**** Official middle-aged man's Craft Beer thread ****

[spig100963]

dunno if this counts but it is f***ing lovely

Not unlike Hop head but with a better taste. "Summit," that was being served up in the market porters also similar. Very nice. 11 different Ales on offer in there yesterday. Plus their house ones.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

My aim was to start a thread celebrating US style craft beers. I'm thinking flavoursome pasteurised beers dispensed from a pressurised keg. These are different to real ale. And in turn different to lager. There's nothing pretentious about it in the slightest. The term craft beer differentiates it from real ale and lager-this is all.

Just re-read this....I meant to type unpasteurised.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Just had my Xmas Brewdog delivery. I decided to have a sneaky bottle tonight: Nuns with Guns
A hoppy, dry hopped low ABV reasonably malty pilsner. At 4.2% this amber hued little gem infuses wholesome BrewDog hoppiness with classic lager sharpness.

Very nice.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Just had my Xmas Brewdog delivery. I decided to have a sneaky bottle tonight: Nuns with Guns
A hoppy, dry hopped low ABV reasonably malty pilsner. At 4.2% this amber hued little gem infuses wholesome BrewDog hoppiness with classic lager sharpness.

Very nice.

I'm sure I was watching Virgin (several hundred shit channel's) a couple of weeks ago when I came across 'Nuns with Guns' Unfortunately my missus walked in------she hasn't spoken to me since-------Its been brilliant

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

In Craft Beer Co. It's busy and steamy.

 

[Marlton & Hove Albion]

Here is my rip off label and rip off beer. They don't sell it in the US, so I was forced to brew it myself. Took a few attempts but its darn close and damn good if I say so myself.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

Another 'new' Brighton venue jumping on the Craft beer waggon ... The Cow

I shall be sampling it's delights as soon as my January abstinence is over. This no drinking lark is very dull!

 

[New Carpet?]

Another 'new' Brighton venue jumping on the Craft beer waggon ... The Cow

I shall be sampling it's delights as soon as my January abstinence is over. This no drinking lark is very dull!

I went in there with the girlfriend last week, and I have to say it wasn't bad - they had a lovely selection of beers (particularly Belgian and American ales) and I thoroughly enjoyed trying Brooklyn Lager on tap for the first time (even though it did cost a whopping £5.40 for the privilege). It is almost definitely one of the most expensive places to drink in Brighton - even a more mainstream Grolsch costs £4.30.

That said, the food in there was fantastic and not overly expensive either (between £9 and £12 for most mains), so it's pretty clear the pub is pitched at people going for something to eat and a couple of drinks for around the £20 mark as opposed to people going on a bit of a session.

I'd happily go there again soon, but again probably on the basis of going for dinner and just a couple of beers.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

I went in there with the girlfriend last week, and I have to say it wasn't bad - they had a lovely selection of beers (particularly Belgian and American ales) and I thoroughly enjoyed trying Brooklyn Lager on tap for the first time (even though it did cost a whopping £5.40 for the privilege). It is almost definitely one of the most expensive places to drink in Brighton - even a more mainstream Grolsch costs £4.30.

That said, the food in there was fantastic and not overly expensive either (between £9 and £12 for most mains), so it's pretty clear the pub is pitched at people going for something to eat and a couple of drinks for around the £20 mark as opposed to people going on a bit of a session.

I'd happily go there again soon, but again probably on the basis of going for dinner and just a couple of beers.

Brooklyn lager on tap ... I'm there! Thanks for the review, sounds like a good place to take Mrs OnTheRun for a bit to eat.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

£5.40 for a pint of draft Brooklyn Lager is not a bad deal for a great pint. I have paid the equivalent ($8) at some bars in Manhattan. I’m really liking their Winter Ale at the moment.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Whilst in Arizona I feel in love with this rather nice Amber..........

 

[BadFish]

Here is my rip off label and rip off beer. They don't sell it in the US, so I was forced to brew it myself. Took a few attempts but its darn close and damn good if I say so myself.


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Any chance you could post up or PM your recipe for Harveys? I wouldn't mind having a crack at it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Currently drinking a Flying Dog Double Dog double IPA. MMMMMMmmmm m

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Whilst in Arizona I feel in love with this rather nice Amber..........

I do like a good Amber.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Apparently my family brew this ...



Sleemans - Canada

 

[vegster]

£5.40 for a pint of draft Brooklyn Lager is not a bad deal for a great pint. I have paid the equivalent ($8) at some bars in Manhattan. I’m really liking their Winter Ale at the moment.

I think there are very few beers that warrant that price. In fact, I'm not sure the brewers can justify the price either. Even given the costs importing the beer, it's still a rip off.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I think there are very few beers that warrant that price. In fact, I'm not sure the brewers can justify the price either. Even given the costs importing the beer, it's still a rip off.

Big brewers its a rip off for sure. But, for small brewers it's different. For example Southern Tier ales/beers are expensive because they are shipped from NY and its a very small brewery.

 

[Titus]

Not unlike Hophead

You mean it's thin and watery.

 

[ngood77]

Supped Brew Dog's Sink the Bismarck today. 41% (forty one)

 

[Seagull kimchi]

The term 'artisanal' would make an interesting hashtag.........