I'm probably part of that generation that appreciates ale (or proper beer) then? I avoid lager as it tastes like crap in comparison. I like to try a lot of different stuff but I think St Austell Tribute is one of my favourites so far that's vaguely widely available. Anyone got any good recommendations for something a bit darker with coffee/chocolate hints? I'm sure I tried something once but I can't remember what it was.
Have we had an ale revolution in this country? *Positive thread*
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Yes, deffinately more ales about.
Ooh, that reinds me, I'm off to a Scout (yes, as in http://scouts.org.uk/) beer festival a week on Sat - looking forward to trying all 25 ales on tap!
Ooh, that reinds me, I'm off to a Scout (yes, as in http://scouts.org.uk/) beer festival a week on Sat - looking forward to trying all 25 ales on tap!
Soldato
Yep I noticed about half way through my time at uni in Bath. Also seems to be more ales about in London/SE - all good I say!
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I think some of the credit needs to go to CAMRA http://www.camra.org.uk/, they've been campaigning and putting on beer festivals for years. My best local one, the Chappel Beer festival has been getting larger year on year, I remember some years back when you could move on a Friday/Saturday of the festival. Now I have to take a day's vacation to go on the Thursday as it's crazy busy otherwise.
To the person who likes Kronenberg and wants to try an ale, maybe try a chilled honey beer, something like Waggle Dance is widely available and very drinkable. Other than that go to a beer festival and start on the milds.
There's nothing I like more than attending Chappel beer festival with the beer list and trying out various ones, scoring each as I go along...... My scores increase in generosity as time goes by for some reason
To the person who likes Kronenberg and wants to try an ale, maybe try a chilled honey beer, something like Waggle Dance is widely available and very drinkable. Other than that go to a beer festival and start on the milds.
There's nothing I like more than attending Chappel beer festival with the beer list and trying out various ones, scoring each as I go along...... My scores increase in generosity as time goes by for some reason
I think some of the credit needs to go to CAMRA http://www.camra.org.uk/, they've been campaigning and putting on beer festivals for years. My best local one, the Chappel Beer festival has been getting larger year on year, I remember some years back when you could move on a Friday/Saturday of the festival. Now I have to take a day's vacation to go on the Thursday as it's crazy busy otherwise.
To the person who likes Kronenberg and wants to try an ale, maybe try a chilled honey beer, something like Waggle Dance is widely available and very drinkable. Other than that go to a beer festival and start on the milds.
There's nothing I like more than attending Chappel beer festival with the beer list and trying out various ones, scoring each as I go along...... My scores increase in generosity as time goes by for some reason
Whilst I do think CAMRA are noteworthy for praise I don't think they are particularly helping in furthering the drinking experience and the tastes and styles of beer that we can get.
Rarely do you see them promoting beers that really push the boundaries (be it in taste or production). They of course need to play it relatively safe, unfortunately, but I feel that they could be doing much more to promote more unusual beers as oppose to the safe few they do preach about. To paraphrase something I read, and I forget where - You can lead a person to a double imperial IPA, but you can not make the person drink it...
There are so many types of beer out there, and so many great craft breweries making some fantastic brews, and we should attempt to try them all. CAMRA don't believe in this philosophy however and it's a true shame.
Ultimately, I do agree with you. I do love beer festivals and trying the range of beers that they have onsite.
Soldato
Did anybody go to the CAMRA festival at Earls Court last year? me and some mates went and I racked up ~26 ales, still have my Glass at home too 
Been drinking ale sinc eI was about 17...always prefered it to crappy largers. Can't beat Ale or proper beers.
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Been drinking ale sinc eI was about 17...always prefered it to crappy largers. Can't beat Ale or proper beers.
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An IPA may suit you, or any other pale ale.
I like Copper Dragon Ales - Golden Pippin.
Soldato
There are some occasions when I prefer lager - with a curry, hot weather barbecue etc... but in general I have switched to ales; they just taste so much nicer!
Given the choice now I would prefer ale, I've been a lager drinker for years and only really got into ale relatively recently, but I'm a huge fan now.
My local always has a small selection of guest ales in addition to the standard Pride, doombar etc my best friend and I go down once a week and try them but my favourite at the moment is London Pride and ESB in fact we are thinking of visiting the fullers brewery soon
Had a pint the other week called 'Butcombe Old Vic Bristol Porter' a lovley drink - very smooth with a coffee/ cream / toffee taste very heavy though couldn't drink more than 2 lol
My local always has a small selection of guest ales in addition to the standard Pride, doombar etc my best friend and I go down once a week and try them but my favourite at the moment is London Pride and ESB in fact we are thinking of visiting the fullers brewery soon
Had a pint the other week called 'Butcombe Old Vic Bristol Porter' a lovley drink - very smooth with a coffee/ cream / toffee taste very heavy though couldn't drink more than 2 lol
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Caporegime
I'm fond of a really nice ale brewed 2 miles from my house: Purity. It's divine. Their main two products are Gold and Ubu.
I'm glad that the local beers are still able to thrive in the face of all this all-too-often tasteless rubbish from the multinationals.
I'm glad that the local beers are still able to thrive in the face of all this all-too-often tasteless rubbish from the multinationals.
Man of Honour
Purity are awesome I work a few events they sponsor and it's always nice at the end of the weekend when the kegs need emptying
Man of Honour
Badger Golden Champion was one of the first ales I ever tried, still enjoy the odd one now and again it's a great summer ale
Caporegime
Honourable mention also for Hobsons (specifically Town Crier is nice).
Pouring fail, but blame the internet!
Pouring fail, but blame the internet!
Soldato
Really recommend Innis & Gunn - brewed in rum casks and is really VERY nice, although quite high in alcohol content..... not that this is a bad point!
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I think the country has gone through a revolution but not just ales, but food and drink in general. Real ciders are much more popular as are real ales and real lagers. Then of course all the farm shops, rare breed animals etc.
It's a very good thing.
Thankfully Bristol has some amazing pubs that cater different needs
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It's a very good thing.
Thankfully Bristol has some amazing pubs that cater different needs
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Soldato
I agree with you AH, there's a lot of variety and support when it comes to good tasting food and beverages - food & drink festivals spring to mind. Whilst ale can seem more expensive the bottles are bigger and supermarkets usually have a good deal on a range of bottles, fursty ferret is one I've bought most often recently, I think it's perfect for the spring/summer time.