Author Topic: Drink Better Beer - Belgian, German, Craft, Ales, Lagers all your hoppy goodness in one place (Read 275212 times)

paulrazor · « **Reply #1880 on:** November 20, 2018, 03:59:15 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on November 20, 2018, 03:50:15 pm

Not necessarily craft, but Hotel Chocolat's cocoa beers and quite nice and a pleasant little present to yourself after succumbing to their prices for other people's presents.

hotel chocolat sells beer?

bradders1011 · « **Reply #1881 on:** November 20, 2018, 04:11:05 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on November 20, 2018, 03:59:15 pm

hotel chocolat sells beer?

https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/shop/collections/products/wine-chocolate/

Beer, wine, gin and Bailey's.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1882 on:** November 20, 2018, 04:16:00 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on November 20, 2018, 04:11:05 pm

https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/shop/collections/products/wine-chocolate/

Beer, wine, gin and Bailey's.

interesting

Dim Glas · « **Reply #1883 on:** November 20, 2018, 06:29:30 pm »

Quote from: RedBootsTommySmith on May 16, 2018, 01:47:08 am

I only recently discovered Aldi supermarkets here in the States, and tried out their Wernesgrüner Pilsner. I was so pleasantly surprised, beats the hell out of 'domestic' beers here! Who'd have expected such a nice brew in a discount supermarket? Nicely priced, too!

Aldi are notorious (in a good way!) in Germany and the UK for their very good and well priced beer and wine.

Sadly in the part of the US I am stuck in, Aldi can't sell beer and wine.

Anyway, Kölsch - now THAT is a nice style brew.

kesey · « **Reply #1884 on:** November 20, 2018, 09:56:46 pm »

Aldi do the German brew Reinbacher. I stumbled across it one day last year . 2.99 for four cans and 99p a bottle. It's brewed according to the Purity Law too. Don't let the price put you off . It's nice.

kevlumley · « **Reply #1885 on:** November 21, 2018, 12:02:24 am »

My local has a beer and cider festival over Halloween. One that stood out for me was Twickenham ales, 'Saison', which i would say was very Belgian influenced and a nice tasting ale. I really enjoy this brewery, very consistent.

filopastry · « **Reply #1886 on:** November 21, 2018, 10:07:28 am »

Quote from: sminp on November 20, 2018, 03:09:39 pm

You’ll like the Wylam stuff I’d have thought based on that list. Very similar tastes to myself. Also get yourself a Trolltunga by Buxton and a Westbrook Gose if you like sours

Thanks for the reccomendation, will have to investigate further, and I do always enjoy investigating beers further...

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1887 on:** November 21, 2018, 10:39:55 am »

Quote from: filopastry on November 21, 2018, 10:07:28 am

Thanks for the reccomendation, will have to investigate further, and I do always enjoy investigating beers further...

Wylam are good. I sunk one of theirs (Freak Magnet) at the weekend and it was very nice.

GiorgosCarraGoonies · « **Reply #1888 on:** November 21, 2018, 03:55:56 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on November 20, 2018, 02:22:21 pm

Have been a relatively recent convert to the craft beer scene, as we just had a local wine shop/bar open and they also stock a good range of craft beer as well.

Really enjoying some of the stuff being produced by Cloudwater (although pricey!), Magic Rock, Verdant, Wild Beer company, and Gipsy Hill, any other recommendations on here?

If you can get any Mikkeller stuff then jump on it. I've not even scratched the surface of their beers but I've loved each one I've tried

What sort of beers are you into? If you'd try anything, look for Juice Springsteen by Alphabet. As the name suggests, it's... Juicy.

Seedling by Land & Labour is another interesting one I've had recently.

