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Brew UK Forum » Forum: Brewery Beers - Recent Posts http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: Brewery Beers - Recent Posts en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:03:07 +0000 Nath on "Tribute in mini kegs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tribute-in-mini-kegs#post-29748 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:07:26 +0000 Nath 29748@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ * Crosses fingers for ProperJob * Greg on "Tribute in mini kegs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tribute-in-mini-kegs#post-29706 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:22:10 +0000 Greg 29706@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My father in law got one of those in for Xmas. I didn't know you could get them either. Tasted good. simonb_13 on "Tribute in mini kegs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tribute-in-mini-kegs#post-29703 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:45:14 +0000 simonb_13 29703@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just found out you can get Tribute 5 litre mini kegs! Available direct from St Austell brewery. Oh yesh! seamus48 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29692 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:09:39 +0000 seamus48 29692@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'd rather hammer my own wedding tackle flat with half a house brick than drink anything as bland as most 'merican brews ever again thanks... Timbo77 on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29691 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:04:17 +0000 Timbo77 29691@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well, I was going to do the Wherry kit with plums and liquorice this weekend, until I saw the price of the plums! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29690 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:00:23 +0000 beerlover1983 29690@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice one hamish very helpful. I dont see it as hassle hust be nice to see what you can do like with all brewing. Be nice to have a beer low in % for summer etc that can be consume more without getting smashed after a few.I dont drink any of my beer for the % only for the taste if i can drink alot more of something that tastes great then why not . Drinking bud seamus lol id rather have a glass of water more flavour. Hamish on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29674 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:41:11 +0000 Hamish 29674@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You could get bags of hop flavour in a low alcohol beer, all you need to do is add lots of hops towards the end of the boil, post boil and dry hops too. Frankly any hop would do, though something like Nelson Sauvin could be a bit over powering and make the beer harsh with resin like flavours. Don't be frightened though, experiment, my best brew is 4.3% and has 145 grams of post boil hops. Malt flavours could be more difficult, especially in an extract brew but you could steep unusual malts like carahell and aromatic malt as well as the usual crystal, chocolate and roasted barley, maybe even some of the caramel and crystal wheat malts. Porridge oats would improve the body in a full mash beer. Go for a yeast with low attenuation so that it will leave some residual sweetness and body. seamus48 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29672 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:28:04 +0000 seamus48 29672@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Why would anyone want to go through the hassle? It's like making a 'low bacon', bacon sandwich. Make it as a normal bacon sandwich then ... take out some of the bacon??? Duh??? Just brew normal beer and drink less of it... or dilute it with lemonade and drink ale shandy... or drink Bud. Confused... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29669 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:48:25 +0000 sam87 29669@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Found this : <a href="http://www.tastingbeers.com/school/beer_production/12008861.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.tastingbeers.com/school/beer_production/12008861.html</a> Which is an interesting read, and i would guess these beers discuss were brewed using the limited fermentation method which would explain the bland taste compared to a normally brewed beer. I remember reading somewhere regarding removing alcohol using the ice cream machine basically distillation in reverse as alcohol has a lower boiling temp than water the same is to say at the other end of the scale and beer freezes below waters normal freezing temp Its a bit of faffing around but maybe worth a try for a small batch and would apply to any brewed beer Sam sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29667 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:27:37 +0000 sam87 29667@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just cracked open the last bottle of low alcohol Tolly english ale which has a much more hoppy note, still a bit too bitter maybe adding a bit of lemonade like a lager top would finish it off nice ? As stated on the bottle with tropical note, which made me think if we were to create a Recipe for a low alcohol big flavour we need some strong hop flavour like nelson sauvin ? Beerlover , 3% sounds like a good mark maybe 3.5 highest Putting my brew boiler together at the mo but hoping to get a couple of brews going at month end so wouldnt mind trying something like this along with saracens green king ipa recipe I have some nelson sauvin and galaxy hops in the freezer and some crystal malt, will play around with beer engine tonight n see what i can come up with Sam beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29661 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:13:07 +0000 beerlover1983 29661@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I too would like to know if a low % beer with still great flavour can be achieved and does any one have any ideas if its possible. Could you have something as low as 3% and still taste like a great beer id like it to be hoppy like a proper job or something like the way to amarillo? sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29642 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:44:02 +0000 sam87 29642@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks beerlover I have to admit i do hate the fact all tesco's seem to have a different selection of ales and i prefer my local morrissons for there ale selection but i use tescos as its the only place local i can get woodpecker cider for the other half and they sell my two fav ales belhavens twisted thistle and punk ipa Proper job n the st austells are both lovely beers you should enjoy them Sam beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29641 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:38:38 +0000 beerlover1983 29641@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice one still couldnt get mighty atom .Keen to pick up the marstons now. On a plus side a trip to another tesco resulted in proper job and st austell admirals ale which i havent had yet. sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29636 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:12:08 +0000 sam87 29636@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Forgot to mention the ale shandy had a beutiful head that lasted right down to the last third of the pint sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29635 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:09:50 +0000 sam87 29635@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for all the input guys, thats interesting about the tax ( bloody goverment ) Never got round to putting uo the tasting notes and had a busy weekend thus far But price wise i can confirm they were all between 1.95 and 2.09 which is the same as all there other ales so either the brewerys are making a better profit or more than likely tesco's are getting the extra pennies. Ive tried the martons ale shandy and the mighty atom however havnt got round to trying the tolly english ale yet The mighty atom was kinda flat poured with a little head and dissipated quite quick, didnt get near as much of a hoppy smell off of it (but then im too used to drinking big hoppy ipa's ) and i was quite dissapointed in the taste quite bitter but without the hoppy after taste since they boast on the back at using five different hop varieties for a big flavour was definitely a disappointment It reminded me to caliber the non alcoholic larger. Think if it had a better balance between malt and hop to make it sweeter would have made this a better beer, however if i ever see this on draft in a pub i will try another pint for comparison. The marstons ale shandy was a real refreshing pint with a dark golden colour a typical hoppy smell you'd expect from an ale and the right amount of lemonade to compliment it, which did make me think maybe the lemonade was what was missing from the mighty atom The ale shandy just tasted like well an ale shandy <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> I will definitely be getting a couple more of the ale shandys and maybe save them for the summer bbq All in all i will not be replacing my nice 5odd% ale's for low alcohol beers as was disappointed with the lack of flavour. Please excuse my amateur review as im all too used to just drinking and making this. Heres a thought, if we could all improve on these by making a low alcohol and true big flavour ale ?? Sam saracen on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29628 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:33 +0000 saracen 29628@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Our local Tesco Ale Dept looked like a closing down sale today. Actually, the whole store looked like it! beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29619 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:57:28 +0000 beerlover1983 29619@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Big thumbs down for my local tesco .Going to actually write a letter to them ask them why the ale section is so poor. Nath on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29590 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:12:42 +0000 Nath 29590@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So how much did "mighty tesco" sell these for then? Im quite interested, what happened to the tasting note sam!!! Goliath on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29584 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:06:01 +0000 Goliath 29584@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's quite interesting. I hate how the government words stuff. USA laws etc. are especially ambiguous from what I've read - meaning the LEOs can bend them to suit what they want to do. saracen on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29579 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:29:37 +0000 saracen 29579@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ There's also a higher tax bracket, which is for beers over 7.5% In typical 'Government Speak', of the type they use when they don't want anyone to understand it, the figures below are for; "Rate £ per hectolitre per cent of alcohol in the beer." All clear on that? Beer - General Beer Duty - 18.57 Beer - High Strength: Exceeding 7.5%abv - 23.21 Beer - Lower Strength: Exceeding 1.2% - not exceeding 2.8% abv - 9.29 Up until 1st October 2011 there was no additional tax on strong beer, and no tax at all on weak beer. Sort of a PAYD system. Pay As You Drink. beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29569 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:55:01 +0000 beerlover1983 29569@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeh hamish is right also alot of other breweries have cut % but not the price . Hamish on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29550 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:05:08 +0000 Hamish 29550@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>can any one answer why there all only 2.8 or is this just coincidence?</blockquote> I believe there's a lower tax rate on beers 2.8% and below. Goliath on "Hopping Hare in Tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hopping-hare-in-tesco#post-29542 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:26:56 +0000 Goliath 29542@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wow, didn't realise how good our Tesco is! For beer that is... outlaw on "Hopping Hare in Tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hopping-hare-in-tesco#post-29541 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:25:44 +0000 outlaw 29541@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ think I have the worst beer buyer in my local tesco`s mate beerlover1983 on "Hopping Hare in Tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hopping-hare-in-tesco#post-29537 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:30 +0000 beerlover1983 29537@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ my tesco must have the worst beer buyer in the country or maybe the locals tastes helps with that they allways have plenty or the usual rubbish stack em high . I pray the day i can get proper job in tesco and not pay over inflated price in a real ale shop .Even more so now i love it so much. beerlover1983 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29536 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:32 +0000 beerlover1983 29536@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Amazing thank you so much for posting this.I did not know you could buy fullers mighty atom in bottles my tesco sucks big time. Please post back once you have tried i need to track that down i thoaght fullers was going to have that as cask only. Goliath on "Hopping Hare in Tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hopping-hare-in-tesco#post-29532 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:50:21 +0000 Goliath 29532@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Tesco here has had it on the shelves for over a year now I'm sure. I'm guessing it is now general stock. Not a bad thing! