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Old 26-04-2008, 00:16
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More of a Deuchers IPA or Arran Blonde drinker myself.
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Old 26-04-2008, 00:34
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Brakespears and Ruddles...........those are the two I remember from back in the 70s when I first discovered real ale........

Ruddles was fairly widely available in London.........Brakespears was the tipple on walking/camping expeditions to the Chilterns.........

I've tried a few bottled ones from the supermarket over the years, but never really found one I liked..........
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Old 26-04-2008, 01:52
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This is a local brewery to me http://www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk/

Gorgeous beers, we're lucky to have a proper real ale pub where i live with 7 or 8 different beers on. Marvellous
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Old 26-04-2008, 09:31
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Shepherd Neame beers all the way for me
THat just made me PMSL!!! The landlord of my local fell out with the Neame family years ago and he went ballistic when the Manageress got Tribute as a guest beer. He hid the pump badge and stuck a cork in the barrell.
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Old 28-04-2008, 10:24
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where abouts do you live to drink Doom?

I love Doombar...even holidayed in Padstow to be surrounded by it!

My fave ale is Otter (hence my name) then Doom, then Bombardier.
Yeah it is hard to find in London, but a few places carry it as a guest now and again.

I discovered it when I went to a funeral in Cornwall. I like Otter, seen it now and again, I'm not keen on Bomb, it is a wee bit soapy for me.
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Old 28-04-2008, 12:19
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hobgoblin , wychwood brewery
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Old 08-05-2008, 13:27
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Yep, I'm a huge fan of real ale. In fact, it was one of the major factors in my moving back to blighty after living abroad for several years; I missed it too much!

Doombar is actually available across most of the West and South West now - it's a great beer wherever you find it, but, along with the other Sharp's beers, it's even better at some of the pubs near the brewery in Rock (I can recommend the Blisland Inn on Bodmin Moor - former CAMRA national pub of the year - and the Port Gaverne Hotel, near Port Isaac, if anyone's down that way).

Lots of good beers have been mentioned here. Other favourites of mine include the aforementioned Deuchars IPA and Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby, as well as Wickwar's Mr Perrett's Stout, Oakham JHB and White Dwarf, Bath Ales Barnstormer and Festivity, Castle Rock Elsie Mo, and many more besides!
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Old 08-05-2008, 13:57
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Bottled Jennings 'Snecklifter' is getting quite common.


worth looking out for.
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Old 08-05-2008, 14:25
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Timmy Taylor's Landlord
Hopback Summer Lightning
London Pride
Batham's
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Old 09-05-2008, 12:39
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Member of CAMRA.

Generally prefer dark, fruity and malty to light, dry and hoppy (unless it's really hot weather).

My top 10 (tends to change - and in no order) assuming they are really well kept

Hook Norton Old Hookey
Timothy Taylor Landlord
Fullers ESB (love Pride and their seasonals too)
Harvey's Old
Hogs Back T.E.A.
Woodforde Wherry
Exmoor Beast (handle with care)
Gales HSB (now owned by Fullers)
Arundel Old Knucker
Oakham JHB
Cotleigh Old Buzzard

So many beers, so little time.
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Old 09-05-2008, 17:01
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real ale isnt seen as a sexy drink at the moment. they should get some stars who drink real ale to support and campaign for real ale in pubs. The most famous one i can think of is that great actress who played Sally Sparrow in Dr Who. She cant get enough of the stuff and would be a great representative.
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Old 09-05-2008, 17:04
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C'mon the ale drinkers, vote Sally Sparrow
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Old 09-05-2008, 23:08
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On a sort of related note to all this... dimple mugs. i thought these had gone out with the 70s but i've been served ale in these at least twice in the last month, i love having a pint out of them
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Old 09-05-2008, 23:48
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Mmmm, proper beer, lovely!

Marstons Pedigree
Youngs Special
London Pride
Theakstons Bitter
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Old 10-05-2008, 11:07
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I used to drink it, my boyf does now, but as we live in Kent averything is Shephard Neame and according to him they're crap, his favorite is London Pride.
In off licences they always have offers on bottled ales, my theory is go for the one with the oddest name!
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Old 10-05-2008, 11:37
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I prefer a nice cuppa tea and a sit down

well single malt!
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Old 11-05-2008, 14:26
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Organic Honeydew - a perfect Summer ale.
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Old 12-05-2008, 11:25
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On a sort of related note to all this... dimple mugs. i thought these had gone out with the 70s but i've been served ale in these at least twice in the last month, i love having a pint out of them

I first saw one in a pub in Crystal Palace about 3 years ago (your beer came in one unless you asked for something else).

I like them (and recall them fom years ago).

The main reason for the 'straight' glasses is they are easier to stack and carry.
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Old 14-05-2008, 16:40
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On a sort of related note to all this... dimple mugs. i thought these had gone out with the 70s but i've been served ale in these at least twice in the last month, i love having a pint out of them
Our local china shop sells them for about £2 each, OH has one in the cupboard for his guinness.
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Old 14-05-2008, 16:53
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Blimey, I thought this thread had died a death weeks ago - good to see it resurrected and some cracking beers being mentioned.
Do most people find that with real ale you have to drink it at the pub as it doesn't taste half as good from a can or bottle? The only can one I can really put up with is Bass.
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Old 14-05-2008, 16:54
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Another vote for dimple mugs here as well!
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Old 14-05-2008, 19:06
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Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild is lovely, but rare (only find it at beer festivals). Dark Island is another nice one from the Orkney Brewery is lovely too.

Cheers,
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Old 14-05-2008, 19:17
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Fan of Real Ale here.

My favourites include Timothy Taylor and Theakstons.

Currently enjoying 'Jarrow Bitter' at my local.
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Old 11-10-2008, 20:44
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Just tried Badger pumpkin ale... oh my this is one of their best.

Does anyone know where this can be bought in bulk? Sainsburys seems pricey at 1.69 a bottle if drunk regularly... seems to be excluded from their current badger multibuy
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Old 12-10-2008, 13:51
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Give me a nice pint of Fuller's any day... 1845, ESB, even Golden Pride or Vintage Ale (although not too much at 8.5% abv). Failing that, Theakston's Old Peculier or Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
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