Beer

[Mortician 2]

Watch it chaps....

 

In danger of proving CAMRA stands for Campaign for Real Anoraks

[Josco 49]

Southerners can't do beer.

May I suggest a trip to Southwold in Suffolk, and a pint of Adnams.

Then on to Bury for a nice pint of Greene King's Abbot Ale at the Dog and Partridge.

Well yes, there are exceptions of course. When I spent some time in Hampshire many moons ago I used to enjoy Wadworths 6X. As a general rule the beer in London is served flat as they do not use the sparkler on the pumps. I used to carry my own sparkler one trips to the 'smoke'. I thought it improved the beer a little, but not enough to compensate for the landlords ire, so I have stopped going to London as frequently.

[Tuber Mirum 125]

Do you mean the wee nozzle they put on the end of the pump?

 

I'm told some beers, such as Bass are best savoured without this. Can you still get Bass, or have those wreckers Coor's killed it off yet? Bloody US philistines.

 

We spent an enjoyable day or two in Burton a couple of years ago. The Bridge is a good microbrewery there.

 

You are right about the landlords in London, though the situation is improving slowly, I am assured.

 

Not really anorak weather though, is it?

[Anubis the Jackal 77]

My beer weekend ran thus,

Friday, Guinness

Saturday, Budvar,

Sunday, some weak French tosh (hot afternoon)

 

I'd have to admit a weakness for the fine products of the Woodfordes Brewery. Worth a shot.

[Magere Hein 1,400]

Whether [the porter] means beer, wine or something else would depend on whether Shakespeare was realistically depicting Scotland in the year 1040 and whatever they drank there back then (more likely Scottish beer than wine), or whether he meant something more familiar to a 17th Century audience which could have been wine, English beer or something else.

I'm far from a Shakespeare McBuff and my knowledge of Scottish history is patchy. I do know quite a bit about brewing and its history, though.

 

It seems 11th century Scots drank beer and wine. It's possible, but not very likely, that whisky had already been invented at that time, but our favourite spirit doesn't appear in written sources until the 15th century. We may safely assume that wine was imported then, as it is now, whereas beer was brewed locally. That must have had its effects both on supply and price.

 

I'm sure the anonymous porter spent the night before scene III quaffing beer. The 'urine' in the line is also a hint to that. In my experience wine doesn't have as strong a diuretic effect as beer.

 

Perhaps It was only Scottish beer from the 11th Century which had sexually debilitating characteristics. If Hein knows this for sure, it might go some way to explaining his prejudice against Scottish traditional music.

11th century Scottish beer was different stuff than what we drink so fondly now. Hops, a mojor ingredient in modern beer, weren't introduced in Britain until the early 15th century. What this means WRT male sexual abilities after some serious drinking isn't clear. I've read claims that imply that hops reinforce the effects of ethanol in that respect, but I'm not convinced.

 

I much like some Belgian en German brews and some porters and stouts also make a good pint.

Belgian beers are grand, though not if you are very thirsty!

Depends a bit on which kind of Belgian beer. Many types are quite strong, but stuff like lambic can be quite refreshing. Try a gueuze when the occasion arises and be pleasantly surprised. Avoid the fruit flavoured ones, though.

 

regards,

Hein

[Magere Hein 1,400]

I seem to recall that in medieval times beer was drunk at all times in lieu of water. Water was invariably bad due to lack of hygiene, but because beer is made by boiling water during the process it made it safer to drink.

Absolutely correct. This has been the case well into the 19th century, until the rise of modern water supply.

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

If my history serves me correctly, wasn't the olde fashioned beer that the peasants drank instead of water called "small beer" (hence the phrase) 'cause it was very weak and wishy washy - not the 5% stuff of todays brews.

 

Also, in defence of London beer - London Pride is my favourite local brew, Old Speckled Hen being my all-time number one though.

 

DWB

[Bald rick 9]

Waggledance or Hobgoblin, also Youngs did (do?) a marvellous chocolate stout to which I am rather partial. For summery drinks, (I know, a bit off-topic, but that seems to be the way of some of these threads) home-made Pimms (much more of a kick than the bought stuff) or a young Sauvignon Blanc. Maybe a nice cold Budvar or Grolsch would hit the spot too.

[Cerberus 302]

Has anyone tried Banana Bread Beer? Curious stuff, rather like drinking liquid banana flavoured toffee. I can't manage more than two bottles. More of a winter drink really, well, it's a darn sight better than mulled wine. Plus, it has a recipe for banana bread on the label. Very peculiar, or should that be "peculier."

