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  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    Also one in Maidstone opening tonight as well.
    https://twitter.com/cellarsalehouse?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&sig=2616dba92f7e4cdec622797e260e539730d787e9&al=1&refsrc=email&iid=c69d7ec8977743809036b206ba9d6205&autoactions=1450536058&uid=1257189097&nid=244+291
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Beer? I thought it was quite nice last night, but this morning I believe I was mistaken. It is overrated.
  • danny777
    danny777 Posts: 222
    Earlier this week I had a Whitstable Brewery East India Pale Ale ( not to be confused with the Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay mentioned above) in the Long Pond. Thanks Mike. A new beer to me, and just right for a lunchtime in this mild weather - hoppy and refreshing.
    On Christmas morning I had a small bottle of another new beer, Thwaites Old Dan, 7.2% ABV and bottle conditioned. It had been maturing in my cellar and was just 2 years past its BB date. And it was lovely, much better than I expected, with an aroma of fruit cake, but with a healthy bitterness which stopped it being too rich. Delicious.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    had a few pints of Spitfire Gold on Xmas eve. Not heard of it before, but went down very well. A fine session beer
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,026
    Drinking M&S Cheshire Chocolate Porter. It's brewed by Robinson's (makers of Trooper & Old Tom) and is absolutely delicious. I'm hoping that now Meantime have sold their soul to SAB Miller, M&S will source more of their beers from Stockport.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Bizarre how palates can differ so much. I take more than three mouthfuls of ale and I'm wincing. How you nut bags pick out 'notes' amd aromas I'll never understand, but I'm marginally jealous.

  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    Stig said:

    Drinking M&S Cheshire Chocolate Porter. It's brewed by Robinson's (makers of Trooper & Old Tom) and is absolutely delicious. I'm hoping that now Meantime have sold their soul to SAB Miller, M&S will source more of their beers from Stockport.

    That's a bit unfair on SAB who have a reputation for quality, as you'll find if I ever get the chance to buy you a velky Plzen direct from the tank in one of the increasing number of Prague pubs that offer it. Apparently there is one in Soho now, they bring the beer in by train.They are actually planning to sell Meantime beers on the Czech market.

    The bigger problem is that AB InBev have taken over SAB. Procurement driven f*****s.

    Been in the Long Pond twice last week. Personally I liked three of the bitters ( one was from Whitstable, can't remember the others) but the winter ale was dire. I think there's a danger of some of these small breweries trying too hard to brew something "different".
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,856
    AFKABartram said:

    Bizarre how palates can differ so much. I take more than three mouthfuls of ale and I'm wincing. How you nut bags pick out 'notes' amd aromas I'll never understand, but I'm marginally jealous.

    Kind of agree with you AFKA. but think these days the ales are a lot different to the bitters we probably tried when we were younger. Still don't believe all the aromas and flavours can really be tasted. Mmmm a hint of wet dog on bonfire night with an aftertaste of nettles.
  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    There is a lot of crap spoken about beer, especially from the trendy Craft Ale brigade.
  • Redskin
    Redskin Posts: 3,113
    If I taste another ale with coriander or citrus notes, I'll spit.

    Literally.
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  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    For a Christmas gift I'm taking my dad on the bexley micro brewery crawl! He can't wait, he's not visited the Long Pond yet but that's our 2nd stop.
  • Vincenzo
    Vincenzo Posts: 2,911
    Riviera said:

    There is a lot of crap spoken about beer, especially from the trendy Craft Ale brigade.

    I think talking crap about beer started with the original bearded beer lovers - the CAMRA crew. No need to blame the youngs uns!

    http://viz.co.uk/real-ale-twats/
  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    suzisausage said:

    For a Christmas gift I'm taking my dad on the bexley micro brewery crawl! He can't wait, he's not visited the Long Pond yet but that's our 2nd stop.

    When you coming Suzi? We're in Greenwich by the way!
  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    Got the Mixed Belgian (sorry) case from Beers of Europe for Xmas, along with the Mixed USA case (craft beers/USA Pales Ales etc). Both excellent choices.

    Have mentioned it on here before but Beers of Europe is a wonderful website with an unbelievable 'world wide' selection of beers etc. You pay a one off delivery fee also, that's all. Well worth a look for the connoisseurs amongst you. Warning: it (fortunately) is a Stella/fosters/naff lager free zone!! Real brews only!!
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    Riviera said:

    suzisausage said:

    For a Christmas gift I'm taking my dad on the bexley micro brewery crawl! He can't wait, he's not visited the Long Pond yet but that's our 2nd stop.

