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No, gave it up for Jan a couple of years back but didn't lose any weight so sod that...Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
A few miles hilly road run to work up a thirst and just opened a can of Speckled Hen, not very imaginative but it's going down a treat.
Venus and Emperor's Whim from the Derventio Brewery.... both very nice.
you lucky man. there are advantages to living in Aberdeen! :rolleyes:
I saw it on the website and got excited until I realised how far away from Leeds it is. Oh well, maybe one day.
BREWDOG HITS NORTH WALES!!!! Spotted Punk IPA in the Star in Ruthin last night. Not quite ready though so will have to go back tonight after the XC!Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
tucking into a Sierra Nevada Celebration at the mo. lovely. V hoppy.
also purchased a selection of black ones for tomorrow.
Brooklyn Brewery - Double Chocolate Stout
Hook Norton - Double Stout
Isle of Syke - Black Cuillien
dring on the dark side
A bottle of Rescewe and a bottle of Hawkshead Lakeland Gold whilst watching the village play. Lovely.
Just turned down the chance of a Stag trip to Skipton on Saturday!!! Did I do the right thing?
The closest I've been to Skipton is having an account with their building society, so can't help I'm afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Welsh Harrier
Although have just enjoyed a bottle of Stinger, from Hugh F-W and his friends at River Cottage.
Well you might have bumped into half this forum?? :w00t:
Blackberry Stout from the Waen Brewery in Mid-Wales (As featured on Oz and Hugh over xmas).
Last night may I add, before you think I have a drink problem!!
BrewDog has arrived in Horsforth - a pint of Trashy Blonde at the much improved Kings Head last night:)
Trashy Blonde also in Ruthin, North Wales tonight follwed by a Caledonian Double Dark Oatmeal Stout - and to thnk that 35 years ago we'd have travelled umpteen miles for a pint of 'Whitbread Bighead Trophy Bitter - the pint that thinks it's a quart!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Currently downing a Bolleke (De Konink)... may have another, unless I decide on a Leffe or Palm...
Of course that should have been Old Kings Arms not Head!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Ever been to De Wildenman in Amsterdam - now there's a beerhouse and a half!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
Excellent news!Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
looks like i'll be in for a swift one after Rombalds. Not been in there for ages, the pungent toilets and nostril burning corner by the bar used to be rather disconcerting.
Ales of last night...
Hopstar - Dizzy Danny
Northumberland - Bucking Fastard
Northumerbland - Fog on the Tyne
Wychwood - January Sale
Brakespear - Oxford Gold
and one from The Star brewery
Comfortably Numb from FFF brewery at the Gold Cape in Mold! Verrrry nice!
Had quite a few Wychwood - Dirty Tackle last Friday night. A nice 4% session ale.
thwaites double century....but not sure i shud be drinking in the circumstances :w00t: (onlyjokin)
A bottle of 'Whitstable Bay' from Shepherd Neame as I prepare Sunday Tea.
that sounds very civilised ...i like it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodders
currently quaffing some forgotten Badger's Golden Glory...lovely
Bottle of Thwaites Wainwright for me tonight hit the spot after the Commondale Clart today......hope you enjoyed the race Freckle
I did thank you masham man... I would like to thank the mystery person who kindly offered a safety pin to me in my hour of need...thank you whoever you are!Quote:
Originally Posted by Masham Man
Horsforth Beer festival tonight so a range of halves from a range of Yorkshire breweries - best I had was the Landlords Friend Brewery's Mr Hough (from Halifax), least exciting was the Crown Brewery (Sheffield) Hillsborough Pale - that'll teach me to go for something described as having flowery head and petal undertones!!
Last night:
Jennings - Cumberland
Durham - Apollo
Lytham - Lytham gold
Star Brewery - Golden Cracker
Hereford - Old Bull
Phoenix - Dark Bee
Marstons Double Drop....very pleasant!!
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Originally Posted by Nee Bother
...and clearly too much of it judging by your latest offerings on the poetry thread! :w00t: :wink:
Ha ha.....am on roll.....more words on poetry thread today (am very busy at work :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Goatess
Some new ones last night...
Salopian - Oracle
Ironbridge - Forge
Mercian - Beowulf
Broughs - Gold
Salopian by far the best. Have tried Shropshire Gold, Hop Twizzler and Oracle from them now, and all are top notch ales.
A large jug of County Special bitter.
Right...
Superflygal is out for the evening, the little man is asleep, it must be beer o'clock!
First on the menu is Goose Island 312 (urban wheat beer!)it's not great.n fact slightly disappointed after their excellent Honkers Ale. lacking in taste and body. ho-hum a few more to sample this evening.
Had a right good pint of Cornish Knocker last night
knew i shouldn't have written that. just spent the last hour getting him back to sleep!Quote:
Originally Posted by superflyguy
oh well, number 2 makes up for it. a contender to knock 5am Saint off it's perch:w00t:
Snake Dog from Flying Dog Brewery. not as fully flavoured as 5am, but still very hoppy and weighs in at 7.1% Very good indeed. worth seeking out if you like 5am.
Wychwood Goliath.
Fursty Ferret. Lovely.
Leeds Beer festival tonight so a mere 7 halves:
Spot the Celtic theme!!
Arran Dark
College Green - Belfast Blonde
Driftwood - Bawden Rocks Bitter (St Agnes, Cornwall)
Heart of Wales brewery - Ifon Valley Bitter ( Llanwrtyd Wells)
Newmans -Red Stag bitter (Caerphilly)
Purple Moose - Dark Side of the Moose (Porthmadog)
Summer Wine - Zenith Pale (Holmfirth)
Was drinking in Shrewsbury on saturday and managed to sample a few of the local Salopian beers, fantastic stuff...
Salopian - Oracle
Salopian - Hop Twister
Salopian - Shropshire Gold
£2.10 a pint in the Lloyds next to the river in the sun on saturday :)
A Magnet ale with Target hops. 15p a pint, when should I stop?
when your polarity stops working!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brotherton Lad