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29531 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:50:02 +0000 sam87 29531@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af7/samcarr87/340545ab.jpg"> Only two of the beers showed up in pic, guess pic was too wide for forum ? Anyway here's the second attempt Sam sam87 on "Low alcohol big flavour from tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/low-alcohol-big-flavour-from-tesco#post-29530 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:46:31 +0000 sam87 29530@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys, Been away from the brewing scene for a while but feel this a better time than any to get back in Was in tesco this evening for my weekly beer shop ( sod the food that can wait) and saw these new low alcohol ales <img src="http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af7/samcarr87/e85d7d9a.jpg"> Which intrigued me to whether you can still have the big ale flavour and low alcohol these are 2.8% ( can any one answer why there all only 2.8 or is this just coincidence?) Haven't tried them yet just stuck em in fridge for a wee chillin and will update later on taste Sam saracen on "Hopping Hare in Tesco" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hopping-hare-in-tesco#post-29526 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:42:46 +0000 saracen 29526@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I was in Tesco in Newmarket today looking, in vain, for some Proper Job. It's a small Tesco but they had Hopping Hare and 2 or 3 other Badger beers on the shelves, so if a small store has it, it must be a general stock item. Is Spring here? Goliath on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29517 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:22 +0000 Goliath 29517@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ saracen - that sounds like it could be a good recipe, yes. I think I'll try it sometime! Greg - I think Hopping Hare is seasonal, but I've seen it constantly on the shelves in bottles for well over a year now! Not a bad thing <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> I agree with Firkin Fox, tasty stuff. hahaha I know what you mean about those goblet glasses though haha kilconlea - each to their own! A good friend of mine did the Badger brewery tour for his birthday a few years ago and he really enjoyed it. He doesn't even brew! saracen on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29456 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:18:30 +0000 saracen 29456@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Barracuda. I think this is a complete non-starter from an extract point of view. It says it's a product of 6 different malts, and I can't even FIND 6 relevant malts. To be honest, I can't see any reason at all to include 6 malts and the chances of all the individual flavours coming through are nil. Also, whichever way you go about it, it comes out the colour of Creosote! Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29448 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:59:53 +0000 Barracuda 29448@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The 3 examples of malt profiles above are from American sources. The first is from an American forum, the other two from Hopville. Your right though, as with any 'cooking', you can use slightly different ingredients and still end up in the same ball park regarding flavour and aroma profiles. (I like to compare a brew boil to making a very technical soup. I'm fairly capable in the kitchen, and thinking like that gets me in the right head space to more clearly understand brewing). On that same principle, i'd personally be happy to get brewing once i've found a recipe thats going to reach that 'ballpark' rather than fretting about every subtle nuance of an exact clone. I want to brew things that are close to my favorite tipples for sure, but it's one of the joys of homebrew to be able to also create something unique. VSat on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29442 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:53 +0000 VSat 29442@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Read somewhere that the Tess one (book above) was not quite right. Look at some american forums, and hopville has a recipe too. I want to do a Sierra Nevada Porter but all the recipes do not seem to be the same as what Sierra Nevada say. That said, sometimes a recipe will give an almost exact flavour using slightly different ingredients. Do I keep the choc and black malts I bought for another day and do a Summer Lightning clone, or just go for it? Decisions decisions! Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29441 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:47:28 +0000 Barracuda 29441@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've been sitting here browsing and playing with Beer Engine to try an extract version of the Brooklyn Brown, but the necessity of Mash-required malts seems to be a sticking point; (The Aromatic Belgian, and Biscuit Malt (That appears in a number of attempted clones online). Also, getting an EBU in line with A Brown Ale like Brooklyn seems a struggle when using so many crystal/roasted malts (It's coming out too dark on Beer Engine) Here are some resources that I found useful: This synopsis appears in a number of places, so may originate from the brewery: <blockquote>Brooklyn Brown Ale, made exclusively with American ingredients, won Bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival in the Strong Ale Category in 1991 and in the American Brown Ale Category in 1992. Brooklyn Brown uses pale, crystal, chocolate, and black malts to attain a complex creamy texture. It is more heavily hopped than its British forbears.</blockquote> <a href="http://www.quaff.org/SpeakerNotes/Brown_Ale_Presentation_July02-Bob_MacKay.pdf">HERE</a> is an Article on Brown Ales, American specs at the very end. Here are a number of recipes (The malt profiles) I found claiming to be Brooklyn Brown clones. However, the ABV and colour doesn't seem to match up on their own recipe pages (compared to the Brooklyn site) Hop profiles tend to be pretty much the same as Saracen's suggestion, with a lot of people using Northern Brewer instead of the Fuggles. Example 1: <blockquote>76.9% 6.25 lbs. Light Dry Malt Extract 9.2% 0.75 lbs. Crystal 60L 3.9% 0.31 lbs. Chocolate Malt 2.3% 0.19 lbs. Biscuit Malt 6.2% 0.50 lbs. Wheat Malt 1.5% 0.13 lbs. Cara-Pils</blockquote> Example 2: <blockquote>77% 6lb Light Dry Malt Extract 9% 12oz Crystal 60L 6% 8oz White Wheat Malt 4% 5oz Chocolate Malt 2% 3oz Biscuit Malt 2% 2oz Cara-Pils/Dextrine</blockquote> Example 3: <blockquote>76% 6lb X-Light Dry Malt Extract 10% 12oz Crystal 60L 6% 8oz Wheat Dry Extract 4% 5oz Chocolate Malt (US) 2% 3oz Victory Malt 2% 2oz Malto-Dextrin</blockquote> This one is published in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beer-Captured-Tess-Szamatulski/dp/0970344252">THIS</a> book: <blockquote>12 oz. crystal 60L malt 5 oz. chocolate malt 3 oz. biscuit malt 6.25 lb. Muntons extra light DME 8 oz. Muntons wheat DME 2 oz. malto dextrin 1 oz. Northern Brewer, 8.6 alpha (60 minutes) 0.25 oz. Cascade (15 minutes) 0.25 oz. Willamette (15 minutes) 0.25 oz. Willamette (2 minutes) 0.5 oz. Cascade (2 minutes) 1 tsp. Irish moss (15 minutes) Wyeast 1968 (first choice) Wyeast 1338 (second choice) Ferment at 68 F O.G. 1.060-1.061 F.G. 1.015 32 IBU 43 SRM 5.7% ABV Note: this recipe is for a partial-wort boil. If you boil the full wort volume reduce the bittering hops accordingly (I'd suggest 0.75 oz.).</blockquote> Mark81 on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29435 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:37:22 +0000 Mark81 29435@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sainsburys had Badger's Poacher last night and I've not seen it before. Picked some up to try at weekend. Briff on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29426 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:49:37 +0000 Briff 29426@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i was in New York last week, and me and my girlfriend did a tour of their brewery it was possibly one of the best things we did in New York, they have a fantastic brewery there and some even better beers, it’s just a shame that we find it hard to get anything round where we live other than their larger Timbo77 on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29417 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:45:59 +0000 Timbo77 29417@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I also have something about Poacher. An experienced brewer friend of mine reckons if you make a Wherry kit, add 2 kg of Plums, cut up and de-stoned, with 25 gms of Liquorice (he used Pontefract cakes) you get a passable clone of Poacher. If you know the beer, what do you think?</blockquote> I will be starting this one off this weekend with half a wherry kit <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Rodney Trotter on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29413 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:30:30 +0000 Rodney Trotter 29413@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nath the brewery tour is worth every penny. Put 3 hours to one side, very in depth. I was amazed by the tour guides knowledge on the history etc... kilconlea on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29395 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:05:36 +0000 kilconlea 29395@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm with Als Pals totally. Don't really like Badger beers, only ever had them in bottles so that may be why, for some reason beers with novelty names or odd additions put me off. There was one though that had a hint of ginger which was okay (but wouldn't have it again). The same with Shepherd Neame, Morland, Wychwood, Wadworths and Ringwood, dunno why, can't explain, but at least it's out in the open now and I can shut that closet door.... phew. saracen on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29394 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:01:48 +0000 saracen 29394@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's a wild guess. Maybe with some input we might get something close. I'm dealing with stuff I've never used and know nothing about, and I've never tried the beer. All I've done is read the description and worked within the recommended %ages of the obvious ingredients. I was a bit stuck over "American Roasted Malts". Pale Malt (Maris Otter). 5 EBC. 4000 grams Aromatic Malt. 150 EBC. 400 grams Belgian Diastasic Amber M. 50 EBC. 400 grams Crystal Malt. 130 EBC. 200 grams Chocolate Malt. 1050 EBC. 180 grams Roasted Barley. 1350 EBC. 180 grams Fuggle Whole. AA 4.9% 75 mins. 25 grams 44.4% Willamette Whole. AA 4.7% 75 mins. 25 grams 42.6% Cascade Whole. AA 5.7% 10 mins. 10 grams 7.2% Willamette Whole. AA 4.7% 10 mins. 10 grams 5.9% Cascade Whole. AA 5.7% 0 mins. 20 grams 0% Willamette Whole. AA 4.7% 0 mins. 10 grams 0% Final Volume: 20 Litres Original Gravity: 1.059 Final Gravity: 1.016 Alcohol Content: 5.5% ABV Total Liquor: 30.4 Litres Mash Liquor: 13.4 Litres Mash Efficiency: 75 % Bitterness: 30 EBU Colour: 209 EBC saracen on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29393 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:50 +0000 saracen 29393@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sometimes, you need to know when to keep quiet. What have I let myself in for? saracen on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29391 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:31:07 +0000 saracen 29391@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I can't get those bouncing badgers out of my brain, now! Nath on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29375 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:07:27 +0000 Nath 29375@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 Hopping Hare is really nice in a bottle, but really really nice on cask. We have a great Hall and Woodhouse pub near us in the Woodfords and their beer is always nice. The brewery aint that far away form us Salisburyins, could be worth a visit?!?!?!?! Mark81 on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29366 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:41:16 +0000 Mark81 29366@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hoppin Hare is my fave. Saracen if you could dig that extract recipe out I would be very happy. Rodney Trotter on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29361 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:24 +0000 Rodney Trotter 29361@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Alot of the badger beers have an added essence concentrate to give them their flavour. 