What do you think of low alcohol citrus lagers?

degsyhufc · 21-06-2013, 22:35

Just having a bottle of 2.8% Carlsberg Citrus. It's nice enough, possibly too citrussy, but it's nothing that couldn't be easily knocked up with regular strength lager and some lemon/lime juice or lemonade.

Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT.

They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long.

walterwhite · 22-06-2013, 11:45

They are pretty pointless if you ask me, although regular Carlsberg, Fosters and Carling are also pretty pointless.

Darcy_ · 22-06-2013, 12:59

When I was in lisbon recently, I tried their local beer, superbok, with the added citrus and it had a horrible after taste.

Yeah_Jackie · 22-06-2013, 13:39

I'm thinking "what a complete waste of time."

Specktater · 22-06-2013, 14:39

We found them pretty good while out walking/fishing etc. Refreshing with a freezer block in the bag and low enough that 1 or 2 (depending how long we're out for) won't cause issues come home time, but I certainly wouldn't bother with them for the house.

ETA: I wouldn't liken them to a shandy personally, they weren't sweet or watered down tasting.

Johnnys Arcade · 22-06-2013, 17:57

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

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Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT.

They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long.

I Really need to try that Raddlers stuff. I will post my findings after I have tried it.

degsyhufc · 22-06-2013, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Specktater

We found them pretty good while out walking/fishing etc. Refreshing with a freezer block in the bag and low enough that 1 or 2 (depending how long we're out for) won't cause issues come home time, but I certainly wouldn't bother with them for the house.

ETA: I wouldn't liken them to a shandy personally, they weren't sweet or watered down tasting.

No point in wasting them if they are in the fridge. Got quite a mix of lagers and beers to finish off after last weeks BBQs.

It's the Radlers one that seems to be promoted as a mix between lager and a soft drink, that's why I compared it to shandy.

curvybabes · 22-06-2013, 19:26

The Radler one was nice, I wouldnt drink it on a night out but a few bottles of them ice cold are nice on a sunny afternoon

Specktater · 22-06-2013, 23:09

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

No point in wasting them if they are in the fridge. Got quite a mix of lagers and beers to finish off after last weeks BBQs.

It's a hard life....

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

It's the Radlers one that seems to be promoted as a mix between lager and a soft drink, that's why I compared it to shandy.

Cheers for the heads up, I've seen adverts and had thought about trying some, but it doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

koantemplation · 16-07-2013, 15:54

I've just had 2 cans of Warka Radler, £1.25 for a 500ml can.

Not too bad. Sweeter than normal shandy and less beery (if that's a word) than lager alone.

malpasc · 16-07-2013, 16:06

I have no strong opinions either way.

degsyhufc · 16-07-2013, 16:17

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Originally Posted by koantemplation

I've just had 2 cans of Warka Radler, £1.25 for a 500ml can.

Not too bad. Sweeter than normal shandy and less beery (if that's a word) than lager alone.

Where'd you get that from?

MICH78 · 16-07-2013, 16:19

Having bought a pint of shady recently, for the first time in years, i was shocked to be charged the price of a full pint! Is this the norm? I always presumed the reduced amount of alcohol would make it cheaper.

degsyhufc · 16-07-2013, 16:24

Lemonade is expensive these days. In some pubs a pint is the same price as a soft drink.

In other pubs if you ask for a lager top they charge you for the lemonade. I experienced this in Yates when they tried to charge me 50p for a dash of lemonade.

Also in some pubs they won't serve a snakebite because they are not allowed to mix them.

malpasc · 16-07-2013, 16:46

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Originally Posted by MICH78

Having bought a pint of shady recently, for the first time in years, i was shocked to be charged the price of a full pint! Is this the norm? I always presumed the reduced amount of alcohol would make it cheaper.

The pub we go to charges you just for the beer, not the lemonade.

sarahj1986 · 16-07-2013, 17:10

Fosters Radler is nice, ice cold on a sunny afternoon. Can't drink loads but 3 or 4 is ok for me else I'd be sick!

