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Post by devil-may-care on Apr 20, 2011 19:31:53 GMT
Since James is such a fan of real ales and of course the spokesman for Fuller's, I thought a thread dedicated to beer/ale and its many derivatives would be a good idea! ;D
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Post by meimichan on Apr 20, 2011 19:35:44 GMT
Now this is my kinda thread.  Cheers.  |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 19:40:53 GMT
YAY!!! Thanks DMC!! Hopefully there are tons of beer fans out there. We can find out how to get obsure beers delivered to our doorstep [lol], swap recipes for home brew if anyone is so inclined to try that, and just talk about our favorites [which we already did but hey I'm up for a repeat].
Nice photo to bring along, meimichan ;D
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Post by vertebraille on Apr 20, 2011 19:50:50 GMT
There are a couple of specialty beer stores near me, they carry the entire Fullers range, but London Pride is ALWAYS sold out/ out of stock  |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 19:54:08 GMT
meimichan: I can get Fuller's ESB at Wegmans [do you have a wegmans in your state?] I'm still looking for the London Porter (according to the website its sold in America). If I find London Pride here I will let you know.
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 19:56:39 GMT
Now, has anyone ever had "ginger" beer? I heard James talking about it. Sounds good. Never see it anywhere.
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Post by meimichan on Apr 20, 2011 20:37:05 GMT
Now, has anyone ever had "ginger" beer? I heard James talking about it. Sounds good. Never see it anywhere. YES. I picked up a bottle a month or two ago at the Asian grocery store across the street from my apartment, it is REALLY REALLY GOOD. It's not alcoholic, but it is tasty. As for that grocery chain you mentioned...no, we don't have them here. We've got Woodman's, Copps, and HyVee, plus a fair amount of local places that aren't part of a chain. I live in a city that prides itself on staying unique and weird. The crappy weather's just part of the charm.  |
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Post by Mayfayre on Apr 20, 2011 20:54:03 GMT
There is an alcoholic ginger beer out as well. That's really nice.
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Post by aeromanda on Apr 20, 2011 20:57:01 GMT
What a wonderful idea for a thread! Thanks DMC! snowsunflower, the Wegman's in Collegeville usually has Fuller's ESB, London Porter, and London Pride. Usually on the very bottom shelf of the UK isle on the left (as you're facing the cooler). Not that I go there and buy it enough to have its location memorized.  The London Pride is still my favorite after having tried all three. I love a good flavorful malty beer! I've been dieting for what seems like forever, and have had to limit my beer intake. I do still indulge a little, however. One of my very favorite beers is from a local microbrewery and restaurant called The Sly Fox. They have a bitter called Jake's ESB. It is excellent. Their Chester County Bitter is pretty tasty as well. Not that that information will help out any of you in your quest for tasty beers. Unless you come to SE Pennsylvania for a visit and then I'll be happy to show you around and take you to the pub!  |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 21:12:08 GMT
What a wonderful idea for a thread! Thanks DMC! snowsunflower, the Wegman's in Collegeville usually has Fuller's ESB, London Porter, and London Pride. Usually on the very bottom shelf of the UK isle on the left (as you're facing the cooler). Not that I go there and buy it enough to have its location memorized. The London Pride is still my favorite after having tried all three. I love a good flavorful malty beer! I've been dieting for what seems like forever, and have had to limit my beer intake. I do still indulge a little, however. One of my very favorite beers is from a local microbrewery and restaurant called The Sly Fox. They have a bitter called Jake's ESB. It is excellent. Their Chester County Bitter is pretty tasty as well. Not that that information will help out any of you in your quest for tasty beers. Unless you come to SE Pennsylvania for a visit and then I'll be happy to show you around and take you to the pub! I think the Warrington Wegmans stocks them too. If not, I'm hiking to Collegeville. Definitely have to do a Fullers taste test this weekend!!! aeromanda - have you ever tried Victory beer? victorybeer.com/beers/ |
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Post by jacqui on Apr 20, 2011 21:17:03 GMT
There is an alcoholic ginger beer out as well. That's really nice. Crabbies got to be chilled tho' ;D |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 21:20:10 GMT
There is an alcoholic ginger beer out as well. That's really nice. Crabbies got to be chilled tho' ;D Crabbies? Is that the name of it?!??!?! [please say no] |
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Post by meimichan on Apr 20, 2011 21:39:57 GMT
Crabbies got to be chilled tho' ;D Crabbies? Is that the name of it?!??!?! [please say no] I'm sure it has nothing to do with Spongebob. Still a better name than Horny Goat. ;D |
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Post by aeromanda on Apr 20, 2011 21:49:51 GMT
Yes I have. Their Hop Devil is a little strong in the hop department for my liking but I did like their Golden Monkey. There was another of theirs that I like but I can't remember it off of the top of my head.