I find it hard to look past Beavertown beers (although they're not a craft brewer anymore and some of the more militant beer lovers would punch me for recommending them). Some good breweries here in Ireland now too. Galway Bay, Kinnegar, Hills Town, Lacada, White Hag, Whitewater...

filopastry · « **Reply #1889 on:** November 21, 2018, 04:13:28 pm »

Quote from: GiorgosCarraGoonies on November 21, 2018, 03:55:56 pm

If you can get any Mikkeller stuff then jump on it. I've not even scratched the surface of their beers but I've loved each one I've tried

What sort of beers are you into? If you'd try anything, look for Juice Springsteen by Alphabet. As the name suggests, it's... Juicy.

Seedling by Land & Labour is another interesting one I've had recently.

I find it hard to look past Beavertown beers (although they're not a craft brewer anymore and some of the more militant beer lovers would punch me for recommending them). Some good breweries here in Ireland now too. Galway Bay, Kinnegar, Hills Town, Lacada, White Hag, Whitewater...

Well I do like a Juicy pale Ale so that sounds like something I might like, I do have a soft sport for Beavertown's Gamma Ray myself.

Will normally end up with a Cloudwater DDH if I'm out for a drink and enjoying a few NEIPAs of late as well

GiorgosCarraGoonies · « **Reply #1890 on:** November 21, 2018, 04:17:09 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on November 21, 2018, 04:13:28 pm

Well I do like a Juicy pale Ale so that sounds like something I might like, I do have a soft sport for Beavertown's Gamma Ray myself.

Will normally end up with a Cloudwater DDH if I'm out for a drink and enjoying a few NEIPAs of late as well

ah good stuff. Assume you've tried Hazy Jane by Brewdog?

filopastry · « **Reply #1891 on:** November 21, 2018, 04:38:04 pm »

Quote from: GiorgosCarraGoonies on November 21, 2018, 04:17:09 pm

ah good stuff. Assume you've tried Hazy Jane by Brewdog?

I have indeed, always a good choice at the Brewdog pubs!

woz92 · « **Reply #1892 on:** November 23, 2018, 06:57:21 am »

This wins plenty of awards here in New Zealand. Has anyone tried?

bradders1011 · « **Reply #1893 on:** November 24, 2018, 11:25:57 pm »

Quote from: kesey on November 20, 2018, 09:56:46 pm

Aldi do the German brew Reinbacher. I stumbled across it one day last year . 2.99 for four cans and 99p a bottle. It's brewed according to the Purity Law too. Don't let the price put you off . It's nice.

Gave it a try tonight (along with a taster pack of their Baileys knock-off) and it does do the job nicely. It actually tastes like lager, so can't whack it for £2.99.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1894 on:** November 29, 2018, 10:08:40 am »

i keep mentioning this beer

https://www.obrienswine.ie/blog/tag/200-fathoms/

its been released at last, now hop on it if it tickles your fancy

i just ordered 4. drinkstore and mchughs have some

id act quick. think they only bring out 800 a year

GiorgosCarraGoonies · « **Reply #1895 on:** November 30, 2018, 10:28:37 am »

Quote from: Hellrazor on November 29, 2018, 10:08:40 am

i keep mentioning this beer

https://www.obrienswine.ie/blog/tag/200-fathoms/

its been released at last, now hop on it if it tickles your fancy

i just ordered 4. drinkstore and mchughs have some

id act quick. think they only bring out 800 a year

My mate runs a bar/offie and he's trying to get me a couple of bottles. Unlikely to get it though, he was a bit late putting his name down for some.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1896 on:** November 30, 2018, 10:33:26 am »

Quote from: GiorgosCarraGoonies on November 30, 2018, 10:28:37 am

My mate runs a bar/offie and he's trying to get me a couple of bottles. Unlikely to get it though, he was a bit late putting his name down for some.

mchughs have it on their site, drinkstore had it too

you can collect for free in drinkstore or get free delivery over 70

my dad used to smoke and i never did, he gave them up but still says one of the best feelings ever was a smoke he had one day tired after minding my sister as a baby

i know what he meant as last year the night before my new born son was coming home from hospital i cracked one of these open, first drink in weeks, my god it was good. i still have one left over from last year.

xmas eve i will down that and one of this years

GiorgosCarraGoonies · « **Reply #1897 on:** November 30, 2018, 10:36:07 am »

