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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
Looks good, Bernie! You have so meny kinds of beer over there you can't keep up with it. :)) |
Iona Send message Joined: 12 Jul 07 Posts: 790 Credit: 22,438,118 RAC: 0 |
Its not bad. Not bad at all. However, on my last trip to Devon, I did a little stocking-up....no, they were not black with seams at the back, either! From a local Farm Shop (Miller's Farm Shop in Kilmington), I purchased the following that I can wholly recommend; particularly if you know a friend who goes down to that area on a fairly regular basis. 'Brewer's Preffered', from Branscombe Vale Brewery, Branscombe, nr Seaton, Devon, weighing in at 6% ABV. Very similar in taste to McEwan's Champion Ale or Black Sheep Riggwelter and very smooth. Quite simply, this is a very good quality and delicious 'porter', which I rate far higher than most beers that the large(r) breweries make. One point of particular note, is that, this is a 'bottle conditioned beer'. 'Otter Head', from Otter Brewery in Luppitt (to the East of Honiton), Devon. I'd say this is a light ale (or a 'Stealth' ale, depending on your point of view), but one of 5.8% ABV and incredibly smooth - so smooth, that you won't even notice you've drunk a bottle or three, until you stand up! It is marginally more expensive than the 'Brewer's', but I only put this second, because the 'Brewer's' is that good! 'Jail Ale', from Dartmoor Brewery, Princetown, Devon. While it may 'only' be 4.8% ABV, once again, very smooth, but full of flavour. It reminds me of Newcastle Brown, in many ways and is also brewed in the highest brewery in the U.K. This beer, was also available to buy in Tesco in Exeter. 'Proper Job', from St Austell Brewery, St Austell, Cornwall. A brilliant IPA, right up there with Marston's Old Empire and with a similar strength of 5.5% ABV. I personally, prefer this to Marston's, purely on taste. For an IPA, I can't praise this highly enough. 'Light', with a bright taste, it'd be brilliant for BBQs on a hot Summer Day. On a cold Winter Evening, its still good! At S@H Beer Drinkers, we properly research these beers, so that you can buy with confidence! Don't take life too seriously, as you'll never come out of it alive! |
Gundolf Jahn Send message Joined: 19 Sep 00 Posts: 3184 Credit: 446,358 RAC: 0 |
Looks good, Bernie! You don't think European beer is for men only, do you? ;-) Gruß, Gundolf |
Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
Looks good, Bernie! Not me, I think it's for all. If you can handle it then go for it. |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Iona Send message Joined: 12 Jul 07 Posts: 790 Credit: 22,438,118 RAC: 0 |
Honestly, Chris, you'd do better, to head for Miller's Farm Shop, at Kilmington Cross - EX13 7RA. Google it, if need be. You'll find much more than just good local beers, there. I also got from, Miller's, an absolutely superb IPA from The Piddle Brewery in Dorset...a stonking 7.1% ABV - not cheap, but worth it. They also have a small range of Perry's Cider. It is also a brilliant place to buy good quality fruit and veg and for those with more 'Continental' tastes, they may even surprise you, with what they stock. Don't take life too seriously, as you'll never come out of it alive! |
Bernie Vine Send message Joined: 26 May 99 Posts: 9958 Credit: 103,452,613 RAC: 328 |
Well the first of my "Badgers Poachers Choice" has gone down very well. I often see descriptions on beer and wine labels that describe the flavor " a hint of cherry and burning hay" you know the sort of thing so I was skeptical as this was described as "Notes of Damson and Liquorice" Well actually that about sums it up. Its is a darker beer with a nice "soft" feel, a slight bitter tang but the slightly stronger taste of plums. I think it the sort of beer that goes down really easily and before you know it your "very happy" Highly recommended. (The beer that is not getting blind drunk) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
Beer o'clock all weekend! I haven't gone to bed yet, beer is still cold. :}} Cheers |
Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
Beer o'clock all weekend! I had one heck of a snooze and now Beer O'clock. Since this is Julies Birthday Beer O'clock never stopped. :)) If they lite all the candles on my cake the London airport would be over lit. LOL M&M's works better on mine. :)) |
Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL Cheers |
Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
suds ready to go. |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL Well Julie I have lots of time sinces I'm getting ap'd to death with files, beer O'clock goes down well. :)) Cheers |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 36857 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL Not here it didn't. In fact Beer O'clock here has been running in overtime mode for several days so that's why I was fairly quiet. But seeing as it's Thursday here a "liquid lunch" (otherwise known as Beer O'clock) will be starting in about 2hrs. ;-) Cheers. |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL Lucky you... Beer o'clock starts in 11 hours here... rOZZ Music Pictures |
Grant Nelson Send message Joined: 7 May 12 Posts: 8022 Credit: 4,237,757 RAC: 0 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL You know what I like about Beer O'clock? If no one wants to come over I will take care of it myself. LOL |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34060 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
I guess everyone took the week off from the beer. LOL Some good thinking, Grant:) rOZZ Music Pictures |
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