Feek's Friday Beer, gin (and whatever you happen to be drinking on a Friday night) Thread

Shoeyuk · 5 Jul 2019 at 21:21

Bombay and tonic for me tonight

Yadda · 5 Jul 2019 at 21:24

Yadda said:
Kicked things off with a Thornbridge Yelamu DIPA. Deliciously tropical and all from the hops, none of that puree adjunct nonsense.

I have a few others lined up too.

...and the NB (North Brewing Co) double dry hopped IPA (on the right). Another drop in ABV, this time to 6%, and another very tasty ale.

It's all been tasty tonight, and to be fair it's all been supermarket swag (Tesco).

roccles · 5 Jul 2019 at 22:00

Hedge said:
I've been on the whole IPA train for a while now but recently I've been really liking cans of Stella . My entire mentality was always that Stella was crap wife beater lager, however now I rate it above all other mainstream lagers when it comes to cost/taste.

A cold pint of it is great on a summers day.

Man I'm common.

Agreed I think Stella's not bad at least it has some flavour and on a hot sunny day sometimes a ice cold lager is what hits the spot.

Yadda · 5 Jul 2019 at 22:06

That's me for tonight, lads. I'm feeling those strong ales a bit so I'm switching to long drinks and cooking ales. Cheers!

HungryHippos · 5 Jul 2019 at 22:11

beachBOYken said:
First time I have tried this, it's very nice

I quite like the Thornbridge Tart as well

roccles · 5 Jul 2019 at 22:32

Beer Number 2. Not tried this before but was pretty tasty a lot more bitter than the colour would suggest with lots of citrus and floral flavors. Would definitely try again.

beachBOYken · 6 Jul 2019 at 15:44

Yadda said:
Cracking beer. If you're ever near the Sheffield FC ground pop into the Coach and Horses. They always have a load of Thornbridge ales on. I had my first cask Jaipur there and it was phenominal.

Worthy said:
Sure is. They have it in casks in a few places round Manc.

#NorthernPowerhouse

HungryHippos said:
I quite like the Thornbridge Tart as well

I can only see Jaipur on sale in my area, Asda seems to be the only supermarket near me that sell's it.

Yadda · 6 Jul 2019 at 15:52

beachBOYken said:
I can only see Jaipur on sale in my area, Asda seems to be the only supermarket near me that sell's it.

It's worth checking the larger Tesco stores, they often have a good selection in the craft beer bit. Waitrose too.

Feek · 6 Jul 2019 at 15:54

And Morrisons as well. Our local one regularly gets different ales in stock.

beachBOYken · 6 Jul 2019 at 15:54

Yadda said:
It's worth checking the larger Tesco stores, they often have a good selection in the craft beer bit. Waitrose too.

Cool, thanks.

Yadda · 6 Jul 2019 at 16:19

As Feek says, Morrisons can be good too although I don't think the one nearest me has ever stocked any Thornbridge.

If you have an M&S near you then that's also worth checking out. I popped into one the other week and they had a load of decent craft beers, including a few by Beavertown.

Feek · 6 Jul 2019 at 17:55

Hedge said:
A cold pint of it is great on a summers day.

Sometimes it’s what’s needed. I’ve had a pants day today and on my way home I bought pizza and four large cans of Stella.

robfosters · 6 Jul 2019 at 17:59

Feek said:
Sometimes it’s what’s needed. I’ve had a pants day today and on my way home I bought pizza and four large cans of Stella.

Everyone enjoys a chav evening now and then.

LeeUK · 6 Jul 2019 at 20:50

I'm thinking about popping to Aldi tonight before they close and getting a few bottles of their Alska cider in a variety of flavours. Nice stuff especially for the price.

Armageus · 6 Jul 2019 at 21:02

LeeUK said:
I'm thinking about popping to Aldi tonight before they close and getting a few bottles of their Alska cider in a variety of flavours. Nice stuff especially for the price.

+1 lovely stuff, but way too easy to drink

I also like the Orchard Irish cider they do for 85p/bottle, quite a crisp refreshing taste, a bit different to e.g Thatcher's or magners etc.

Brizzles · 6 Jul 2019 at 21:40

6 of these for tonight

LeeUK · 6 Jul 2019 at 22:28

Armageus said:
+1 lovely stuff, but way too easy to drink

I also like the Orchard Irish cider they do for 85p/bottle, quite a crisp refreshing taste, a bit different to e.g Thatcher's or magners etc.

Thought I'd try that Orchard Irish Cider too

Starting on the Strawberry Lime Cider while the rest are chilling in the fridge. :cool:

Rotty · 6 Jul 2019 at 22:37

I win the most obscure beers of the evening award

Feek · 6 Jul 2019 at 23:03

Rotty said:
I win the most obscure beers of the evening award

You litrilly do.