One of my favorite ales (which I just thought of because, conveniently, Wegman's carries it) is a Belgian Pale Ale called Delirium Tremens. The bottle is cool. It is painted and looks like ceramic. The label is blue and has pink elephants on it. It is not cheap but it is worth it. It has a light yet flavorful taste.
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 20, 2011 21:51:27 GMT
Crabbies? Is that the name of it?!??!?! [please say no] I'm sure it has nothing to do with Spongebob. Still a better name than Horny Goat. ;D lmao! If I had to pick between "Crabbies" and "Horny Goat"....the goat wins hands down! Yes I have. Their Hop Devil is a little strong in the hop department for my liking but I did like their Golden Monkey. There was another of theirs that I like but I can't remember it off of the top of my head. One of my favorite ales (which I just thought of because, conveniently, Wegman's carries it) is a Belgian Pale Ale called Delirium Tremens. The bottle is cool. It is painted and looks like ceramic. The label is blue and has pink elephants on it. It is not cheap but it is worth it. It has a light yet flavorful taste. I've been to Victory's brewery, and it's awesome! Love Golden Monkey [so much I got a t-shirt]. I'll have to try Delirium Tremens. |
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Post by Mayfayre on Apr 20, 2011 23:00:56 GMT
Crabbies got to be chilled tho' ;D Crabbies? Is that the name of it?!??!?! [please say no] It really is called Crabbies |
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Post by devil-may-care on Apr 20, 2011 23:37:11 GMT
One of my favorite ales (which I just thought of because, conveniently, Wegman's carries it) is a Belgian Pale Ale called Delirium Tremens. The bottle is cool. It is painted and looks like ceramic. The label is blue and has pink elephants on it. It is not cheap but it is worth it. It has a light yet flavorful taste. MOH has tried that Belgian beer. Has quite a kick to it! ;D ;D I've had Victory's Storm King. Quite good. I've not seen any of their other beers around here though. |
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Post by meimichan on Apr 20, 2011 23:53:19 GMT
This thread has made me thirsty.
But I'm drinking wine, not beer tonight...whoops?
*pours another glass* ;D
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Post by vertebraille on Apr 21, 2011 0:16:27 GMT
I love Rouge beer, it's from Oregon (I think). They have a massive range that I have been trying to work my way through (I can only afford to buy 2 bottles at a time). My favourite so far is the brutal IPA. The packaging is cool too
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Post by From Afar on Apr 21, 2011 11:38:10 GMT
I don't normally like beer (or lager) *ducks incase someone throws something* ;D however when I was in Amsterdam MOH and I tried a mexican dark beer which was really delicious..... only thing is neither of is can remember what it was called   |
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Post by flatin5th - Knight of the NC on Apr 21, 2011 11:58:36 GMT
I don't normally like beer me neither - I am a spirits sort of man (Irish whiskey for me please) or cider (again, Irish is my current favourite! Magners anyone?) ;D |
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Post by dit on Apr 21, 2011 12:16:09 GMT
Must admit I prefer cider if I'm having a long drink, though I like the odd beer occasionally. Lancaster Blonde is a lovely beer.
