new beer

[hondo]

"Galaxy hops from Australia, Nelson Sauvign from New Zealand and just a touch of Canadian maple syrup."

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Autumn-news-from-Windsor---Eton-Brewery.html?soid=1109114069536&aid=jyElX0kWjlQ

[aleandhearty]

"Galaxy hops from Australia, Nelson Sauvign from New Zealand and just a touch of Canadian maple syrup."

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Autumn-news-from-Windsor---Eton-Brewery.html?soid=1109114069536&aid=jyElX0kWjlQ


Like the sound of the Galaxy and the Nelson Sauvin, just a bit wary of the maple syrup. Will look out for it though when I'm dahn sarf in a couple of weeks.

[london calling]

i have had beers before with maple syrup but have failed to notice it in the beer.real maple syrup is expensive and is probably frugally added.good brewer though so it should be worth seeking out.the Bree liouise always has w= eton beers o.

[aleandhearty]

good brewer though so it should be worth seeking out.the Bree liouise always has w= eton beers o.

I really enjoyed Conqueror and Kohinoor, so definitely worth a punt. I suspect I won't be darkening the doors of the Bree Louise, given its recent reviews. However, I'll probably pop into sister pub the Duchess of Cambridge, as it's close to where I'm staying, even though I've previously been underwhelmed by the place.

[london calling]

the w + eton beers are always on handpump in the Bree and are usually good its the stillage beer where the problems are.the Duchess has very few customers and the beer quality is very variable. enjoy anyway.

[hondo]

"the punchy American hops are tempered by the subtle spice and berry fruit offered through the introduction of hops from the burgeoning British hop market"
http://siba.co.uk/

[london calling]

"the punchy American hops are tempered by the subtle spice and berry fruit offered through the introduction of hops from the burgeoning British hop market"
http://siba.co.uk/

The burgeoning British hop market now that is definitley news to me.

[hondo]

"using a unique blend of Liberty hops from the USA and Galaxy hops from Australia."
http://www.4-traders.com/FULLER-SMITH-TURNER-PL-4007264/news/Fuller-Smith-Turner-plc-Fuller-s-Traitors-Gate-%96-released-for-the-first-time-15536151/

http://www.fullersfinealeclub.net/Brewery-News/traitors-gate

[london calling]

"using a unique blend of Liberty hops from the USA and Galaxy hops from Australia."
http://www.4-traders.com/FULLER-SMITH-TURNER-PL-4007264/news/Fuller-Smith-Turner-plc-Fuller-s-Traitors-Gate-%96-released-for-the-first-time-15536151/

http://www.fullersfinealeclub.net/Brewery-News/traitors-gate

Had it last night in the Wheatsheaf borough market.not impressed very similar to Red Fox their seasonal ale.

[hondo]

" so good and well received that Ilkley have decided to brew this beer again for a wider audience"
http://thecraftbeerco.com/2012/12/the-fab-three/

[hondo]

"the only UK brewery that have managed to get hold of this Bavarian beauty"
http://webrew.co.uk/main/our-christmas-beer/

[hondo]

http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/beer/ from jan 2013

[hondo]

"well balanced stout with pure Arabica coffee beans"
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/site/?p=6795

[hondo]

"pilsner malt, saaz & hallertau hops"
http://www.copperdragon.uk.com/?p=513918

[hondo]

"produced by Sharp's Head Brewer Stuart Howe in collaboration with beer writer Melissa Cole"
http://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/news/?id=170

[london calling]

"pilsner malt, saaz & hallertau hops"
http://www.copperdragon.uk.com/?p=513918

i notice they describe it as a genuine PILNSER beer in that press release.deliberate mistake possibly?

[hondo]

"dancing bear"
http://www.magicrockbrewing.com/blog/dancing-bear-bavarian-pils/

[hondo]

Bohemian Dark

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/latest/10194026.Greenwich_s_Meantime_Brewing_Company_laun ches_Bohemian_Dark_beer/

[hondo]

"Rimmer sampled a range of Robinsons’ ales to shortlist his preferred style of beer, taste and colour before deciding on three distinctive styles"

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/02/simon-rimmer-launches-food-matching-beers/

[Aqualung]

"Rimmer sampled a range of Robinsons’ ales to shortlist his preferred style of beer, taste and colour before deciding on three distinctive styles"

I'm happy with Old Tom as an accompaniment for chicken, steak, curry, lamb, pork, horsemeat, goulash, shepherds pie, rhubarb crumble, Sunday Roast, cheese on toast, fish fingers, bread and dropping, pot noodles, peanuts, tripe and onion souffle ..............................

