Beer, revisited

[COYBL25]

Won't somebody think of the mild !

Can bitter follow Guinness in winning younger drinkers?

Traditional bitter remains profitable for pubs but faces declining volumes in the on-trade as stout, lager, and alcohol-free beer gain ground. Despite this, some brewers argue bitter could appeal to a new generation if positioned with the same confidence that has helped drive stout's resurgence.

www.thedrinksbusiness.com

I’m really surprised that there’s not more effort going into making lower strength ales - around 2.8% to 3.5%, as younger folk seem to want to drink lower strength stuff.

 

[summerisle]

I’m really surprised that there’s not more effort going into making lower strength ales - around 2.8% to 3.5%, as younger folk seem to want to drink lower strength stuff.

And, it's cheaper too :

Alcohol Duty Bands (From Feb 1, 2025)

• Below 1.2% ABV: Generally nil duty.
• Lowest Band (>1.2% to <3.5% ABV): £9.61 per litre of pure alcohol.
• Second Band (≥3.5% to <8.5% ABV):
  • Beer/Cider: £21.01–£21.78 per litre of pure alcohol.

 

[COYBL25]

And, it's cheaper too :

Alcohol Duty Bands (From Feb 1, 2025)

• Below 1.2% ABV: Generally nil duty.
• Lowest Band (>1.2% to <3.5% ABV): £9.61 per litre of pure alcohol.
• Second Band (≥3.5% to <8.5% ABV):
  • Beer/Cider: £21.01–£21.78 per litre of pure alcohol.

I’ve had some lovely beers around the 3.2% - 3.4% mark out in Yorkshire and some beautiful milds at 3 and under.

 

[summerisle]

I’ve had some lovely beers around the 3.2-3.4 mark out in Yorkshire and some beautiful milds at 3 and under.

They're so very drinkable, and with no loss of taste. Not everything has to be a head wrecker.

 

[COYBL25]

They're so very drinkable, and with no loss of taste. Not everything has to be a head wrecker.

Great for an early start or a session

 

[summerisle]

Great for an early start or a session

Indeed ! Especially in my declining years, leading to feebleness in my capacity for consuming alcohol. The days of supping 10 plus pints with no discernible effect are long gone.

 

[ste d' indica]

Texels Skuumkoppe, dark wheat beer




Lebowski's Bar, Utrecht.

 

[summerisle]

Texels Skuumkoppe, dark wheat beer

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Lebowski's Bar, Utrecht.

What's that 'animal' in their logo ?

 

[ste d' indica]

What's that 'animal' in their logo ?

Giraffe. No I'm not sure why either!

 

[summerisle]

Giraffe. No I'm not sure why either!

That's a funny looking giraffe.

 

[ste d' indica]

That's a funny looking giraffe.

This is 7%, its getting funnier by the minute!

 

[blulouie]

More German quality .

Love this Wheat beer.

 

[blulouie]

Swiftly followed by a lovely Dunkel.

Love an easy Friday night in.

 

[ste d' indica]

So we've reached beervana out here.

't Taphuys:

Stylish gaff in the old town of Utrecht. There's a choice of 6 beers behind the bar.

Or... you can get yourself a tap card, load it up with cash, and really get stuck in:



Two massive lines of pumps plus a few extras, gotta be 40 plus options.

Tap your card and fill your boots







Out here with a non-beer drinker? They've got you covered:






40 odd wines an' all! @LinekersLegs

 

[LinekersLegs]

So we've reached beervana out here.

't Taphuys:

Stylish gaff in the old town of Utrecht. There's a choice of 6 beers behind the bar.

Or... you can get yourself a tap card, load it up with cash, and really get stuck in:

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Two massive lines of pumps plus a few extras, gotta be 40 plus options.

Tap your card and fill your boots

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Out here with a non-beer drinker? They've got you covered:

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40 odd wines an' all! @LinekersLegs

That looks cool but dangerous