Babycakes15 · 16-07-2013, 18:34

I've tried Fosters Radler, I'm not a lover of lager on it's own but I like an icy shandy on a summers day. Was nice for what it is, a posh shandy. Had a few and they were nice but I had one the other evening and it had a funny aftertaste

wavy-davy · 16-07-2013, 18:39

Special brew with a slice of lemon in it is not bad.

koantemplation · 16-07-2013, 19:22

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Where'd you get that from?

Local Post Office / Offie. Think it's Polish so probably not very widely distributed.

walterwhite · 16-07-2013, 21:50

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Originally Posted by malpasc

The pub we go to charges you just for the beer, not the lemonade.

Really? How much is a shandy then?

Trsvis_Bickle · 16-07-2013, 22:12

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Just having a bottle of 2.8% Carlsberg Citrus. It's nice enough, possibly too citrussy, but it's nothing that couldn't be easily knocked up with regular strength lager and some lemon/lime juice or lemonade.

Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT.

They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long.

I think you've answered your own question. If I want to drink watered-down lager with a twist of lime or lemon, I'll add the water and citrus flavouring myself. It'll be considerably cheaper than getting Carlsberg to do it.

I'm reminded of 'low fat' coconut milk. It's just normal coconut milk diluted with the same amount of water. If you don't believe me, check the label; you'll find that the nutritional content per 100ml is precisely half that of regular coconut milk. Funnily enough, it isn't half the price...

wavy-davy · 17-07-2013, 03:09

If you want a decent tasting low alcohol beer try Mackesons Stout or Cains dark mild.

Paulieboy · 17-07-2013, 09:27

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Originally Posted by wavy-davy

Special brew with a slice of lemon in it is not bad.

this ^

malpasc · 17-07-2013, 09:45

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Originally Posted by walterwhite

Really? How much is a shandy then?

Depends on the beer you want your shandy made from. They basically charge for a half of the beer you're using.

cassius_west · 17-07-2013, 09:48

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Originally Posted by malpasc

Depends on the beer you want your shandy made from. They basically charge for a half of the beer you're using.

Wow, bloody bargain if you ask me, pint of shandy for the price of a half.

I do love a cold shandy in this hot weather!

21-06-2013, 22:35	#1
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	What do you think of low alcohol citrus lagers? Just having a bottle of 2.8% Carlsberg Citrus. It's nice enough, possibly too citrussy, but it's nothing that couldn't be easily knocked up with regular strength lager and some lemon/lime juice or lemonade. Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT. They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long.

22-06-2013, 11:45	#2
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	They are pretty pointless if you ask me, although regular Carlsberg, Fosters and Carling are also pretty pointless.

22-06-2013, 12:59	#3
Darcy_ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,859	When I was in lisbon recently, I tried their local beer, superbok, with the added citrus and it had a horrible after taste.

22-06-2013, 13:39	#4
Yeah_Jackie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jackie's World Posts: 15,321	I'm thinking "what a complete waste of time."

22-06-2013, 14:39	#5
Specktater Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,801	We found them pretty good while out walking/fishing etc. Refreshing with a freezer block in the bag and low enough that 1 or 2 (depending how long we're out for) won't cause issues come home time, but I certainly wouldn't bother with them for the house. ETA: I wouldn't liken them to a shandy personally, they weren't sweet or watered down tasting.

22-06-2013, 17:57	#6
Johnnys Arcade Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 114 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 Posts: 2,744	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc J Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT. They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long. I Really need to try that Raddlers stuff. I will post my findings after I have tried it.

22-06-2013, 18:35	#7
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Specktater We found them pretty good while out walking/fishing etc. Refreshing with a freezer block in the bag and low enough that 1 or 2 (depending how long we're out for) won't cause issues come home time, but I certainly wouldn't bother with them for the house. ETA: I wouldn't liken them to a shandy personally, they weren't sweet or watered down tasting. No point in wasting them if they are in the fridge. Got quite a mix of lagers and beers to finish off after last weeks BBQs. It's the Radlers one that seems to be promoted as a mix between lager and a soft drink, that's why I compared it to shandy.

