Author Topic: What are you drinking right now? (Read 316620 times)

Pingu · « **Reply #1925 on:** 14 October, 2014, 11:47:48 pm »

Paul · « **Reply #1926 on:** 29 October, 2014, 09:58:07 pm »

The Kraken rum. It's pretty good, but I wonder if it's a bit overpriced at £32 per litre.

That's a fair bit less than some of the fancy whiskies, though, and it tastes lovely.

andrew_s · « **Reply #1927 on:** 31 October, 2014, 08:37:27 pm »

pendle witches' brew (seemed appropriate to the season)

Basil · « **Reply #1928 on:** 31 October, 2014, 08:45:35 pm »

Back from the man creche, dinner appears to need to stay in the oven a bit longer, so a bottle of co-op Argentinian fair trade Malbec has been deployed.

rafletcher · « **Reply #1929 on:** 31 October, 2014, 09:02:32 pm »

A Bandol

Oaky · « **Reply #1930 on:** 01 November, 2014, 12:50:41 am »

Night of the living stout, by Full Pint.

A local brewery. For values of local close to Pittsburgh, that is.

Oaky · « **Reply #1931 on:** 01 November, 2014, 01:47:41 am »

And now, another relatively local brew. Great Lakes Nosferatu. Very interesting.

Dibdib · « **Reply #1932 on:** 01 November, 2014, 08:15:10 pm »

Tesco's own-brand "Revisionist Wheat Beer", brewed for them by Marston's.

It's pretty nice, and an acceptable substitute as neither Erdinger nor Franzikaner was included in the "4 for £6" offer.

(edit: on a slightly related note, noticing that it's brewed by Marston's is making me really hanker after a pink of Banks's Mild.)

interzen · « **Reply #1933 on:** 02 November, 2014, 11:53:48 am »

Quote from: Dibdib on 01 November, 2014, 08:15:10 pm

(edit: on a slightly related note, noticing that it's brewed by Marston's is making me really hanker after a pink of Banks's Mild.)

After spending 8 years in Wales when I was at university, if I never see Banks' beer again it'll be too soon - practically every bloody pub in Aberystwyth had Banks' Mild (or bitter, or both if you were really lucky) and Worthingtons. And in a lot of cases very little else.

*shudder*

Anyhow ...

On Wednesday night I had possibly the best beer I have ever tasted - "Great Yorkshire Brewery Blackout" which, as it turns out, is brewed by the Cropton brewery so is fairly local. It's a chocolate stout which manages to smell and taste like ... chocolate. Really.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1934 on:** 02 November, 2014, 07:58:33 pm »

I am drinking a pint of St. Austell Tribute. I am thinking how thin and insipid it is. This could be becaue recently I have been spoiling myself on ESB and Golden Pride, both from Fullers, which are much stronger, fuller-flavoured beers.

I have a number of bottles of a naturally-conditioned ale from St. Austell, called "Proper Job". It really is, compared to this, and I might follow up with one later.

Ham · « **Reply #1935 on:** 02 November, 2014, 10:18:20 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 November, 2014, 07:58:33 pm

I am drinking a pint of St. Austell Tribute. I am thinking how thin and insipid it is. This could be becaue recently I have been spoiling myself on ESB and Golden Pride, both from Fullers, which are much stronger, fuller-flavoured beers.

I have a number of bottles of a naturally-conditioned ale from St. Austell, called "Proper Job". It really is, compared to this, and I might follow up with one later.

I followed up with Proper Job to start with (

) and I can confirm it is rather good. And at £1.50 (4 for £6 @ Waitrose ) somewhat sweeter than the hoppy flavour would suggest

Pingu · « **Reply #1936 on:** 02 November, 2014, 11:33:01 pm »

IMG_4178 by The Pingus, on Flickr

interzen · « **Reply #1937 on:** 07 November, 2014, 08:22:28 pm »

Kasteel Rouge - 8% ABV and inhabits the intersection of fruit beer and unleaded petrol.

Actually, it's not that bad. In fact, it's really rather good - if, like me, you go for anything that's vaguely cherry flavoured then this is dangerously drinkable. Even worse, at least for my remaining synapses, I found another bottle of it in the 'collection' on top of my bookcase

woollypigs · « **Reply #1938 on:** 07 November, 2014, 08:53:18 pm »

One of my own IPAs, I must say it is a very good drink. Though next time less sugar for the carbonation.

