Beer, revisited

Bluesaint · January 20, 2015

Duvel, belgian rocket fuel at 8.5 %. Tastes amazing but bloody strong stuff. A full night of Duvel drinking would deffo end up in A&E, or maybe the canal.

Paulie · January 20, 2015

Bavaria 88p for a 500ml in Tesco, happy days.

Hellerad · January 20, 2015

This is what I miss.

SerenityNigh · January 20, 2015

Hellerad said:
This is what I miss.

That looks interesting, what's it like?

Load your favorites here and we'll be glad to enjoy them on your behalf.

Hellerad · January 21, 2015

SerenityNigh said:
That looks interesting, what's it like?

Load your favorites here and we'll be glad to enjoy them on your behalf.

I drifted away from porters and stouts after law school and started enjoying pale ales and the hoppier side of life.

That Morimita Soba Ale is a beer brewed from a Japanese root. Gross, right? Turns out it is a very clean, crisp ale that starts like a Pale Ale and finishes like a Pilsner.

It is an odd compromise of a beer that probably costs too much, but it's pretty unique.

My favorite beer is a local called Diamond Bear Pale Ale. Not sure what it's distribution range is, but if you can find it on draught, I highly recommend it. Not so much in a bottle as hoppy ales tend to carry metallic tones in a bottle.

SerenityNigh · January 21, 2015

Hellerad said:
I drifted away from porters and stouts after law school and started enjoying pale ales and the hoppier side of life.

That Morimita Soba Ale is a beer brewed from a Japanese root. Gross, right? Turns out it is a very clean, crisp ale that starts like a Pale Ale and finishes like a Pilsner.

It is an odd compromise of a beer that probably costs too much, but it's pretty unique.

My favorite beer is a local called Diamond Bear Pale Ale. Not sure what it's distribution range is, but if you can find it on draught, I highly recommend it. Not so much in a bottle as hoppy ales tend to carry metallic tones in a bottle.

I've definitely seen Diamond Bear at TFS if not at stores also. I'm in Little Rock occasionally for work, so I'll check it out then if I can't get some locally. If I see that Soba ale I'll definitely pick it up. Except for the smoked wheat beer (Gratzer) that Sam Adams released, I'm pretty open to new flavors.

Donald Twain · January 21, 2015

just got bak from a mid-morning afternoos hic ^&% sess in the Ship an mitre ! Wooooooooooo Chimay Blue , 3 Tripl hoop Duvals, a couple of Gulden Draaks and WER GUNNER WIN DE LEEGE, WER GUNNER WIN DE LEAGU !!! IF YA HATE BILL SHUNKLY..........................

Groucho · January 21, 2015

Donald Twain said:
just got bak from a mid-morning afternoos hic ^&% sess in the Ship an mitre ! Wooooooooooo Chimay Blue , 3 Tripl hoop Duvals, a couple of Gulden Draaks and WER GUNNER WIN DE LEEGE, WER GUNNER WIN DE LEAGU !!! IF YA HATE BILL SHUNKLY..........................

They have, in effect, an "off license" on Whitechapel, opposite what used to be the NatWest on Dawson St.

Ship in a Bottle, does all sorts of bottled beers. I have some of those Belgian beers to try tonight.

Arteta2391 · January 21, 2015

A question to the older crowd on GOT?

have you been drinking excessively since your 20's? have you seen it take a toll on your health? did you slow down in your 30's?

I'm 23 and I drink about every weekend with maybe 1-3 beers on the weekday. I've been doing this for about 2 years now. I'm just curious to see how long I will continue this pattern.

Seanjd · January 21, 2015

Cheap and boss.

Donald Twain · January 21, 2015

Groucho said:
They have, in effect, an "off license" on Whitechapel, opposite what used to be the NatWest on Dawson St.

Ship in a Bottle, does all sorts of bottled beers. I have some of those Belgian beers to try tonight.

I did go there first and procured some quality leffe and brewdog , then popped into the ship for one , which turned into 5 or 6. Beer festival in there feb 22nd ( I think, Paul did tell me but I forgot) I'm going !

SerenityNigh · January 26, 2015

Exactly as described, whether bottle or can: Pure Luxury

SerenityNigh · January 26, 2015

Hellerad said:
Diamond Bear Pale Ale

Very nice, trying it now. Will definitely have it again. How does it compare bottle/can to draft? Definitely a good flavor, not too hoppy.

Hellerad · January 27, 2015

SerenityNigh said:
Very nice, trying it now. Will definitely have it again. How does it compare bottle/can to draft? Definitely a good flavor, not too hoppy.

It is definitely better on draught. I will still buy it in bottles, but there is some small metallic characteristic that creeps into bottled beer for my pallot.

mezzrow · January 27, 2015

Arteta2391 said:
A question to the older crowd on GOT?

have you been drinking excessively since your 20's? have you seen it take a toll on your health? did you slow down in your 30's?

I'm 23 and I drink about every weekend with maybe 1-3 beers on the weekday. I've been doing this for about 2 years now. I'm just curious to see how long I will continue this pattern.

If I'm any guide, about forty years or so. I'll keep you posted on future developments.