bike2steam Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Shock, horror! No old peculier at the Black Bull! I know the weather can be grim oop north, but I always regard Old Peculiar as a winter ale, bordering on Porter, I drink plenty in winter, but not this time of year - phew, or I'm getting soft in my dotage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18, 2016 I know the weather can be grim oop north, but I always regard Old Peculiar as a winter ale, bordering on Porter, I drink plenty in winter, but not this time of year - phew, or I'm getting soft in my dotage. I got a bottle of Old P in a 4 for a fiver deal at Asda recently, and was mega disappointed to see that it was only a shadow of its former self. Weaker and much less sweet and fruity - it used to have an OG of about 1.061 (equates to about 6% ABV depending on attenuation) when I first supped in in a pub in South London, but this bottled stuff was "only" 5.6% ABV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I got a bottle of Old P in a 4 for a fiver deal at Asda recently, and was mega disappointed to see that it was only a shadow of its former self. Weaker and much less sweet and fruity - it used to have an OG of about 1.061 (equates to about 6% ABV depending on attenuation) when I first supped in in a pub in South London, but this bottled stuff was "only" 5.6% ABV. Quite a few ales have a variation in ABV between the bottled and on tap. I believe it is something to do with the different brewing processes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Quite a few ales have a variation in ABV between the bottled and on tap. I believe it is something to do with the different brewing processes. Agreed, but in the case of ESB and London Pride, the bottled version has the higher ABV. I can't find anything online that indicates that the draught and bottled versions of old P have different ABVs. Edited July 18, 2016 by 45156 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Agreed, but in the case of ESB and London Pride, the bottled version has the higher ABV. I can't find anything online that indicates that the draught and bottled versions of old P have different ABVs. Ah, now yer talking good ale, Fuller's, London's (Fulham) best brewery, just give me the hoppy/malty tastes, can't stand this trendy craft citrusy, sickly stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Quite a few ales have a variation in ABV between the bottled and on tap. I believe it is something to do with the different brewing processes. The ABV could theoretically vary between individual brews. It could depend on the efficiency of the yeast during the brewing process and the purity of the sugars that are being fermented. When you are dealing with 'live' ingredients, you cannot always (thankfully) predict the precise outcome, otherwise there would be no fun in brewing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Ah, now yer talking good ale, Fuller's, London's (Fulham) best brewery, just give me the hoppy/malty tastes, can't stand this trendy craft citrusy, sickly stuff. Fuller's isn't even the best brewery in west London anymore. Have you ever tried beers from Wimbledon, Sambrooks, Kew, or Ram? All have solid traditional styles in their range. From the other side of the metrollops, there is Bexley brewing and Hop Stuff. Both again very traditional and make great beers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 +1 For Sambrooks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&DWatty Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Here's one for folk forced to shop and needing a quick refreshment. In Westfield Stratford at the Stratford International end (John Lewis end) is Tap East. It's a micro-brewery that has it's own branded beers and a good selection of guests. I was in there last week- good to call post swimming (Olympic Pool nearby) or shopping if you need a rest/have had enough. International is next door so you can slip out to see the odd Eurostar or Javelin speed through on HS1 if you like too....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 S&DWatty, on 20 Jul 2016 - 13:26, said: Here's one for folk forced to shop and needing a quick refreshment. In Westfield Stratford at the Stratford International end (John Lewis end) is Tap East. It's a micro-brewery that has it's own branded beers and a good selection of guests. I was in there last week- good to call post swimming (Olympic Pool nearby) or shopping if you need a rest/have had enough. International is next door so you can slip out to see the odd Eurostar or Javelin speed through on HS1 if you like too....... Yep, well known to several of us. Johnny brews some good beers. Owned by the same people as the Rake and beer cage in Borough Market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted July 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) A current favourite of mine, readily available in the South West is St Austell, Proper Black, coupled with Proper job two of my current favourites that I certainly will be imbibing a number over the summer BBQs. Proper black is described as a "dark pale ale" a bit of an oxymoron but it's almost like a light porter and very flavoursome. St Austell have just purchased one of our local (Bristol) breweries, Bath ales, which despite the name have always been based around the outskirts of Bristol. I'm sure the quality of their products will be unaffected and look forward to seeing more St Austell beers being available in Bristol. Neil Edited July 22, 2016 by Downendian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It's nearly that time again. Yes the Great British Beer Fest is only 2 and a bit weeks away. 600+ beers. Anyone else attending? I will be starting with the trade session on the Tuesday. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It's nearly that time again. Yes the Great British Beer Fest is only 2 and a bit weeks away. 600+ beers. Anyone else attending? I will be starting with the trade session on the Tuesday. Oh yes...5 of us are going, albeit on the final Saturday as per last year. So easy to get to, and what a day out...Imperial stout aged in Islay whisky casks weighing in at 12% ABV and a texture like engine oil being the highlight, you'd be mad not to go! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted July 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hmmm Had forgotten just how good this one was until I picked up a bottle today as Morrisons had no Wold Top Scarborough Fair, so I decided on something a bit more traditionally British and with no fruit to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2016 A quick heads up - Aldi is doing Old Empire IPA and also Pedigree both on apparently a permanent price of £1.25 for a 500 ml bottle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Anyone tried this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4Pyw4m40y4DvfzGGCtgQ3G4/the-crafty-beer-quiz?intc_type=promo&intc_location=sport&intc_campaign=beerquiz&intc_linkname=radio4_ent_quiz1 I managed 13/20 steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2016 Latest at the Black Bull, Camerons 'Redeemer' 4.2%, nice and refreshing for a summer's evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Anyone tried this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4Pyw4m40y4DvfzGGCtgQ3G4/the-crafty-beer-quiz?intc_type=promo&intc_location=sport&intc_campaign=beerquiz&intc_linkname=radio4_ent_quiz1 I managed 13/20 steve A lowly 12 for me...I clearly need to attend more beer festivals! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2016 13 for me, but mainly guesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very citrus flavoured but extremely refreshing on a warm evening. steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very citrus flavoured but extremely refreshing on a warm evening. steve try the grapefruit version. Lovely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Those of us disappointed by the cancellation of this years Minehead beer festival may be interested to see that Somerset CAMRA will now be holding the festival at Quantock Brewery just outside Bishops Lydeard station: http://www.somerset.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=35461 The WSR are apparently offering discounted rover fares to CAMRA members, which is pretty rich of them all things considered...I think many will find accommodation nearer BL and give the railway a miss? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2016 I got only 9/20 by the simple expedient of not believing any of them to be real! If a beer is worth drinking, does it need a ********* name? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) . Edited October 4, 2021 by Dave47549 Removed pointless guff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sidestepping favourites & the whole real/non real argument for a moment, but.... Has anyone else been in Morrison's & been miffed by their supposed 'Real Ales' section? ANY & ALL bottled beer is lumped in there, you'll be hard pressed to find more than two that are actually real. I've spoken to a couple of Managers about this blatant deception (passing something off that it isn't), also contacted HQ, so I can only assume they're either blithely ignorant about what they sell, or they're happy to lie to their punters. If so, you might want to consider what other stunts they're pulling in the rest of the shop... Suggest that you pass on copies of your correspondence to Trading Standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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