Paul · « **Reply #1939 on:** 08 November, 2014, 01:16:17 am »

Quote from: Dibdib on 01 November, 2014, 08:15:10 pm

(edit: on a slightly related note, noticing that it's brewed by Marston's is making me really hanker after a pink of Banks's Mild.)

I think that Banks's mild might have been the first beer I bought for myself. And I think it might have been about 60p a pint in the Brown Derby in Brum.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1940 on:** 15 November, 2014, 10:32:56 pm »

Broadside.

The first beer I bought was 1/2 - as in 1s 2d - a pint.

Dibdib · « **Reply #1941 on:** 16 November, 2014, 03:31:25 pm »

Quote from: Paul on 08 November, 2014, 01:16:17 am

Quote from: Dibdib on 01 November, 2014, 08:15:10 pm
(edit: on a slightly related note, noticing that it's brewed by Marston's is making me really hanker after a pink of Banks's Mild.)

I think that Banks's mild might have been the first beer I bought for myself. And I think it might have been about 60p a pint in the Brown Derby in Brum.

I was born in the Black Country, but I almost never see it down here in Wiltshire. Not that I can remember spotting, anyway.

Not right now, but last night and I might have another tonight - Fursty Ferret and Old Golden Hen. Cheap in Tesco, innit.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1942 on:** 16 November, 2014, 05:34:27 pm »

Sherry. I might graduate onto red wine and/or ale later.

a lower gear · « **Reply #1943 on:** 06 December, 2014, 06:37:54 pm »

Bateman's Hazlenut Brownie beer. The most chocolately beer I've ever tasted. I look at the rear label revealed why: its 1% Belgian chocolate. Nummy but definately not a session beer.

DrMekon · « **Reply #1944 on:** 12 December, 2014, 11:08:01 am »

Went to first "beer club" night at my local beer shop, then on for some more. Feeling it today.

Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio by Brasserie Cantillon
Rodenbach Grand Cru by Brouwerij Rodenbach
Faro Lambic by Brewery John Martin & Brewery Timmermans
Kriek by Brouwerij Boon
Tuverbol by Brouwerij Loterbol
Sequoia by Thornbridge Brewery
Peanut Butter Brown Ale (Charlie Brown) by Thornbridge Brewery
India Pale Weizen (w/ Weihenstephan) by BrewDog

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #1945 on:** 14 December, 2014, 09:02:15 pm »

Please tell me you didn't drink them in that order?

giropaul · « **Reply #1946 on:** 14 December, 2014, 09:30:38 pm »

Quote from: DrMekon on 12 December, 2014, 11:08:01 am

Went to first "beer club" night at my local beer shop, then on for some more. Feeling it today.

Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio by Brasserie Cantillon
Rodenbach Grand Cru by Brouwerij Rodenbach
Faro Lambic by Brewery John Martin & Brewery Timmermans
Kriek by Brouwerij Boon
Tuverbol by Brouwerij Loterbol
Sequoia by Thornbridge Brewery
Peanut Butter Brown Ale (Charlie Brown) by Thornbridge Brewery
India Pale Weizen (w/ Weihenstephan) by BrewDog

Where do you live? I need to find such a shop!

DrMekon · « **Reply #1947 on:** 16 December, 2014, 09:02:53 am »

Quote from: Giropaul on 14 December, 2014, 09:30:38 pm

Where do you live? I need to find such a shop!

Otley - The Curious Hop

Last night was a work do with pre-dinner drinks in North Bar.

Yellow Monster by Birra Toccalmatto
Clown Juice by Magic Rock Brewing
Monumental by Alechemy Brewing Ltd
Human Cannonball by Magic Rock Brewing

ian · « **Reply #1948 on:** 16 December, 2014, 09:13:33 pm »

I forgot to mention, but I have a Ginvent calendar. Behind every door is a 30 ml measure of junipery goodness.

Ruthie · « **Reply #1949 on:** 16 December, 2014, 11:34:13 pm »

Tea. Lovely.