Drink Real Ale

[Rincewind]

It occured to me last night that by drinking real ale I am actually improving the reputation of Stella. Confused? I shall explain. If I was a 6 pint a day Stella drinker and was to drop dead tomorrow the headlines in the Mercury would read 'Young man dies from alcoholi Stella poisoning.' This would not be good for the brewers of Stella. But on the other hand If I drank the same quantity of a varied range of real ale beers the headline would read ' Young man dies of alcoholic poisoning, doctors are baffled, no traces of Stella were found in his bloodstream.'

[The People's Hero]

On this whole beer subject, a Q for TPH/Kent Fox

I stay down in Kent a bit for my job, usually a couple of times a month - I haven't had any SN but have seen it around a fair bit.

What is a really nice local session ale? And any decent places to drink it?

If you can find them, the best beers in Kent are the ones brewed at the Chatham (old dockyard) Brewery, I believe it's known as the Flagship Brewery.

Of their beers, Flagship or Crow's Nest are the two most drinkable 'session' ales.

I've spotted them in 4 or 5 pubs locally and all of them were well kept. They only show up in good, beer drinkers pubs.

Otherwise, round here you get a decent drop of Harveys, Adnams, London Pride, Bombardier and Black Sheep (believe it or not). It's more about which pub you choose really than what beers they stock. Try to avoid Shepherd Neame pubs, not because the beers are necessarily that bad when leaving SN, but they tend to be kept poorly I find and you'll have a decent enough night on them, but suffer the following morning.

Actually, just thought - chanced across a beer called Summer Perle recently. It was delightful!

EDIT: I'm sure thinking about it that this is a Westerham ale. Local brewery. Well worth checking out if you can find their beers. Not many places in Kent seem to keep them, although where they are kept, they are generally the one to go for. Summer Perle is their summer beer (pale) but they have many others and keep a couple of good all rounders.

One final point, we have quite a few pubs down here with their own micro-breweries attached. They tend to be miles from anywhere but nonetheless, you can find some really really good ales at these places. The Swan is my favourite.

SECOND EDIT:

That brewery in Chatham has twice been taken over since being called the Flagship Brewery. It changed hands in 2003 to become Nelson's something or other and then again last year. They are still based at the old Dockyard and their beers are still good (as far as I know) and are still easily identifiable due to the nautical themes to the names.

[The People's Hero]

Swan at West Peckham, Kent.

Good beers. Micro-brewery (very small).

[BigGibbo]

I went to that festival for real ale thing in leicester last year that was fun drank loads of beer i had never heard of lovely might go again the next one its not really designed for the youth really even though i am a connoisseur

when is it?

[Thracian]

If you can find them, the best beers in Kent are the ones brewed at the Chatham (old dockyard) Brewery, I believe it's known as the Flagship Brewery.

Of their beers, Flagship or Crow's Nest are the two most drinkable 'session' ales.

I've spotted them in 4 or 5 pubs locally and all of them were well kept. They only show up in good, beer drinkers pubs.

Otherwise, round here you get a decent drop of Harveys, Adnams, London Pride, Bombardier and Black Sheep (believe it or not). It's more about which pub you choose really than what beers they stock. Try to avoid Shepherd Neame pubs, not because the beers are necessarily that bad when leaving SN, but they tend to be kept poorly I find and you'll have a decent enough night on them, but suffer the following morning.

Actually, just thought - chanced across a beer called Summer Perle recently. It was delightful!

EDIT: I'm sure thinking about it that this is a Westerham ale. Local brewery. Well worth checking out if you can find their beers. Not many places in Kent seem to keep them, although where they are kept, they are generally the one to go for. Summer Perle is their summer beer (pale) but they have many others and keep a couple of good all rounders.

One final point, we have quite a few pubs down here with their own micro-breweries attached. They tend to be miles from anywhere but nonetheless, you can find some really really good ales at these places. The Swan is my favourite.

How refreshing to read your comments on something you clearly know about.

[The People's Hero]

How refreshing to read your comments on something you clearly know about.