[hondo]

I'm happy with Old Tom as an accompaniment for chicken, steak, curry, lamb, pork, horsemeat, goulash, shepherds pie, rhubarb crumble, Sunday Roast, cheese on toast, fish fingers, bread and dropping, pot noodles, peanuts, tripe and onion souffle ..............................

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=greg+wallace&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OvodUfWWDdCr0AX87IEg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=444#i=0
Not sure about bread and dropping

[Maldenman]

I encountered a new one for me yesterday, a couple of beers brewed by A Head in a Hat , an offshoot of the Florence Brewery in S. London. All their brews are from recipes of beers from times past.

http://aheadinahat.com/history.html

[hondo]

“malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade"
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-beer-this-is-a-thing-video-inside/ :nishelypished:

[hondo]

"A 50cl “share can” version of the original 9% abv Kestrel will also be launched “in the coming months”"
http://www.just-drinks.com/news/kestrel-brewing-co-unveils-lower-abv-kestrel-lager_id109901.aspx

[Aqualung]

"A 50cl “share can” version of the original 9% abv Kestrel will also be launched “in the coming months”"
http://www.just-drinks.com/news/kestrel-brewing-co-unveils-lower-abv-kestrel-lager_id109901.aspx

What's the difference between a 500ml "share can" and any other 500ml can?? Sounds like more idiotic rubbish from a marketing department to me.

[NickDavies]

What's the difference between a 500ml "share can" and any other 500ml can?? Sounds like more idiotic rubbish from a marketing department to me.

Maybe it doesn't have a ring pull so you have to use the pointy end of a bottle opener to punch two holes in the top - another revival from the old days? Then you drink from one side, the other bloke (who will also be an old tramp if it's 9% Kestrel) from the other?

[hondo]

Maybe it doesn't have a ring pull so you have to use the pointy end of a bottle opener to punch two holes in the top - another revival from the old days? Then you drink from one side, the other bloke (who will also be an old tramp if it's 9% Kestrel) from the other?

a "jakey" special along with Tennent's Super and Carlsberg Special Brew :nishelypished:

[hondo]

"perfect for the warmer weather that is just around the corner”
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/03/207348/

[NickDavies]

a "jakey" special along with Tennent's Super and Carlsberg Special Brew :nishelypished:

In the new series about the NHS last night one of the patients was in a bad way, insisted on going outside for a smoke and natter to his 'friends'. When he got back he had tried to smuggle in a lovely (to him) tin of - you've guessed it - Kestrel lager.

[hondo]

"Think of Brit Hop as Chiswick on steroids!”
http://www2.beerguild.co.uk/?p=3983

[london calling]

Had this beer in the Lamb brewpub today .Nice beer from a much improved brewer if you ignore the regular beers like Doombar.

[london calling]

"Think of Brit Hop as Chiswick on steroids!”
http://www2.beerguild.co.uk/?p=3983

Thanks to Hondo,s post searched and found this beer last night .Lovely session pint.

[hondo]

"a special reduction from 60 Minute IPA,"
http://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2013/04/03/old-world-meets-new-world-with-ipa-that-s-brewed-on-both-sides-of-the-pond

[PaulOfHorsham]

Well, that certainly sounds interesting (dry hopped with Simcoe it says); something to look out for in Youngs pubs. I've not yet managed to track down the legendary original 60 Minute IPA (http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/60-minute-ipa.htm), but I can't say I was too surprised to read that, not only is the alcohol for this collaboration down from 6% to 4.5, but the bitterness is cut from 60 IBUs to 32 (for reference Jaipur seems to be about 50, and I've found a reference to Hophead at 22). Probably best if I try it before drawing too many conclusions, though.

