Beer?

[User169]

It rather funny that Brewdog think themselves as revolutionary considering the Americans had been brewing highly hopped up a for many more years... and other breweries such as Tempest brew much better ipa's than Brewdog anyhow IMO.

Well in fairness, they were one of the pioneers in the U.K. and I reckon they deserve quite a bit of credit for that. I'd agree with you though about their beer. Punk seems kinda old-fashioned now, although it's fine if there's nothing else. If BrewDog put had as much energy into improving their brewing as they did into gobshitery, the beer would be amazing!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Well in fairness, they were one of the pioneers in the U.K. and I reckon they deserve quite a bit of credit for that. I'd agree with you though about their beer. Punk seems kinda old-fashioned now, although it's fine if there's nothing else. If BrewDog put had as much energy into improving their brewing as they did into gobshitery, the beer would be amazing!

It's when they tip the balance of twattery against good beer that they turn people off. Too much corporate bullshite, which ain't very punk.

 

[srw]

It's when they tip the balance of twattery against good beer that they turn people off. Too much corporate bullshite, which ain't very punk.

Anyone who can write "constantly strive to curate epic UK craft beer ranges" and not feel a shudder of shame must have undergone a shrivelling of the soul.

 

[Spartak]

 

[User169]

First day of holijobs. Caramel, some vague melon and dusty hops. It's a meh from me.

 

[Doseone]

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I love that Jupiler glass.

 

[theclaud]

Twelve Apostles and a takeout of The Devil Made Me Brew It. Bristol does Mumbles. All good. Bit of a Crax pour, but that's cos I brought it home in a carrier bag...

 

[Maverick Goose]

Nightcap. Smog Rocket. Bit pissed.

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Rocket maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

 

[John the Monkey]

Drinking 19th century beer;

https://beerandbrewing.com/19th-century-beer-in-a-21st-century-world/

The beer had to be poured through a piece of cheesecloth to strain out crumbled bits of ancient cork. After 15 minutes and four different corkscrews, it became apparent that holding back 10 percent ABV beer for more than 145 years had been too much for the aged stopper.

 

[John the Monkey]

Boak and Bailey again - an inexpensive introduction to "Craft" beer;
http://boakandbailey.com/2017/06/the-craft-beer-life-on-a-budget/

No good for the champagne tastes of this thread, of course, but a pretty good selection. I'd add checking out local brewers - there's a microbrewery in Arclid, for example, that puts out a delightful stout at a mere £2.80 a pint.

 

[stephec]

From Bolton's Bank Top Brewery it's 5% of malty loveliness, Port of Call.

 

[Maverick Goose]

This is as close as you'll get to an American brown beer from a UK brewery. Bloody lovely hoppy malty rye stuff, all the Big C hops are here. Fablas.

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Ooohhh, Beer Ambleside stock Arbor-must pay them another visit. They also stock Buxton, which even the mighty Booths don't currently do.However Booths have just started stocking Red Willow (their Perceptionless, a cloudy New England IPA is well worth a punt).I've even been drinking a few beers not flavoured with fruit, lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves....IGMC!

 

[Gez73]

Another variant. 'Foreign' yeast. Tastes Belgian. Nice. Off to the States with most of this run. G

 

[John the Monkey]

Ooohhh, Beer Ambleside stock Arbor-must pay them another visit. They also stock Buxton, which even the mighty Booths don't currently do

Excellent - I'm hoping to be in that neck of the woods next week, must pay them a visit!

However Booths have just started stocking Red Willow (their Perceptionless, a cloudy New England IPA is well worth a punt).I've even been drinking a few beers not flavoured with fruit, lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves....IGMC!

Red Willow are reasonably local (Macclesfield) so they're a fairly common presence in bottle shops & the better class of local. Don't think I've had a duffer from them yet, although "Smokeless" (a chipotle flavoured porter) is a bit much, differencewise for more than half a pint.

 

[User169]

La Dolce Vita!