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jackthezipper · 3 Jun 2013 at 11:29

Tea.

Was drinking all day yesterday. Then realised it was half ten despite still being bright and had missed the last train.

tomparker95 · 3 Jun 2013 at 18:23

Can anyone recommend a IPA/ Ale for a young 'un who has no experience in drinking ales really? Something tasty that won't blow my head off and that is possibly sold at Tesco's/ASDA

Enjoy reading the threads though, some lovely looking beers from the regular posters.

IRLeetly · 3 Jun 2013 at 18:50

tomparker95 said:
Can anyone recommend a IPA/ Ale for a young 'un who has no experience in drinking ales really? Something tasty that won't blow my head off and that is possibly sold at Tesco's/ASDA Enjoy reading the threads though, some lovely looking beers from the regular posters.

In the same boat myself man, wouldnt mind trying some ale instead of super fizzy lagers. Went to my local morrisons to pick up some Iron Maiden Trooper ale, frakkers didn't have it in stock.

Drinking some Brasserie stubbys at the mo

moody · 3 Jun 2013 at 19:05

tomparker95 said:
Can anyone recommend a IPA/ Ale for a young 'un who has no experience in drinking ales really? Something tasty that won't blow my head off and that is possibly sold at Tesco's/ASDA Enjoy reading the threads though, some lovely looking beers from the regular posters.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is probably your best start in terms of pale ale. Goose Island is decent as well.

On the lager front Budweiser Budvar (Czech not american) is great and Brooklyn Lager (although I see this as more of an ale then lager).

Duvel if you want to get into Belgian beers. Just be wary of the ABV of it thou.

tomparker95 · 3 Jun 2013 at 19:09

Ah okay then cheers for the suggestions. What are the percentages of all those?

moody · 3 Jun 2013 at 19:16

tomparker95 said:
Ah okay then cheers for the suggestions. What are the percentages of all those?

Duvel is 8.5% but is very drinkable. The rest are in the 5-6% region.

R-evans · 3 Jun 2013 at 19:44

tomparker95 said:
Can anyone recommend a IPA/ Ale for a young 'un who has no experience in drinking ales really? Something tasty that won't blow my head off and that is possibly sold at Tesco's/ASDA Enjoy reading the threads though, some lovely looking beers from the regular posters.

IRLeetly said:
In the same boat myself man, wouldnt mind trying some ale instead of super fizzy lagers. Went to my local morrisons to pick up some Iron Maiden Trooper ale, frakkers didn't have it in stock.

Drinking some Brasserie stubbys at the mo

As said, start with Sierra Nevada. If you want a little stronger the Sierra Torpedo is a nice double IPA and can be had from Tesco too.

Some great advice for you, the best beers in the world at the moment are IPAs and most are coming from USA, mainly California. Just look for this and you'll be good.

Some other great brewers but mostly not available in supermarkets:

Stone
Golden Road
Green Flash
Flying Dog
Maui
Kona
Thornbridge (available in Waitrose)
Odell
Magic Rock
Kernel
Russian River (Only available on west coast of USA though)

Be sure to come back with your verdict

Kerplunk · 3 Jun 2013 at 19:52

tomparker95 · 3 Jun 2013 at 21:10

Well i've spotted 4 for 3 in Tesco, and they have included Sierra Nevada so ill try that out! Im only 17 so i'll probably be a bit sloshed after that, but i'll give it a go

Thanks for the suggestions, always wanted to try a good quality ale.

vonex · 3 Jun 2013 at 21:27

ice cold sam migue frescal

Kishywish · 3 Jun 2013 at 22:00

Vimto with hot water.

Maccapacca · 3 Jun 2013 at 22:12

Peppermint tea

Something Else · 3 Jun 2013 at 22:45

NOM NOM NOM

Sonea Fifer · 3 Jun 2013 at 23:00

tomparker95 said:
Can anyone recommend a IPA/ Ale for a young 'un who has no experience in drinking ales really? Something tasty that won't blow my head off and that is possibly sold at Tesco's/ASDA Enjoy reading the threads though, some lovely looking beers from the regular posters.

tomparker95 said:
Well i've spotted 4 for 3 in Tesco, and they have included Sierra Nevada so ill try that out!

A few good calls made already - my first suggestion would have been the Sierra Nevada that's already been mentioned. I'd also recommend Brewdog's Punk IPA and 5AM Saint as good starter ales.

Not that I'm condoning underage drinking here - just remember to drink sensibly young padawan

And on topic - Just having a bottle of Fraoch heather ale

Sonea Fifer · 4 Jun 2013 at 00:48

Finished the Fraoch and now onto this:

Which is without a shadow of a doubt in my top five worst beers ever sampled

randomshenans · 4 Jun 2013 at 07:48

Big bloody coffee. Yea.

tomparker95 · 4 Jun 2013 at 08:00

Sonea Fifer said:
A few good calls made already - my first suggestion would have been the Sierra Nevada that's already been mentioned. I'd also recommend Brewdog's Punk IPA and 5AM Saint as good starter ales.

Not that I'm condoning underage drinking here - just remember to drink sensibly young padawan

And on topic - Just having a bottle of Fraoch heather ale

Haha I will, just planning a camping trip with mates, so stocking up on beers and BBQ food is an essential really

Thanks for the suggestions will pick up 1 or 2 of them to try!

R-evans · 4 Jun 2013 at 17:33

Sonea Fifer said:
A few good calls made already - my first suggestion would have been the Sierra Nevada that's already been mentioned. I'd also recommend Brewdog's Punk IPA and 5AM Saint as good starter ales.

Not that I'm condoning underage drinking here - just remember to drink sensibly young padawan

And on topic - Just having a bottle of Fraoch heather ale

I'd have thought Punk IPA is a little too potent and hoppy for a beginner

I haven't tried the 5am Saint but I think that is weaker right?

One of my favourite 'supermarket' beers is Thornbridge Jaipur, but I know if that's what I had started on, I wouldn't have stuck to IPAs.

IRLeetly · 4 Jun 2013 at 19:24

Bavaria lager

aceface57 · 4 Jun 2013 at 20:56

Ipa is Dead El Dorado, very tasty.

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