[london calling]

Well, that certainly sounds interesting (dry hopped with Simcoe it says); something to look out for in Youngs pubs. I've not yet managed to track down the legendary original 60 Minute IPA (http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/60-minute-ipa.htm), but I can't say I was too surprised to read that, not only is the alcohol for this collaboration down from 6% to 4.5, but the bitterness is cut from 60 IBUs to 32 (for reference Jaipur seems to be about 50, and I've found a reference to Hophead at 22). Probably best if I try it before drawing too many conclusions, though.

Had it tonight in the Dukes Head putneyfor free.thought it was dull brown and hopless.No American hop taste to me.Also free bottles of 60 min and 120 min.lovely

[oldboots]

Apparently this is being seen as Lees answer to Thwaites Wainwright, which is considered to be a halfway house between boring brown bitter and hoppy pales,

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/JW-Lees-launches-Manchester-Pale-Ale?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MorningAdvertiser%2FBrands-News+%28MorningAdvertiser+Brands+News%29

[ROBCamra]

Apparently this is being seen as Lees answer to Thwaites Wainwright, which is considered to be a halfway house between boring brown bitter and hoppy pales,

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/JW-Lees-launches-Manchester-Pale-Ale?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MorningAdvertiser%2FBrands-News+%28MorningAdvertiser+Brands+News%29

Sadly, as with ALL other Lee's seasonal beers, it will taste just like Lees Bitter. :p

[hondo]

"launched its first new ale since buying the company from Heineken two years ago."
http://caledonianmercury.com/2013/04/17/mcewans-the-futures-red/0038737

[oldboots]

Sadly, as with ALL other Lee's seasonal beers, it will taste just like Lees Bitter. :p


Your mate Peter disagrees, but then he is a big fan of Lees Bitter :D

[Mobyduck]

"launched its first new ale since buying the company from Heineken two years ago."
http://caledonianmercury.com/2013/04/17/mcewans-the-futures-red/0038737
I dont think Wells&young would know a well brewed beer if it smacked them around the chops.:rolleyes:

[Mobyduck]

Not tried it yet ,but its in my locals cellar as of yesterday, the description sounds intriguing,let you know when it comes on and I have tried it.
Darkstar Genesis (http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/latest-brew/). Anyone tasted it yet?

[PaulOfHorsham]

Not tried it yet ,but its in my locals cellar as of yesterday, the description sounds intriguing,let you know when it comes on and I have tried it.
Darkstar Genesis (http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/latest-brew/). Anyone tasted it yet?

Hoping to pick up 4 pints at the brewery tomorrow. Does sound like they've combined Revelation & Darkness. I'll ask.

[Bucking Fastard]

Not tried it yet ,but its in my locals cellar as of yesterday, the description sounds intriguing,let you know when it comes on and I have tried it.
Darkstar Genesis (http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/latest-brew/). Anyone tasted it yet?

I'll see if it's in The George,Croydon tomorrow

[Mobyduck]

Not tried it yet ,but its in my locals cellar as of yesterday, the description sounds intriguing,let you know when it comes on and I have tried it.
Darkstar Genesis (http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/latest-brew/). Anyone tasted it yet?
Well I had some today, not sure how to define it, but a dark beer with dark chocolate flavours, very good and very moreish.

[hondo]

“malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade"
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-beer-this-is-a-thing-video-inside/ :nishelypished:

"elements of war, weapons or aggression"
http://www.hennemusic.com/2013/05/iron-maiden-trooper-beer-gets-new-label.html

[sheffield hatter]

"elements of war, weapons or aggression"
http://www.hennemusic.com/2013/05/iron-maiden-trooper-beer-gets-new-label.html

The new label still looks pretty aggressive to me!

[Mobyduck]

"elements of war, weapons or aggression"
http://www.hennemusic.com/2013/05/iron-maiden-trooper-beer-gets-new-label.html


The new label still looks pretty aggressive to me!
I notice the Swedish label states an ABV of 4.7 as opposed to 4.8 on the original label, marginally less aggressive maybe. :whistle:

[hondo]

"willimette, cascade and liberty"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Fuller-s-to-launch-first-ever-lager

[london calling]

"willimette, cascade and liberty"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Fuller-s-to-launch-first-ever-lager

First lager nope they brewed K2 lager but it never caught on.
first keg- nope Honeydew is always now on keg.
Still with those hops assuming they actually put enough in to taste them sounds like a decent beer .

