GBBF annoys me! One of their main sponsor is Beer Hawk who are owned by InBev. Yet CAMRA see InBev as one of their enemies! I think that CAMRA are getting a sniff of some real money!
Got two festivals this week. Friday is the Southend Carnival BF, then on Saturday it's my very own Ale Test Fest
The Southend Carnival BF wasn't really much cop. Hardly any variety; all Essex beers, and nearly all golds or pales. Best beers by a country mile were Blackwater Mild and Oscar Wilde. Evening was only rescued by finding £20 and by recounting the tale of Carter's fingernail.
Today will be another kettle of fish. Fantastic beers on the line up.
Got two festivals this week. Friday is the Southend Carnival BF, then on Saturday it's my very own Ale Test Fest
The Southend Carnival BF wasn't really much cop. Hardly any variety; all Essex beers, and nearly all golds or pales. Best beers by a country mile were Blackwater Mild and Oscar Wilde. Evening was only rescued by finding £20 and by recounting the tale of Carter's fingernail.
Today will be another kettle of fish. Fantastic beers on the line up.
@Stig any chance of letting your fellow Lifers know where it is?
At the GBBF to-day. Two beers in and having a thoroughly good time.
Say hello to Mr Tatters - he's working on the cider bar. (Looks like Father Jack)
@Arsenetatters If you'd have told me this the day I was there, I'd have done so. Drinking a slight excess of ale has many effects the day after but sadly time travel isn't one of them.
At the GBBF to-day. Two beers in and having a thoroughly good time.
Say hello to Mr Tatters - he's working on the cider bar. (Looks like Father Jack)
@Arsenetatters If you'd have told me this the day I was there, I'd have done so. Drinking a slight excess of ale has many effects the day after but sadly time travel isn't one of them.
Aha - fair point.
Last day today. Well worth a visit. The cider stand has over 100 to choose from.
Fantastic fest yesterday. Best beers were St Sylvestre's 3 Monts a beautiful strong ale from France. Spill The Beans, a coffee porter from Brains that can be bought very cheaply from Aldi and Pelforth Brun a French brown ale (see below).
The theme of this years fest was Brown Ale and we have a Brown Ale Face Off to get off our faces on brown ale decide the best available. The results: 1st - Pelforth Brun: A little stronger than the others with a sumptuous taste - it made me come over all Jilly Goolden. A clear winner. 2nd - Mann's Brown Ale: At only 2.8% this was the weakest beer of the day (or the year for me). Very nice flavour and easy to drink, though the texture was a little thin. 3rd - Brooklyn Brown Ale: Nice flavour but poured a little too lively and had a slight micro fizz. 4th - Newcastle Brown Ale: Still a good beer, but came out the bottom of the bunch. It's interesting that our panel contained a couple of Newky Brown fans, but in blind taste tests they though that Pelforth was the Geordie brew.
Worst Beer of the day: Duchesse De Bourgogne a Belgian beer so sour it made my head wobble. It didn't really appeal to any of our jury, but I have some spare bottles so I will persevere; I know that it's well regarded amongst those that like that sort of thing. Dullest drinking: Pure Ubu. A bit poncey really, one of those beers from new start ups that are more about design than taste. The initial flavour was grapefruity, which sadly seems to be the fashion nowadays, but that (thankfully) subsided after a few sips.
Fantastic fest yesterday. Best beers were St Sylvestre's 3 Monts a beautiful strong ale from France. Spill The Beans, a coffee porter from Brains that can be bought very cheaply from Aldi and Pelforth Brun a French brown ale (see below).
The theme of this years fest was Brown Ale and we have a Brown Ale Face Off to get off our faces on brown ale decide the best available. The results: 1st - Pelforth Brun: A little stronger than the others with a sumptuous taste - it made me come over all Jilly Goolden. A clear winner. 2nd - Mann's Brown Ale: At only 2.8% this was the weakest beer of the day (or the year for me). Very nice flavour and easy to drink, though the texture was a little thin. 3rd - Brooklyn Brown Ale: Nice flavour but poured a little too lively and had a slight micro fizz. 4th - Newcastle Brown Ale: Still a good beer, but came out the bottom of the bunch. It's interesting that our panel contained a couple of Newky Brown fans, but in blind taste tests they though that Pelforth was the Geordie brew.
Worst Beer of the day: Duchesse De Bourgogne a Belgian beer so sour it made my head wobble. It didn't really appeal to any of our jury, but I have some spare bottles so I will persevere; I know that it's well regarded amongst those that like that sort of thing. Dullest drinking: Pure Ubu. A bit poncey really, one of those beers from new start ups that are more about design than taste. The initial flavour was grapefruity, which sadly seems to be the fashion nowadays, but that (thankfully) subsided after a few sips.
