Beer in Exeter

defolwsionist · 2 Sep 2006 at 18:33

Hey all, I'm moving to Exeter uni soon and since my beloved S. A. Brains is mostly confined to Wales will have to find a new staple bitter. Is there anyone who can tell me what is generally served down there and what it's like?

defolwsionist · 2 Sep 2006 at 18:36

Ok, just noticed I've been a complete twonk and posted in the complete wrong place, if a don could move this I would be appreciative!!

semi-pro waster · 2 Sep 2006 at 18:49

If you are going to be drinking in student unions or the like then you might have to accept a more common pint, maybe something like John Smiths or similar as it should be fairly widely available if it suits your taste buds.

I've RTM'd for you

GoldenGlory · 2 Sep 2006 at 19:06

As a fellow student there, I have had an *extreme* chance to sample to local offerings.

As a staple, there are plenty. Exmoor beast is tasty, but the local favourite is Otter since the brewery is nearby. Check out the Wetherspoons beer festivals, there are usually about 5 a year and it's excellent!

Feef · 2 Sep 2006 at 20:29

Thumbs up to Otter Bright, though I only have it at a festival down there - it's sadly not up to Brains standard imo.

Damn Greene King's influence rounds these parts :mad:

my town's just opened its first brewery however, producing 2 ales, and the one I've tried is damn fine..

Snax · 2 Sep 2006 at 20:33

OMG Exeter!!! I finished there 2 years ago

bounty hunter at arena all the way

nobody's inn at the beginning of term and as much whiskey as you can hold

rpstewart · 2 Sep 2006 at 21:26

GoldenGlory said:
but the local favourite is Otter since the brewery is nearby.

Oh yeah, Otter's good stuff. I did some work in Taunton a while back and the pub opposite the office did Otter, none of your hand pulled malarky though. Tapped keg behind the bar - lovely!

DJWeasel · 2 Sep 2006 at 23:00

Dunno if its available up there but Skinner's Cornish Knocker. A proper beer. lol

siandtina · 2 Sep 2006 at 23:31

defolwsionist said:
Hey all, I'm moving to Exeter uni soon and since my beloved S. A. Brains is mostly confined to Wales will have to find a new staple bitter. Is there anyone who can tell me what is generally served down there and what it's like?

Hey chap, I'm just about to move to Exeter Uni as well, what you studying?

EDIT: saying that, anyone else at Exeter Uni as well? i'm heading down there in a week, new to the place.

Si

Brum Man · 2 Sep 2006 at 23:39

Snax said:
OMG Exeter!!! I finished there 2 years ago

Me too, what you study?

As for beer, who knows, I can't remember what I drank there!

PlatinumFX · 3 Sep 2006 at 03:53

GoldenGlory said:
Check out the Wetherspoons beer festivals, there are usually about 5 a year and it's excellent!

Are those held at the Imperial?

Pumpkinstew · 3 Sep 2006 at 08:57

PlatinumFX said:
Are those held at the Imperial?

Indeed they are. It's a a soulless aircraft hanger of a pub but it's cheap with a large beer garden which is what matters most to students.

Make the effort to get down to the Double Locks, you're bound to find something you like on offer down there. I think the Bowling Green generally had a decent selection of bitters too.

And if you can't find a bitter to your taste in those places make a trip to Topsham.