[hondo]

"Hallertau Magnum, and Tradition hops, plus Slovenian Styrian hops, and then British Admiral and Boedicea"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Marston-s-launches-first-keg-lager-in-30-years

[Mobyduck]

"willimette, cascade and liberty"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Fuller-s-to-launch-first-ever-lager


"Hallertau Magnum, and Tradition hops, plus Slovenian Styrian hops, and then British Admiral and Boedicea"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Marston-s-launches-first-keg-lager-in-30-years
Fullers and Marstons both launching "Craft Lagers". I'm not convinced by the craft movement but I'm sure the above two are not what was intended.Im also sure they will fetch a handsome price.

[Aqualung]

Fullers and Marstons both launching "Craft Lagers". I'm not convinced by the craft movement but I'm sure the above two are not what was intended.Im also sure they will fetch a handsome price.

How I so much agree! It's just rubbish new keg beers attempting to creep in under the "Craft" umbrella. What next a "Craft" equivalent of John Smith's Smooth? I'm hoping that the young Brewdog crowd will see straight through this charade. I don't think it would do anything for the image of one of these "Craft" pubs to be seen stocking this stuff, although I've no doubt the sales reps are already sorting out their bribes.

[london calling]

Fullers and Marstons both launching "Craft Lagers". I'm not convinced by the craft movement but I'm sure the above two are not what was intended.Im also sure they will fetch a handsome price.

Greene King also have Noble English Craft Lager which they tend to sell in their unbranded pubs so you don't know its brewed by GK. Crafty or what.

[hondo]

Fullers and Marstons both launching "Craft Lagers". I'm not convinced by the craft movement but I'm sure the above two are not what was intended.Im also sure they will fetch a handsome price.

must admit if i see them i will try them

[ROBCamra]

Marston's gave The Baum two mini kegs on Tuesday to try out on the CAMRA members attending the AGM.

Both are aimed at the craft keg market which is tiny anyway.

One was Shipwreck IPA which has been available on cask in the past which was pretty good (about 70% of those who tried it said so).

The other was the new craft lager which was crap (90% said so).

Un-scientific I know, but I don't hold out much hope for the lager on this showing.

[hondo]

"the Noble Tettnang"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Ska-band-Madness-teams-up-with-Growler-Brewery-to-launch-new-beer

[oldboots]

Does this count?

http://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/news_local/10481793.Otley_pub_and_brewery_team_up_to_launch_s tout_sorbet/

[Mobyduck]

Does this count?

http://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/news_local/10481793.Otley_pub_and_brewery_team_up_to_launch_s tout_sorbet/
I would probably say not ,using the same criteria as dismissing a Fray Bentos Steak and Ale Pie. :D

[Aqualung]

Does this count?

http://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/news_local/10481793.Otley_pub_and_brewery_team_up_to_launch_s tout_sorbet/

When I was at college doing a Chemistry degree (allegedly) one of our favourite distractions from doing the Lab work we should have been doing was to make Guinness ice lollies. This required a large test tube, a glass rod and a bottle of Guinness.

The method was to pour the Guinness into the test tube and insert it into a flask of freezing mixture (acetone and dry ice I think). It also required manually holding the glass rod in the test tube until the Guinness had frozen. After a while Voila!!, a delicious Guinness ice lolly to take up to the roof of the Chemistry building to enjoy while waiting for the Nitrogen Triiodide that had been made earlier to dry out and start exploding!

I believe that in those days Guinness was bottle conditioned so I can only assume that this was the first recorded example of a Real Ale Lolly.

[london calling]

I would probably say not ,using the same criteria as dismissing a Fray Bentos Steak and Ale Pie. :D

Make me laugh out loud.cheers

[london calling]

Not tried it yet ,but its in my locals cellar as of yesterday, the description sounds intriguing,let you know when it comes on and I have tried it.
Darkstar Genesis (http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/latest-brew/). Anyone tasted it yet?

Had it last night .Loved it .

[london calling]

First lager nope they brewed K2 lager but it never caught on.
first keg- nope Honeydew is always now on keg.
Still with those hops assuming they actually put enough in to taste them sounds like a decent beer .