    When you coming Suzi? We're in Greenwich by the way!
    Not organised it yet as have a trip to South Africa to get out the way first, but will let you know when we've decided.

    They should rename it Bexley and Greenwich micro pub crawl on the Broken Drum site!

  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    edited December 2015
    Actually they say Bexley and surrounding area so that's my fault. The link to The Long Pond doesn't work either if you are in regular tough with them. Didnt think you had a website but it definitely comes up with an error.
  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    We have a website but its much easier these days to use Facebook.

    https://www.facebook.com/thelongpond/
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Riviera said:

    There is a lot of crap spoken about beer, especially from the trendy Craft Ale PC brigade.

    Sorry edited as per legal requirement: "only cohorts defined as "PC" may be referred to as a "brigade"."
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
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  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

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    Looks like a stag weekend in Greenland might not be the best idea then...
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  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    Rwanda and Iran might be a tad dodgy, too!
  • Anna_Kissed
    Anna_Kissed Posts: 3,302
    Enjoyed a pint or two at One Inn The Wood, Petts Wood, this afternoon.
    Have also been enjoying Lidl's own-brand ('Hatherwood') Green Gecko IPA and Purple Panther Porter.
    Happy New Year *












    * George Osborne not included.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,026
    edited January 2016
    STIG'S YEAR IN BEER 2015

    THE GOOD

    Best Beer (Overall): Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg - Samichlaus Classic Bier 14%. Probably the tastiest beer I've ever had.

    Best British Beer: Adnams - Tally Ho Ho, Christmas rebranding of an old classic.

    Best Supermarket Offering: Badger – Poachers Ale.

    Best Pub (over all): The Edgar Wallace, Essex St. WC2R.

    Best Pub (Landlord/Landlady): Joint award between the Edgar Wallace and The Sarecen's Head, Kings Langley.

    Best Pub (friendly helpful barstaff): The Sun Inn, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon.

    Best Pub (beer selection): The Ale House, Chelmsford.

    Best Pub (look and feel): The King's Arms, Cookham. Lots of rooms, wood panelling, log fires, delicious (though pricy) food and the lovely Rebellion IPA from the Marlow Brewery.

    Best Pub Food: The Chicken Kebabs from The Edgar Wallace.

    Best Brewery: Tring Brewery.

    Best Off-Licence: The Bitter End, Bromley. This guy opened up the shop specifically to serve us and he carries a great range. He absolutely loves his business. So much so though, that you need to be careful not to ask any questions about it or you'll be there for hours.

    Best Beer Festival:     Chappel Beer Festival, Essex. Beers in a railway museum. What's not for a Charlton fan to like?

    Best Pub Crawl: London, Temple and Holborn.

    AND THE NOT SO GOOD

    Worst Beer (overall): Berliner Kindle Weiss. Absolute filth in a glass. For the curious, it's like a cross between Hoegaarten and Kaliber Lager. Either that or Cole's Hot Chilli Ale - unpleasantly hot even for a vindaloo man.

    Worst Beer (draught): Fuller's Malt Vinegar from The Corner House, Maidenhead.

    Worst Pub: The Camden Eye: Short measured. Had to have an argument before begrudgingly getting a top up.

    Most Disappointing Pub: The Corner House, Maidenhead. Inviting on the outside, dreadful on the inside.


    Stig's year in beer is brought to you with the help of Southend Young Drinkers Club
  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    Beer of the Year - Pond Life, available only at The Long Pond.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,633
    Riviera said:

    Beer of the Year - Pond Life, available only at The Long Pond.

    You been letting spanners in?
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    guinnessaddick said:

    Riviera said:

    Beer of the Year - Pond Life, available only at The Long Pond.

    You been letting spanners in?
    There's been a Spanner there every single time I've been in. And I'm not talking about Clive Efford. Eltham's gone down since I was a kid. Spanners were confined to Avery Hill Estate in those days.

  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    1972's drink drive limits.
    Who knew they'd changed?

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  • mid_life_crisis
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,263
    Going to see Bill Bailey at Vaudeville Theatre on The Strand.
    Any suggestions for decent real ale pubs in the area please?
  • IAgree
    IAgree Posts: 1,839
    Doing Dry January so all this Beer talk is not helpful.
  • Charlton_Charlie
    Charlton_Charlie Posts: 1,428
    @mid_life_crisis the Harp on Chandos Place is a few mins away...

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