another porter last night - they're a type of beer I just don't get. I find them sickly and clawing and I've yet to find one I can genuinely say I've enjoyed.

There are quite a lot of the American 'craft' beers that I've fallen in love with over the years, and one of them is definitely Brooklyn. They do a lot of good things in their brewery and their Sorachi Ace saison is one of my absolute favourites, but it's quite rare in the UK.

Also, has anyone tried any of the Einstok beers from Iceland? Their white ale is quite similar to a Blue Moon, but a much 'cleaner' drink.

Never tried the icelandic one, but i agree about Brooklyn - their lagsr is very good.

I know what you mean about porter, and ive had some i didnt enjoy, but equally others that ive really enjoyed - i couldnt drink a lot of it though.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Never tried the icelandic one, but i agree about Brooklyn - their lagsr is very good.

I know what you mean about porter, and ive had some i didnt enjoy, but equally others that ive really enjoyed - i couldnt drink a lot of it though.

Its not really designed to be a drink thats likely to quench your thirst on a hot summers day, much more suited to sitting in front of a nice coal fire when its freezing outside in midwinter.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Heverlee are having a beer fest between 21-23 July @ Waverley Arches with associated Belgian cuisine.

Well worth a visit for a chilled out, mellow time. Time to watch Hibs now.

[adhibs]

I tried another porter last night - they're a type of beer I just don't get. I find them sickly and clawing and I've yet to find one I can genuinely say I've enjoyed.

There are quite a lot of the American 'craft' beers that I've fallen in love with over the years, and one of them is definitely Brooklyn. They do a lot of good things in their brewery and their Sorachi Ace saison is one of my absolute favourites, but it's quite rare in the UK.

Also, has anyone tried any of the Einstok beers from Iceland? Their white ale is quite similar to a Blue Moon, but a much 'cleaner' drink.

The sorachi ace is on tap in ox184, along with their scorcher IPA which is realy nice as well. Pretty good selection in there which included 3 taps from tempest and one of my favourites, beavertown - gamma ray.

Tried the new 'very berry' by fierce tonight as well. Not as good as their tropical tart but still a very decent sour.

[Hiber-nation]

Maybe a thread hijack but I just attempted a can of something called Friels cider and I cannot remember tasting anything as vile for a very long time. And I can't get rid of the taste, even though I only had 2 sips.

[Just Alf]

Maybe a thread hijack but I just attempted a can of something called Friels cider and I cannot remember tasting anything as vile for a very long time. And I can't get rid of the taste, even though I only had 2 sips.I'm in the same boat!

Any of you guys doing the beer52 thing?

Just tried Black's Yellow Sub IPA and I'm really struggling with the taste... I think I'd rather swig some cough medicine!!!



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