I had a 'red' ale this week. Never heard of a red ale before, just tasted like bitter. Is this a new fancy advertising slogan, or has it always existed ?
Been around a good long while and generally an Irish thing, Beamish Red was the first I remember encountering, and Kilkenny. I got onto Smethwick's in Belfast.
Bass No. 1 in cans used to be a good drink but can't seem to find it now. Also Burton Bitter was a good pint on draught and was reddish in colour ,again I haven't seen that for a while.Bass is now the fastest growing cask beer in the UK.
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Unfortunately, as it's more than a day since I drank it the name has long gone. I should get a little book to write the names down, but then then I'd start muttering to myself and passing comments on the types of hops used.
Your posts are beer porn.
German porn mostly.
Excellent stuff going there asap for those beers.I had occasion today to go to the Roscoe Head. Very happy to see that they still had a mild on tap. A brewer that I haven't previously come across : North Cotswold Brewery.
I have to say that it was absolute nectar, smooth, great head and a fantastic taste, all you want from a mild. I have to confess , after another few pints later ( Brimstage Oyster Catcher) ...
And still am
It was very gratifying to see, on a miserable, rain soaked day and blowing a gale, the pub was packed on a Tuesday afternoon. Quality sells as always.
The mild has only just been put on ; the barman said they had two barrels.
The mild has only just been put on ; the barman said they had two barrels.