It's the best IPA you'll get in a supermarket, by a long way. But it's unlikely the people who buy it are going to buy 15 of them for a session. And without wanting to be inflammatory, those who do get drunk on those types of beers are probably not the type to cause grief afterwards.
Special Brew R.I.P.
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It's the best IPA you'll get in a supermarket, by a long way. But it's unlikely the people who buy it are going to buy 15 of them for a session. And without wanting to be inflammatory, those who do get drunk on those types of beers are probably not the type to cause grief afterwards.
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When I was just a kid our standard Friday night down the river chasing girls was 3 cans of Special Brew and 10 B&H. Not touched it since I was about 18 though.
If you want good value and decent high strength lager, just go to your local Polish shop. They have a lot of pretty decent strong beers (around 7%) for a pound a can.
If you want good value and decent high strength lager, just go to your local Polish shop. They have a lot of pretty decent strong beers (around 7%) for a pound a can.
especially the end
I really appreciate higher strength beers again after living over here.
Most beers in the offy come in girly 3% a manly 5.2% and a tramp curdingly tasty 7-8% variation.
As long as they are ice cold i love superglue thick beers.
Most beers in the offy come in girly 3% a manly 5.2% and a tramp curdingly tasty 7-8% variation.
As long as they are ice cold i love superglue thick beers.
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I say good , the stuff tastes horrid, there really is no need to sell that ****
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Good. Every time I rent a skip there's always a can of Special Brew dropped in it. Never any other kind.
SB is such a terrible "beer", It feels wrong even calling it a beer to be honest. Theres so many good beers though in the strength bracket, Manchester Star ale and Robinsons Old Tom for example, Star ale especially is a joy to drink and its 7.3%
@my local Tesco`s anyway
While I was shopping on Thursday I fancied a Pack to have a slurp on over the weekend
Been ages since i fancied a high strength beer and was disappointed that none seemed to be in stock
Lol.... oooooook!
Is this you by any chance OP?
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If you want a 9% beer, there is always that imported Leffe. Can't comment on Special Brew as I've never tried it, but I agree with the OP that we're bending over further to the PC/lefties. Similar vein to large shops no longer showcasing their cigarettes. (non smoker here btw)
The lefties?
The same lefties who want prohibition on drugs lifted?
You need to adjust your radar; this is a Daily Mail policy all over.
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I used to enjoy some K Cider back when I was a dreadful student. No idea if it's still sold.
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I chap I know through work has just been on holiday to Vietnam, and he said that in one part it was common for everyone to brew their own alcohol. However, it was brewed in the morning, and was ready to drink pretty quickly. It then got stronger and stronger throughout the day until it became completely undrinkable at night. They repeat the process every day. Sounds great!