[Drinking] Favourite top 3 UK breweries ?

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Brovion

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Trufflehound said:

I was around in the '70s (at the end of, in beer-drinking terms), and the answers then would have been Harveys, King & Barnes and Fremlins.

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Yeah, it was more a comment on how big brewers with their tied houses dominated the landscape in those days whereas now there is such a huge number - and for those of use who hated that gassy keg crap the big conglomerates used to churn out it's great to see, even if I don't like a lot of it (And yes, I appreciate the irony seeing as I love a cold can of Kronie).

I'd agree with your choices, btw although I'd probably swap Fremlins for Gales.

 

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pishhead

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Buxton
Neon Raptor
Burnt Mill

 

Dick Knights Mumm

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King & Barnes
Youngs
Gales
For me in the 70’s

I think Flowers was quite popular as well.

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Harvey's
Courage
Youngs

Or similar.

 

Dick Knights Mumm

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We truly are in the Golden Age of beer. Last night in The Partridge (formerly Dark Star Brewery Tap) in Partridge Green they had on:
Harvey's Best
Harvey's Lewes Brown
DS Hophead
Longman APA

 

vegster

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Dick Knights Mumm said:

We truly are in the Golden Age of beer. Last night in The Partridge (formerly Dark Star Brewery Tap) in Partridge Green they had on:
Harvey's Best
Harvey's Lewes Brown
DS Hophead
Longman APA

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That certainly isn't a "Golden Age " , that's a choice of two effectively, APA or Low Alcohol APA.

 

Dick Knights Mumm

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vegster said:

That certainly isn't a "Golden Age " , that's a choice of two effectively, APA or Low Alcohol APA.

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A traditional beer. Beer of our forefathers.
A dark beer for those that like a sweeter beer.
A session pale ale.
A strong APA.

Your response illustrates the Golden Age. Criticising that line-up!

 

Dick Knights Mumm

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Dick Knights Mumm said:

A traditional beer. Beer of our forefathers.
A dark beer for those that like a sweeter beer.
A session pale ale.
A strong APA.

Your response illustrates the Golden Age. Criticising that line-up!

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There were a couple of other beers on but that choice was good enough for me. Perhaps I'm easily pleased!

 

wunt be druv

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• #88

1. - Harvey's.
2. - Dark Star.
3. - Long Man.

 

Quinney

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St Austell, Longman, Harvey’s.


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wehatepalace

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I’ve just put a keg of Clwb Tropicana in the perfect Draft, looking forward to demolishing that over the next couple of days !

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As a precursor to tomorrow nights big Fridat Night thread I was curious tonight as to our members top brewerys

I’m going charging in with Thornbridge, Tiny Rebel ( on the Tropicana tonight ) and Magic Rock.... Brewdog in close attendance

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Quinney said:

St Austell, Longman, Harvey’s.


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I am not sure about St Austell..... the Proper Job down there in Cornwall is excellent as is the Hicks but unfortunately it is brought down to earth by the Tribute which is often God awful !

 

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wehatepalace said:

I’ve just put a keg of Clwb Tropicana in the perfect Draft, looking forward to demolishing that over the next couple of days !

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I had 4 cans of the Clwd Tropicana last night amongst some red wine. I took the day of to watch the cricket today.
That Tiny Rebel Tropicana really is superb. Up there with my favourite beers at the moment WHP.

When you say the perfect Draft is that a drinks dispenser thingy.

 

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vegster said:

I am not sure about St Austell..... the Proper Job down there in Cornwall is excellent as is the Hicks but unfortunately it is brought down to earth by the Tribute which is often God awful !

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Proper Job always goes down well, not tried Tribute, will steer clear.


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pishhead said:

Buxton
Neon Raptor
Burnt Mill

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Buxton and Burnt Mill both produce excellent beers. Not heard of Neon Raptor so will look out for them.

 

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Jaxie said:

Stat Brother said:

Going commercial, in no particular order:-

Timothy Taylor
Hopback
Palmers.


Yep I always have a pint of landlord or bolt maker if they’re on.
Too many to choose,

Old Dairy
Romney Bay
Arundel

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If your down in Kent then try https://www.hopfuzz.co.uk/

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Brains and Loch Fyne and Titanic breweries are all great if your out of sussex

 

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MikeySmall said:

Buxton and Burnt Mill both produce excellent beers. Not heard of Neon Raptor so will look out for them.

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Quaff normally stock some of their beers.

 

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aberdare seagull

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Grey tree's
Tiny Rebel
Polllys

 

wehatepalace

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Yeah it’s a home draft beer dispenser, I can honestly say, it’s the single best purchase I’ve ever made !
Perfectly chilled beer from a keg, better than most pub pulled pints, highly recommend the investment.
I love the Tiny Rebel stuff and to see Tropicana on the machine is like a dream come true !

https://www.beerhawk.co.uk/perfectdraft-keg-machine#__sMTQ5Mzg0

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I had 4 cans of the Clwd Tropicana last night amongst some red wine. I took the day of to watch the cricket today.
That Tiny Rebel Tropicana really is superb. Up there with my favourite beers at the moment WHP.

When you say the perfect Draft is that a drinks dispenser thingy.

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Springal said:

Hophead is terrible now. I had a pint at the Fullers pub in Chiswick a few months back and it was completely different. Also that chilled, keg, unfiltered London Pride is just wrong too.

Top 3 is so hard, can’t really support Magic Rock since they sold out.

BrewDog
Siren
Pollys Brew


Probably

Wylam, Deya, Cloudwater, Verdanf also right up there

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Unfiltered Pride is no longer available