Had it last night.Very sweet with little hop taste .Back to the drawing board Mr Fuller.

[hondo]

“malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade"
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/iron-maiden-beer-this-is-a-thing-video-inside/ :nishelypished:

"20,000 pints of the beer being"
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/07/iron-maidens-trooper-beer-hits-1m-pint-mark/

http://www.nme.com/news/iron-maiden/71237
has anybody tried this

[Aqualung]

"20,000 pints of the beer being"
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/07/iron-maidens-trooper-beer-hits-1m-pint-mark/

http://www.nme.com/news/iron-maiden/71237
has anybody tried this

Robinson's Trooper is on the new Spoons guest list for July and August.

[london calling]

"20,000 pints of the beer being"
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/07/iron-maidens-trooper-beer-hits-1m-pint-mark/

http://www.nme.com/news/iron-maiden/71237
has anybody tried this

Yes had it last night in the Tabard W4 which is Aleandhearty,s pub of the month. Pale brown ,malty and slightly hoppy.No indicatation on the pumpclip that is a collab brew with the band.
Bruce Dickenson lives locally.

[hondo]

Yes had it last night in the Tabard W4 which is Aleandhearty,s pub of the month. Pale brown ,malty and slightly hoppy.No indicatation on the pumpclip that is a collab brew with the band.
Bruce Dickenson lives locally.


Robinson's Trooper is on the new Spoons guest list for July and August.

thanks

[hondo]

"The smooth and complex beer will be one of a range Brains will have on display at this year’s Great British Beer Festival in London later this month"
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/fancy-pint-pork-chocolate-brains-5454269

[Aqualung]

"The smooth and complex beer will be one of a range Brains will have on display at this year’s Great British Beer Festival in London later this month"
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/fancy-pint-pork-chocolate-brains-5454269

I noticed that Brain's had a few "odd" looking beers at the GBBF. They might do better by reverting SA Gold to 4.7% and making their SA, Bitter, Rev James and some of the seasonal rubbish they produce something worth drinking. The only decent pint of Brain's I've had in the last few years is their St David's Day ale.

[london calling]

I noticed that Brain's had a few "odd" looking beers at the GBBF. They might do better by reverting SA Gold to 4.7% and making their SA, Bitter, Rev James and some of the seasonal rubbish they produce something worth drinking. The only decent pint of Brain's I've had in the last few years is their St David's Day ale.
While I agree that the Brains standard range of beers are rubbish the beers from the pilot plant are a lot better.The Hop Poles London w6 usually has 3 Brains beers on including the specials.

[Aqualung]

While I agree that the Brains standard range of beers are rubbish the beers from the pilot plant are a lot better.The Hop Poles London w6 usually has 3 Brains beers on including the specials.

I didn't include their Dark on that list as it's a classic mild. I was quite fond of their SA Gold until they knocked the ABV down and I'm afraid when that happens to a beer it automatically goes on my AVOID list. Thanks for the tip.

[london calling]

I didn't include their Dark on that list as it's a classic mild. I was quite fond of their SA Gold until they knocked the ABV down and I'm afraid when that happens to a beer it automatically goes on my AVOID list. Thanks for the tip.

Forgot about the dark. Had 2 great pints of it in the Hop Pole couple of months ago.

[hondo]

"venues where cask beer isn't"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Adnams-launches-first-Jack-Brand-beer-Innovation

[hondo]

"Longhorn IPA would have the aromas of"
http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/510704-purity-prepares-to-launch-first-craft-keg-beer.html?news_section=19036#

[hondo]

epa
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall-launches-his-own-beer

[Wittenden]

epa
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall-launches-his-own-beer

I think Redsells have been growing Cascades in Kent for a few years, and that they find their way into Shep's Late Red. My hop growing neighbour says they're not the easiest to grow.He does grow Admiral.

[oldboots]

epa
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall-launches-his-own-beer

Have Marston's registered EPA as a trademark I wonder?

(8 bottles for £8 in Booths I noticed this morning)

[london calling]

Have Marston's registered EPA as a trademark I wonder?

(8 bottles for £8 in Booths I noticed this morning)
There have been quite a few EPA,s so its probably a generic name. One I had a few years ago. Belhaven -Coulsons Epa although the initials stood for Edinburgh Pale Ale.