I much prefer wine, mainly white with the occasional red, just for a change. One thing I am fussy about is temperature. Red definitely has to be room temperature if not a little warmer, white can be very lightly chilled but no more than ten minutes or so - I like to be able to taste what I'm drinking! If white wine in a restaurant is brought in an ice bucket I always ask for it to be left out once the first glass has been poured.
Unfortunately I find that spirits don't get on as well with me as I get older; probably my liver's already pickled! I'm partial to a glass (or two) of Glayva, though.
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Post by jacqui on Apr 21, 2011 12:35:16 GMT
Crabbies? Is that the name of it?!??!?! [please say no] It really is called CrabbiesGreat with a Buhna ;D |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 21, 2011 14:27:57 GMT
I don't normally like beer (or lager) *ducks incase someone throws something* ;D however when I was in Amsterdam MOH and I tried a mexican dark beer which was really delicious..... only thing is neither of is can remember what it was called Oh I love Mexican dark beer.......Mexican coffee....also primo! |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 21, 2011 14:30:52 GMT
Must admit I prefer cider if I'm having a long drink, though I like the odd beer occasionally. Lancaster Blonde is a lovely beer. I much prefer wine, mainly white with the occasional red, just for a change. One thing I am fussy about is temperature. Red definitely has to be room temperature if not a little warmer, white can be very lightly chilled but no more than ten minutes or so - I like to be able to taste what I'm drinking! If white wine in a restaurant is brought in an ice bucket I always ask for it to be left out once the first glass has been poured. Unfortunately I find that spirits don't get on as well with me as I get older; probably my liver's already pickled! I'm partial to a glass (or two) of Glayva, though. I used to be able to drink anyone under the table, so now I have to watch it. Don't know if my liver is pickled yet, but my metabolism definitely won't let me over do it. Well, the last time I drank too much, was the day of my dad's burial. In an attempt to forget what the day was, I drank lemon shots after it was all over with my girlfriends. I just wanted to forget. Thankfully my girlfriends were there to hold my hair back. I puked my soul up that day, took a long time to put it back. I refuse to do that to myself ever again. |
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Post by Mayfayre on Apr 21, 2011 15:30:25 GMT
I've never liked beer, though I used to drink it when I was a college because it was cheaper. I've only really started to like wine in the last couple of years, since the Wine Adventures, but I find that any more than a couple of glasses upsets my tummy in ways I shall not mention on here.
Give me any vodka (except for Absolut), Archers or Baileys and I can drink it until the cows come home!
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Post by crumbs on Apr 21, 2011 18:33:00 GMT
I enjoy a wheat beer from time to time. Wine is the usual tipple - Mr Crumbs is dead keen and has been for years: he's got a few bottles stashed away. I also enjoy whisky (single malt not an Islay).
But the drink that I'll get pi**ed on is bacardi and coke - on a girly night out! I do so enjoy a cocktail too......
Hmmm I'm beginning to sound like a bit of a dipso aren't I? I'm not really.....
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Post by devil-may-care on Apr 21, 2011 18:48:00 GMT
Since we all have varied tastes, I renamed the thread to encompass the whole genre of drinks! ;D ;D I do love wine, even before James & Oz went on their adventures. MOH taught me how to distinguish different tastes in wine and to be a bit of a snob/ponce too. My cocktail of choice would have to be a margarita! Almost any flavor! ;D ;D |
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Post by meimichan on Apr 21, 2011 18:59:22 GMT
I started drinking wine about two months ago. So I really don't know much about it other than I tend to prefer whites to reds, except pinot noir is tasty. Think I needed something to balance out my beer tooth. |
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Post by snowsunflower on Apr 21, 2011 19:15:07 GMT
Since we all have varied tastes, I renamed the thread to encompass the whole genre of drinks! ;D ;D I do love wine, even before James & Oz went on their adventures. MOH taught me how to distinguish different tastes in wine and to be a bit of a snob/ponce too. My cocktail of choice would have to be a margarita! Almost any flavor! ;D ;D Thankfully I was attentive enough to realize that thread name changed....lol. My favorite drink is a cosmo, but I love vanilla vodka and lime too. |
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The London Pride is still my favorite after having tried all three.
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