2 That dont are Fursty Ferret and Tangle foot. Barracuda on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29360 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:15:45 +0000 Barracuda 29360@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I had wondered if the reference was worth it on this forum. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29354 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:06:47 +0000 Hamish 29354@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/</a> Sorry, I'll get me coat. Hamish on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29352 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:53:13 +0000 Hamish 29352@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I might have a go at a recipe for that</blockquote> Yes Saracen, I'd be very interested to see what you come up with. Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29347 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:36:17 +0000 Barracuda 29347@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The Rogue Amber Ale keeps popping up as a good example when I have been researching my Amber Ale recipe. I haven't had the pleasure of a taste yet however. Barracuda on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29344 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:34:11 +0000 Barracuda 29344@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Alas, no 'Hare in Asda (Must of been Sainsbury's I saw it in this week) A Golden Glory and a Bishops Finger are the order of the evening then. Greg on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29342 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:21:46 +0000 Greg 29342@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Agree re Poacher. Lovely Sunday beer - great with a roast. Hopping hare is sometimes found in bottles but I think its a seasonal beer. I've usually drunk it down the local which is a Hall and Woodhouse pub. Firkin Fox is pretty nice too except they serve it the most girly goblet style glasses which gets on my nerves. ZegaBrew on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29340 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:36:33 +0000 ZegaBrew 29340@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, I'm a big fan of this, they have it on offer at a bar i go to at the mo for 2.50 euros a pop. Meantime American Brown is fairly similer and may be easier to get your hands on as they are London based, although it is a seasonal I think. Rogue are my favorite American brewery at the moment, make some absolute crackers. Cheers, Zegs. Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29339 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:31:37 +0000 Barracuda 29339@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds good. I may have to order a mixed case from them when I have spare cash (although, no cash is 'spare' these days it seems) I have tried Goose Island IPA, in the same bar as the Brooklyn Brown, however, It was towards the end of a long drinking night, and my recollection of it is hazy. I must try again, when my taste buds are fresh. I also really wanted to drink an Anchor Liberty Ale (but they were out of stock), as it's a single hop American Amber, which is what I plan to brew soon. Barracuda on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29338 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:26:23 +0000 Barracuda 29338@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm off to Asda. If they have a Hopping Hare, I'll pick one up. saracen on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29336 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:15:33 +0000 saracen 29336@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I think my Hopping Hare was an extract recipe. It needs some new AA values but I'll sort it over the next few days if you like. I also have something about Poacher. An experienced brewer friend of mine reckons if you make a Wherry kit, add 2 kg of Plums, cut up and de-stoned, with 25 gms of Liquorice (he used Pontefract cakes) you get a passable clone of Poacher. If you know the beer, what do you think? Goliath on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29327 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:50:39 +0000 Goliath 29327@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Glad you're enjoying them, Barracuda! Greg summed up my stance pretty much exactly. I used to drink a lot of Tanglefoot when I was younger... Hopping Hare is indeed lovely, and I also like their seasonal Pickled Partridge (I think there's more too). Poachers Choice is a very, very tasty beer, flavoured with Damsons if I remember correctly. Try it out! I've not met anyone who's tried it and not loved it. saracen - I'd love to have a go at your Hopping Hare recipe when I get my all grain kit together! Hamish on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29326 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:50:27 +0000 Hamish 29326@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Delivery is about £7.50 per order and usually next day, they're a good firm. Its a must visit if you're ever near Kings Lynn. While we're talking about American beers, have you ever tried Goose Island IPA, its astonishingly good, nicely balanced and smells like a freshly opened pack of styrian goldings. Just a shame it comes in a silly sized bottle. Als Pals on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29323 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:41:31 +0000 Als Pals 29323@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Never reAlly been a fan of badger beer with their sulphites and things added to them. Their golden glory when straight down the sink after the first few sips not my kind of ale, but like I say each to their own and glad u picked up aload on the cheap <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> I wonder if their any better on tap <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> Barracuda on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29322 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:31:56 +0000 Barracuda 29322@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Greg, you may be right about the Golden Glory's longevity. I did only have a single bottle of that. My opinion may be different if I spent a while evening on the same type. But the one I had certainly went down very nicely. I always seem to struggle when trying to figure out which style of beer I prefer. If I made a list of Ales I've really enjoyed recently, they'd be all over the taste spectrum. This both good and bad, as any shop or pub is likely to have something I enjoy, but on the other hand, I often can't choose. This choice becomes even more challenging when deciding what to brew for myself. I'll put Hopping Hare on the to buy list. I don't think it was included in the offers as Sainsbury or Asda, but thats not really an issue. Tangle Foot is the only one I remembered having previously, on tap I think. So I knew I was going to enjoy that. Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29319 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:22:23 +0000 Barracuda 29319@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'd be very interested to read what you come up with. I'll be attempting a Brown Beer extract at some point, I'm not equipped or experienced enough for All Grain. Not for a while though, I've got an Amarillo based American Amber Ale and a Wherry on the list first. Unless of course I get together enough money for another FV. saracen on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29314 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:13:43 +0000 saracen 29314@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I see they have published the whole specification. Very helpful. I might have a go at a recipe for that. saracen on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29308 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:04:08 +0000 saracen 29308@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Somewhere, I have a recipe for Hopping Hare. I made it up a long time ago from some research, some info from Badger and a lot of guessing. Don't think anyone ever tried it. Greg on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29304 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:53:19 +0000 Greg 29304@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Badger beers are lovely. Look out for Hopping Hare which is really nice. I think the colour comes from a combination of crystal and choc malt as they aren't overly sweet. Interesting in your fav choice as these are probably my least fav as find them a bit sickly. One is okay now and again. Much prefer Tangle Foot, Fursty Ferret and First Gold. Tanglefoot is also really nice in cans and often on special offer. Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29302 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:48:03 +0000 Barracuda 29302@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Good Call. Have you used them before. Reliable? Reasonable Delivery? I'll still be drinking out however, as I like the people that run it. But only when my wallet can take the pain. Barracuda on "Badger Badger Badger Badger" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/badger-badger-badger-badger#post-29301 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:39 +0000 Barracuda 29301@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've been working my way through the different Badger Ales (Dorset) this week, mainly because they seem to be on special at more than one supermarket. Also they have gone through a recent rebrand, so the bottles are very noticeable on the shelf, so in the basket they go. (I'm obviously weak to advertising this week). Golden Glory is my favorite, a really fruity, peachy brew. Easy to get a few down. A friend of mine wished me condolences for drinking a beer that tastes like a soft fruit, but each to their own.. heh Golden Champion was more floral than fruit, and also tasty and drinkable. The other 3 I tried were Tangle Foot, Fursty Ferret and First Gold. These all were varying shades of amber, and had some sweetness in them (Is this Crystal Malt at work?) All of these also had slightly spiced and orange flavour, with the Tangle Foot maybe being a bit 'crisper' on the palate. Badger seem to be very adept at making Ales that are easy to drink. I'm sure most if not all of you know these Ales, as they are a big name brand, but I though I would share my views regardless, as it's been a while since I drank anything from this brewery. Hamish on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29300 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:39:02 +0000 Hamish 29300@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ £1.69 at Beers of Europe. Barracuda on "Brooklyn Brown Ale" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brooklyn-brown-ale#post-29299 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:35:57 +0000 Barracuda 29299@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've been drinking <a href="http://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/perennial-brews/brooklyn-brown-ale">Brooklyn Brown Ale</a> at a bar near me, and I love the stuff! It's got that toffee style aroma, with taste of coffee and chocolate, without being heavy and cloying. Hop aroma is very low. It's lightly carbonated and slightly 'lip smacking' which makes it very drinkable and refreshing despite being a dark ale. It's not cheap however, I seem to recall paying over £4, but I know the bar goes to great lengths to source it this far down the UK, so thats fine by me. It's also 5.6%, so you don't want too many of em. (Or maybe you do..) When I get round to brewing a Brown Beer, if I get anything close to this, I'll be overjoyed. hop2it on "Anyone for a trip to Aberdeen?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-for-a-trip-to-aberdeen#post-26976 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:39:15 +0000 hop2it 26976@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ oooh..... lets go! Brew uk trip to Aberdeen for the win! i only live 30 miles from this place, and i have to say, its awesome! also i was recently in Edinburgh and theres one there, though not as nice as Aberdeen and my friend tells me theres one in Glasgow (unsure of what its like) if anyone is actually thinking of going to Aberdeen, let me know, a) I want to come and B) it may be possible to do something accommodation wise <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Anyone for a trip to Aberdeen?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-for-a-trip-to-aberdeen#post-26893 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:31:13 +0000 seamus48 26893@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>My experience of Aberdeen wasn't a good one. I was stationed at Peterhead near by and the locals didn't like us much if you saw the locals then you wouldn't use the brothels either. </blockquote> Yarp.. they are Buchan UGLY!!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> seancpfc on "Anyone for a trip to Aberdeen?