Cracked open a Trashy Blonde. Probably my favourite of the readly available Brewdog beers. It's very good, there is no doubt about that. However, after recently drinking stuff from Stone (IPA & Arrogant *******) and Sierra Nevada's Torpedo it pales into insignificance.
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have npt tried trashy blonde yet, must get around to trying it.
ill have to fine somewhere that stocks the stone ipa, looks very interesting.
have npt tried trashy blonde yet, must get around to trying it.
ill have to fine somewhere that stocks the stone ipa, looks very interesting.
If you can't get hold of any, trust me your address and I can post a couple of bottles down.
Though, I just started a thread in GD about where to buy beer online. I've only ever used Beers of Europe, and just wondering if there are any other places with decent selection and decent price. Postage is usually the off putting thing for me though!
5AM Saint. It's awfully good!
Though, I just started a thread in GD about where to buy beer online. I've only ever used Beers of Europe, and just wondering if there are any other places with decent selection and decent price. Postage is usually the off putting thing for me though!
5AM Saint. It's awfully good!
I hit up the new Brewdog bar in Manchester this week. Was pretty good, although expensive. The funniest thing was that, despite the 'punk' image, 95% of the dudes in there were yuppies in suits.
They had a thing at their opening event last week where you brought in cans of normal lager, threw one (literally, there was a target) into the bin and got a Brewdog beer in exchange.
Also, currently drinking: Duvel.
I made a request for decent places to buy ale and pilsner, someone suggested beers of Europe and it does look like a good source but im not one for bulk buying beer, especially stuff i am trying for the first time and i do try a lot. as you say postage is always a major factor even though some prices for single bottles always seem slightly inflated and packs need to be purchased to feel any significant benefit.
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1st coffee of the day 
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Interestingly, I got some Sierra Nevada for my boyfriend when I saw it, on the advice of people here (probably you Ahleckz) - he thought it was awful, was surprised as everyone I've seen mention it on here thought it was great.
He went to the local beer shop yesterday and came back with:
- Timmerman's peach beer (had never tried it before, he wasn't that keen but I liked it)
- Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter
- Samuel Smith's Yorkshire Stingo (he didn't think it was worth the £6.99
pricetag)- Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Pale Ale
- Acorn Brewery Barnsley Bitter
- Bath Ales' 'Gem' (this is his absolute favourite beer, can get hold of it at the big Sainsburys near us but a bit harder to get hold of up here in Yorkshire, you tend to only see their Golden Hare and Barnsey).
I'm currently drinking a mug of Yorkshire tea.
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Guinness Black Lager 
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Guinness Black Lager
Is it not available in England DJ? My boyfriend wants to try it but I haven't seen it anywhere, Wiki says they're just trialling it in ROI and NI at the moment.
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Yeah think it's still only ROI / NI and further afield being USA and Australia. It's quite a pleasant beer and nothing like Guinness in flavour but it should be drunk straight from the bottle (even states it on label) as poured out it will just mess with your head
If you have an Asda local try there as I know for fact they are a stockist here, I'll also try and find out for you if there are plans / dates to roll it out widespread UK.
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Yeah think it's still only ROI / NI and further afield being USA and Australia. It's quite a pleasant beer and nothing like Guinness in flavour but it should be drunk straight from the bottle (even states it on label) as poured out it will just mess with your head
I've tried the two Asdas near here because I saw you said before that you got it from Asda. Never mind, if it's a success I'm sure we'll get it eventually.
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Yes I have indeed albeit this lot was a freebie
I'll try and find out for you next week
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Yes I have indeed albeit this lot was a freebie
I'll try and find out for you next week
I've sent you a trust message actually DJ. Something else for you to find out for me
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I've sent you a trust message actually DJ. Something else for you to find out for me
OK np I'll check in a second
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...actually on coffee now but couldn't resist it
The punk image is just that. If you ever meet the owners, you'll find them to be as unpunk as you can imagine. Though, the headbrewer is kind of punkesq I suppose. It's not massively expensive, if you stick to the stuff available in pints. It's a bit over what you'd pay for a Carling/Bud sort of thing, but the beers are much more expensive to make. Some of the stuff (especially in bottles) is obscenely priced though.
Interestingly, I got some Sierra Nevada for my boyfriend when I saw it, on the advice of people here (probably you Ahleckz) - he thought it was awful, was surprised as everyone I've seen mention it on here thought it was great.
He went to the local beer shop yesterday and came back with:
- Timmerman's peach beer (had never tried it before, he wasn't that keen but I liked it)
- Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter
- Samuel Smith's Yorkshire Stingo (he didn't think it was worth the £6.99
- Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Pale Ale
- Acorn Brewery Barnsley Bitter
- Bath Ales' 'Gem' (this is his absolute favourite beer, can get hold of it at the big Sainsburys near us but a bit harder to get hold of up here in Yorkshire, you tend to only see their Golden Hare and Barnsey).
I'm currently drinking a mug of Yorkshire tea.
If he's used to English ales and bitter then I could see how the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale would be a bit too hoppy and flavoursome for him. It's pretty sour/bitter (though it's stupidly sweet compared to some lambic's I've had!) which can be a bit of a shock to some.
Don't get me wrong, none of the above is a criticism. I mentioned it before on here, but beer is great because you can get something for everyone. If it doesn't fit with your palate, that's cool - just try something else. As long as people are prepared to give unusual beers a go then I'm happy!
On topic - Just having a cheeky G&T! Been shopping with my mother all day, been stressful!
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Timothy Taylors landlord. Love this
If I find one I like I'll drink it. Never tried some of the ones mentioned here so will keep an eye out. I always come back to local as I like 'em, it's not all I drink though!
Beer wise I quite like Doom Bar of late, although I prefer it in the pub to drinking at home. I've got say though, their 20L case is tempting for the summer!