Pint next Friday

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

In general, I like beers with layered flavours, coming in separately, and being distinct from each other. So, a lager might give an upfront citrus burst, then settle into sweet shop barley sugar & finish with a small bitterness. I find many large industrial brewed lagers just give you one hit of Tate n Lyle sugar and that's it.
In general, I think smaller independent brewers can think more about their ingredients & recipes.

But, I will say I am a Big Fan of what we now call Lager. I prefer Bohemian style Pilseners. Because I love that sweet shop barley sugar hit. Urquell & Budvar, although industrial brewers really, retain some of that & are reasonably widely available.

I love chewy, dirty unfiltered lagers. Hop Stuff Brewery (Woolwich) were taken over by Molson Coors at one stage. And, basically are no longer in business. Back in the day I would travel miles to get at their Unfiltered Pils.

Lost and Grounded (Bristol) Helles (4.4%) is lovely and you'll come across that as "the normal lager" offering in many craft beer bars. Their Keller Pils (4.8%) is also decent.

If you're ever in Glasgow, West Brewery do some nice lagers. And, in Birmingham, Dig Brew (Digbeth).

Some bigger regional brewers are also turning out decent lagers as well. Shepherd Neame - Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager. Butcombe - Underfall Lager. Bless 'em, BrewDog keep having a go. Always worth seeing what their latest effort comes out like.

Finally, there is PIVO - Czech Beer Hub on Old St in London. Great place to try authentic Bohemian beers you may never have heard of. The Carrier Bag Firm were in there "all day" before heading up to Wembley for the England game v Czech Republic in the EUROs.

(Sorry for the length of this post. But I love lager & don't often get a chance to write about it)

Digbrew are fantastic, as a Craft Beer nerd, living fairly local to there.

 

[Ball_Sup (Phil)]

Cheers Phil, I will try a few of those if I can find them. I find the 'craft beer' market difficult to navigate. I like trying new beers but often I dont really like them.

The ones I keep going back to in bottles/cans are Jaipur DDH, Pale Rider and Barnsley Bitter from Acorn Brewery.

Beer drinking is a broad church. I'm not particularly interested in quantity. I'm not even all that bothered about quality. What gets me out of the house is variety. Try everything...
I know I can enjoy all styles of beer. Obvs I have my preferred styles & favourite breweries. But, I'm happy to try everything. But, full salute to those beer drinkers on a different journey.

 

[Ball_Sup (Phil)]

Digbrew are fantastic, as a Craft Beer nerd, living fairly local to there.

After the 3 all at Villa Park, I was introduced to the Brewer in Digbrew. I've been around the block, but he was the most pissed person I've ever seen....

 

[mattbianco1]

Or walk past clubhouse and head to the pinnacle of pre-game pints which is Barrys Bar.

Is it genuinely good? I've never been in. Usually go to Albion

 

[Rhyll Grease]

In general, I like beers with layered flavours, coming in separately, and being distinct from each other. So, a lager might give an upfront citrus burst, then settle into sweet shop barley sugar & finish with a small bitterness. I find many large industrial brewed lagers just give you one hit of Tate n Lyle sugar and that's it.
In general, I think smaller independent brewers can think more about their ingredients & recipes.

But, I will say I am a Big Fan of what we now call Lager. I prefer Bohemian style Pilseners. Because I love that sweet shop barley sugar hit. Urquell & Budvar, although industrial brewers really, retain some of that & are reasonably widely available.

I love chewy, dirty unfiltered lagers. Hop Stuff Brewery (Woolwich) were taken over by Molson Coors at one stage. And, basically are no longer in business. Back in the day I would travel miles to get at their Unfiltered Pils.

Lost and Grounded (Bristol) Helles (4.4%) is lovely and you'll come across that as "the normal lager" offering in many craft beer bars. Their Keller Pils (4.8%) is also decent.

If you're ever in Glasgow, West Brewery do some nice lagers. And, in Birmingham, Dig Brew (Digbeth).

Some bigger regional brewers are also turning out decent lagers as well. Shepherd Neame - Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager. Butcombe - Underfall Lager. Bless 'em, BrewDog keep having a go. Always worth seeing what their latest effort comes out like.

Finally, there is PIVO - Czech Beer Hub on Old St in London. Great place to try authentic Bohemian beers you may never have heard of. The Carrier Bag Firm were in there "all day" before heading up to Wembley for the England game v Czech Republic in the EUROs.

(Sorry for the length of this post. But I love lager & don't often get a chance to write about it)

Had to do a double take and put my readers on - I thought youd travel miles to get at their unfiltered piss!.......

 

[Weston blade]

Good evening Fellow blade's having read your replies I shall be in the clubhouse following your advice, I do look like Peter Griffin so I am easily recognisable UTB FTP

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

In general, I like beers with layered flavours, coming in separately, and being distinct from each other. So, a lager might give an upfront citrus burst, then settle into sweet shop barley sugar & finish with a small bitterness. I find many large industrial brewed lagers just give you one hit of Tate n Lyle sugar and that's it.
In general, I think smaller independent brewers can think more about their ingredients & recipes.