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-for-a-trip-to-aberdeen#post-26891 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:27:39 +0000 seancpfc 26891@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ They're here!!! Camden to be more precise <a href="http://www.brewdog.com/bars/camden" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewdog.com/bars/camden</a> Nath on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-26528 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:11:31 +0000 Nath 26528@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I too had an M&S Cornish a week or so back and thought it was "proper" nice. But Properjob still has the edge! More malt in the Cornish, still with the obligitory whack of hops tho. Mark on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25981 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:09:22 +0000 Mark 25981@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I am waiting for the brewuk proper job expert to give his opinion, he has gone unusually quiet. Probably making up a devious plot for episode 4 <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" /> johnh on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25960 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:08:06 +0000 johnh 25960@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well the results are in and they are...... Both S#*t Hot!... the Original 'Proper job' is a lovely bottle of beer, as anyone who's tried it will tell you. The thing is getting hold of it, i live in lancashire and its hard to get hold of.(i had to buy it directly from St Austell brewery shop @ £20.75 for 12 bottles plus £10.00 delivery)though it is worth it... Now on to the 'M&S Cornish ipa'..Although the APV is down to 5% from (5.5% Proper Job)it is very good... Similar in many ways....Now you would think that St Austell would make sure that their own AWARD WINNING PROPER JOB was superior to the 'Cornish ipa' that they make for M&S,...but in my opinion i don't think they have, they've given M&S a Very Good Ipa...in fact i think it is slightly BETTER!...don't get me wrong they are both Excellent! but i do favour the M&S one..it is £2.29 a bottle at M&s (or 6 for 5..they have a range of beers done for them; irish stouts, meantime porter, burton's have done one, theres a few regional brews to try..) CONCLUSION: i urge anybody who likes 'Proper Job' to grab 1 bottle from M&S and try it yourself...(would love to hear what you think? you might prefer the proper job original....but you WON'T dislike the M&S cornish ipa.....Honestly..(No i Don't Work for M&S.!)........... got loads of shares tho!....LOL.... outlaw on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25957 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:33:39 +0000 outlaw 25957@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25955 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:19:44 +0000 Mark 25955@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ group hug nah not me after Nuck insulting me last time <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mad.gif" title=":x" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25954 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:18:09 +0000 Mark 25954@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ As long as it's not a dual at noon as i hear Outlaw is a crackshot gunslinger <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> kilconlea on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25953 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:18:05 +0000 kilconlea 25953@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It'll only end up in another group hug. outlaw on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25951 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:14:05 +0000 outlaw 25951@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ in the red corner OUTLAW and in the blue mark <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> kilconlea on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25949 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:07:57 +0000 kilconlea 25949@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Don't think Outlaw is confused at all. If anything, he's missed that his question is already being posed in the original post? Not having ever had a proper job (in any sense of the expression) I am intrigued as to the outcome. Mark on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25948 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:03:03 +0000 Mark 25948@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I do not think so Outlaw but best ask Johnh whom posted the pictures to i presume creep round Seamus to get a starring role in his new video lmao <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> outlaw on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25944 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:53:27 +0000 outlaw 25944@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i know what your saying mark but my question is ,is proper job bottled also bottled as cornish ipa for m&s i was wondering mate <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25942 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:48:13 +0000 Mark 25942@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I cannot see anything on the proper job bottle indicating it is for m&s but the cornish IPA does have the m&s logo on it. Are you getting confused Outlaw <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> outlaw on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25941 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:41:28 +0000 outlaw 25941@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi guys is proper job the same beer for marks and sparks but under the m&s name ,e.glike brew dog hardcore ipa is with tesco american double ipa made by brewdog? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25937 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:12:53 +0000 seamus48 25937@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/chitown.gif"> Timbo77 on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25932 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:20:27 +0000 Timbo77 25932@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ringside seat please <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Ding Ding! <img src="http://www.animated-smileys.com/smileys/drinking/animated-smileys-drinking-019.gif"> johnh on "There's Only One Way To Find Out.......FIGHT!!..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/theres-only-one-way-to-find-outfight#post-25931 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:11:52 +0000 johnh 25931@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ In the RED corner.....'PROPER JOB' <img src="http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/jotterh/100_0181.jpg"> In the BLUE corner.....'M&S CORNISH IPA' <img src="http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/jotterh/100_0182.jpg"> There Can Only Be One Winner.... <img src="http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/jotterh/100_0183.jpg"> Be Back Later With The Result.... Nath on "goose island...chicago" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/goose-islandchicago#post-25766 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:12:49 +0000 Nath 25766@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 - nice beer dude! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> outlaw on "goose island...chicago" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/goose-islandchicago#post-25647 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:15:06 +0000 outlaw 25647@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ its nice stuff mate i get it from tesco everytime i go shoppin <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> johnh on "goose island...chicago" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/goose-islandchicago#post-25645 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:59:52 +0000 johnh 25645@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i tried a bottle of this goose island last night and i have to say it is the hoppiest beer i have ever had..it was like i was sucking the beer through a bed of fresh hops...(it was that Hoppy!)strange as it was,..i quite liked it... ZegaBrew on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25305 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:36:06 +0000 ZegaBrew 25305@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, My highlights of the year in no particular order; Tryst Blathan - really really enjoyed this one, very easy to drink. Great Divide Yeti Espresso Stout - fantastic but my god you cant drink much of it. Pretty much anything by Mikkeller I've been able to get my hands on, LA Lager, Dim Sum and the American Dream get the nod as standouts and ultimately are the kind of carry on I want to be knocking out myself. There is a place in the centre of Barcelona that has recently opened that has a load of well looked after Rogue Ales on draft and I have not had anything bad by them. Also about the only place you can get a decent pint round these parts. Got my hands on my first bottle of Thornbridge Kipling as part of my Christmas booze run and highly recommend that to anyone who hasn't had the pleasure. Cheers, Zegs. Iestyn on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25296 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:31:54 +0000 Iestyn 25296@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ spot on Hamish - love it! Hamish on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25293 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:20:40 +0000 Hamish 25293@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The Weihenstephaner is what you would call complex, spicy, almost clove like and peppery but banana notes too. You'll be surprised just how good the Lowenbrau is, the Hacker is good too and that has the advantage of coming in flip tops. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Iestyn on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25290 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:13:42 +0000 Iestyn 25290@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ well wadda ya know - I bought two weihenstephan, a lowenbrau and a hacker-pschorr. Sweet, will open one now...thanks for the link too! - cheers! Hamish on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25279 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:33:08 +0000 Hamish 25279@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Kapuziner make a good wheat beer and it comes in flip top bottles too. If you're into wheat beers try Weihenstephaner and Kloster Andechs, I think those two are amongst the best you can buy. <a href="http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_Europe__German_Beer_8.html">Beers of Europe...</a> Iestyn on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25261 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:11:04 +0000 Iestyn 25261@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ oh, I should probably add one that I made - the Thunderbolt was fantastic and I was offered £2 a bottle from a mate today, praise indeed! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Iestyn on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25260 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:08:23 +0000 Iestyn 25260@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ St Peter's Ruby Red was a nice surpise following posts on this site, Otley Columb-0 is a lovely wheatty beer and I'm loving the German wheat Kupitzer but Fullers 1845 is my personal fav!¬ and I'm about to crack a bottle open now! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Jim on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-25215 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:29:48 +0000 Jim 25215@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for this post and letting me know about Stone Ruination.. I've just got back from Texas and you can find that on the shelves at the supermarket there.. I agree with you, hoppiest beer I've ever had and also my new favourite! Beautiful stuff! I intend to start a new thread soon of my Texas Xmas ales as I've also got a few pics to post Nath on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25067 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:50:25 +0000 Nath 25067@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Funny thing about beer is:- If your on holiday and try the local stuff, well, its flippin amazin', dont matter where you are! I went to Barcelona a year ago for a short break (insert 7 year belated honeymoon here) and found that, though it was lager and not a really tasty one at that it was lush. I'd love to re-create it here, but without the sun, free living (insert no kids here) and frosted ice litre mugs, its never gonna be the same! As far as im concerned every beer I get around the xmas period is gold! Bodger on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25056 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:11:15 +0000 Bodger 25056@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I wasn't impressed when I tried it. I have a feeling Quilmes is Argeninian for Fosters! : ) seamus48 on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25020 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:44:03 +0000 seamus48 25020@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No mate it's the law... It'll go better for Nuck if we do this the easy way... He DOESN'T want to go the hard way... