Your Beer of the week (2 Viewers)

[Ralph-Dot]

In at no 1: Hoegarten 750ML 4.9% Belgian White beer, cant wait to try on draught, as the bottled stuff is so moresome.

Did you mean Hoegaarden, because it is very nice.

 

[TinaLes]

Did you mean Hoegaarden, because it is very nice.

Yep that's the one, sorry about typo, maybe an indication of its strength eh?
Its so moreish, it tastes like its a beer flavoured, hand crafted health drink, so should be good for you.
Les

 

[Ralph-Dot]

And there are many more just like Hoegaarden, you can have a look at the ones I have had if you click on the link below.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ralph-dot/albums/72157623113106532

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[Ralph-Dot]

This one from the Coop is very nice

 

[Ralph-Dot]

Had a couple of German beers lately, not bad at all.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/ayinger-beers.html

 

[125BEER]

Padstow German Pilsner 4.8
Well crafted

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[TinaLes]

Favourite shop bought beer is still Hoegaarden, I only discovered this year, as having sampled the wrong Leffe (the one that is overly spiced with cloves) it put me off Wheat Beers, but now I am on discovery mission to find other Belgian/German Blondes, or at least maybe one who will buy me a beer for a change

Les

 

[Ralph-Dot]

I have been looking back at my older photos and found these photos that I took of packs of beers, they are all Belgian and all very good. I would think that they were all bought in Belgium as well.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/old-photos-of-beer-packs.html

 

[Ralph-Dot]

It was our birthdays over the last couple of weeks and although most things went wrong over this time, we did manage to have a few new beers.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/pumps-over-last-couple-of-weeks.html

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[TinaLes]

It was our birthdays over the last couple of weeks and although most things went wrong over this time, we did manage to have a few new beers.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/pumps-over-last-couple-of-weeks.html

Hope your luck improves soon, I do know that feeling
Looks like you sampled some interesting beers there, not heard or seen any of them before, and even if I did see a "stout" type beer, I don't think I would order one,unless I could try first, which is why I like pubs that offer a small sample glass, to see if you like it.
Its always great when we discover a pub that offers a "sample Tray" of 5/6 beers at a given price, so you can try all their beers on tap, hope the idea catches on more.
The Vital Spark beer from Scotland raised a smile as like most I can remeber the TV series from my youth, along with fact that the puffer boat is currently being lovingly restored by volunteer enthusiasts over the last 8/10 years.
Cheers to you
Les

 

[Bonkers the Dog]

Wheat beers? Hoegarden? I just don't get it, bought a pint a few years ago in error and couldn't even get halfway, it was highly traumatic. The stuff tasted like dish water, and I'm not fussy when it comes to the drink, ask the wife! But I am off to Amsterdam on Sunday and plan to partake of the continental beers when ever possible, I shall report back if I can, if I survive...

 

[TinaLes]

Currently trying another Hop House 13 Lager, brewed by Guinness.
Interesting, its a darkish lager, trying to be an ale
Its bitter, but very nice,quite strong at 5%, but has the effect of 8%
I try a large bottle every week when we go to the supermarket priced at £1.80.
Still love my large bottle of HoeGaarden though, I would suggest & encourage @Bonkers the Dog to give the wheat beers another try, as I never used to like them a few years back much, preferring a Steiner of continental lager or 5. there are so many things I now eat and drink that I used to loath, so it must be a maturing pallet thing.
Les

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[GMLS]

Just found this section of the forum.

I like my hoppy, preferably strong IPA's. My favourite brewery is currently Dark Star in Partridge Green as they do a great range (Six Hop, Revelation and at Christmas Creme Brule are my favourites) but I'm lucky to have quite a few on my doorstep (Dorking Brewery, Surrey Hills and The Pilgrim) so I purchase direct or from a specialist off license and micro pub, Cobbetts in Dorking.

I'm currently working my way through Arbour's extensive range but also recently been enjoying the following which are all very fruity, zesty and refreshing. The last one is made by Oddessy as it's not clear from the picture.

Only more recently been making an effort to try a few European beers and certainly did enjoy my Weissbier's whilst in Germany last year,

 

[Dilwyn]

I have just discovered this thread so please forgive me if I am repeating what has already been discussed.
Whilst over the channel I enjoy Affligem, Leffe and Grimbergen, etc but at home I enjoy cask beers with my usual favourite being Butty Bach by Wye Valley Brewers (4.5%). However, my absolute favourite is The Reverend James by Brains in Cardiff (also 4.5%). Brains also produce Brains Dark and Brains SA which is affectionately know locally as Skull Attack. All worth a try if you come across them.

 

[JockandRita]

All worth a try if you come across them.

Aye Dilwyn, I've had all those from across the Channel, as well as those from Wales and the Wye Valley. There's not a bad one among them, even Brains Skull Attack is fine by me, as it doesn't have that affect on me.

The Brains Dark used to be Buckleys Dark, brewed by Buckleys Brewery just outside Llanelli. If our wee RAF Bar at Pembrey ran out before the dray was due, we used to go to the brewery in a Land Rover, and collect whatever barrels we needed. Happy days.

Cheers

Jock.

