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capt k · « **Reply #1720 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:45:19 am »

Quote from: Nicky Punany ♥ Boy Bands' Xmas Number Ones on October 30, 2015, 10:14:39 pm

Has anyone ever used a home brewing kit? If so would you recommend it or is it a bit of an effort? Just asking as have an idea for a Christmas present for someone who likes their wheat beers and the like so thought it could be something different.

Any good/bad experiences?! Cheers.

I di a couple of years ago, and some of it was brilliant, other batches tasted like vinegar and boot polish.
was a decent thread with loads of info on here..

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=217721.240

paulrazor · « **Reply #1721 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:53:02 am »

Quote from: capt k on December 21, 2015, 09:45:19 am

I di a couple of years ago, and some of it was brilliant, other batches tasted like vinegar and boot polish.
was a decent thread with loads of info on here..

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=217721.240

does anyone else brew their own with grain and hops etc?

i've been doing that with 4 lads for about 2 years now. We actually won an award for one stout earlier this year in a competition. but our organisation is pretty poor it has to be said

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1722 on:** January 1, 2016, 10:13:54 am »

"There are now 1,285 breweries operating in Britain and the country can boast that it has more breweries per head of population than any other country in the world. It's the biggest number of British breweries since the 1930s and 40s and the industry is growing at over 10% a year"

http://www.tryanuary.co.uk/

Cheers!

JRC_ · « **Reply #1723 on:** February 7, 2016, 01:42:38 pm »

Was drinking this in Sion, lovely beer. Anyone seen it in the UK?

Cesar · « **Reply #1724 on:** February 7, 2016, 01:52:16 pm »

Quote from: JRC_ on February 7, 2016, 01:42:38 pm

Was drinking this in Sion, lovely beer. Anyone seen it in the UK?

Nice beer that, think the tesco superstores sell them now too!

paulrazor · « **Reply #1725 on:** February 25, 2016, 02:34:34 pm »

my local offo was selling coisbo russian imperial stout off for a euro

lovely stuff

10%

alonsoisared · « **Reply #1726 on:** February 25, 2016, 03:11:26 pm »

Quote from: JRC_ on February 7, 2016, 01:42:38 pm

Was drinking this in Sion, lovely beer. Anyone seen it in the UK?

Yes! Went to Llandeilo for a couple of nights with the girlfriend over christmas and a little pub in there was selling it, bloody lovely! Haven't seen it since.

Caffeine · « **Reply #1727 on:** February 25, 2016, 03:53:34 pm »

Got some Anchor Steam and Blue Moon from Tesco recently. Don't usually like American beers but these two are proper nice.

Chakan · « **Reply #1728 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:00:25 pm »

Quote from: Joga on February 25, 2016, 03:53:34 pm

Got some Anchor Steam and Blue Moon from Tesco recently. Don't usually like American beers but these two are proper nice.

Blue moon is decent! They usually put an orange slice in it.

Caffeine · « **Reply #1729 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:03:47 pm »

Yeah I had a pint of it once with an orange slice in. Didn't really get that but it tasted good.

Chakan · « **Reply #1730 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:05:29 pm »

Quote from: Joga on February 25, 2016, 04:03:47 pm

Yeah I had a pint of it once with an orange slice in. Didn't really get that but it tasted good.

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It started with our brewmaster, Keith Villa, wanting to craft a beer inspired by the flavorful Belgian Wits he enjoyed while studying brewing in Belgium. He brewed his interpretation using Valencia orange peel versus the traditional tart Curaçao orange peel, for a subtle sweetness. Then he added oats and wheat to create a smooth, creamy finish that’s inviting to the palate. As a final touch, he garnished the beer with an orange slice to heighten the citrus aroma and taste. Its natural unfiltered appearance adds to the depth of flavors in Belgian White*.

Caffeine · « **Reply #1731 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:13:51 pm »

Well there you go...I might jam a slice of satsuma into my bottle whilst watching the match tonight

Sir Psycho Sexy · « **Reply #1732 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:16:02 pm »

Enjoying this nice Czech beer recently

richiedouglas · « **Reply #1733 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:39:08 pm »

I don't know if any of you homebrew, but Brewdog have released all their recipes for each beer. Good read if nothing else.

https://www.brewdog.com/diydog (its a 20mb download).