[Tuber Mirum 125]

Bald rick, Hobgoblin is good isn't it? When in Canterbury, I always like to visit the pub of the same name for a pint of said brew. Or two.

Doesn't seem to bottle so well, though.

 

Cerberus, your BBB sounds really awful. Where does one buy it?

 

Mulled wine is very popular over here at the christmas markets. The second worst hangover I ever had was from mulled wine with a large slug of rum in each glass.

 

The only one which was worse came after drinking a bottle of Bell's bloody awful whisky when I fell asleep, and some joker poured some Persil Automatic into my open mouth.

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

I don't know where Rick buys BBB, but I buy it in Sainsbury's. It seems pretty widely available here, don't know if it would be to the taste of continentals though. Personally, I love it!

 

DWB

 

Edit: Try this link for a review of BBB:

 

http://www.bottledbeer.co.uk/index.html?beerid=1247

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

OK, it's been a hot day and I fancy a couple of beers at home on the deck tonight. I know, I'll go down the local "specialist" beer shop and buy a couple of BBB - I really fancy that tonight. "Sorry Sir, BBB doesn't sell particularly well in the summer, would you care for a Bristol Blond or two?"

 

Can't argue with that sort of salesmanship!

 

DWB - enjoying a Bristol Blond as he types!

[Magere Hein 1,400]

DWB - enjoying a Bristol Blond as he types! 

Cheers.

 

My first Google hit on Bristol Blond wasn't what I expected.

 

 

Does the bottle have a URL on it?

 

regards,

Hein

[Teddy 21]

DWB - enjoying a Bristol Blond as he types! 

Errr, do you mean to say that you are enjoying the Bristol Blond in some kind of sexual manner?

 

And he is typing whilst you are doing it??

 

Edit: Just spotted Magere's post. As they say, great minds think alike. Mind you, they also say fools seldom differ

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

I think Tony from Bristol is having a bit of a laff.

 

Hair Color: Dirty Blonde

 

Try - Hair Color: Very Brown and not at all Blonde

 

I think that should be covered under the trade descripitions act or something.

 

Mind you, looking at his picture, it gives hope to all of us who have been relying on beer since 1862!

 

DWB

[Paul Bearer 6,101]

Just sank a WKD Blue......... another one going down Ah! Luverly

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

Bristol Blond from Smiles of Bristol. 2.92 / 5 on the beer scale or whatever they measure this stuff on. Less than 4% also, so hopefully no hangover tomorrow.

 

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/smiles-bristol-blond/42540/

 

DWB - hoping his wife doesn't find out about Tony

[Magere Hein 1,400]

Just sank a WKD Blue......... another one going down Ah! Luverly

It's hot tonight, perfect for drinking beer.

 

I just opened a Brand Urtyp.

 

regards,

Hein

[Tuber Mirum 125]

You have to be careful when enjoying that bottled beer in a sexual manner. If temperature differences inside and outside the bottle lead to a strong vacuum within, potentially insurmountable dificulties could arise.

 

Or so they say.

 

Currently enjoying a glass of Früh Kölsch.

 

PS: I like the way people are referring to Hein as "Magere"

[Magere Hein 1,400]

Currently enjoying a glass of Früh Kölsch.

I spent many happy moments in their Brauhaus. Fine brew, too.

 

PS: I like the way people are referring to Hein as "Magere"

So do I.

 

regards,

Hein

[Death Watch Beatle 41]

This joke is passing me by I'm afraid. (Not at all multi-lingual). Would anyone care to explain?

 

DWB

[Teddy 21]

This joke is passing me by I'm afraid. (Not at all multi-lingual). Would anyone care to explain?

 

DWB

Same here. Have tried my Dutch-English translator, but she was no use

[Magere Hein 1,400]

This joke is passing me by I'm afraid. (Not at all multi-lingual). Would anyone care to explain?

 

DWB 

Same here. Have tried my Dutch-English translator, but she was no use

 

My nick translates litterally to "Skinny Henry". It's the Dutch equivalent to "Grim Reaper".

 

Regards,

Hein (not skinny at all)

[Teddy 21]

This joke is passing me by I'm afraid. (Not at all multi-lingual). Would anyone care to explain?

 

DWB 

Same here. Have tried my Dutch-English translator, but she was no use

 

My nick translates litterally to "Skinny Henry". It's the Dutch equivalent to "Grim Reaper".

 

Regards,

Hein (not skinny at all)

I never knew that the Grim Reaper's first name was Henry. To be honest, I was expecting something a little more menacing

[lospalmas7 12]

I never knew that the Grim Reaper's first name was Henry. To be honest, I was expecting something a little more menacing

...like Julian.