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Rail Ale was the weaker, Firkin was the middle, and Dogbolter was the strongest.

Each of the Firkin pubs changed the name of the weaker pint to reflect the pub I think.

And yes, I loved all three, but Dogbolter was the Dog'sBollox.


I do rather like Youngs Double Chocolate Stout.

And most Porters.

And I have only found one pub in London that does Mackeson.

A riverside pub called The Hope and Anchor in SE7.

Does anyone know of any other pub that does Mackeson?

fullers have just realeased "george gales & sons " Seafarers ale"


only 3.6% so i think its more of a session ale rather than a premium


if anyone sees or samples it , please feel free to let us know your thoughts


cheer to the beers , all hail to the ale!!


phil

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> Apart from John Smiths I think that Carlsberg is

> just pointless. 3.7% isn't enough. I remember

> drinking 15 tin of this 'beer' and it didn't even

> get me pissed (well perhaps a bit) and the next

> morning my farts were soooo powerful I could feel

> them blowing against my ankles.



Just re-read this post and laughed out loud, my head like a nodding dog, very, very, funny.


Ale is for the refined palette,It takes time effort and research. A good ale "mentor" helps you appreciate it's subtleties.Go to any small town or country village and order a pint of their local ale & it won't be long before a regular strikes up a conversation with you, some how you slip through the net of suspicion easier.

I'm sure most are put of first time by quick a sip of warm muddy John Smith or a pint of cloudy Bass. I myself started out on "Badgers Tanglefoot" served crystal clear at the perfect temprature in a Sussex pub ( The Vine at Tarring) on a busy sunday lunch, free roast potatoes dusted with chili flakes served at the bar..............


ohh but they were the days....


W**F



( mining banality at the coal face of sh*te )

BigPhil Wrote:

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> magners is great on a hot day, esp with loads of

> ice ( hey , im a kiwi, love freezing cold beer)

>

> We charge ?3.50 for the big bottle which I think

> is a pretty good price


Wow, thats pretty darn cheap....

Btw, I do have a soft spot for kiwi white wine...Oyster bay rules...

Will add that one to the "must try list"


However don't put me on the "list makers" ...erm "list"


I am right off being on "the list" list


So please will you strike me off your list , if i'm on there, if not add it to your "to do" list for later


I'm sure you understand



W**F




( put's own list ...Owccchh...back where it oooooow came from)

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