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/169890.gif"> State brutality 'n all that... nightmare! <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/Bondage.gif"> Nath on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25015 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:31:19 +0000 Nath 25015@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Lol, nice try seamus48 on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25012 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:25:40 +0000 seamus48 25012@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Argentine beer (and any others produced by surrounding politically supporting banana republics) must be boycotted on account of their current vitriolic outpourings over the territory of Her Majesty hereafter referred to as Falkland Islands. All such contraband carbonated comestibles must be handed over to a member of HM Forces (such as me) for organic disposal with immediate effect... I am standing by for your call... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Goliath on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-25010 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:57:18 +0000 Goliath 25010@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Drink some and see <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> nuck-thompson on "quilmes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quilmes#post-24994 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:42:10 +0000 nuck-thompson 24994@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Argentine beer 976ml Nice? Got case from Santa. Is it any good? Timbo77 on "Beer shopping sainburys" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-shopping-sainburys#post-24960 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:16:56 +0000 Timbo77 24960@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I spy Bishops Farewell.........Heaven!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> If anyone knows of a recipe to replicate this then I would be the happiest man on earth! outlaw on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-24762 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:39:24 +0000 outlaw 24762@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ they are the best brewery in england for west coast syle ipas outlaw on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24759 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:32:10 +0000 outlaw 24759@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ all the Kernels are excellet beers my fav brewery of 2011 Goliath on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24757 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:30 +0000 Goliath 24757@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hmmm, good question! Some of the best ones that spring to mind: St. Austell Proper Job - first time I'd found it in a bottle. Exmoor Gold - I really enjoyed this one, first time I'd tried it this year. Hook Norton Double Stout - I really enjoy this one! I also worked my way through Tesco's selection of Skinners beers and enjoyed them all, Cornish Knocker probably being my favourite (although I haven't sampled any for a while so hard to remember...) I moved from kit to extract brewing this year, and am looking forward to getting my all grain set up going in the new year <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> SpeyBrew - You're in Inverness? I played there on tour a few years ago. Sure is a long way up! SpeyBrew on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24756 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:56:18 +0000 SpeyBrew 24756@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I wish! My nearest quality off licence is 1hr and half drive away - the excellent Deeside Drinks emporium, well worth checking out if anyone is ever visiting Banchory/royal deeside. Rest of the time I stock up when in Glasgow or Edinburgh as there is nothing like that in Inverness for now though the "big tesco" has a fairly decent selection. Haven't come across any thronbridge stuff - will have to check it out. Those pale ales are sounding great. Hamish on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24755 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:39:31 +0000 Hamish 24755@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Impressive selection indeed!. I know I've criticised them in the past but my local had Thornbridge Kipling on tap a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the best beers I've ever had. How a brewery capable of brewing beers as amazing as Kipling and Jaipur can produce (I hesitate to use the word brew) a beer as monumentally bad as Wild Swan I'll never understand. As far as my own beers go, Wheat Stout and Simcoe Motueka pale ale have been the stand out brews. Greg on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24752 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:37 +0000 Greg 24752@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's an impressive selection, you must have a good off license. The variety round here doesn't change that much so its been a pretty dull year of drinking the usual suspects and most of the unusual beers I've found either at beer festivals, pubs or bottles have been pretty unmemorable to be honest. There are a lot of average beers about these days. On the plus side I've been brewing some cracking beers at home after a shaky start on the new setup. Best so far has been the latest pale Ale, 4.5 % with Challenger for bittering and Celia for Aroma, WLP005 yeast. Cracking, easy drinker with a lovely subtle citrus aroma. Not brewed for about 6 weeks as I've been too busy so really looking forward to getting some brews underway in the Jan. SpeyBrew on "Beers of 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beers-of-2011#post-24748 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:38:25 +0000 SpeyBrew 24748@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Whats been everyone's favorite beers of 2011 either shop/pub bought or made yourself? Best beers I had for first time: Brewdog - My name is Ingrid Fantastic beer bit like their hardcore ipa but not as heavy going. Designed by Swedish beer bloggers. Made with Swedish cloud berries. Good video of it being <a href="http://www.beersweden.se/archives/5756">made</a> <a href="http://www.blackislebrewery.com/">Black Isle</a> - Goldeneye pale ale Have loved their Red Kite for ages and one of the beers that got me into good beer but only recently came across their Goldeneye. Very drinkable. Craig Allan - Agent Provactuer Came across this in France from the awesome beer shop/cafe <a href="http://brewberry.fr">brewberry.fr</a>. Made by a Scottish guy that's set up in <a href="http://craigallan.fr/Craig.html">France</a>. Have never seen it here which is a shame. Stone - Ruination Had this in the brewdog bar in Glasgow. Probably the hoppiest beer I've had - certainly wouldn't be to everyone's taste but I loved it. Speybrew - Mendocino Pale Ale My Amarillo IPA - had to get a mention maybe not as good as the ones above but certainly better than a lot of shop/pub bought beers. Absolutely love cracking one open and pouring it out. "I made this" <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Staples that were never far away from my beer shelf this year: Goose Island - Honkers Ale, Brooklyn - Lager, Brewdog - 5am Saint, Punk and the odd Riptide, Flying Dog, The odd kernel that I could find, Black Isle - Red Kite and some of their others, Estrella - Damm. SpeyBrew on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-24747 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:15:22 +0000 SpeyBrew 24747@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I discovered the Kernel beers this year - they are fantastic. Made in really small batches from what I've heard. beerlover1983 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24668 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:10:29 +0000 beerlover1983 24668@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I use the WD40 on a green scourer to remove the glue residue.It works well on most thing sbut as its oil based its not so great for removeing glue from wooden surfaces etc .But on glass bottles works a treat. rbw0471 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24630 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:46:29 +0000 rbw0471 24630@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Beerlover How do you use the WD40? Do you also soak etc? chef on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24575 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:32:56 +0000 chef 24575@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Tomos Watkins bottles are the same - front and neck labels come off easily, leaving no residue, while the back label takes a good soak in hot water and the back of a knife to remove. There is little difference in the labels - all the plastic type - except that the front and neck lables have transparent sections while the back one is a solid black panel. Curious. seamus48 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24555 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:27:26 +0000 seamus48 24555@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have access to as many Magniers Cider bottles as I want from my local and they have been fine for me as they are an almost exact match to the 100 or so 'proper' home brewing bottles I was given a couple of years ago. A couple of minutes soak in a sink of hand hot water is almost always enough. Then a quick rub over with a kitchen scotchbright/sponge pad and Bob's yer proverbial. If one gets obstinate it goes in the recycling. I can easily strip a crateful (20) or more in about half an hour. The worst bit is often the gold foil around the neck <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> beerlover1983 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24554 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:15:51 +0000 beerlover1983 24554@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Fullers bottles are the best homebrew wbottle by bar thick glass and labels a doddle. I find really hot water or cold water and soak them overnight but somethimes less time front and backs tend to come off quite easy. For others i get as much label off as possible and best thing to remove residue is wd40 i swear by it .Then a nice rince in hot soapy water to get rid of any traces of wd40 then your set. jonnyconga on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24552 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:53:26 +0000 jonnyconga 24552@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've found that acetone is needed to remove some beer labels - esp the residue left by them. Nail varnish remover is acetone and works pretty well. That and a scourer or wirewool helps. I also soak them in boiling water to start with. Has something to do with solubility of the glue used - water dissolves some of it whereas hot water only melts/softens the glue on some bottles. I also use a bright lamp so I can see any residue on the bottles. It's quite a mission with some bottles!! (i find German beer bottles are best - labels just lift straight off!) A local bar said it's okay for me to go through their bottle bins- great for bottles but I feel like a tramp...! seamus48 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24003 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:34:40 +0000 seamus48 24003@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds like a pretty fair arrangement to me... better'n minimum wage <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> cjjones on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-24001 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:16:14 +0000 cjjones 24001@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My girlfriend puts the wine bottles in a hot water bath to soak but some still need a scrub. She gets paid in wine <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> . kilconlea on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23997 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:55:40 +0000 kilconlea 23997@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Funny you should say that, the last thing they did before going to bed (at 8 by the way) was to throw a couple of logs (and a tiny bit of irish turf) on the fire. Kids love simple things like that and it took their minds of Spurs losing. seamus48 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23995 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:49:16 +0000 seamus48 23995@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ After the chimneys are all swept of course... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> kilconlea on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23993 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:44:28 +0000 kilconlea 23993@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My two even weigh out the hops for me (they do get double-checked of course) although they disappear with the missus for the boil up as the smell is 'apparently' disgusting, dunno what they mean. Both labels are only paper but the glue either side must be different, it's not as though the back label is the same for each of their ales, they're all different. Still, it's 10:30pm now, I must get the boys to bed soon, been at it for a couple of hours, they can start again after school tomorrow. seamus48 on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23986 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:00:07 +0000 seamus48 23986@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Dunno... maybe the paper or ink used on the back labels is less permeable so they don't soak off quite so easily (A different print run?). Sometimes I get the odd batch of Magniers bottles that have quite stubborn labels whereas normally they slide right off after a couple of mins in hot water. Good for you though.. wish I had a great little helper come bottlin' time! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Steve_K on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23985 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:55:00 +0000 Steve_K 23985@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This sounds so sad but. It very much depends on the type of label - I would anticipate that they are not the same on the Fullers bottle (though I've never even seen a Fullers bottle so who knows). I expect that the back label is either metallic or glued, while the others are self=adhesive. kilconlea on "Getting labels off bottles" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/getting-labels-off-bottles#post-23984 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:41:40 +0000 kilconlea 23984@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My 7 year old boy wants to know why the front and neck labels come off Fullers bottles so easily when the back labels need so much effort...... it is his job by the way. I didn't know the answer so he suggested I ask my "beer internet people". Nath on "Thwaites Tavern Porter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thwaites-tavern-porter#post-23712 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:41:02 +0000 Nath 23712@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just tried doing a thwaites nutty black from gw's book and though it's nice it's not like nutty black. Too much black malt, more like a cross between a stout and a mild! kilconlea on "Thwaites Tavern Porter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thwaites-tavern-porter#post-23707 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:30:09 +0000 kilconlea 23707@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Picked one up today, one of Morrisons 4 for £5.50, bottle-conditioned but wasn't that optimistic. Flamin lovely though. Wish I'd got another instead of 1845 (and that IS saying something). If anyone has a clone recipe??? Als Pals on "Help finding a botled beer Fullers brewers reserve No.3" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-finding-a-botled-beer-fullers-brewers-reserve-no3#post-23599 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:03:24 +0000 Als Pals 23599@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice one mate <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> currently drinking the reserve number 2 now, thought I would try it and if I liked it I would get maybe couple more for Xmas, and I think I will be popping back to the store for sure, very nice but sickly! I think I paid about 6.50 for the vintage 2000 can't remember, it's ment to be a good'un though beerlover1983 on "Help finding a botled beer Fullers brewers reserve No.3" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-finding-a-botled-beer-fullers-brewers-reserve-no3#post-23595 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:16:47 +0000 beerlover1983 23595@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Found me a bottle hopefullt getting someone to pick up <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> And i thoaght brewers reserve no2 was the single most best beer ive had yet.But im a big fullers fan so that may be biased. How much did you pay for the vintage 2000 als pals saracen on "Help finding a botled beer Fullers brewers reserve No.3" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-finding-a-botled-beer-fullers-brewers-reserve-no3#post-23585 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:49:11 +0000 saracen 23585@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Can't find that one, but this is a bit of an education. <a href="http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_Europe__British_Beer___Ale_7.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_Europe__British_Beer___Ale_7.html</a> Als Pals on "Help finding a botled beer Fullers brewers reserve No.3" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-finding-a-botled-beer-fullers-brewers-reserve-no3#post-23517 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:33:13 +0000 Als Pals 23517@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I also popped into the fullers shop hoping to pick this up, got two bottles of the reserve number 2 and a bottle of vintage 2000 & 2004. Didn't realise the stuff sells out so quickly, what the reserve number 2 like, wanna save it till Xmas but not sure I can hold out that long!! beerlover1983 on "Help finding a botled beer Fullers brewers reserve No.3" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-finding-a-botled-beer-fullers-brewers-reserve-no3#post-23514 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:29:01 +0000 beerlover1983 23514@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Right popped into the fuller shop on saturday got me a few beers and a nice vintage 1999 ale. But sadly didnt get me a Brewers reserve No.3.Cant belive how fast it sold out this year considering you can still get the no.2 from their shop. I cant seem to find any ale shops that will ship it to me .So if anyone on these forums knows where i can get it shipped to me .Or if you can buy it and ship to me i will reimburse you. And as a thanks share some home brew or empty beer crates as a thank you ??? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://sartoriallife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/FULLERS-BREWERS-RESERVE-3.jpg"> ds seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-23127 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:26:51 +0000 seamus48 23127@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>PROPER JOB = PROPER LOOOOVVVEEELLLLYYY</blockquote> Told ya... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> johnh on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-23126 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:03:19 +0000 johnh 23126@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ WOW....Thanks for the heads up guys....PROPER JOB = PROPER LOOOOVVVEEELLLLYYY..... also tried my first wheat beer last night,'weihenstephan-kristall weissbier'..= Horrible..Tasted like it has been brewed using 'Smoked Mackerel'.....Don't get me wrong i like smoked mackerel...Just NOT in my Beer!!... We Live And Learn.... Nath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-23091 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:32:05 +0000 Nath 23091@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Proper job. Name gives it away mate <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Its uberlishiously nice! johnh on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-23085 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:10:58 +0000 johnh 23085@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Goliath...i have been hunter gathering..took delivery today all the way from St.Austell Brewery Shop!... 1 x Proper Job, 1 x Tribute, 1 x HSD.....gonna try proper job late on tonight.... Also been to independent local supermarket, who said they can get proper job for me.. works out cheaper than on-line because No Delivery Charges.. (from St. Austell Brewery, price per 12 case plus £10 delivery £30.75). supermarket £2.19 each...will let you know what i think tomorrow...cheers... Goliath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-23068 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:47:32 +0000 Goliath 23068@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ahh fair enough <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> A sipping stout would be a good description I guess, definitely not one to have 8 pints of in one session! seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22378 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:46:08 +0000 seamus48 22378@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Goliath, Actually I do like stout when the mood takes me <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> I found the Black Pearl a bit heavy. My son described it as a 'sipping stout' as in, a little bit at a time job. I sort of agree with him although maybe that was just the batch available on the day. Goliath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22373 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:09:50 +0000 Goliath 22373@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ seamus - Yeah I like those, and the rest, but really love the Black Pearl! Do you usually drink Stout? I've had it before where I have an amazing beer, try it again a few months later and it's totally different! Dissapointing haha I'll try and check out the Ales of Scilly and the others. I've tried a lot of the Skinners beers too, really like the Cornish Knocker, the others are very nice too <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> John - Hunt it down man! I expect to go back to Tesco soon and for it all to be gone... Nath on "Which One?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/which-one#post-22348 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:39:33 +0000 Nath 22348@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Dogfish head 60 minute IPA, brewdog 77 lager, loose cannon bridge bitter to name a few but I have never tried the way to Amarillo so I would not know how it compares. Don't worry though, it's gonna taste great johnh on "Which One?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/which-one#post-22339 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:55:18 +0000 johnh 22339@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, i've got some of the beer extract kits coming tomorrow, one of them is 'way to amarillo'. could you help me by pointing me in the direction of any shop bought beers that are on the same lines..or even use the amarillo hops, so i can know what to expect/compare...your help in this matter much appreciated...( i'm a nooby to ales, always drank mainly stouts,ciders)..thanks johnh on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22337 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:43:41 +0000 johnh 22337@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ never seen or heard of it, but i am damm well going to look for it to try...sounds goooooood....cheers chaps....don't have it in tesco's in my area (lancashire)....will try booths.... seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22334 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:41:17 +0000 seamus48 22334@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yarp... the Wooden Hand beers are quite nice, I like the Buccaneer and the Cornish Mutiny... not too struck on the Black Pearl though. If you get a chance check out Firebrand or Scuppered from the 'Ales of Scilly', or Red Mission from the Driftwood brewery down at St Agnes, Ginger Tosser from Skinners is quite popular with my boys too <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Goliath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22333 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:30:33 +0000 Goliath 22333@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>You better all snap it up before me and Greg get there. love Proper Job, its even better on cask - Get down to Penzance and go to the Dolphin, 4 St Austell ales on Tap. YUM </blockquote> There a pub in Sennen with a bunch of St Austell's on too! seamus - Cornish beer is amazing! I recent years I've come across some real gems. Doy uo know Wooden Hand brewery in Truro? seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22326 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:49:11 +0000 seamus48 22326@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>love Proper Job, its even better on cask - Get down to Penzance and go to the Dolphin, 4 St Austel ales on Tap.</blockquote> Oh and it's St Austell by the way... Cornish ales are pretty good... (ok so I'm biased <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> ) One of the pubs in our village has Tribute on at the mo and the other has been serving Doom Bar for the past 2 months and it's selling like hot cakes so they keep stocking it. Hoorah!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22323 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:42:13 +0000 seamus48 22323@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It was a really good fest... £3.50 to get in (including beer glass and programme/beer guide) then £1.40 per token (half pint). Over 200 ales on offer... It was a great 2 days (hic!). Iestyn on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22320 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:32:46 +0000 Iestyn 22320@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ah, memories - my father took us to the Falmouth and Truro CAMRA festivals as kids, I must have collected 5 different marble esque mugs over the years - shame in a way as I was aged 5 - 10 and never used one of them for beer! 