Beer recommendations

Well, we play bar billiards, don't we ? So we must be a load of boozers.

So here's a thread where you can post your recommendations.
I'll kick it off.

beer.trash.net/beerpage.php?beernum=525

Brooklyn lager, absolutely dee-effing-lishious ! :P
Tastes more like a light ale than a lager. 5.2% in volume.
Sainsbury's have it on offer at only 89p a bottle, and I've just stocked up with eight. Make that seven - hic ! :-[

[Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.)]

Diet Coke :D

[Sparky]

I had the pleasure of meeting the 3B's team on Wednesday (Billingshurst League) and nearly guessed the meaning of their name which, as Tommo will know, is the Bar Billiard Boozers and think they would be a good source of recommendations for other BB players ;D ;D

I must admit that I haven't found an off licence beer or lager that I would recommend for ages so look forward to testing out all suggestions 8-) ::)

[Chris_Sav]

Ditto Sparky, there's only one way to drink ale and that's straight out of a cask, none of this pressurised, pasturised cr@p.

Had a lovely skinful last night, Shepherd & Neames Masterbrew (3.8% washed down at the end by some Fullers ESB (5.5%), some good company with the A-R-S-E Motor Cycle Club, then a wobbly pushbike ride home.

LOL Tommo.

Sav

Here's another tommo recommendation, for something a bit lively - it has a champagne-style cork and is very strongly flavoured with cherries. Kriek-Max from Belgium.
Slips down very smoothly indeed. :P :-*

www.ratebeer.com/beer/jacobins-kriek-max/23245/10233/

I've started Sav off now (on his favourite subject) ;D ;D ;D

Okay, one last one for the time being from me. Again for those whose tastebuds like to savour a bit of extra flavour once in a while - rather than just tip the ale down their neck, an Aussie Pale Ale (no, don't laugh) :

www.bottledbeer.co.uk/index.html?beerid=2352

[CraigC]

I shall enjoy a couple of pints of Spitfire this evening, followed up with some Shepherd & Neames Masterbrew. I'll report back if it's any good. :) ;)

[CraigC]

The beer was good, am a little drunk but sure my judgement has'nt been too affected. Or maybe it has, who cares.

[vinny]

I still think that you have to go a long way to beat Harvey's Best, although Timmy's Landlord runs it pretty close.

[Chris_Sav]

vinny said:

I still think that you have to go a long way to beat Harvey's Best, although Timmy's Landlord runs it pretty close.

Harveys is a good pint, though I find Timothy Taylors Landlord a bit hoppy for my taste.

London Pride is probably my favourite 'session' ale for the not too strong stuff.

[Lolly]

One of my good mates has started up his own brewery and its a good pint that he makes.

Look out for Nobbys Brewery. Based out of Kettering in Northants. :D

[davejones]

The Bread of Heaven guest beer was interesting at Ye Olde Coach House at the weekend.
Brewed to celebrate Brains’ sponsorship of the Welsh National Rugby Team. 4.0% cask ale with a distinctive reddish hue and rich hop aroma, finely balanced by a moreish fruit finish.
Shame about the team though!

You'll have Sav's tongue hanging out at this rate, Dave. ;D

[Chris_Sav]

Slurp, slurp

Must admit I've grown rather fond of this :

www.checkout.ie/DrinksNews.asp?ID=47

Especially when we're at the Con Club and the BB Reaper is driving. Only £2 a pint, cheaper than if you buy it at the supermarket. 8-)

For a Sunday evening treat with a nice salad, my choice is the new St Helier Pear Cider.
Quite fruity and sweet, but at 5% has a nice little kick to it. :P

[CraigC]

As we had a week of byes in our league last night, chanced into the Fleur de Lis in Sandwich where they keep and maintain an excellent selection of real ales. Tried the Piddle in the Hole ale from the Wyre Piddle brewery (which is in Worcestershire) and have to say it was an excellent drink.

Here is some info on them:
www.pub-explorer.com/realale/wyrepiddlebrewery.htm

The Piddle in the Hole is actually 4.4%ABV, not 3.9%.

[vinny]

This week I ar been mostly drinking Shep's Best.

[doug]

Anything does me ;D

[Herr von Puebik]

doug said:

Anything does me ;D

I'll drink to that :D

[Hon Vice President (R.I.P.)]

Pub-wise, the Coach & Horses in Compton, on the Sussex / Hants border is the top watering hole in the league, with 5 good ales of varying strength always on offer; and Leffe on draught for the lager connoiseur.

My favourite post-game tipple at present is one that is not (As far as I am aware) available on draught. Shame!



It's got a hint of ginger in it, and is as refreshing as a mountain stream; though with considerably more alcoholic content per pint.

Apologies, but the image appears to be life sized!! ??? ::)

Nice choice of a beer, Honchair, one of my favourites too.

Also down that way, enjoyed a couple of visits to the Richmond Arms at West Ashling, where there was an impressive array of hand pumps dispensing real ales.
Everyone except the driver was able to sample quite a few different choices. :P

[Hon Vice President (R.I.P.)]

The Rich?

My first BB pub; learned to play there and loved the place while a free house.
When a student, we were oft asked when off on camping trips & the like here & there to bring back barrels from various micro-breweries. That pub averaged a new beer a week for two years, thanks to voluntary draymen!

This one ain't bad for a rice-based one. Brewed in Turkey.
Goes down well with a curry.

www.efesinternational.com/general_overview/image_downloads.aspx

Sainsburys have it marked down to £1.03 a bottle at present.

Okay back to Real Ale..........

This one took my fancy when shopping in Sainsburys this evening:

www.ratebeer.com/Ratings/Beer/Beer-Ratings.asp?BeerID=72396

Hall & Woodhouse trialed it last year.
Ununusal full-bodied caramelly flavour with elderflower overtones.

So far I've not found a Badger beer that I haven't liked. Hopping Hare (aka "Roo" ?) could prove to be a winner............ ;D

[Q]

Well I have got to promote Doom Bar haven't I ;D ;D ;D
but I must confess - I LOVE IT.

Definitely recommended:


........when arriving home pi$$ed from the pub where you have just got into the Final, and want to keep the evening going.

Not too heavy, so no hangover anticipated the next morning (he says hopefully). ;)

As regards pear cider, or Perry, I've now tried all three, including this one:

My assessment is : Sainsbury's St Helier okay, on a par with the Swedish Kopparberg. The Maguires a bit bland by comparison.

[Sir Jock o The Strap]

Anchor Steam derives its unusual name from the 19th century when "steam" seems to have been a nickname for beer brewed on the West Coast of America under primitive conditions and without ice.

San Francisco's famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavor.

But mines a Stella, cold and gold, every time!

This is the nearest thing I've found to "Nectar" : ;D

[Sir Jock o The Strap]

AHHH the favorite tipple of many a schemie drunk, sitting on the wall in Edinburgh's grassmarket minus the brown paper bag mind you!!!!

Courtesy of D.C. (Great tune.)