Worst beer of the day : Duchesse De Bourgogne? It's a genuine classic! I love the fact that one man's favourite beer can be the next man's most disliked.
Adidas have launched their new DPBR (Durable Puke and Beer Repellent) trainers. With a nod to Munich's Oktoberfest they also come in a rich brown to go with your leather pants with the word PROST (Cheers) in rich gold lettering.
Adidas have launched their new DPBR (Durable Puke and Beer Repellent) trainers. With a nod to Munich's Oktoberfest they also come in a rich brown to go with your leather pants with the word PROST (Cheers) in rich gold lettering.
Adidas have launched their new DPBR (Durable Puke and Beer Repellent) trainers. With a nod to Munich's Oktoberfest they also come in a rich brown to go with your leather pants with the word PROST (Cheers) in rich gold lettering.
Fantastic fest yesterday. Best beers were St Sylvestre's 3 Monts a beautiful strong ale from France. Spill The Beans, a coffee porter from Brains that can be bought very cheaply from Aldi and Pelforth Brun a French brown ale (see below).
The theme of this years fest was Brown Ale and we have a Brown Ale Face Off to get off our faces on brown ale decide the best available. The results: 1st - Pelforth Brun: A little stronger than the others with a sumptuous taste - it made me come over all Jilly Goolden. A clear winner. 2nd - Mann's Brown Ale: At only 2.8% this was the weakest beer of the day (or the year for me). Very nice flavour and easy to drink, though the texture was a little thin. 3rd - Brooklyn Brown Ale: Nice flavour but poured a little too lively and had a slight micro fizz. 4th - Newcastle Brown Ale: Still a good beer, but came out the bottom of the bunch. It's interesting that our panel contained a couple of Newky Brown fans, but in blind taste tests they though that Pelforth was the Geordie brew.
Worst Beer of the day: Duchesse De Bourgogne a Belgian beer so sour it made my head wobble. It didn't really appeal to any of our jury, but I have some spare bottles so I will persevere; I know that it's well regarded amongst those that like that sort of thing. Dullest drinking: Pure Ubu. A bit poncey really, one of those beers from new start ups that are more about design than taste. The initial flavour was grapefruity, which sadly seems to be the fashion nowadays, but that (thankfully) subsided after a few sips.
Worst beer of the day : Duchesse De Bourgogne? It's a genuine classic! I love the fact that one man's favourite beer can be the next man's most disliked.
Did the rabbit enjoy it? He/she looks pretty unimpressed about something?
I'm definitely pushing that average up in my local establishments. Much closer to £4 a pint at least I reckon. Although there was one on sale recently (only sold in 1/3's or 1/2's) that worked out at over £8 a pint...but it was 9%.
I'm definitely pushing that average up in my local establishments. Much closer to £4 a pint at least I reckon. Although there was one on sale recently (only sold in 1/3's or 1/2's) that worked out at over £8 a pint...but it was 9%.
Paying anywhere between £3.20 - £4.50 here in Gloucestershire, my local is £3.20 for Tribute. I have seen pints with larger percentages sold in 1/3s and 1/2s that work out at about £8+ too.
I grew up around Bournemouth, most my friends still live their so I visit quite regularly and have noticed most beers are easily £3.80+ as you say, I wouldn't be shocked to pay £4.50 - £5.00 in some places.
Is anyone going to the Beavertown beer festival this weekend?
Yep, I'm there Saturday. Can't wait, the list of beers is ridiculous!
I'm going Saturday too. I was reading on their website that they are opening the doors at 1100, but not actually pouring until 1300. Good idea I think. I had to queue up for 30 mins to get in to Craft Beer London.
They have a lot of very good stuff on, very few of what I would call fillers.
Is anyone going to the Beavertown beer festival this weekend?
Yep, I'm there Saturday. Can't wait, the list of beers is ridiculous!
I'm going Saturday too. I was reading on their website that they are opening the doors at 1100, but not actually pouring until 1300. Good idea I think. I had to queue up for 30 mins to get in to Craft Beer London.
They have a lot of very good stuff on, very few of what I would call fillers.
Agreed. We waited roughly 45 minutes for Craft Beer Rising back in Feb so hopefully this means the queue moves reasonably quickly. Not sure what to go for first, there's just so much to choose from. I know I'm going to miss out on something special but it'll be impossible to get round as many beers as I'd like.
