bickster Posted October 29, 2023 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2023 Last night I had a bottle of Abbaye de Vaulclair Blanche. (Lidl's own) For a wheat beer it was ok taste wise but a little thin on the body, which is why it comes in at below 5%. I guess if you wanted a session Wit it'd be ok but who wants a session Wit, you'd be shitting for England the next day 5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Mad Goose now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted October 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2023 All the Cloudwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davkaus Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2023 This stuff's very good. Unusual from Northern Monk to not try and shove some yorkshire puddings or a vienetta in it, just a straightforward imperial stout executed brilliantly. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2023 Tonight, among other things, these were imbibed. A world tour of whiskey in the jewellery quarter as a birthday present bought earlier in the year. Only me and my mate with a knowledgeable guide, very enjoyable. Nice presentation by a Lithuanian expert who knew her stuff and was happy to let the 90 minute session run to nearly 2 and a half hours. I shall put some of this additional time down to my natural charm. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Which was your pick of the lineup @Mark Albrighton? Good to see some Cotswolds stuff on the lineup, they make some absolutely brilliant stuff, it's great that English whiskey is taken seriously these days. Quite enjoy a dram of the red breast and Chita too. I've never got on well with the standard Laphroaig, really like the cask strength one though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Which was your pick of the lineup @Mark Albrighton? Good to see some Cotswolds stuff on the lineup, they make some absolutely brilliant stuff, it's great that English whiskey is taken seriously these days. Quite enjoy a dram of the red breast and Chita too. I've never got on well with the standard Laphroaig, really like the cask strength one though It’s a good question and I’m not sure what the answer is. I feel more confident in what I think of the earlier drinks as obviously I’d be a bit more sober. The host really did build up the Laphroaig, saving it for last (the bottles were drank in that order, left to right). The Cotswolds one was a nice surprise, I’m not learned in this stuff so an English whiskey wouldn’t leap out as an obvious choice. But yeah it was enjoyable. The host was pretty enthusiastic about English whiskey in general. I enjoyed the redbreast, I think I naturally lean towards Irish whiskey, I find it an easier, smoother drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2023 53 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: It’s a good question and I’m not sure what the answer is. I feel more confident in what I think of the earlier drinks as obviously I’d be a bit more sober. The host really did build up the Laphroaig, saving it for last (the bottles were drank in that order, left to right). The Cotswolds one was a nice surprise, I’m not learned in this stuff so an English whiskey wouldn’t leap out as an obvious choice. But yeah it was enjoyable. The host was pretty enthusiastic about English whiskey in general. I enjoyed the redbreast, I think I naturally lean towards Irish whiskey, I find it an easier, smoother drink. More importantly, how’s your head this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted November 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: More importantly, how’s your head this morning? I’m still in bed I was planning on going for a run today but let’s face it, that’s not happening. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 She's got a can of Azvex Cacaodemon. Where Hammerton cover the likes of Tobler and Bounty bars this is more your 70% cocoa. It works, pokey too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Few pints of this quaffed yesterday after work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted November 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2023 Almost orange-juice like. A bit too much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 The wife is well into British bubbly these days, and I must admit that we’re getting awfully close to Champagne level on some of it. Last weekend we had friends over and we did a blind test with them, out of 6 people only 1 could guess what was champagne, all of the bottles were of similar price points ofc. Tonight I’m on the beer, and later when the missus goes to bed, I’ll be having a nip of Ledaig 18 while falling asleep listening to one of my vinyls, probably Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, magnkarl said: Tonight I’m on the beer, and later when the missus goes to bed, I’ll be having a nip of Ledaig 18 while falling asleep listening to one of my vinyls, probably Yes. I've heard a lot of positive reviews of Ledaig 18 and it surprised many who never thought such good stuff could be produced by the Tobermory distillery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, MakemineVanilla said: I've heard a lot of positive reviews of Ledaig 18 and it surprised many who never thought such good stuff could be produced by the Tobermory distillery. Definite new favourite here, at a very good price point too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Plonk no idea what it is, white plonk gone very well with smoked fish, mash and spring onions, and mushy peas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Fanta lemon and Bombay sapphire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Argentinian Malbec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, chrisp65 said: Plonk no idea what it is, white plonk gone very well with smoked fish, mash and spring onions, and mushy peas I always knew it, you're the Noel Coward of Barry Island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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