StigVillan Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm a very big fan of real ales and I'd like to set up a thread for myself and others to share our passion for the tastiest real ales we can find...If this has got legs, hopefully I'll post my general findings by tonight.There's quite a list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Anytime i'm in the Uk or I'm rich enough to make it to the off licence I buy ale ....had some serious ale and local cider in the cotswolds last year and in london the year before..Its good to see craft ale and stout taking off here in Ireland in a big way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Used to be a big fan of the traditional heavy ales and dark beers but prefer the lighter more refreshing IPA's these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted October 12, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2013 Here's a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 This is always a good event http://www.birminghambeerfestival.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) I do admire the English approach to craft beers. They do it right, alright. I fancy some Hobgoblin, now. Edited October 12, 2013 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StigVillan Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Old Tom, Riggwelter,Old Thumper, Old Peculier, Skull Splitter, Banana Bread, Workie Ticket, Strongarm, Hobgoblin, Bishop's Finger... To name but a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Living in Oxford I am a fan of Oxford pale Ale, keep an eye out for anything from the Abingdon brewery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StigVillan Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I once drank in Abingdon - place called the Brewery Tap. Incredible ales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I go to quite a few CAMRA (the campaign for real ales) festivals a year. Tasted on called Ginger something which was a pale ale with ginger taste.. loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StigVillan Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Keep meaning to apply for a Camra membership... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 me too One of the many things that never gets done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted October 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ah, my main reason apart from the Villa to visit the UK is the different Beer/ale/stout around. Lovely stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I must have been going to the wrong bars when I was in England, cuz all they served was Holsten and Carlsberg.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm in! Hook Norton, Wye Valley and Adnams are what I'm digging at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StigVillan Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Very impressed with the reaction to this thread thus far. Hopefully we can maintain a well rounded and up to date collection of gems we unearth. Also impressed and humbled with the overall welcome here as a new member. My wife has always commented on what her home turf was like for friendly folks and I admit I was worried it wouldn't be the same as the north east. But if you are an example of the general welcome I'll get when I come down, I'm bloody well delighted. Can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I've always been a lager lager lager drinker but I got some Bath Ales as a gift recently and they were surprisingly nice. Had a few different pints in pubs and enjoyed most although one stank of lavender and tasted of burnt flowers. Can never remember the names of them. I need a wee pocket book to record my drunken opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2013 Include me in. I've loved good draught ale since my teens (during the horrors of keg dominance in the late 60s/early 70s, when hand pulled beer almost became extinct). CAMRA did a great job in flying the flag. Stuff of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Go to the Black Country beer festival every yr. Pale ales or stout are my main choice. Went to the Windsor and castle in Lye the other week which is Sadlers brewery. The Worcester sorcerer is nice Edited October 12, 2013 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2013 Cue Designer1 with the obligatory (and correct) praise of Bathams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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