Beer

Billy_Mix · May 10

IdleHans said:

Yes. Up to 0.5% is classified as alcohol-free.
Guinness 0.0 is zero percent alcohol, so zero beers so exist

Guinness Zero also tastes very much like regular Guinness off draft or from widget cans
Not quite as malty/bitter as regular but a very decent pint
It’s the only alcohol free beer I’ve ever had a second time
Most others are deeply unpleasant, the rest are so far removed in taste from the beer they claim to be, often desperately insipid

Billy_Mix · May 10

Anybody got views on the Black Cab stout now sold at the Valley?

IdleHans · May 10

Can't comment on the draft but it's one of my favourite bottled beers

Masterbrew · May 10

Billy_Mix said:

Anybody got views on the Black Cab stout now sold at the Valley?

I like it, it has that slight nutty taste that bottled Guinness used to have. It's served too cold for stout, though. Lagers and certain ciders are only served chilled to disguise their lack of flavour

SomervilleAddick · May 21

I can always rely on Novare Res to roll out a gem on their birthday (17 today, four more years and they can buy me a drink).

Today it’s Cantillon Nath - 5.5% lambic with rhubarb. Sharp, really can taste the rhubarb, and quite a bit of barnyard. One of my faves from Cantillon.

IdleHans · May 21

Rebellion raspberry sour. No picture because I was enjoying it too much, but it's as pink as you'd expect. Very astringent without overstepping the mark. Brilliant chilled on a warm day

guinnessaddick · May 21

Masterbrew said:

Billy_Mix said:

Anybody got views on the Black Cab stout now sold at the Valley?

I like it, it has that slight nutty taste that bottled Guinness used to have. It's served too cold for stout, though. Lagers and certain ciders are only served chilled to disguise their lack of flavour

I tried it, it wasn’t for me.

IdleHans · June 14

Rebellion Downfall hiding at the back. Their beer of the month, a truly spectacular bit of brewing. Light but flavoursome, and perfect for a sunny day.
This glass is being raised to RM.

SomervilleAddick · June 16

Verdant: Flux Phase 2, 6.5% NEIPA at the Rusty Bucket.

If you haven’t had it, this is what NEIPA tastes like from the best brewers on the East Coast. Come and drink it before it’s gone, because it’s very good

Charlton_Charlie · June 16

SomervilleAddick said:

Verdant: Flux Phase 2, 6.5% NEIPA at the Rusty Bucket.

If you haven’t had it, this is what NEIPA tastes like from the best brewers on the East Coast. Come and drink it before it’s gone, because it’s very good

You're on the wrong side of the Atlantic!

SomervilleAddick · June 16

Charlton_Charlie said:

SomervilleAddick said:

Verdant: Flux Phase 2, 6.5% NEIPA at the Rusty Bucket.

If you haven’t had it, this is what NEIPA tastes like from the best brewers on the East Coast. Come and drink it before it’s gone, because it’s very good

You're on the wrong side of the Atlantic!

I was supposed to be on the other side, but BA cancelled the flight. So I found a way to usefully spend my time. For reference, I’d rank this up with the Trillium/Other Half versions

Charlton_Charlie · June 16

SomervilleAddick said:

Charlton_Charlie said:

SomervilleAddick said:

Verdant: Flux Phase 2, 6.5% NEIPA at the Rusty Bucket.

If you haven’t had it, this is what NEIPA tastes like from the best brewers on the East Coast. Come and drink it before it’s gone, because it’s very good

You're on the wrong side of the Atlantic!

I was supposed to be on the other side, but BA cancelled the flight. So I found a way to usefully spend my time. For reference, I’d rank this up with the Trillium/Other Half versions

Must admit, have been let down by Verdant too many times to trust them much nowadays.. Currently drinking the latest 'gold top' from Track which is, as ever, bloomin fantastic...and an Other Half/Beak TIPA collaboration, which was just awesome.... One day I'll work out how to post pics...(otherwise come find me on insta for all your craft beer delights!)...

fenlandaddick · June 17

Just the one bottle tonight

Dugdaleclass · June 26

A very fine local ‘red ale’ to wash down a lobster pizza at the Shipwright Brewing Company’s taproom in Lunenburg Nova Scotia.

IdleHans · July 1

Defender: 4%. A Golden ale that's single hopped with Callista, which adds distinct fruity and red berry character. Well balanced and refreshing.