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[Ralph-Dot]

Here are three German beers I had back in January and considering they are German, they were not that good.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/bottles-from-early-january.html

 

[Ralph-Dot]

I have just discovered this thread so please forgive me if I am repeating what has already been discussed.
Whilst over the channel I enjoy Affligem, Leffe and Grimbergen, etc but at home I enjoy cask beers with my usual favourite being Butty Bach by Wye Valley Brewers (4.5%). However, my absolute favourite is The Reverend James by Brains in Cardiff (also 4.5%). Brains also produce Brains Dark and Brains SA which is affectionately know locally as Skull Attack. All worth a try if you come across them.

They are all good beers.

 

[JockandRita]

Here are three German beers I had back in January and considering they are German, they were not that good.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/bottles-from-early-january.html

Not had any of those Ralph, but I am happy to take your word that they were not that good.

CheersJock.

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[Ralph-Dot]

Not had any of those Ralph, but I am happy to take your word that they were not that good.

CheersJock.

Its like many of the modern beers they are far too hoppy but that is the way it is going now.

 

[denisejoe]

Leffe Blond on draft great beer last week Leffe ruby really nice but to easy drinking

 

[Ralph-Dot]

some more of the January beers

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/03/januarys-beers-continued.html

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[WillH]

Just had a pint of Parallax IPA in Wetherspoons, Keswick, nice pint.

 

[Ralph-Dot]

Here are the beers I had last night, the hops are getting to be too much for me and I long for the days when beer tasted of beer and not hops. I could of course just drink the beers that I know I like (this would be easy) but I am stupid.

https://ralph-dot.blogspot.com/2019/04/beers-from-last-night.html

 

[JockandRita]

@Ralph-Dot. I agree with you Ralph, unfortunately.

In my local today were 3 x hoppy blond ales, ie, ................................

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I didn't rate the Ilkley Blond at all (taster only). The Cornish Knocker was a smooth hoppy ale, without being overly citrus-y. The Abduction was the hoppiest of them all, but was quite refreshing with it.......................but only a couple for me.

These three ales have been on for 3 x days now, whereas the Theakson's Old Peculiar which the Abduction replaced, was so popular, it only lasted a day and a half.
I was pleased to see that it's strength has returned to 5.6% ABV, since the family bought it back from Scottish & Newcastle. It's an all time favourite with me...................and obviously with my fellow punters down the pub.

BTW, when I was travelling back through France about ten days ago, I bought these two ales..................

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Whilst the Blonde was quite palatable, the Ambree was by far the tastiest and smoothest, and a definite "must do again".
I paid just over €2.20 for them both out of a Super U at Pont sur Loire. When I got to Pidou's at Calais to buy some for coming home, each bottle was double the price.

At Jonquera, just before crossing from Spain into France, I came across....................

Having had the Blonde and the Ruby before, I thought I'd take a punt on the Black. WOW, it is absolutely full of the flavours you might associate with a decent Porter, ie, roasted barley, coffee, liquorice, etc, and it's smooth.
I just bought the one to try it, but went back the next morning to but a blister pack of 12...................only to find them all split and loose on the shelf. I wasn't in a position to carry any more than a couple, for my two drinking pals back home. I am waiting to hear their verdicts on it.

Cheers

Jock.

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[Abacist]

Problem is I like beer but hate the the snobbery that comes with what the American call craft beers (I also hate the term "real ale" it all looks real to me, imagine saying "sorry officer but it wasn't real ale, I can not be over the limit").
So if someone says they like a beer, unless it is Stones Bitter, I will have to agree with them.

We went through a faze in the 60"s and 70's when brewers were producing pasteurised beer saying that it was how beer was intended to be and not the unpasteurised "real" ale that had bits in it and used to go off.

Hence Watneys Red Barrel, Double Diamond, various Whitbread offerings amongst others. I did a tour of the Whitbread brewery and bottling plant in Tiverton where all this was explained in great detail. They were a sort of Keg version of mass produced bottled beers. They were carbonated and pretty tasteless and thank God that "real" ales have returned!

 

[swiftsteve]

Wow just found this thread. As I always say "I've never met a beer I didn't like". I am a home brewer, I'm into real ales (camra member also, not for the organisation, but I'm partial to a beer festival so the fee pays for itself).
I haven't had any beer for a while, as my trousers were shrinking fast. I've tired of the citrussy IPA's and now try to brew the perfect ordinary bitter.
I live in shepherd neame territory and don't mind a Masterbrew, but I really like Harvey's best If you know the recipe please share it.

 

[Abacist]

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Jock.

I prefer to buy Old Speckled Hen in Tins but drink it out of a glass!
Its a great beer

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[JockandRita]

I prefer to buy Old Speckled Hen in Tins but drink it out of a glass!
Its a great beer

You and me both which is what I picked up at the Majestic Wines, Calais, ie, a slab of 24 x Old Speckled Hen, as well as a slab 24 x Abbot Ale.

Cheers

Jock.

 

[CazPaul]

You and me both which is what I picked up at the Majestic Wines, Calais, ie, a slab of 24 x Old Speckled Hen, as well as a slab 24 x Abbot Ale.

Cheers

Jock.

Yes I'm a big fan of the Abbot Jock, a lovely drop, Wetherspoons finest.

 

[JockandRita]

Yes I'm a big fan of the Abbot Jock, a lovely drop, Wetherspoons finest.

Absolutely Paul. TBH, although I've had a pint in Spoons that was too cold for a real ale (Ayr, Scotland), I've never had a bad pint............ever.

Cheers

Jock.

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