Unfortunately, of late, I've not been able to do much research. Best I've had was a solitary bottle of bishops finger last night and I think there might be a few cans of Caffreys in the fridge (and that's hardly real ale).

ps I know the 'in the fridge' part will 'jar' with some real ale drinkers on here. With canned stuff though it does kinda take the metallic edge off....

[Kent Fox]

I was once the victim of a Bishop's Finger.

One day, I pray the bas tard gets found out!!

I was a good choir singer, as well.

PS: Caffrey's! *spits*

Yuk!

[Sir Fynwy]

Unfortunately, of late, I've not been able to do much research. Best I've had was a solitary bottle of bishops finger last night and I think there might be a few cans of Caffreys in the fridge (and that's hardly real ale).

ps I know the 'in the fridge' part will 'jar' with some real ale drinkers on here. With canned stuff though it does kinda take the metallic edge off....

Have you noticed the 'serve cool not cold' labels appearing on bottled ales, I still put them in the fridge but allow them to breathe for a while (like a good wine) before downing them, still not as good as a real pint but beggars etc.

[The People's Hero]

I was once the victim of a Bishop's Finger.

One day, I pray the bas tard gets found out!!

I was a good choir singer, as well.

PS: Caffrey's! *spits*

Yuk!

4 cans for £2.50 at my local offy.

I simply can't refuse value like that.

[The People's Hero]

Have you noticed the 'serve cool not cold' labels appearing on bottled ales, I still put them in the fridge but allow them to breathe for a while (like a good wine) before downing them, still not as good as a real pint but beggars etc.

I do similarly. Having them 'cold' isn't unpleasant as such, but does seem to impair the flavour a little.

Have you had anything from the Tanglefoot brewery/Badger's sett range of beers? I've seen the cans about and am curious but would really like to try it from the pump. I just like badgers - that's all!

Quick Edit:

Tanglefoot is one of the beers. http://www.badgerdirect.com/ is the website.

Anyone tried them? They appear intriguing!

[Kent Fox]

4 cans for £2.50 at my local offy.

I simply can't refuse value like that.

Surely you have considered why it's so cheap..

Because it's crap!

In my honest evaluation and opinion.

I have some washing up liquid that I can sell you for the value of a ticket to Charlton if you like cheap shite beer Caffrey's!!

[The People's Hero]

Surely you have considered why it's so cheap..

Because it's crap!

In my honest evaluation and opinion.

I have some washing up liquid that I can sell you for the value of a ticket to Charlton if you like cheap shite beer Caffrey's!!

What's the issue with Charlton mate?

Other commitments?

Unhappy other half?

Etc.

[Kent Fox]

What's the issue with Charlton mate?

Other commitments?

Unhappy other half?

Etc.

Yeh, that's it!

All quiet on the job front and the new household motto is:

No money coming in, no hubbie going out.

However, I'll find out whether I get offered one of 3 jobs by Wednesday.

Fingers crossed.

(And after seeing Kokopops' pics, it looks like they need an old man to look after them...)

[The People's Hero]

Yeh, that's it!

All quiet on the job front and the new household motto is:

No money coming in, no hubbie going out.

However, I'll find out whether I get offered one of 3 jobs by Wednesday.

Fingers crossed.

(And after seeing Kokopops' pics, it looks like they need an old man to look after them...)

Be good to meet you mate.

We should just do a random meet up anyway. Maybe when City are next on sky we could just meet at a mutually convenient pub and watch real ale (whilst requesting the landlord keep the tv turned OFF).

[Kent Fox]

Be good to meet you mate.

We should just do a random meet up anyway. Maybe when City are next on sky we could just meet at a mutually convenient pub and watch real ale (whilst requesting the landlord keep the tv turned OFF).

A random meet of the Kent (and anyone else who wants to come) Chapter of LCFC

The LCFC(KC).

We could get T-Shirts made.

*cue Ricey*

EDIT: What is wrong with me. I am having to edit everything

[Sir Fynwy]

I do similarly. Having them 'cold' isn't unpleasant as such, but does seem to impair the flavour a little.

Have you had anything from the Tanglefoot brewery/Badger's sett range of beers? I've seen the cans about and am curious but would really like to try it from the pump. I just like badgers - that's all!