[oldboots]

A new beer in Huddersfield although no brewery to go with it (yet?)

http://www.aswiftone.com/2013/12/briggs-signature-ales-launch.html

[hondo]

"Brewery are now looking ahead to the next 12 months with the launch of 6 innovative seasonal brews"
http://www.real-ale-guide.co.uk/robinsons-new-real-ales-2014?utm_campaign=Breweries&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[hondo]

"its’ name recalls his extraordinary 47 metre"
http://www.webrew.co.uk/main/zinzans-drop-all-black-bitter/

[Aqualung]

"its’ name recalls his extraordinary 47 metre"
http://www.webrew.co.uk/main/zinzans-drop-all-black-bitter/

I think that pointless ties with Footbore is a total waste of time. W&E are clearly a great brewery and their Windsor Knot which I tried for the first time today was a superb pint. Their Black IPA is one of the best going so why they should see it appropriate to align themselves with the lager swilling shaven-headed morons screaming at a screen brigade is beyond me.

[Bucking Fastard]

I think that pointless ties with Footbore is a total waste of time. W&E are clearly a great brewery and their Windsor Knot which I tried for the first time today was a superb pint. Their Black IPA is one of the best going so why they should see it appropriate to align themselves with the lager swilling shaven-headed morons screaming at a screen brigade is beyond me.


That's a bit harsh,the reference is to rugby,a thug's game played by gentlemen ;)

[Aqualung]

That's a bit harsh,the reference is to rugby,a thug's game played by gentlemen ;)


That shows just how much I know and care about sport!!!!

[Mobyduck]

I think that pointless ties with Footbore is a total waste of time. W&E are clearly a great brewery and their Windsor Knot which I tried for the first time today was a superb pint. Their Black IPA is one of the best going so why they should see it appropriate to align themselves with the lager swilling shaven-headed morons screaming at a screen brigade is beyond me.


That's a bit harsh,the reference is to rugby,a thug's game played by gentlemen ;)


That shows just how much I know and care about sport!!!!
I have to agree with Aqualung, why does a brewery have to stoop to cheap marketing ploys ,and to me its a thugs game played by posh thugs

[oldboots]

I have to agree with Aqualung, why does a brewery have to stoop to cheap marketing ploys ,and to me its a thugs game played by posh thugs

Isn't the full quote "football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans and rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen" :p

[aleandhearty]

why does a brewery have to stoop to cheap marketing ploys

I feel I need to offer a rugby fan's perspective and submit a few pertinent facts. Firstly, although it's a sweeping generalisation, beer is the drink of rugby fans, rather than lager and there is a massive drinking culture around the game. Breweries would be foolish to ignore that relationship. Secondly, Zinzan Brooke was a giant in the game, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. After ending his All Black career, he had spells at Harlequins and Coventry before ending up at the local club in Windsor, where he now coaches and incredibly still plays at the age of 48. He also lives in the town. It makes perfect sense that W&E would want to honour him. I guess one man's 'cheap marketing ploy' is another man's sporting tribute.

[Mobyduck]

I feel I need to offer a rugby fan's perspective and submit a few pertinent facts. Firstly, although it's a sweeping generalisation, beer is the drink of rugby fans, rather than lager and there is a massive drinking culture around the game. Breweries would be foolish to ignore that relationship. Secondly, Zinzan Brooke was a giant in the game, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. After ending his All Black career, he had spells at Harlequins and Coventry before ending up at the local club in Windsor, where he now coaches and incredibly still plays at the age of 48. He also lives in the town. It makes perfect sense that W&E would want to honour him. I guess one man's 'cheap marketing ploy' is another man's sporting tribute.
I am not a Rugby fan not that it makes any difference, beer is beer and can be good or not so, depending on your tastes , and a name has no bearing on the quality of the particular beer in question ,but I do feel that beers in general made for the flavour of the month ,i.e Christmas, Easter, various sporting world cups of all sports including the Ashes are just quick fixes trading on the name and rarely in my experience have no longevity as a quality beer.I tend to avoid them as a gimmick ,I could be wrong of course and are not dismissing any of the achievements they are honouring, but cynically maybe still dismiss them as marketing ploys.