Quote from: Hellrazor on November 30, 2018, 10:33:26 am

mchughs have it on their site, drinkstore had it too

you can collect for free in drinkstore or get free delivery over 70

Just registered with McHugh's there but it was gonna be €6 delivery (I'm in Derry) so I cancelled it. Ah well.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #1898 on:** November 30, 2018, 11:24:55 am »

Got my craft beer advent calendar ready to go from tomorrow

Got it from Costco last couple years it's really good, albeit slightly over-priced. Good way to start to Christmas having averaged at least a bottle of beer since the beginning of December.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1899 on:** November 30, 2018, 11:31:50 am »

Quote from: GiorgosCarraGoonies on November 30, 2018, 10:36:07 am

Just registered with McHugh's there but it was gonna be €6 delivery (I'm in Derry) so I cancelled it. Ah well.

you might get one you never know

Quote from: Broad Spectrum on November 30, 2018, 11:24:55 am

Got my craft beer advent calendar ready to go from tomorrow

Got it from Costco last couple years it's really good, albeit slightly over-priced. Good way to start to Christmas having averaged at least a bottle of beer since the beginning of December.

hmm with them i think id drink a few in one go, i dont think id bother opening one every day

bradders1011 · « **Reply #1900 on:** December 7, 2018, 11:57:21 pm »

Definitely trying some of this.

Raul! · « **Reply #1901 on:** December 11, 2018, 05:39:26 am »

Canadian Cream Ale called Muskova.

Hoppy and floral and silky smooth in the mouth, one of the best beers I've drunk in a long while.

https://muskokabrewery.com/beer/cream-ale/

killer-heels · « **Reply #1902 on:** December 15, 2018, 09:29:59 am »

Want to get some ale for a big ale drinker for Christmas. Any favourites that people would recommend?

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1903 on:** December 15, 2018, 10:34:38 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on December 15, 2018, 09:29:59 am

Want to get some ale for a big ale drinker for Christmas. Any favourites that people would recommend?

If you want to buy him decent ale, a good plan is always to find out what some of your local breweries are and then which ones have got a brewery shop or tap where you can buy direct. You get brewery fresh beer and help a small business at the same time. You could put together a really interesting and unique box of 12 bottles that way by visiting a few. If he likes all styles make sure you chuck in some stouts and porters along with the pale ones for a bit of variety.

If you want to spend a fortune you could go down the craft cans route, but there’s no need really if you got some interesting local brewers. Get your missus to drive you round them all, then you can have samples as an excuse to work out what you think he’d like

stara · « **Reply #1904 on:** December 23, 2018, 11:29:48 am »

Young Master’s Mo Mo Wit. 😀

CHOPPER · « **Reply #1905 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:46:52 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on December 15, 2018, 09:29:59 am

Want to get some ale for a big ale drinker for Christmas. Any favourites that people would recommend?

7 times the fun.

rob1966 · « **Reply #1906 on:** December 23, 2018, 01:57:56 pm »

Quote from: CHOPPER on December 23, 2018, 01:46:52 pm

7 times the fun.

After March 29th all that will be available will be that, Kestrel and Tennents brain damage.

RedBootsTommySmith · « **Reply #1907 on:** December 23, 2018, 03:40:32 pm »

Quote from: CHOPPER on December 23, 2018, 01:46:52 pm

7 times the fun.

God, I remember when I was about 15, we used to get that from the offy, drinking it in the streets or taking to parties. Awful stuff. It was that and Woodpecker cider for us urchins.

rob1966 · « **Reply #1908 on:** December 23, 2018, 04:09:45 pm »

Quote from: RedBootsTommySmith on December 23, 2018, 03:40:32 pm

God, I remember when I was about 15, we used to get that from the offy, drinking it in the streets or taking to parties. Awful stuff. It was that and Woodpecker cider for us urchins.