Pheeny · « **Reply #1734 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:39:51 pm »

Quote from: JRC_ on February 7, 2016, 01:42:38 pm

Was drinking this in Sion, lovely beer. Anyone seen it in the UK?

If you look on the label there is a cracking name...

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1735 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:33:41 pm »

Got some DFH 90 min in the fridge for the match today.

nuts100 · « **Reply #1736 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:42:34 pm »

For any Texan Reds, this brewery in Granbury is fantastic

http://revolverbrewing.com/pages/beers

Elmo! · « **Reply #1737 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:47:35 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on February 25, 2016, 05:33:41 pm

Got some DFH 90 min in the fridge for the match today.

I hope you don't need any DFH 120 min

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1738 on:** February 26, 2016, 12:21:37 am »

Quote from: elmo_swatloski on February 25, 2016, 05:47:35 pm

I hope you don't need any DFH 120 min

Clever, clever!

lucas65 · « **Reply #1739 on:** April 24, 2016, 12:32:25 pm »

If anyone likes their wheatbeers, I bought a deal on Groupon last month for a selection of German wheat beers and dunkels.
Wow...........when it came there was 23 500ml bottles, and all different and all for £30 delivered including a glass. Never heard of most before.
Keep an eye out if it comes up again........well worth it.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1740 on:** April 24, 2016, 01:08:54 pm »

I saw that deal but gave a miss. Slight allergy to wheat so that puts me off. It wouldn't be my first choice

paulrazor · « **Reply #1741 on:** April 24, 2016, 01:10:40 pm »

Bought some 200 fathoms last month. Had one easter Sunday. Goes well with an easter egg (seriously)

Kinda liquorice taste and then a whiskey after taste. Just got the two. 8.50 euro each. Saving one for after the Belfast marathon

red vinyl · « **Reply #1742 on:** April 24, 2016, 07:50:39 pm »

Went to the Bierpunt in Genk last night,they have around 250 Belgian beers available! I tried a few sticking to the cask and not bottled beers. Petrus Dubbel a 6.5 dark beer was the first and ending with a beer called Wolf at 7.4 a blonde beer which was very Nice indeed.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #1743 on:** April 30, 2016, 12:00:02 am »

Dunno if it's already been mentioned but this :

Is absolutely beautiful !!

Pheeny · « **Reply #1744 on:** April 30, 2016, 09:36:07 am »

4.9%,we have stronger dishwater here.

But it does look nice,I like a drop of plum porter now and then.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1745 on:** April 30, 2016, 02:02:30 pm »

That looks fantastic.

Shared a DFH 120 min IPA the other day with my pop. Still have another for aging.

Got it set aside with my stash of Goose Island BCS, Coffee BCS, Arcadia barley wine, and Founders KBS.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1746 on:** April 30, 2016, 11:56:23 pm »

That Plum Porter is very good, especially when you find it on draught.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #1747 on:** May 3, 2016, 10:22:46 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on April 30, 2016, 11:56:23 pm

That Plum Porter is very good, especially when you find it on draught.

Yeah had it in the Peak District in a Buxton pub - couldn't stop drinking it for 3 days !!

saoirse08 · « **Reply #1748 on:** May 4, 2016, 03:29:12 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on April 30, 2016, 11:56:23 pm

That Plum Porter is very good, especially when you find it on draught.

The Dispensary in town usually has it on draft. Not been in there for nearly a year, tho. I didn't get barred by Dave, either.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1749 on:** May 4, 2016, 03:41:42 pm »

Quote from: saoirse08 on May 4, 2016, 03:29:12 pm

The Dispensary in town usually has it on draft. Not been in there for nearly a year, tho. I didn't get barred by Dave, either.

Yeah, I sent my Arsenal supporting mate in there for a pint of it when he was up for the match. (he didn't get barred either!)

I've just had a pint of it. Got to Euston an hour early for my train home, so wandered round the corner to the Bree Louise, and there (amongst 22 other beers!) was Titanic Plum Porter straight from the barrel like at a beer festy. Slipped down a treat in the sunshine.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #1750 on:** May 4, 2016, 03:56:31 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on May 4, 2016, 03:41:42 pm

Yeah, I sent my Arsenal supporting mate in there for a pint of it when he was up for the match. (he didn't get barred either!)