That's as maybe. It's very nice.

IdleHans · July 2

Hard to say which I prefer. This elderflower saison is delicious. 5.5% but you'd never know, it's light and perfect for summer drinking. Well done again, Rebellion.

MuttleyCAFC · July 16

I am quite boring when it comes to beers. I like the commercial unassuming products that don't do too much but are refreshing and straightforward. I have had some fancy beers recently that taste like they had a bar of soap in them. On the protest in Belgium a few years back, I was introduced to Jupiler. For me it is the best of your straightforward beers, I heve recently returned from a seven week european tour and came back via Belgium taking the opportunity of buying a few crates. My only regret is when I run out and I think I could have bought a few more.

muppetman · July 18

MuttleyCAFC said:

I am quite boring when it comes to beers. I like the commercial unassuming products that don't do too much but are refreshing and straightforward. I have had some fancy beers recently that taste like they had a bar of soap in them. On the protest in Belgium a few years back, I was introduced to Jupiler. For me it is the best of your straightforward beers, I heve recently returned from a seven week european tour and came back via Belgium taking the opportunity of buying a few crates. My only regret is when I run out and I think I could have bought a few more.

You need the machine, but it’s worth it in my opinion!

https://www.perfectdraft.com/en-gb/perfectdraft-jupiler-6l-keg?queryID=c1447ace13a784e78815feb1887bae52&objectID=2236&indexName=Live_beerhawk_products

IdleHans · August 18

Hadnt seen this before so tried a bottle then two more. They were pushing it out for £3 in The Angel on the Bridge in Henley, rude not to.
The notes on the label are pretty accurate, and on a warm evening it hit the spot despite its dark colour.

ElfsborgAddick · August 18

IdleHans said:

Hard to say which I prefer. This elderflower saison is delicious. 5.5% but you'd never know, it's light and perfect for summer drinking. Well done again, Rebellion.

Nice glass.

ElfsborgAddick · August 18

My beer glass collection made the 5000 miles journey safely.

I recently just managed to find somewhere to display them

ElfsborgAddick · August 18

IdleHans said:

Hadnt seen this before so tried a bottle then two more. They were pushing it out for £3 in The Angel on the Bridge in Henley, rude not to.
The notes on the label are pretty accurate, and on a warm evening it hit the spot despite its dark colour.

A cracking price but disappointing that the clientel in Henley are only given a plastic cup.

IdleHans · August 18

ElfsborgAddick said:

IdleHans said:

Hadnt seen this before so tried a bottle then two more. They were pushing it out for £3 in The Angel on the Bridge in Henley, rude not to.
The notes on the label are pretty accurate, and on a warm evening it hit the spot despite its dark colour.

A cracking price but disappointing that the clientel in Henley are only given a plastic cup.

You get a glass inside but on the deck next to the river it's plastic only, though you can take a glass bottle out with your plastic cup. I queried the logic of this with the barman, whose weary reply was "Don't get me started"

ElfsborgAddick · August 18

IdleHans said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

IdleHans said:

Hadnt seen this before so tried a bottle then two more. They were pushing it out for £3 in The Angel on the Bridge in Henley, rude not to.
The notes on the label are pretty accurate, and on a warm evening it hit the spot despite its dark colour.

A cracking price but disappointing that the clientel in Henley are only given a plastic cup.

You get a glass inside but on the deck next to the river it's plastic only, though you can take a glass bottle out with your plastic cup. I queried the logic of this with the barman, whose weary reply was "Don't get me started"

Sounds like the barman was not too sympathetic. Crazy reasoning, you'd have thought they'd go the whole way and pour the stuff out of the bottle.

Sporting events, concerts etc you accept the plastic cup but in your situation it is bonkers.........plus to me it does not taste the same.

IdleHans · August 18

ElfsborgAddick said:

IdleHans said:

Hard to say which I prefer. This elderflower saison is delicious. 5.5% but you'd never know, it's light and perfect for summer drinking. Well done again, Rebellion.

Nice glass.

It's a Vocation Brewery glass, I use it a lot

ElfsborgAddick · August 18

IdleHans said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

IdleHans said:

Hard to say which I prefer. This elderflower saison is delicious. 5.5% but you'd never know, it's light and perfect for summer drinking. Well done again, Rebellion.

Nice glass.

It's a Vocation Brewery glass, I use it a lot