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Old 28-11-2008, 04:02
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I'm sick of drinking lager like Stella etc

this is what i'm after...

-Something i can buy at supermarkets

- Strong

- reasonable price

- GOOD TASTING
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:25
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Something similar to Old Speckled Hen maybe, but thats mad expensive
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:33
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Don't know really. I only drink Fosters down the pub and generally drink vino at home...
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:36
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I'm brewing my own wine at home, 5 gallons, but it aint ready yet, I'm drinking fosters now lol
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:38
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California vintners in the Napa Valley area, which primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio wines, have developed a new hybrid grape that acts as an anti-diuretic.


It is expected to reduce the number of trips older people have to make

to the bathroom during the night.

The new wine will be marketed as...

PINO MORE
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:44
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California vintners in the Napa Valley area, which primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio wines, have developed a new hybrid grape that acts as an anti-diuretic.


It is expected to reduce the number of trips older people have to make

to the bathroom during the night.

The new wine will be marketed as...

PINO MORE
Heh heh heh...
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Old 28-11-2008, 04:59
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I'm not a Stella fan. A bit too sweet.

Lagers i'd go for, if on offer are Coors, Miller and a Polish one called Tyskie. All decent lager, slightly better than Carling/Fosters if a little more expensive.

Unfortunately it's usually only Carling/Fosters that get the good offers, unless you stoop to buying Carlsberg
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Old 28-11-2008, 09:26
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Try a few from the far east...Kirin, Asahi or Singha
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Old 28-11-2008, 10:14
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Try a few from the far east...Kirin, Asahi or Singha
Or the famous Tiger Beer is good too.
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Old 28-11-2008, 10:27
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If you want strong, try some Leffe. Most supermarkets stock it these days.

Hoegarden is always good, as is Kronenburg Blanc (if you like wheat beers).

Not sure how anyone can diss Stella and then recommend muck like Miller (second only to Bud in the "fizzy, watery, amercan crap lager" stakes) and, to a lesser extent, Fosters!

San Miguel has been the lager of choice in our household recently.
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Old 28-11-2008, 10:30
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Heres a few I like

Tsing Tao
Warsteiner
Kronenburg Blanc
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Old 28-11-2008, 10:32
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Please retitle this thread by removing 'beer' and inserting 'lager'.

There are many fine real beers out there, often depends on how they are kept though.

Makes the hunt more fun.
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Old 28-11-2008, 11:13
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I love Hobgoblin - I get it from lidl but I assume you can get it elsewhere hehe.
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Old 28-11-2008, 11:17
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Sapporo is awesome. Really clean, crisp and delicate.
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Old 28-11-2008, 11:51
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Duvel or Chimay but of the two I prefer Duvel - it tastes amazing, is strong and although pricier than lager, a much better deal. It's an ale as opposed to a lager I think? It's 8.5% proof either way!

And if you want a good tasting clean and fresh bottled lager you can't go wrong with Nastro Azzurro.
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Old 28-11-2008, 12:36
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If you want strong, try some Leffe. Most supermarkets stock it these days.
Yep Leffe is good!! It's the only beer I drink and all we have in the house (we're not big drinkers at home mind!!)

They do Leffe Blond, Leffe Brun and Leffe Rouge (?), I think Brun is the strongest - and my fave!!

Bars that sell Leffee only sell it in half pints as it's bloody expensive and bloody strong (but bloody delish!!)
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Old 28-11-2008, 13:05
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If you want strong, try some Leffe. Most supermarkets stock it these days.

Hoegarden is always good, as is Kronenburg Blanc (if you like wheat beers).

Not sure how anyone can diss Stella and then recommend muck like Miller (second only to Bud in the "fizzy, watery, amercan crap lager" stakes) and, to a lesser extent, Fosters!

San Miguel has been the lager of choice in our household recently.
Hoegaarden is amazing, as is Leffe blonde. You can't beat a Corona and some lime though
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Old 28-11-2008, 19:59
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Thanks guys

I think I'll give Hoegaarden a whirl
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Old 28-11-2008, 21:18
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Innis & Gunn beer is fantastic, it's matured in malt whisky casks for 60 days which gives it a great taste...and it's pretty powerful stuff too.

My local Asda usually has it in the 3 for £4 offer...
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Old 28-11-2008, 22:12
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Budweiser Budvar
Duvel
Belhaven Twisted Thistle
Belhaven St Andrews Ale
Caledonian 80 /
Deuchars IPA
Fullers ESB
Tanglefoot
Brains SA
Westmalle Tripel
Westmalle Dubbel
Orval

Avoid fake Oriental brews brewed under licence in the UK (Asahi, Sapporo). If you must drink Tiger buy the small bottles as the big ones are brewed in China and taste crap.

Also avoid mass produced AB/InBev rubbish (Leffe, Hoegaarden etc.).

The last 3 beers on the list are fantastic, genuine Belgian Trappist ales which are available at some supermarkets and quality beer shops/delis. These should be served in the correct glass however to be appreciated at their best.
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Old 29-11-2008, 12:34
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Pauwel Kwak another Belgian beer.
8% quite dark very nice.
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Old 29-11-2008, 13:20
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Czech pilsner lager.

Tesco's own brand Vratislav brewed in C. Republic very good and cheap.

or Boheme 1795 also in Tesco's

Also I hardly ever drink canned beer it's usually naff. Bottled beer keeps better.

Try the Oxford Bottled Beer database for lot of reviews and recommendations.

If you can find it in the UK, a bottle of Keo is always welcome.
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Old 29-11-2008, 13:36
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heineken
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Old 29-11-2008, 14:15
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I really like Cobra beer, really smooth tasting and probably the best ive ever tasted. Kronenberg is good too as well as Grolsh, Heineken etc.

Its a little bit more expensive than most bottles of beer though(close to 1 pound a bottle if your buying in bulk)
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Old 29-11-2008, 14:41
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Real Ale....... That's the way to go.....

Seriously, there's a vast choice and it's a heck of a change from your common lager. Ok I have the occasional lager based 'beers' but my choice is ale, in particular porters or stout. And when I say stout I don't mean Guinness. Have yourself a look at the Camra website.

http://www.camra.org.uk/


There's always the real ciders too. But They can be dangerous..... lol.....

You can easily get something which is around 10% or more...... Very nice, but not too many.
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