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A big fan of:
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Bath Ales - Gem Sharps - Doom Bar Adnams - Broadside Courage - Directors But my favourite is: Brains - The Rev. James |
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Just to give a big appreciation of Marstons Taverns for always having a decent guest ale on. From Hobgoblin, to Fortyniner, to Old Empire, theres always a lovely pint to be had.
Ive only just got a decent appreciation for the taste of a proper traditional ale. Obviously I dont know what Ive been missing! |
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Since this thread, I've actually become more of a real ale drinker, still relatively new to it though.
So far my favourites are SOS, Directors, Abbots Ale and Exmoor Beast. Can anyone recommend any more that I might like? |
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Since this thread, I've actually become more of a real ale drinker, still relatively new to it though.
So far my favourites are SOS, Directors, Abbots Ale and Exmoor Beast. Can anyone recommend any more that I might like? There are a few real-ales available in bottles, look for the words "Bottle Conditioned" on the label, these are rare in supermarkets but you may have more luck in your local real-ale off licence (by local I mean Leicester has just one, its somewhere you travel to unless you are lucky). Better try the local pub, real ale is pretty much a local thing, you will find different beers in different parts of the country. Its one of the things that makes visiting different parts of the country fun. You may find a pub that has guest ales from other places, and of course there is Weatherspoons. |
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As well as Wetherspoons.
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Most bottled beers have been pasteurised and are no longer living. They cannot be called real-ale.
There are a few real-ales available in bottles, look for the words "Bottle Conditioned" on the label, these are rare in supermarkets but you may have more luck in your local real-ale off licence (by local I mean Leicester has just one, its somewhere you travel to unless you are lucky). Better try the local pub, real ale is pretty much a local thing, you will find different beers in different parts of the country. Its one of the things that makes visiting different parts of the country fun. You may find a pub that has guest ales from other places, and of course there is Weatherspoons. Quote:
As well as Wetherspoons.
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thought i'd give this thread a bump, I can appreciate a good ale. some favourites are hepworth sussex prospect, fullers esb ,badger original ale and badger golden champion. slowly working my way through a load of different ones and making notes on ones I like.
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Bought a couple of bottles of Spitfire from Sainsburys as its down to a £1 a bottle, but I didn't like it, has a harsh, coppery taste.
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Fuller's London Pride is still the one beer that I would choose if I could only drink one ale for the rest of my days.
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Along with many others on here I am a great fan of Timothy Taylors landlord.
I have not seen mentioned anything from Moorehouses Brewery, They make Pendle Witches bitter and Black Cat Mild both superb beers of their type. I have recently tried some National Trust Viceroy Pale Ale, it's one of those beers which has to be poured with care as the bottle contains yeast, a bit like the old Worthington White shield. On the theme of Bottles, Holts brewery (South Manchester) make some belting beers which retain excellent flavour in the Bottle as does jenning Cumberland Bitter. |
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Red Squirrel English IPA
Vale Royal Union (this was a one off special for the Royal Wedding, so less likely they produce it again) |
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I like to buy mini barrels from our local real ale brewers. Tastes so much better than bottled beer.
I like malty beers best probably but I also love fruit beers and chocolate beers. |
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May is CAMRA's Mild Month, so I hope we'll all be partaking in some. I've got a can of Theakson's on the go now, but I will be seeking out some of Sarah Hughes' most excellent Ruby Mild at the next beer festival I'm at.
Go wild for Mild! |
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Fuller's London Pride is still the one beer that I would choose if I could only drink one ale for the rest of my days.
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Love real ale loads of favorites:
Most of Badger Brewerys beers Coniston Bluebird Abbots Timothy Taylor Landlord Marstons Wentworth Early fruits Black Sheep Flowers Crabbies Ginger Beer Marstons Fullers ![]()
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Real ale is the best thing ever. Luckily my local has 7 on at anytime, with 4 changing each week.
A few personal favourites: Hop Garden Gold (HOP)- Hogs Back Traditional English Ale (TEA) - Hogs Back Moondance - Triple F Summer Lightning - Hopback Hole Hearted - Oakleaf White Wing- Hammerpot Golden Hare- Bath ales Best national ale - Bombardier |
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Real ale is the best thing ever. Luckily my local has 7 on at anytime, with 4 changing each week.
A few personal favourites: Hop Garden Gold (HOP)- Hogs Back Traditional English Ale (TEA) - Hogs Back Moondance - Triple F Summer Lightning - Hopback Hole Hearted - Oakleaf White Wing- Hammerpot Golden Hare- Bath ales Best national ale - Bombardier I've toured both the Hogs Back and Triple F breweries. |
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Certainly am. I live about 10 mins drive away from the Hogs Back Brewery. I've done the tour too and i was ace. Very good fun and value for money too as they certainly arn't shy on dishing out the beer. Glad i wasn't driving
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The one beer I can never drink. Awful stuff.
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White Wing- Hammerpot
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Love real ale loads of favorites:
Most of Badger Brewerys beers Coniston Bluebird Abbots Timothy Taylor Landlord Marstons Wentworth Early fruits Black Sheep Flowers Crabbies Ginger Beer Marstons Fullers ![]() ![]()
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Certainly am. I live about 10 mins drive away from the Hogs Back Brewery. I've done the tour too and i was ace. Very good fun and value for money too as they certainly arn't shy on dishing out the beer. Glad i wasn't driving
.Before and after at their flagship pub, The Railway, outside Alton station. |
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I'm enjoying Sam Smiths Nut Brown ale at the moment and Naylors Black & Tan.
Lovely. As its May I will be drinking loads of mild. Last year I would a polypin of Ruby. Woo Hoo. |
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Fullers London Pride is a great ale when served well.
It is also one of the best ales out of a bottle i.e. it actually tastes like the cask version. |
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