The People's Hero Posted 3 August 2014 Share Posted 3 August 2014 Been on the mad cat ( or something ) brewery stuff recently after getting talking to a chap who had a stall at an event locally and he sorted me out with quite a few. Got a wheat beer from Canterbury left. Glad I gave it a miss last night since that will deserve attention! The cat or whatever stuff was good. Ill have to research and find out exactly what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 3 August 2014 Share Posted 3 August 2014 Currently my favourite session ale: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Walsh5 Posted 5 August 2014 Share Posted 5 August 2014 FAO Rincewind The Black Horse in Aylestone have got a beer, cider and rum festival running from the 14th-17th August. I know you sometimes like these sort of things, they've also got a few live bands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 6 August 2014 Share Posted 6 August 2014 I have a voucher for a free gallon of ale from there. It was when CAMRA had their Mild in May Trail promotion. It was one of the raffle prizes. Might get over on the Friday but I won't drink 8 pints on my own in one session. Free pint for anyone that can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Walsh5 Posted 6 August 2014 Share Posted 6 August 2014 I have a voucher for a free gallon of ale from there. It was when CAMRA had their Mild in May Trail promotion. It was one of the raffle prizes. Might get over on the Friday but I won't drink 8 pints on my own in one session. Free pint for anyone that can make it. I'll be down there on the Saturday before and after our game as it's my local. Very nice pub, even though the landlord is a big Forest fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 19 August 2014 Share Posted 19 August 2014 Belgrave is the only ones out of those I've been to. Split my time between Whitlocks when I'm in town and Brudenell social when I'm at home, alright in there if you can look beyond all the edgey fxckers asking you for a key. Stone roses bar at night, even if a bit expensive. Friends of Ham is a cracker: Charcuterie and pub rolled into one. Anyway: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11414116.Records__beer_and_ham_on_offer_at_new_city_shop_bid/ - record store, pub and deli combined? Damn I'm looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 19 August 2014 Share Posted 19 August 2014 Had some of the York brewery range in the fine city this weekend - Guzzler being a very nice session ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 19 August 2014 Share Posted 19 August 2014 I was at the Great British Beer Festival, Kensington Olympia last week. Bolt Thrower by Timothy Taylor won the best in show category and was a really nice caramelly Ale, went down very well. Axolotl was also quite a nice Ale from Salamander, I head a fairly average one from Everards, can't remember the name and another one a called the Trooper brewed by Iron Maiden, I would love to say it rocked, but it was again a fairly standard ale. By that point I was a little pissed so decided to try the funky flavoured beers, Chilli, Cherry, Honey, and a nice chocolatey Stout. I also saw Ade Edmondson and his Folk band do punk covers which was pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 19 August 2014 Share Posted 19 August 2014 I volunteered there for a cople of years and the old place. Did you see any of the orange staff. Every now and then they raise a hand and someone rushes out with a brush and shovel then sprinkles cat litter about. I was part of that Tango Team/ The Black Horse Fest was OK. Managed to get through the 9 bitters on over two days. Even tried a chilli cider Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 25 October 2014 Share Posted 25 October 2014 Bought some Dark Star Espresso Coffee Beer, not really sure what i'm going to make of it, kinda think it's gonna be quite rough but I was curious as to what it'd be like so bought a bottle to give it a go, i'll report back. Also bought a bottle of Belvoir Old Dalby, a strong ale, looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 25 October 2014 Share Posted 25 October 2014 Only had the Expresso on hand pump. Not too bad but I like dark beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 18 November 2014 Share Posted 18 November 2014 Adnams Broadside is a lovely drop, I prob prefer it from a bottle. Got a fursty ferret, sharps atlantic pale ale (never had) and tesco's finest double ipa (brewed by brewdog) for later. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 18 November 2014 Share Posted 18 November 2014 Before I went out today I grabbed a handful of pump clips to put in an album. Found out one was from Cottage brewery Old Speckled Ken. Forgot I had got that one.The other one in the series I have is Our Ken.. At the Kings Head they have 5 new brews on in the last couple of days all decent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 18 November 2014 Share Posted 18 November 2014 How come so many beers have ken in the name? What's your fave beer ken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 18 November 2014 Share Posted 18 November 2014 Found a place in Sofia selling the St Peters Ales, happy days, kept me going through the game tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Ken? What's your fave beers bov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 I like the ale and shit but it all that CAMRA man stuff goes against the image I have carefully cultivated for myself over the years. You can't really prop up a smoky, foreign bar with any authority drinking a pint of Badger's Slippery Cvnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Can't wait till someone actually tells me their favourite beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 My favourite beer is What the Foxes Hat from church end brewery and at the George and Dragon in stoke golding. Best tasting beer in the world. http://www.churchendbrewery.co.uk/ Not been for a few years but they used to do a coffin . 8 different beers (halves), a pork pie and a block of stilton for about 12 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Can you swap the Stilton for an extra beer? Really, the pork pie is negotiable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Hi fin, what's your fave beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Hi fin, what's your fave beer? Funny you should ask, I could devour a Kwak right now. What is your favourite beer, since you're desperate for someone to answer? While we're on the subject, I went to Belgium a beer free man. I've always hated our generic lagers. I was a coider drinker and a whiskey man and I came back predictably converted. I like mostly blonde, sweet beers, fairly high in volume (a consequence of the above prerequisites, I'm lead to understand.) I've still got much to learn, as a beer novice, however. My next trip is to Bavaria next month, Rothenburg. Any tips on what I should expect, sample and look out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 What is your favourite beer, since you're desperate for someone to answer?Great question. Delirium tremens and la chouffe are up there. As are westmalle st Bernardus and karmiliet tripels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Karmiliet Tripel is lovely, I've one of their glasses in my cupboard. You'll be glad to know it was recommended to me in Ribs n Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 19 November 2014 Share Posted 19 November 2014 Oh wow I wish I was back in ribs n beer, still one of the best meals I've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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