Quick Edit:

Tanglefoot is one of the beers. http://www.badgerdirect.com/ is the website.

Anyone tried them? They appear intriguing!

I've tried plenty of Badger ales, there are some quite nice ones, the Blandford Fly has ginger in it and is quite intereting but I've only had it from the bottle. Golden Champion is a nice golden summer ale type and Golden Glory is a great pint if you can find it, Tanglefoot is a fairly typical bitter.

I'd recommend most of their offerings to be fair.

[The People's Hero]

I've tried plenty of Badger ales, there are some quite nice ones, the Blandford Fly has ginger in it and is quite intereting but I've only had it from the bottle. Golden Champion is a nice golden summer ale type and Golden Glory is a great pint if you can find it, Tanglefoot is a fairly typical bitter.

I'd recommend most of their offerings to be fair.

Where can I find them on draught?

I've seen bottles of Golden Champion and Tanglefoot as well as cans of Tanglefoot in supermarkets round here but that's about it.

Might scout out my new locals... they are all 'old man' pubs - some of them look a bit rough. The all have names like 'The Rifle Volunteers' and 'The Gun Dog' and the like.

[Sir Fynwy]

Where can I find them on draught?

I've seen bottles of Golden Champion and Tanglefoot as well as cans of Tanglefoot in supermarkets round here but that's about it.

Might scout out my new locals... they are all 'old man' pubs - some of them look a bit rough. The all have names like 'The Rifle Volunteers' and 'The Gun Dog' and the like.

Hall and Woodhouse pubs near you:

HOPBINE

Petteridge Lane, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent

Tel: 01892 722561

HUNTSMAN

Eridge, nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Tel: 01892 864258

MOAT

London Road, Wrotham, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent

Tel: 01732 882263

You can search here: http://www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk/pubs/pubse...mp;County=Kent#

[Trumpet]

A random meet of the Kent (and anyone else who wants to come) Chapter of LCFC

The LCFC(KC).

We could get T-Shirts made.

*cue Ricey*

EDIT: What is wrong with me. I am having to edit everything

Is your second name Kent??

[The People's Hero]

Hall and Woodhouse pubs near you:

HOPBINE

Petteridge Lane, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent

Tel: 01892 722561

HUNTSMAN

Eridge, nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Tel: 01892 864258

MOAT

London Road, Wrotham, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent

Tel: 01732 882263

You can search here: http://www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk/pubs/pubse...mp;County=Kent#

Thankyou.

[Sir Fynwy]

Thankyou.

You're lucky really, they don't have any pubs in the midlands so we only get it as a guest brewery. Still more reason to go to awaydays in the south, wonder if they have a pub near Charlton.

[The People's Hero]

You're lucky really, they don't have any pubs in the midlands so we only get it as a guest brewery. Still more reason to go to awaydays in the south, wonder if they have a pub near Charlton.

I quite enjoy the Everards beers though and I might just have been unlucky, but I've never seen a pint of Tiger, Beacon or Original available down here....

Additionally, there are a few places in Leicester where you can get Timothy Taylor's beers. They are few and far between down here.

[Sir Fynwy]

I quite enjoy the Everards beers though and I might just have been unlucky, but I've never seen a pint of Tiger, Beacon or Original available down here....

Additionally, there are a few places in Leicester where you can get Timothy Taylor's beers. They are few and far between down here.

I'm not the biggest fan of Everards, I think Tiger is a bit overrated. Tim Taylor's Landlord is a supreme pint though, well worth seeking out.

[Kent Fox]

Is your second name Kent??

First name Clark??

Err.

No.

[The People's Hero]

I'm not the biggest fan of Everards, I think Tiger is a bit overrated. Tim Taylor's Landlord is a supreme pint though, well worth seeking out.

Agree about Timothy Taylor's landlord, I reckon it's the best draught pint I've had. And that was in Blackburn once for an away game, I believe you may have been present. Probably cost me about £1.50. Even the ones I've had in Leic have been delicious.

Tiger is nice though - I never really appreciated having a nice, tasty, session-(able), local beer available in 90% of pubs, until I came back to Kent. We simply don't have that here.