I've just had a pint of it. Got to Euston an hour early for my train home, so wandered round the corner to the Bree Louise, and there (amongst 22 other beers!) was Titanic Plum Porter straight from the barrel like at a beer festy. Slipped down a treat in the sunshine.

Lucky man !! Only had it in Liverpool and the Peak District . Never seen it down here in Brighton .

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1751 on:** May 4, 2016, 04:17:10 pm »

Quote from: mersey_paradiso on May 4, 2016, 03:56:31 pm

Lucky man !! Only had it in Liverpool and the Peak District . Never seen it down here in Brighton .

Well, I'd recommend getting to Euston early then next time you're heading north, they said it was a regular feature in there

CheshireDave · « **Reply #1752 on:** May 4, 2016, 04:43:57 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on April 30, 2016, 11:56:23 pm

That Plum Porter is very good, especially when you find it on draught.

Oh yes. There is a Titanic pub half a mile from my house. That stuff is too bloody moreish!

They do one called White Star too which is ace too. And a Cherry Dark bitter. Don't see that much now though.

mersey_paradiso · « **Reply #1753 on:** May 4, 2016, 07:32:19 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on May 4, 2016, 04:17:10 pm

Well, I'd recommend getting to Euston early then next time you're heading north, they said it was a regular feature in there

Will do - almost went in there before the League Cup final when I met my brother off the Euston train . Next time for sure !!

saoirse08 · « **Reply #1754 on:** May 6, 2016, 06:18:21 pm »

Quote from: Red_Mist on May 4, 2016, 03:41:42 pm

I've just had a pint of it. Got to Euston an hour early for my train home, so wandered round the corner to the Bree Louise, and there (amongst 22 other beers!) was Titanic Plum Porter straight from the barrel like at a beer festy. Slipped down a treat in the sunshine.

Nice one. Just googled it. Never knew about that pub. If I'm at Euston early, on my way back north, I usually pop in the Euston Tap these days. But I like the look of that place. Cheers!

Lone Star Red · « **Reply #1755 on:** May 6, 2016, 06:37:59 pm »

Quote from: nuts100 on February 25, 2016, 05:42:34 pm

For any Texan Reds, this brewery in Granbury is fantastic

http://revolverbrewing.com/pages/beers

Been out to Revolver and done their tour when we went and floated the Brazos last summer.

Have a 6 pack of Blood and Honey in my fridge most weeks during the summer. Great drinking on a hot day and packs a punch, think it's like 7.5% ABV?

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1756 on:** May 8, 2016, 10:31:26 am »

Quote from: CheshireDave on May 4, 2016, 04:43:57 pm

Oh yes. There is a Titanic pub half a mile from my house. That stuff is too bloody moreish!

They do one called White Star too which is ace too. And a Cherry Dark bitter. Don't see that much now though.

Lucky man Dave! I'd be in there all the time.

Had another great Porter yesterday: http://www.camrgb.org/2014/12/wiper-true-pink-peppercorn-porter-4-9/

saoirse08 · « **Reply #1757 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:42:45 pm »

For lovers of the arl Titanic Plum Porter, I had the pleasure (dubious...

) of spending a few of hours in central Manchester on Saturday. I popped into the Knot Bar close to Deansgate train station and had a nice pint of the good stuff in there. Decent pub and a good array of ales on too.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #1758 on:** May 26, 2016, 04:59:17 pm »

Quote from: mersey_paradiso on April 30, 2016, 12:00:02 am

Dunno if it's already been mentioned but this :

Is absolutely beautiful !!

Love that stuff

Velky Al · « **Reply #1759 on:** May 26, 2016, 09:49:43 pm »

Hey folks, I will be back home in the Highlands in a few weeks - hiking the West Highland Way and catching up with family, and visiting plenty of boozers. I am really looking forward to trying the Devils Backbone IPA that is available in Spoons' as I live about 45 minutes from the actual Devils Backbone Brewery and the Spoons stuff is brewed under license by Banks's in Wolverhampton. Any thoughts on the beer?