22-06-2013, 19:26	#8
curvybabes Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 11,156	The Radler one was nice, I wouldnt drink it on a night out but a few bottles of them ice cold are nice on a sunny afternoon

22-06-2013, 23:09	#9
Specktater Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,801	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc No point in wasting them if they are in the fridge. Got quite a mix of lagers and beers to finish off after last weeks BBQs. It's a hard life.... Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc It's the Radlers one that seems to be promoted as a mix between lager and a soft drink, that's why I compared it to shandy. Cheers for the heads up, I've seen adverts and had thought about trying some, but it doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

16-07-2013, 15:54	#10
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	I've just had 2 cans of Warka Radler, £1.25 for a 500ml can. Not too bad. Sweeter than normal shandy and less beery (if that's a word) than lager alone.

16-07-2013, 16:06	#11
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	I have no strong opinions either way.

16-07-2013, 16:17	#12
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation I've just had 2 cans of Warka Radler, £1.25 for a 500ml can. Not too bad. Sweeter than normal shandy and less beery (if that's a word) than lager alone. Where'd you get that from?

16-07-2013, 16:19	#13
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	Having bought a pint of shady recently, for the first time in years, i was shocked to be charged the price of a full pint! Is this the norm? I always presumed the reduced amount of alcohol would make it cheaper.

16-07-2013, 16:24	#14
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Lemonade is expensive these days. In some pubs a pint is the same price as a soft drink. In other pubs if you ask for a lager top they charge you for the lemonade. I experienced this in Yates when they tried to charge me 50p for a dash of lemonade. Also in some pubs they won't serve a snakebite because they are not allowed to mix them.

16-07-2013, 16:46	#15
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 Having bought a pint of shady recently, for the first time in years, i was shocked to be charged the price of a full pint! Is this the norm? I always presumed the reduced amount of alcohol would make it cheaper. The pub we go to charges you just for the beer, not the lemonade.

16-07-2013, 17:10	#16
sarahj1986 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 8,099	Fosters Radler is nice, ice cold on a sunny afternoon. Can't drink loads but 3 or 4 is ok for me else I'd be sick!

16-07-2013, 18:34	#17
Babycakes15 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,031	I've tried Fosters Radler, I'm not a lover of lager on it's own but I like an icy shandy on a summers day. Was nice for what it is, a posh shandy. Had a few and they were nice but I had one the other evening and it had a funny aftertaste

16-07-2013, 18:39	#18
wavy-davy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW England Posts: 6,792	Special brew with a slice of lemon in it is not bad.

16-07-2013, 19:22	#19
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Where'd you get that from? Local Post Office / Offie. Think it's Polish so probably not very widely distributed.

16-07-2013, 21:50	#20
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by malpasc The pub we go to charges you just for the beer, not the lemonade. Really? How much is a shandy then?

16-07-2013, 22:12	#21
Trsvis_Bickle Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,940	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Just having a bottle of 2.8% Carlsberg Citrus. It's nice enough, possibly too citrussy, but it's nothing that couldn't be easily knocked up with regular strength lager and some lemon/lime juice or lemonade. Foster's have also broght out a product called Raddler which is like a low strenght power shandy AFAICT. They used to have Foster's Twist which didn't seem to last long. I think you've answered your own question. If I want to drink watered-down lager with a twist of lime or lemon, I'll add the water and citrus flavouring myself. It'll be considerably cheaper than getting Carlsberg to do it. I'm reminded of 'low fat' coconut milk. It's just normal coconut milk diluted with the same amount of water. If you don't believe me, check the label; you'll find that the nutritional content per 100ml is precisely half that of regular coconut milk. Funnily enough, it isn't half the price...

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What do you think of low alcohol citrus lagers?

17-07-2013, 03:09	#22
wavy-davy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW England Posts: 6,792	If you want a decent tasting low alcohol beer try Mackesons Stout or Cains dark mild.

17-07-2013, 09:27	#23
Paulieboy Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 232	Quote: Originally Posted by wavy-davy Special brew with a slice of lemon in it is not bad. this ^

17-07-2013, 09:45	#24
malpasc Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,350	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Really? How much is a shandy then? Depends on the beer you want your shandy made from. They basically charge for a half of the beer you're using.

17-07-2013, 09:48	#25
cassius_west Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 947	Quote: Originally Posted by malpasc Depends on the beer you want your shandy made from. They basically charge for a half of the beer you're using. Wow, bloody bargain if you ask me, pint of shandy for the price of a half. I do love a cold shandy in this hot weather!