The Silver Jubilee, us kids robbed one off the table in the street party and hid behind a car to drink it, we were 10 and younger. One of the Dads caught us and just laughed and gave us some cans as well. My cousin passed out on the couch

Pheeny · « **Reply #1909 on:** December 23, 2018, 05:19:42 pm »

Got some of this for tonight Hapkin...

gjr1 · « **Reply #1910 on:** December 24, 2018, 05:16:43 am »

Only drink Asahi these days.

Have done for the last few years.

Don’t think any beer I’ve drunk in the past comes close. Peroni and Grolsch which are both owned by the same company are the only other beers I like... apart from Guinness of course

campioni · « **Reply #1911 on:** December 24, 2018, 10:25:33 am »

I've noticed my local Tesco has started stocking Crate brewery beers. Their brewery with pub attached is right beside the London Stadium, we were in it before West Ham away last season. They've a good range of craft beers and do great pizza.

I picked up a few of the tins at the weekend. The pale ale is excellent and easily drinkable at 4.5%. The IPA is nice too but a good bit stronger at 6%

Craig S · « **Reply #1912 on:** December 24, 2018, 10:30:26 am »

Quote from: campioni on December 24, 2018, 10:25:33 am

I've noticed my local Tesco has started stocking Crate brewery beers. Their brewery with pub attached is right beside the London Stadium, we were in it before West Ham away last season. They've a good range of craft beers and do great pizza.

I picked up a few of the tins at the weekend. The pale ale is excellent and easily drinkable at 4.5%. The IPA is nice too but a good bit stronger at 6%

Prefer Howling Hops next door. The queues in crate can get stupid and it's a bit up it's own arse. Nice in the summer if you can get a table outside by the river tho.
Gutted its a monday as was look forward to a session in howling hops.

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #1913 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:03:36 am »

One of the best value beers out there in both Tesco and Sainsbury's stores is Leffe Brune (or Blonde if you prefer) @ £3 a 75cl bottle. Love the rich tangy taste of brune
but the blonde isn't to my taste. Mmmmm got two in the cupboard - don't think they'll stay there overlong.

cloggypop · « **Reply #1914 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:23:31 am »

Yeah, Leffe is lovely. I like both of those myself.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1915 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:55:37 am »

Quote from: JohnnoWhite on January 23, 2019, 10:03:36 am

One of the best value beers out there in both Tesco and Sainsbury's stores is Leffe Bruin (or Blonde if you prefer) @ £3 a 75cl bottle. Love the rich tangy taste of bruin but the blonde isn't to my taste. Mmmmm got two in the cupboard - don't think they'll stay there overlong.

sometimes they do 2 for a 5er

bruin is nice slightly chilled

the blonde is more of a summer drink left in fridge for hours

Elzar · « **Reply #1916 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:47:49 pm »

For the Lager drinkers, Menabrea is becoming more avaliable in supermarkets. Probably my favourite lager and well worth a try if you haven't had it before.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #1917 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:48:16 pm »

Yeah I absolutely hammered blonde beers for years, Leffe is a good one. These days I prefer the pale ales and IPA's loving this one at the moment (American style IPA) although it is pricey only get it every so often:

Fitzy. · « **Reply #1918 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:52:56 pm »

I bought a four pack of Brewdog Indie IPA just before Christmas as I had never had it before and it was on offer. I noticed that the first can I opened wasn't actually full, nowhere near in fact. I then checked the rest of the pack and realised that another can was half-empty. The other two were fine.

I decided not to take them back to Tesco but instead I packed up the other half-full can and sent it directly to Brewdog in Aberdeen with an attached letter. Within about two days I had received a phonecall saying that they would send me some complementary Brewdog cans.

On Christmas Eve I received £48 worth of cans - 24 cans in total!!!

A lovely gesture and indicates why they have been such a success...customer care.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1919 on:** January 23, 2019, 01:10:06 pm »

Quote from: Elzar on January 23, 2019, 12:47:49 pm

For the Lager drinkers, Menabrea is becoming more avaliable in supermarkets. Probably my favourite lager and well worth a try if you haven't had it before.

yeah a couple of restaurants ive been in serve it

its nice