@PopIcon@SotonAddick I'll be there too... Must admit, I'm slightly concerned that there are 4000 people there...I see queues of over 150 people per stand (and that's once they're pouring - we've got to queue for 2 hours first to get in!)...for 100ml pours... Hopefully I'll be wrong and they'll have decent crowd management in place. I'll be heading off to OtherHalf Brewing first...it's an awesome brewery..otherwise I'll be wandering looking for the smallest queues....
Is anyone going to the Beavertown beer festival this weekend?
Yep, I'm there Saturday. Can't wait, the list of beers is ridiculous!
I'm going Saturday too. I was reading on their website that they are opening the doors at 1100, but not actually pouring until 1300. Good idea I think. I had to queue up for 30 mins to get in to Craft Beer London.
They have a lot of very good stuff on, very few of what I would call fillers.
Agreed. We waited roughly 45 minutes for Craft Beer Rising back in Feb so hopefully this means the queue moves reasonably quickly. Not sure what to go for first, there's just so much to choose from. I know I'm going to miss out on something special but it'll be impossible to get round as many beers as I'd like.
Mikkeller and Gueuzerie are bring some exciting sours. Also looking forward to trying some beers from Other Half Brewing, Lost Abbey, De Molen, 3 Floyds and Brewski. Too many particular beers to single out, but I recommend Alesmiths - Speedway Stout (Vietnamese Coffee), Cloudwater - Double Dry Hopped Nelson Sauvin/Galaxy, Trillium - Dialed In, and Buxton/Omnipollo - Maple IceCream Waffle.
@PopIcon@SotonAddick I'll be there too... Must admit, I'm slightly concerned that there are 4000 people there...I see queues of over 150 people per stand (and that's once they're pouring - we've got to queue for 2 hours first to get in!)...for 100ml pours... Hopefully I'll be wrong and they'll have decent crowd management in place. I'll be heading off to OtherHalf Brewing first...it's an awesome brewery..otherwise I'll be wandering looking for the smallest queues....
I understand your concerns, but the Beavertown guys are very smart. I think it will be a different affair to both Craft Beer Rising and the London Craft Beer Festival.
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hall-place-oktoberfest-2017-tickets-31688444992
£12.99 entry including 2 beers and a glass.
I think that CAMRA are getting a sniff of some real money!
Today will be another kettle of fish. Fantastic beers on the line up.
@Arsenetatters If you'd have told me this the day I was there, I'd have done so. Drinking a slight excess of ale has many effects the day after but sadly time travel isn't one of them.
My one is at my house, it's invitation only I'm afraid ;-)
Last day today. Well worth a visit. The cider stand has over 100 to choose from.
The theme of this years fest was Brown Ale and we have a Brown Ale Face Off
to get off our faces on brown aledecide the best available. The results:1st - Pelforth Brun: A little stronger than the others with a sumptuous taste - it made me come over all Jilly Goolden. A clear winner.
2nd - Mann's Brown Ale: At only 2.8% this was the weakest beer of the day (or the year for me). Very nice flavour and easy to drink, though the texture was a little thin.
3rd - Brooklyn Brown Ale: Nice flavour but poured a little too lively and had a slight micro fizz.
4th - Newcastle Brown Ale: Still a good beer, but came out the bottom of the bunch. It's interesting that our panel contained a couple of Newky Brown fans, but in blind taste tests they though that Pelforth was the Geordie brew.
Worst Beer of the day: Duchesse De Bourgogne a Belgian beer so sour it made my head wobble. It didn't really appeal to any of our jury, but I have some spare bottles so I will persevere; I know that it's well regarded amongst those that like that sort of thing. Dullest drinking: Pure Ubu. A bit poncey really, one of those beers from new start ups that are more about design than taste. The initial flavour was grapefruity, which sadly seems to be the fashion nowadays, but that (thankfully) subsided after a few sips.
Adidas have launched their new DPBR (Durable Puke and Beer Repellent) trainers. With a nod to Munich's Oktoberfest they also come in a rich brown to go with your leather pants with the word PROST (Cheers) in rich gold lettering.
What's not to like? Yours for 160 quid.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/adidas-munchen-oktoberfest-beer-vomit-proof-trainers-water-repellent-a7930661.html
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41183028
I'm definitely pushing that average up in my local establishments. Much closer to £4 a pint at least I reckon. Although there was one on sale recently (only sold in 1/3's or 1/2's) that worked out at over £8 a pint...but it was 9%.
I grew up around Bournemouth, most my friends still live their so I visit quite regularly and have noticed most beers are easily £3.80+ as you say, I wouldn't be shocked to pay £4.50 - £5.00 in some places.
They have a lot of very good stuff on, very few of what I would call fillers.
Anything that you particularly fancy?