But, I will say I am a Big Fan of what we now call Lager. I prefer Bohemian style Pilseners. Because I love that sweet shop barley sugar hit. Urquell & Budvar, although industrial brewers really, retain some of that & are reasonably widely available.

I love chewy, dirty unfiltered lagers. Hop Stuff Brewery (Woolwich) were taken over by Molson Coors at one stage. And, basically are no longer in business. Back in the day I would travel miles to get at their Unfiltered Pils.

Lost and Grounded (Bristol) Helles (4.4%) is lovely and you'll come across that as "the normal lager" offering in many craft beer bars. Their Keller Pils (4.8%) is also decent.

If you're ever in Glasgow, West Brewery do some nice lagers. And, in Birmingham, Dig Brew (Digbeth).

Some bigger regional brewers are also turning out decent lagers as well. Shepherd Neame - Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager. Butcombe - Underfall Lager. Bless 'em, BrewDog keep having a go. Always worth seeing what their latest effort comes out like.

Finally, there is PIVO - Czech Beer Hub on Old St in London. Great place to try authentic Bohemian beers you may never have heard of. The Carrier Bag Firm were in there "all day" before heading up to Wembley for the England game v Czech Republic in the EUROs.

(Sorry for the length of this post. But I love lager & don't often get a chance to write about it)

Brixton Brewery, Coldharbour lager. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, layered with that barley sugar, bit floral actually with a fresh bitter finish. Was drinking it this weekend, pub in Leyton.

 

[Tarqs]

Is it genuinely good? I've never been in. Usually go to Albion

No,

But ya get served whenever you want a pint and that suits me.

 

[BadgersBigToe]

Good evening Fellow blade's having read your replies I shall be in the clubhouse following your advice, I do look like Peter Griffin so I am easily recognisable UTB FTP

Don’t go nicking my hot pork sarnie or else there’ll be bovver

 

[Seph_Blade]

Do they serve food in there?. Been meaning to try it especially on a night match as no time for food before dashing off.

Yeah they do. I think saturday's has a bottomless brunch option for £25 or £30 with tapas style food and then drinks. Should start charging commission with all this shameless plugging

 

[Rocketmark66]

Is it genuinely good? I've never been in. Usually go to Albion

Imo, it's a sithole pal, but like i said that's only my opinion.

 

[Rocketmark66]

I go to the clubhouse as they've always got live sports on, not sure there'll be owt on Friday tho.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

OK. I taste a LOT of different lagers in my game. I do worry that people concentrate more on the brand & the reassuringly expensive than on the taste. So, I just wondered...

Madri is a crisper, slightly drier beer for me. It also helps it’s served in a very nice chilled glass. Feels like a clean and crisp lager without the deep hoppy taste.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

Is it genuinely good? I've never been in. Usually go to Albion

Last time I went in he was selling fake budweiser and the lavs were horrendous.

 

[Weston blade]

1st forum member who introduces themselves and asks if im weston blade will buy them a pint. If its badgersbigtoe I shall buy you that hot pork sarnie

 

[prince albert]

Hi I'm prince albert ,are you Weston blade

 

[Weston blade]

Hi I'm prince albert ,are you Weston blade

 

[Bladethebrian]

In general, I like beers with layered flavours, coming in separately, and being distinct from each other. So, a lager might give an upfront citrus burst, then settle into sweet shop barley sugar & finish with a small bitterness. I find many large industrial brewed lagers just give you one hit of Tate n Lyle sugar and that's it.
In general, I think smaller independent brewers can think more about their ingredients & recipes.

But, I will say I am a Big Fan of what we now call Lager. I prefer Bohemian style Pilseners. Because I love that sweet shop barley sugar hit. Urquell & Budvar, although industrial brewers really, retain some of that & are reasonably widely available.

I love chewy, dirty unfiltered lagers. Hop Stuff Brewery (Woolwich) were taken over by Molson Coors at one stage. And, basically are no longer in business. Back in the day I would travel miles to get at their Unfiltered Pils.

Lost and Grounded (Bristol) Helles (4.4%) is lovely and you'll come across that as "the normal lager" offering in many craft beer bars. Their Keller Pils (4.8%) is also decent.

If you're ever in Glasgow, West Brewery do some nice lagers. And, in Birmingham, Dig Brew (Digbeth).

Some bigger regional brewers are also turning out decent lagers as well. Shepherd Neame - Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager. Butcombe - Underfall Lager. Bless 'em, BrewDog keep having a go. Always worth seeing what their latest effort comes out like.

Finally, there is PIVO - Czech Beer Hub on Old St in London. Great place to try authentic Bohemian beers you may never have heard of. The Carrier Bag Firm were in there "all day" before heading up to Wembley for the England game v Czech Republic in the EUROs.

(Sorry for the length of this post. But I love lager & don't often get a chance to write about it)

Big shout out for PIVO

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

I go to the clubhouse as they've always got live sports on, not sure there'll be owt on Friday tho.

I think the Nottingham Forest game may be being televised