The Harp is still a cracker. Not much had changed last time I was in. It's one of those pubs I struggle to walk past. Always have to pop in for one, even if I'm running late. Rude not to.
A thumbs-up from me regarding Lidl's own-brand 'Hatherwood' bottled beers. The Green Gecko IPA and the Purple Panther Porter are rather good.
Not heard of those but will look into them. Lidl are the most exciting thing to hit the high street in years. I love them and they are really annoying the big boys.
This may go down like a lead balloon, but this Belgian monk's beer is available in some UK outlets, particularly Waitrose. It is marketed by SAB but the monks are still in charge of production. It is a 7% number, so definitely for sipping slowly while contemplating how to get rid of a less welcome Belgian import.
This may go down like a lead balloon, but this Belgian monk's beer is available in some UK outlets, particularly Waitrose. It is marketed by SAB but the monks are still in charge of production. It is a 7% number, so definitely for sipping slowly while contemplating how to get rid of a less welcome Belgian import.
Yeah, I'll get onto that once I've finished by bottle of buckfast at 10:53 am!
This may go down like a lead balloon, but this Belgian monk's beer is available in some UK outlets, particularly Waitrose. It is marketed by SAB but the monks are still in charge of production. It is a 7% number, so definitely for sipping slowly while contemplating how to get rid of a less welcome Belgian import.
Got a bottle of this today from Tesco (Sidcup)......not sure whether to try it now or let it age a few months as per the gauge on the label!
This may go down like a lead balloon, but this Belgian monk's beer is available in some UK outlets, particularly Waitrose. It is marketed by SAB but the monks are still in charge of production. It is a 7% number, so definitely for sipping slowly while contemplating how to get rid of a less welcome Belgian import.
they serve that in a pub/restaurant in eynsford. The Plough it's called. had a couple in there. superb if a tad too strong.
This may go down like a lead balloon, but this Belgian monk's beer is available in some UK outlets, particularly Waitrose. It is marketed by SAB but the monks are still in charge of production. It is a 7% number, so definitely for sipping slowly while contemplating how to get rid of a less welcome Belgian import.
Got a bottle of this today from Tesco (Sidcup)......not sure whether to try it now or let it age a few months as per the gauge on the label!
I didn't know it is able to mature in the bottle. So I asked the marketing manager, here is her reply :-)
:-) yes, it’s true, the beer is refermented (special strain of yeast and a little bit of sugar are added directly into the bottle, into the fresh beer, so liquid keeps evolving in the bottle, as yeast works ). For the first three months we keep bottles in the brewery, in most favourable temperature conditions. So what you get as at least 3 months aged and taste is already different from the fresh beer. But yeast keeps working (unless you freeze it down, temperature should not go below 16 degrees) and taste’s changing – up to cca 18 months. After that all sugar is eaten and process stops, but beer doesn’t get rotten, you can keep for 2-3 years. The older beer is the less “beerish” taste it has, personally I’d say it’s getting better.
Yeah, it’s strong, but all the abv is from malt, it is natural. Plus it also has natural co2, not added, and vitamins from the yeast, so there is much smaller risk of headache if hangover :-)
A thumbs-up from me regarding Lidl's own-brand 'Hatherwood' bottled beers. The Green Gecko IPA and the Purple Panther Porter are rather good.
Not heard of those but will look into them. Lidl are the most exciting thing to hit the high street in years. I love them and they are really annoying the big boys.
Big fan of Lidl, their Vodka and White rum range are almost as good as your Smirnoff or Bacardi
Spent last Saturday night at Craft Beer Rising - micro/craft beer festival on Brick Lane...had some amazing brews (I like hoppy, keg based APAs/lighter IPAs etc)...too many to name but a long time favourite is what the guys at Bad Seed Brewery are doing...their 'Cascade' is a great beer... (In other news I hope to be able to announce a new micro brewery in our part of south east London in the coming months....). Cheers
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Of all the months of the year not to drink January is the worst possible choice!
The Green Gecko IPA and the Purple Panther Porter are rather good.
So, I have to share, tonight I'm drinking Allagash St Kliippenstein. Strong ale aged in bourbon barrels Beyond good, and very chocolate.
Had to share that,because I know too many Bud drinkers.
Cornish ale at it's best.
:-) yes, it’s true, the beer is refermented (special strain of yeast and a little bit of sugar are added directly into the bottle, into the fresh beer, so liquid keeps evolving in the bottle, as yeast works ). For the first three months we keep bottles in the brewery, in most favourable temperature conditions. So what you get as at least 3 months aged and taste is already different from the fresh beer. But yeast keeps working (unless you freeze it down, temperature should not go below 16 degrees) and taste’s changing – up to cca 18 months. After that all sugar is eaten and process stops, but beer doesn’t get rotten, you can keep for 2-3 years. The older beer is the less “beerish” taste it has, personally I’d say it’s getting better.
Yeah, it’s strong, but all the abv is from malt, it is natural. Plus it also has natural co2, not added, and vitamins from the yeast, so there is much smaller risk of headache if hangover :-)
Mead however, that's some tasty booze.
Wine is ok (don't like Red, it gives migraines within an hour of a glass)
Spirits is where I am at home.
I'm not even afraid to announce this...
My top 5 drinks are:
1. Vodka Orange
2. Mojito
3. Vodka Lime Soda
4. Desperado's/Amigo's
5. Vodka Redbull - None of that monster crap.