Best refreshing bottled lager for the summer days

Raikiri · 17 May 2019 at 11:16

Bug One said:
I'd like to suggest Curious Brew, if you can find it. It's a local beer to me - made with Champagne yeast. Really light with an interesting taste.

My local has this on tap, it's really quite nice.

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 11:25

robj20 said:
If that's what i fancied yes. I regularly order Hooch.
Why would you not? And if not why not?

Lol hooch. Is that still going?

I wouldn't because I dont have the brass neck for it. Nor do I frequent clubs where men like other men, etc.

You know the stereotype of drinking such drinks.

robj20 · 17 May 2019 at 11:27

Psycho Sonny said:
Lol hooch. Is that still going?

I wouldn't because I dont have the brass neck for it. Nor do I frequent clubs where men like other men, etc.

You know the stereotype of drinking such drinks.

Well that just says more about you than me. My exact point about people feeling pressured into drinking what everyone else is rather than what they like.

Why do you care so much way other people think is the issue?

Martynt74 · 17 May 2019 at 11:28

Yeah, Hooch resurfaced a few years ago.

I'm sure there was a stigma for men to drink G&T's at some point aswell but times change. Luckily people seem more willing to drink/do what they want rather than what they think they should.

robj20 · 17 May 2019 at 11:29

Marvt74 said:
Yeah, Hooch resurfaced a few years ago.

I'm sure there was a stigma for men to drink G&T's at some point aswell but times change. Luckily people seem more willing to drink/do what they want rather than what they think they should.

Agreed, you definitely see more people trying different drinks now.
Bit like telling a bloke off for ordering a salad and insisting you must order a steak.

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 11:42

robj20 said:
Well that just says more about you than me. My exact point about people feeling pressured into drinking what everyone else is rather than what they like.

I had a guy in charge of the kitty on a stag do (which I put into) argue with me for 10 minutes over the fact he was going to get tequila for everyone but I told him I couldn't drink it and I would literally throw up if I did and to get me anything else. Like Sambuca or Southern Comfort, etc. After this argument in which he lied and said they don't have Southern Comfort when I said I could see the bottle from here he then proceeded to buy everyone a tequila but then got himself a different shot yet took umbrage with my request which he acted out as if under duress.

Fair to say I set him straight the next day when he tried something similar.

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior · 17 May 2019 at 12:22

For me its Radler, got to be the most summer drink for smashing thorough 20 bottles or so in the sun, a tad gassy but if you want refreshing then thats it
To be honest personally though when its anything other than Radler for me its an aged cider, so its not sweet, decent amount of ice and I think it smashes all lager type beers for refreshing quality.

beachBOYken · 17 May 2019 at 12:47

@robfosters, I'm going to try some Sainsbury's own brand Czech Pilsner over the weekend, apparently it's pretty nice and some say its a match for that Urquell Pilsner but a lot cheaper at £1.25 a bottle (500ml).

I agree a lot of Craft larger's are very nice but not always that refreshing on a hot summers day and not always as easy to get at your local supermarket.

montymint · 17 May 2019 at 13:05

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior said:
For me its Radler, got to be the most summer drink for smashing thorough 20 bottles or so in the sun, a tad gassy but if you want refreshing then thats it
To be honest personally though when its anything other than Radler for me its an aged cider, so its not sweet, decent amount of ice and I think it smashes all lager type beers for refreshing quality.

I'm gutted that my local asda no longer stock it

krooton · 17 May 2019 at 15:16

I prefer witbiers, and Blue Moon is my go-to, but it is pricey a bit strong for an all-day beer.

Coors Light for hot days, refreshing and I don't get absolutely hammered too quickly.

I also like Asahi.

the_r_sole · 17 May 2019 at 15:30

beachBOYken said:
@robfosters, I'm going to try some Sainsbury's own brand Czech Pilsner over the weekend, apparently it's pretty nice and some say its a match for that Urquell Pilsner but a lot cheaper at £1.25 a bottle (500ml).

I agree a lot of Craft larger's are very nice but not always that refreshing on a hot summers day and not always as easy to get at your local supermarket.

The coop czech one is also pretty decent if there's one near you

Mason- · 17 May 2019 at 17:01

Psycho Sonny said:
I had a guy in charge of the kitty on a stag do (which I put into) argue with me for 10 minutes over the fact he was going to get tequila for everyone but I told him I couldn't drink it and I would literally throw up if I did and to get me anything else. Like Sambuca or Southern Comfort, etc. After this argument in which he lied and said they don't have Southern Comfort when I said I could see the bottle from here he then proceeded to buy everyone a tequila but then got himself a different shot yet took umbrage with my request which he acted out as if under duress.

Fair to say I set him straight the next day when he tried something similar.

Christ you sound like fun :/

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 17:10

Mason- said:
Christ you sound like fun :/

really? you don't see the issue with him arguing with me over something he went and then did for himself?

hughtrimble · 17 May 2019 at 17:11

Marvt74 said:
Thornbridge do one called Tzara which is Koln style beer which is excellent on a summers day.

This is a lovely drop

Mason- · 17 May 2019 at 17:32

Psycho Sonny said:
really? you don't see the issue with him arguing with me over something he went and then did for himself?

Yeah it's hypocritical. But it's a stag do and you're getting drunk so really who gives a ****?

Armageus · 17 May 2019 at 18:12

https://groceries.asda.com/product/...g-premium-fruit-lager-lemon-lime/910003034912

Or

https://groceries.asda.com/product/...ager-cut-with-cloudy-lemon-2-abv/910001047630

Both refreshing on a summer day, although tbh Cider or Pimm's would be my preferred choice

Squid Vicious · 17 May 2019 at 18:52

I'm quite partial to a bottle of grolsch... Just find it a little tastier than the other mainstream beers.

Eurofighter · 18 May 2019 at 09:39

Stella

Burned_Alive · 22 May 2019 at 16:18

Surprised it's not been mentioned yet, but Brooklyn Summer Ale is lovely. Not available all year round either, so get it while you can.

ninezerofive · 22 May 2019 at 16:21

Can't drink most of Lagers, gives me headaches. So it has to be Heineken.

Best refreshing bottled lager for the summer days

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