[gillhalfpint]

I am not a Rugby fan not that it makes any difference, beer is beer and can be good or not so, depending on your tastes , and a name has no bearing on the quality of the particular beer in question ,but I do feel that beers in general made for the flavour of the month ,i.e Christmas, Easter, various sporting world cups of all sports including the Ashes are just quick fixes trading on the name and rarely in my experience have no longevity as a quality beer.I tend to avoid them as a gimmick ,I could be wrong of course and are not dismissing any of the achievements they are honouring, but cynically maybe still dismiss them as marketing ploys.

My thoughts too. I only have one of them if there is nothing else I fancy.

[Mobyduck]

My thoughts too. I only have one of them if there is nothing else I fancy.
I attended a Funeral last Tuesday and had a quick pint in the pub over the road before hand, I had a choice of Courage Best Or two different Christmas Ales, apart from the fact I thought the festive ales maybe on their last legs by that date , I opted for the best which I expected would be ordinary , and wasn't disappointed, but I suspect the other options would have been equally so.

[Al 10000]

but I suspect the other options would have been equally so.

I wish i could look at a pump clip and know what the beer tasted like,this is a great gift you have Moby,could you teach me how to do this.

[sheffield hatter]

I wish i could look at a pump clip and know what the beer tasted like,this is a great gift you have Moby,could you teach me how to do this.

Nice one, Al. :evilgrin:

I think the only beer this works consistently with is likely to be John Smiths Smooth Crap - does exactly what it says on the tin.

[Mobyduck]

I wish i could look at a pump clip and know what the beer tasted like,this is a great gift you have Moby,could you teach me how to do this.
Its just an educated guess, I can be wrong sometimes but right more often than not, but if I don't actually try them I might be wrong more than right. :confused:
Cheers
Confused of Hampshire. :D

[london calling]

There is plenty of information on pumpclips to tell you if its good beer.Its the brewery name. Good breweries rarely put out duff beer.I don't like Christmas beers generally but I have had 2 both good uns imo and I only tried them as they were from Adnams and Blue Monkey both brewers who I trust .

[hondo]

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Status-Quo-launches-Piledriver-beer
And I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it :whistle:
well time will tell :confused:

[Aqualung]

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Status-Quo-launches-Piledriver-beer
And I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it :whistle:
well time will tell :confused:

Is it just me or are other people finding these beers badged with Rock Groups, Celebrity Chefs, royal occasions and sporting events rather boring? Maybe they should do one badged with Oliver Reed or Karl Marx (who I believe was a prolific beer drinker).

[hondo]

Is it just me or are other people finding these beers badged with Rock Groups, Celebrity Chefs, royal occasions and sporting events rather boring? Maybe they should do one badged with Oliver Reed or Karl Marx (who I believe was a prolific beer drinker).

"making the something a very difficult task, even by confining yourself to a minimum" :bemerry:
http://libcom.org/history/marx-piss-london-pub-crawl-karl-marx-late-1850s-wilhelm-liebknecht

the iron maiden beer did great business

[oldboots]

"making the something a very difficult task, even by confining yourself to a minimum" :bemerry:
http://libcom.org/history/marx-piss-london-pub-crawl-karl-marx-late-1850s-wilhelm-liebknecht

Makes our "beer trips" look a little tame and Liebknecht's note taking is definitely better than mine :D

[hondo]

Makes our "beer trips" look a little tame and Liebknecht's note taking is definitely better than mine :D :)

[hondo]

"A hybrid of the"
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Adnams-and-Camden-Town-beer

[Wittenden]

Not news to many here, I'd think, but an interesting piece:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/10724954/5-of-the-best-small-British-breweries.html
I've only come across Magic Rock to date, though did see a keg (eugh!) from Burning Sky the other day.
Am I missing out by abjuring keg? Probably helping my finances though!

[Mobyduck]

Not news to many here, I'd think, but an interesting piece:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/10724954/5-of-the-best-small-British-breweries.html
I've only come across Magic Rock to date, though did see a keg (eugh!) from Burning Sky the other day.
Am I missing out by abjuring keg? Probably helping my finances though!
You will certainly be saving on your finances but could also be missing out on some interesting stuff, I haven't to date tried any of the first mentioned, Partizan's beers but have tried several of all the others mentioned (mostly in cask form) and they are all good, my particular favourite being Siren Craft Brew, everything I have tried in all styles has been just exceptional . From these brewerers and others of their ilk I have no problem trying the occasional half of keg at overly steep prices as they do tend to be the real deal, I don't agree with the over inflated prices but sometimes its worth it.