'propr jawb'was my drink living in Falmouth ten or so years ago. The good ol' days Nath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22319 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:30:55 +0000 Nath 22319@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You better all snap it up before me and Greg get there. love Proper Job, its even better on cask - Get down to Penzance and go to the Dolphin, 4 St Austell ales on Tap. YUM Goliath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22318 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:00:47 +0000 Goliath 22318@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It sure is! I was surprised when I saw it on the shelves in Tesco! I got a beer for my birthday called Kernow Kerb Kisser haha seamus48 on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22317 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:58:12 +0000 seamus48 22317@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That is a really lovely brew... won the top prize (and several other awards) at the Kernow CAMRA beer fest in Falmouth last month. Goliath on "Proper Job" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job#post-22316 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:02:04 +0000 Goliath 22316@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Proper Job is back in Southampton Road Tesco! There were a couple of cases on the shelf. Just a heads up <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> Goliath on "Winter Lightning" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/winter-lightning#post-22236 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:03:53 +0000 Goliath 22236@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nath - make sure you don't drive back! I reckon a few of those could definitely put you a tad over the limit <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> Greg - Ahh yeah, that's the one! Tasted ok, not a whole lot to it although it was still quite nice. You should all definitely try the Winter Lightning! I came across John Barleycorn Bitter (I think) by Hopback too a few months ago. I remember that being my first time trying or seeing it, but as I was already pretty drunk I can't remember how it tasted. Greg on "Winter Lightning" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/winter-lightning#post-22233 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:55:41 +0000 Greg 22233@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No not tried that one but I've seen the pump clips for it in the past. Might have to take a sneaky detour to the Wyndham and give it a taste. I think the other one is Heracles a new one according to their website. Even more reason to get down there then. Nath on "Winter Lightning" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/winter-lightning#post-22232 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:53:38 +0000 Nath 22232@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Winter lightning eh???? (Gets keys to car - see ya later!) Goliath on "Winter Lightning" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/winter-lightning#post-22228 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:13:37 +0000 Goliath 22228@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I went to the Wyndham the other night as my friend was working behind the bar. As soon as I walked in he started pulling me a pint of this stuff, saying, 'I'm not even going to ask what you want, you'rehaving one of these.' I'd never come across it before but really enjoyed it, bit stronger than Summer Lightning, bit darker as I recall, and very tasty. Proper Winter beer! I also sampled another Hopback beer I hadn't tried before while there, can't remember the name but it sounded Greek. Was a weak beer as well, under 3% I think. Anyone else tried the Winter? ihatenissanmicras on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-22150 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:23:45 +0000 ihatenissanmicras 22150@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This is a very interesting concept,beer and food but find the eating really upsets the flow and best left till the drinking is done,then who cares what you eat lol Jim on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-22131 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:39:26 +0000 Jim 22131@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've always found a good mild goes very well with a pack of black country scratchings! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Bazza on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-22130 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:49:44 +0000 Bazza 22130@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sierra Nevada and Monster Munch. Goliath on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-22127 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:36:46 +0000 Goliath 22127@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ A weird one... Peas straight from the pod in the garden whilst drinking a Bombadier was very nice this Summer for some reason <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-21880 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:07:41 +0000 Nath 21880@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I believe that, traditionally, beer was paired with cheese way before wine was. There are restaurants out there which will give you a beer recommendation menu with your food, niot so many in the UK but more in the US and other European countries like Belgium. I have been reading about it in one of Pete Browns books, the second one I think, good reads, quite funny. I was given a "cooking with beer" book ( ISBN 0-7835-4832-X ) which also has a section on matching beers to foods. I love trying to match beers with foods, but my pallet aint that advanced and to me theres a lot of beers that go with the majority of foods <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> sonicm1etn on "Beer - food pairing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-food-pairing#post-21879 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:30:18 +0000 sonicm1etn 21879@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wine does it so why not beer. Wifee did spagbol and garlic bread tonight. I will recommend Ringwood 49'er to go with it, the garlic seems to really bring out the flavour of the beer. Pedigree, I find goes well with steak & chips, also funny enough I tried it with a lump of cheddar, as I saw or was told it was good, but OMG, a totally different taste of bitter, kinda mellowed it, and made it somehow 'smoother' which did work very well - sod the red wine and cheese now <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Sawbridgeworth IPA is very nice by it's self, but went with sticky chicken and salad kebab so well I forgot how much I'd drunk...... Of course these are my ideas, I'm sure some will think I'm mad, so what do others think, or suggest to try beer / food pairings with commercial beers. Homebrew goes well with everything lol <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Courage Best £1 a bottle...." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/courage-best-1-a-bottle#post-21500 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:20:05 +0000 saracen 21500@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've said it before, and no doubt I'll say it again, but there are far too many breweries out there. I don't buy bottled, but I often check out the shelves. I've never heard of 75% of Asda's current range. There's a limit to how many worthwhile variations there are on a theme. If you go with the guidelines to design a type of beer, given commercial cost restraints, how many permutation can there be? Ok, thousands, but when you realise there are 400 breweries in East Anglia alone, all producing probably 5 beers, that's 2,000 recipes in just this area. PMA on "Courage Best £1 a bottle...." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/courage-best-1-a-bottle#post-21489 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:08:41 +0000 PMA 21489@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm so often disappointed with bottled ales (too fizzy, nothing like the pump equivalent), one of the main reasons I got into brewing. The only ones I bother with generally are the light hoppy ones, like Sierra Nevada, punk ipa etc. Sometimes I'll pick up a new one if I see em but it's just notthe same <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-21483 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:31:23 +0000 Hamish 21483@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Whilst Jaipur is one of the best beers, Wild Swan is one of the worst. Gyro on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-21481 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:19:58 +0000 Gyro 21481@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Waitrose now stock 3 Thornbridge: Jaipur, Wild Swan & Kipling. The boys at Thornbridge have also recently brought out an oddly named brew called Kill Your Darlings. It's a Vienna style lager, and a very faithful copy at that, with nice caramel/toffee aftertastes. Gyro on "Courage Best £1 a bottle...." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/courage-best-1-a-bottle#post-21480 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:17:41 +0000 Gyro 21480@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I thought it tasted EXACTLY like far too many bitters 20 or 30 years ago, ie. generic overly fizzy crap. And talking of the ingredients additions, I was recently disappointed by one of my previous favourite ales, Directors. I noted the bottle (or can, can't remember now) had a sugar listed in the ingredients, and boy could you taste it..! Yuk. saracen on "Ghastly Ghoul." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ghastly-ghoul#post-21445 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:15:48 +0000 saracen 21445@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>a nice warm malty feeling in my tummy</blockquote> You could be pregnant. To be fair, I've seen a couple of good reviews of this muck, but it wasn't the same beer I tried. Nath on "Ghastly Ghoul." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ghastly-ghoul#post-21431 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:54:08 +0000 Nath 21431@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Funnily enough I had one of these a few days ago, and while I agree it wasnt the best tasting beer in the world mine left a nice warm malty feeling in my tummy that made me want to make some darker xmas beers. It may have had that effect as Ive been drinking a lot of pales recently. PMA on "Ghastly Ghoul." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ghastly-ghoul#post-21417 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:33:46 +0000 PMA 21417@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'll be sure to avoid that one then! Haha! saracen on "Ghastly Ghoul." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ghastly-ghoul#post-21406 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:40:19 +0000 saracen 21406@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Stopping at a Hungry Horse, my friend declared, "Ooh! A special from Greene King!" He isn't the world's greatest beer buff. I tried a little and here's my go at a review. Once again, Greene King have produced a dodgy pump label to go with this attempt at beer. Ghastly Ghoul, served as a keg, is dark. Looks like it might be a Mild, but with an ABV of 4.2% it seems a bit high. Initial tasting gave the impression someone had given me a glass of black water, lightly (VERY lightly) flavoured with something burnt. Probably toast. The aroma..... sorry..... rephrase that. There is no aroma and this feature carries right through the beer, with no taste apart from the burnt toast and no aftertaste at all. All in all, a rather silly way to spend a lot of money. There's more flavour in the Lemonade that comes out of the multi-function hair-rinse tap behind the bar. PMA on "Tetley smooth flow" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tetley-smooth-flow#post-21176 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:14:30 +0000 PMA 21176@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Smoothflow - filth on tap <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_evil.gif" title=":evil:" class="bb_smilies" /> Jim on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21171 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:20:07 +0000 Jim 21171@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The reviews I've read elsewhere all suggest that the IPA ANR is a cloudy one, some reviews are of it from a keg at the brewery and even they say it poured a cloudy orangey colour.. Granted I could've let it settle for a few days before opening it but I just couldn't resist opening it! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> I think the bottles were £2.80 each, which isn't cheap as they're right from the brewery but still better than £3.50! Bodger on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21159 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:28:16 +0000 Bodger 21159@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Kernal beers are bottle conditioned. The one's I had were clear with sediment at the bottom of the bottle. I poured it like I would one of my own leaving the last squirt behind. Jim, I think it was your driving home like a maniac whilst dreaming of cracking open a beer that caused the cloudyness? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> How much did you pay? The one's I bought from the deli were about £3.50 if I remember right, which isn't a price that would make buy them again as lovely as they were, but I felt I had to try them. Nath on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21129 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:28:48 +0000 Nath 21129@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I've got to get a new boiler because I'm sure I can knock out something very similar to those pales.. Just got to get the hops in!! </blockquote> Good man, you know it! Jim on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21127 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:59:10 +0000 Jim 21127@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes they are bottle conditioned and I must admit there was a lot of sediment in the bottles I did take them home in the boot of the car and probably could've let them settle a bit more but I've seen reviews elsewhere and they say it's a cloudy beer so it's either meant to be like that (doubt it for IPA) or they're not doing something right.. Still a tasty beer though! Greg on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21124 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:22:33 +0000 Greg 21124@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Although the beers sound nice I'm not sure I like the idea of cloudy beer from a brewery unless they were mean't to be like that which is unlikely. Were they bottle conditioned? Jim on "The Kernel Brewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-kernel-brewery#post-21121 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:01:47 +0000 Jim 21121@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Made it to the kernel brewery today and bought a few bottles (they only take cash so i had to limit myself!) I bought the following: IPA ANR (Amarillo, Nelson & Riwaka??) - beautiful fruity smell and taste, a cloudy beer but one of my favourite beers of the year and as its november that's pretty high praise! 330ml bottle so a small drink but apparently 7% so it's small but mighty Pale ale (citra & Amarillo) another cloudy one but again full of fruity hop smell & flavour, a nice hoppy beer! 500ml so a good sized ale IPA black 330ml 7% but not yet tried Export India porter 500ml 5.5% not yet tried either I've got to get a new boiler because I'm sure I can knock out something very similar to those pales.. Just got to get the hops in!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> sonicm1etn on "Tetley smooth flow" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tetley-smooth-flow#post-21120 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:10:39 +0000 sonicm1etn 21120@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks Nath, Thought the creamy head had something to help it...yuck. I am amazed at how brewing my own, even still new to it all, has changed how I think about and taste beer - all for the good, also I think my tastes have changed over the years <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Not all lost found the pub next door carries some ales from the local Micro - Peak Ales, had a Swift Nick (cool Name) it was full of flavour lovely aroma, fruity through hoppy and a nice dry bitter after taste. Happy Days <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Tetley smooth flow" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tetley-smooth-flow#post-21114 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:37:08 +0000 Nath 21114@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ya see homebrew has enlightened your beery senses! A lot of beer formulation and processes changes over time due to lots of factors - money, trend, availability of products etc etc. and you will find that what was nice 10 years ago is well..... a bit crap now! Plus your tastes change as you carry on living so that could be another thing <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> They use beer gas to get a smith head that's a mix of co2 and nitrogen. Gives ya a bad head! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> sonicm1etn on "Tetley smooth flow" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tetley-smooth-flow#post-21113 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:19:35 +0000 sonicm1etn 21113@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ On holiday and feel devastated the only 'bitter' was tetley. Staying at a premier inn had the mis-fortune of thinking this beer would be nice <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_surprised.gif" title=":o" class="bb_smilies" /> Last time I had it was 14+ years ago, tastes changed. Smelt like a sweaty sock and tasted bland......even my unconditioned kit home brew has better depth of bitter and hoppyness. do they put some sort of chemical in it to keep that creamy head all the way down the glass?? Going to stick to wine this holiday saracen on "Brakspear triple" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brakspear-triple#post-21091 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:38:18 +0000 saracen 21091@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Bacchus. Nice to meet you. Ambitious, I'd say. I'm not sure about the triple fermenting and triple hopping. Good luck and can't wait to hear how it turns out. They are quite forthcoming about Oxford Gold, giving a list of ingredients on their website. On the other hand, the hops they list for Brakspear Bitter are completely different to the ones suggested by Graham Wheeler, and I've heard it said his recipe is a fairly close clone. Wyeast 1275 or WhiteLabs WLP023 has been suggested as the Brakspear Bitter yeast. Can't see them using more than one. Goliath on "Brakspear triple" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brakspear-triple#post-21085 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:28:02 +0000 Goliath 21085@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I like this beer! Pretty savage, around 7% as I recall... Would be great to brew a clone. I seem to remember reading that Brakspear are one of the breweries who are quite secretive about their yeast, so would be hard to make an exact replica. I love Oxford Gold as well, really nice pint <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> bacchus on "Brakspear triple" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brakspear-triple#post-21084 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:53:54 +0000 bacchus 21084@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys, Although new to this forum I thought i<code> <pre><code>c</code></pre> </code>Brakspears triple<code> <pre><code>t</code></pre> </code>spoons<code> <pre><code>n</code></pre> </code>t get enough of it. if you like a hoppier beer then this it. I even researched it and have started a brew hoping to clone it. saracen on "Bombardier" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/bombardier#post-21073 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:17:12 +0000 saracen 21073@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Look what I found hiding in the Charles Wells website. <blockquote>Bombadier: Alcohol strength: 4.1% Cask, 4.7% Bottle. The popular draught variants of the brand are complimented by a 5.2% ABV version of the beer in bottles.</blockquote> saracen on "Bombardier" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/bombardier#post-21068 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:51:22 +0000 saracen 21068@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I see from the site the cask is 4.1% ABV and the bottled is 4.7% ABV. It can only be to do with cost and the general decline in drinking strong beer. Like it or not, the various anti-drinking campaigns have had an effect. Nath on "Bombardier" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/bombardier#post-21051 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:04:20 +0000 Nath 21051@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Weird, it shouldnt taste any different only a month out of date, even big breweries must have a few "dud" bottles out every now and again I suppose. So are you saying that they have also changed the abv lately then? I wonder why that is - apart from saving them money on malt. chef on "Bombardier" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/bombardier#post-21047 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:45:55 +0000 chef 21047@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Been drinking a lot of this lately (mostly because we had a lot of it that was past it's BBE date) used to quite like it, nice rich, dark, tasty pint. But the odd bottle tastes like wet dog, is it just because it's a month out of date? I can't believe that's the case. I also noticed that the stuff that's in date is a lower ABV - 4.7 rather than 5.2 (so the dark one is the same ABV as the Bombardier Burning Gold - that never goes out of date - sells like hot cakes!). Don't know what the weaker stuff tastes like yet. Has anyone else noticed this gear change? chef on "Tomos Watkin -Not So Ugly Now" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tomos-watkin-not-so-ugly-now#post-21045 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:31:23 +0000 chef 21045@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Not tried the chemical (WD40) approach. I take off the plastic and then leave them in hot water for a bit. The glue becomes more visible and can be scraped off with the back of a knife. If I'm lucky (and naughty) I leave them in water overnight and when I turn up at work one of my minions has delt with them for me!!! They seem to use different glue on the back and front - the front is never a problem - the sticky stays on the label. I offered the Tomos Watkins MD one of my beers once, he politely declined! It was a chilli beer and he doesn't like chilli beer. I'd rather him say no than take one and not drink it. I've not made anything I've been sufficiently proud of to offer him since, other than more chilli beer. I'm as in to chillis almost as much as I'm in to beer. beerlover1983 on "Tomos Watkin -Not So Ugly Now" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tomos-watkin-not-so-ugly-now#post-21040 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:04:24 +0000 beerlover1983 21040@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Lol tell me about the labels its like they superglue them on . How do you go about it i tend to scrape and a peel then wd40 works wonderd on a scourer to get rid of glue residue chef on "Tomos Watkin -Not So Ugly Now" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tomos-watkin-not-so-ugly-now#post-21027 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:08:53 +0000 chef 21027@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Oooh, not seen this one! I really like their OSB, but not so much the Cwrw Braf/Haf. Mostly I like their bottles for my homebrew because they don't have any branding on them (but the lables are a bugger to get off!). Hamish on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-20946 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:21:19 +0000 Hamish 20946@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Is it really that good? </blockquote> Yes, its one of the top 10 beers money can buy I reckon. saracen on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-20944 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:14:02 +0000 saracen 20944@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Keep hearing about it, so I'd better try and find some. My local Waitrose is open in the morning. Is it really that good? Greg on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-20942 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:10:50 +0000 Greg 20942@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've got 2 chilling in the fridge right now, better still waitrose are doing 4 for 3 on quite a few beers including Jaipur. Jim on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-20890 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:59:06 +0000 Jim 20890@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've found it in waitrose in London.. beautiful ale! Als Pals on "Thornbridge Jaipur" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/thornbridge-jaipur#post-20885 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:54:57 +0000 Als Pals 20885@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I can't find Jaipur anywhere near me, does waitrose or anyone else like that normally sell it?? kilconlea on "Courage Best £1 a bottle...." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/courage-best-1-a-bottle#post-20878 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:35:10 +0000 kilconlea 20878@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ah, must be why Youngs beers are now also worth a miss. Hamish on "Courage Best £1 a bottle...." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/courage-best-1-a-bottle#post-20877 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:33:08 +0000 Hamish 20877@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Now part of Charles Wells who I thought brewed proper beer, all too normal I fear for the large breweries.