Beer?

[threebikesmcginty]

What do you rec to ESB @smutchin, you must like it if you're brewing an ESB alike? I used to really like this beer but the last couple of times I tried it I didn't get on with it at all, I'm sure they won't have changed the recipe, maybe it's just my finely tuned palate!

 

[smutchin]

What do you rec to ESB @smutchin, you must like it if you're brewing an ESB alike? I used to really like this beer but the last couple of times I tried it I didn't get on with it at all, I'm sure they won't have changed the recipe, maybe it's just my finely tuned palate!

Cask or bottle? I used to love ESB but I've not had it in a pub for a while so I couldn't say if the cask version has changed. But the bottled version definitely isn't as good as it used to be since they stopped selling it bottle-conditioned. It took a few disappointing experiences before I realised what they'd done. Now I just don't bother with it.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Cask or bottle? I used to love ESB but I've not had it in a pub for a while so I couldn't say if the cask version has changed. But the bottled version definitely isn't as good as it used to be since they stopped selling it bottle-conditioned. It took a few disappointing experiences before I realised what they'd done. Now I just don't bother with it.

Yeah bottle, it's just not very nice any more.

 

[rich p]

More mundane but a splendid pub 4 pint session ale from the West Berkshire Brewery

http://www.wbbrew.com/good-old-boys-club/

Nice, rich, malty flavour which belied its 4% abv

...and in specific glasses DP!

 

[User169]

Hey beerpeeps!

It's International Stout Day today!

 

[rich p]

[QUOTE 3365567, member: 259"]Where's the handle? [/QUOTE]
Straights are also popular in Brighton, Mort!

 

[rich p]

[QUOTE 3365763, member: 259"]Just showed my daughter this and passing the message on, she says you're sad. [/QUOTE]
Out of the mouths of babes and children...

 

[smutchin]

I'm on the train to Canterbury. The Bottle Shop is next door to the station. I may have to pop in there to get something appropriate to celebrate International Stout Day - @Delftse Post They have De Molen Bombs & Grenades on their list at the moment....

 

[smutchin]

Choices choices...

 

[User169]

That's quite a list. Those Black Damnations from De Struise are hellish expensive though!

 

[smutchin]

#straightbat

 

[smutchin]

#lush

 

[smutchin]

Christ, haven't had this one for a while and I'd forgotten just how flipping amazing it is. The Weird Beard one was good but this is another class...

 

[brand]

Guess what!

And there is no sweets involved in this alcoholic drink

 

[rich p]

Christ, haven't had this one for a while and I'd forgotten just how flipping amazing it is. The Weird Beard one was good but this is another class...

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I popped into my lbs to get some of it but they didn't have any today
Hastings tastings instead is first up...
a quaffable malty rich porter and only 4.5%