[london calling]

Not news to many here, I'd think, but an interesting piece:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/10724954/5-of-the-best-small-British-breweries.html
I've only come across Magic Rock to date, though did see a keg (eugh!) from Burning Sky the other day.
Am I missing out by abjuring keg? Probably helping my finances though!
As a dedicated beer ticker I have had all 5 but to include Salopian who do decent enough beers in with the others is a joke.You are certainly missing out imo but the prices can be a bit high.I only drink a half when its something I really want.They had a Partizan beer on at Cbc fest Metric porter 11.3 at £7 a half.They can keep it at that price.

[Aqualung]

Am I missing out by abjuring keg? Probably helping my finances though!

I would say yes. I rarely try keg nowadays as the prices are just too high, but they needn't necessarily be so.
You really have to forget about the nightmare keg beers from early CAMRA days. The new brews are generally strong and don't necessarily suffer from being served cold, especially on a hot day. The one single brew on keg I would recommend above all others is Brodie's Dalston Black (7%). I'm not prepared to shell out over a fiver a pint in the William for it when the cask offerings are half that but would consider it at the Old Coffee House where the casks are Central London prices.

[hondo]

new old beer
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/General-News/Guinness-launches-Dublin-Porter-and-West-Indies-Porter

[hondo]

"free lager tomorrow as the"
http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tennents-encourage-scots-drink-hee-4745505
nice name

[hondo]

https://twitter.com/brasscastlebeer/status/558517999863623680

[Mobyduck]

https://twitter.com/brasscastlebeer/status/558517999863623680
Never realised GK were so cool man.

[hondo]

https://twitter.com/brasscastlebeer/status/558517999863623680

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Greene-King-claims-new-beer-launch-is-a-hoax

[Bucking Fastard]

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Greene-King-claims-new-beer-launch-is-a-hoax


That's a classic:D

[hondo]

"west London-based brewer has launched a new "
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/business/chiswick-brewers-fullers-launch-flavoursome-8838206

[hondo]

"Hell Riders: The Truth About the"
http://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/index.php/news/TROOPER-666-launched/

[hondo]

" finest English malts and our original Truman’s yeast "
http://www.trumansbeer.co.uk/blog

[hondo]

"Using a simple name to champion the popular"
http://barmagazine.co.uk/fullers-expands-keg-portfolio-with-new-ipa/

[Aqualung]

"Using a simple name to champion the popular"
http://barmagazine.co.uk/fullers-expands-keg-portfolio-with-new-ipa/

I wonder how much they will charge for this concoction. I have two simple words for Fullers with four and three letters.

[Mobyduck]

I wonder how much they will charge for this concoction. I have two simple words for Fullers with four and three letters.

F and O ?

[Aqualung]

F and O ?

How astute you are!!! (Not!).

[hondo]

"has brewed exclusively for another brand and will see the brewery produce around a million pints a year"
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14390116.Million_pint_deal_for_North_Yorkshire_bre wery/

[hondo]

"Available from May 2, they are Shed Head, a 4.6% ABV American-style pale ale, and Bad Apple, a 5.1% ABV cider from Herefordshire – the first craft cider in"
http://barmagazine.co.uk/carlsberg-uk-to-launch-new-premium-beer-and-craft-cider-shed-head-bad-apple/

[hondo]

"a zesty amber ale made with a unique blend of British hops, Admiral, Jester and Cascade to give it a modern hoppy twist"

https://www.jwlees.co.uk/brewery-journal/professor-brian-cox-starts-new-mission-beer-launch

[london calling]

"a zesty amber ale made with a unique blend of British hops, Admiral, Jester and Cascade to give it a modern hoppy twist"

https://www.jwlees.co.uk/brewery-journal/professor-brian-cox-starts-new-mission-beer-launch
I like what they say about this beer.We had many styles to play with so its a sessionable ,amber beer brewed with british hops.So in essence a boring brown bitter.