I go along with the writer largely. Maybe my inner prudence but high prices are a rare treat I indulge in to make me feel affluent and distinguished.
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smutchin
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Andrew at the Bottle Shop once explained his prices to me - some of the more esoteric stuff isn't available through the usual distributors, so he has to import it himself. Add the cost of doing so to the hefty import duty (even within the EU) and his prices for things like De Molen seem more reasonable (we can't all live round the corner from the brewery... Spit!).
I'm reminded of the time I paid nearly a tenner for a shot of vintage rum in a Cuban bar in Islington. The tosser barman pointed out that the same rum costs less for the whole bottle in Cuba. Yes, I replied, but how much does a flight to Cuba cost? It was bloody good rum, I might add - worth the price for an occasional special treat.
Even so, that £14.25 bottle at Sourced is outrageous. And I agree with the general tenor of the article that some of these "special edition" beers are way overpriced - and not all that good either. (I'm looking at you, Brewdog.)
I'm reminded of the time I paid nearly a tenner for a shot of vintage rum in a Cuban bar in Islington. The tosser barman pointed out that the same rum costs less for the whole bottle in Cuba. Yes, I replied, but how much does a flight to Cuba cost? It was bloody good rum, I might add - worth the price for an occasional special treat.
Even so, that £14.25 bottle at Sourced is outrageous. And I agree with the general tenor of the article that some of these "special edition" beers are way overpriced - and not all that good either. (I'm looking at you, Brewdog.)
threebikesmcginty
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I haven't price checked it smutch, the other beers in Sourced are generally ok, £3:50 a pop is alright.
smutchin
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I'll have a proper look next time I'm passing through St P. It's always looked a bit precious for my liking. I suppose somewhere like that is also paying hefty rent for its prime location, which will hike prices up a bit more.
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The Cave in Glesca [near Kelvinbridge subway station] always has lots of interesting stuff, and Quel Vin a few minutes walk down Great Western Road as well......almost makes me want to move to that fair toon
[I don't want to go to Chelsea...]
threebikesmcginty
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Tried a new beer last night, came from Sourced @ Panc. - another week another set of new craft brewers in that London. This brewer is called weirdbeard and the beer is a BIPA called fade to black, blurb on the bottle's a bit wanky but the beer was pretty good. Nothing outstanding and I've tried a few similar but still, good effort. I'm worried about all these brewers though, will they all survive?!
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[QUOTE 2827950, member: 259"]There are some good reviews on Amazon for Buckies. 
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Having Buckfast in my Amazon history has thrown up some interesting recommended items when I go into Amazon. From a Buckfast T-shirt to Ring of Fire After Curry Wipes. I'm not too sure about the I'm Speeding coz I Need a Poo, t-shirt either.
Having Buckfast in my Amazon history has thrown up some interesting recommended items when I go into Amazon. From a Buckfast T-shirt to Ring of Fire After Curry Wipes. I'm not too sure about the I'm Speeding coz I Need a Poo, t-shirt either.
threebikesmcginty
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Are you Alex Fergusen?
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Passion Fruit Porter!!
Tell me that's as foul as it sounds DP?!!!!!!
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Loads of froth which wouldnt go away, but the stuff i could taste was ok if not outstanding: the fruit was pretty restrained giving more of a tang rather than sweetness.
No idea how much it cost as i shared a big bottle with my beer chum "Roel The Student" and he paid up.
smutchin
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Had to go Christmas shopping at Westfield Stratford after work tonight, so rewarded myself with a pint of Sixpence Stout at Tap East while waiting for the train home.
My god, it's good.
It's something you don't see much of these days: just a classic straight down the line dry stout, 5% abv, no fancy modern gubbins. And it is pure liquid velvet.
Not bad at all for a beer brewed in a shopping centre.
I could happily have stayed for a couple or five more but decided discretion was the better part of valour.
Took the edge off an otherwise horrific experience though.
My god, it's good.
It's something you don't see much of these days: just a classic straight down the line dry stout, 5% abv, no fancy modern gubbins. And it is pure liquid velvet.
Not bad at all for a beer brewed in a shopping centre.
I could happily have stayed for a couple or five more but decided discretion was the better part of valour.
Took the edge off an otherwise horrific experience though.
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smutchin
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It's big, I'll give them that.
Also, they've positioned Tap East right next to the entrance to the station, making it the perfect place to wait for your train. You've got to give them credit for such attention to detail.
Also, they've positioned Tap East right next to the entrance to the station, making it the perfect place to wait for your train. You've got to give them credit for such attention to detail.
threebikesmcginty
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