Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lager - Huge amount, but if I were to pick two or three, I'd go for Tsingtao (Chinese), Bucanero Fuerte (Cuban) & Kalnapilis Grand (Lithuania), those 3 stand out for me, but there are dozens of other very fine lagers. Beer - Again too many to make a choice from, but I do particularly like: Maverick (Fyne Ales), Wild Hop IPA (Harviestoun), Fraoch (Williams), Nimbus (Orkney Brewery), & Jacobite Ale (Traquair) that's just the Scottish beers. Stout/Porter - Irish mostly, but there are one or two others worth a mention; Dragon Stout (Jamaica), Einstock Toasted Porter (Iceland), Antwerpen Stout (Guinness). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We had a chocolate ale in the Stockbridge Tap last January. Wife loved it but not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We had a chocolate ale in the Stockbridge Tap last January. Wife loved it. Oh aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 We had a chocolate ale in the Stockbridge Tap last January. Wife loved it but not for me.There was a brewery in Leeds, can't remember the name, did a lovley Chocolate Stout.Can you still get "Gillespies" stout up there? Loved it, like "Murphy's" but with a sweeter almost caramel hint to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Oh aye. Careful, this is called 'Jonnoitis'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Punk IPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lucky man! I used to go to Dorset for 2-3 long weekends a year, golfing and chilling, and stayed not far from Blandford. I remember taking a newcomer to a Badger pub for his first taste of Tanglefoot - it was like an angel had pissed on his tonsils. Since then, I've always been a big fan of Badger beers. Not too keen on the Blandford Fly but Fursty Ferret, hopping Hare and Golden Champion top the list. Always keen on a bit of Golden Glory, too. One of the many reasons I love living in Dorset! Looks like a beaut of a Bank Holiday weekend too, a good excuse for some refreshment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Beavertown does some crackers. Gamma Ray, Neck Oil, Bloody Ell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Joker IPA, Jarl or Goose Island though Guinness is my standard tipple otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Noticed a few shouts for Deuchars IPA, definitely my pint of choice when back in the pub in Scotland. I've found my beer drinking habits to change depending on the season, in the summer i've been drinking mostly Pilsner type beers and then in the winter it's more IPA. Really enjoy a cold bottle of Karlovac if i can get it or a beer called Totally Naked thats only sold in Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Mine was always Marstons Pedigree. That's when I still loved in Edinburgh. Nobody sells a decent pint of ale in Lewis, just stick to cider now. As someone else said though, whenever I'm in the city, I always make sure get a pint of deuchars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Mine was always Marstons Pedigree. That's when I still loved in Edinburgh. Nobody sells a decent pint of ale in Lewis, just stick to cider now. As someone else said though, whenever I'm in the city, I always make sure get a pint of deuchars. Another excellent beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Belhaven, though it's not a patch on the 1982-87 Diggers 80/- That was the business I like a good porter (spent a lot of time down south) For those who like their beer dark and strong I would recommend Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout It has the added advantage at the offie that you can sneak three or four bottles through and it seems like you are having a quiet night but it's in 550 mil bottles so you get a bit extra.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 That was the business I like a good porter (spent a lot of time down south) For those who like their beer dark and strong I would recommend Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout It has the added advantage at the offie that you can sneak three or four bottles through and it seems like you are having a quiet night but it's in 550 mil bottles so you get a bit extra.. And oatmeal, of course, is very good for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Williams' Caesar Augustus. Just enough hoppiness and very sessionable. Or Leffe Blonde/Brune if I'm having a quiet couple of beers. Drinking a leffe bruin right now, beautiful stuff. Favourite lager has always been red stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 A wee mention for this lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Dance Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Paolozzi lager is very nice. Brewed at the Edinburgh beer factory at Bankhead industrial estate. Caesar Augustus and Joker IPA from William Bros. For an easy drinking session drink, Innis & Gunn lager. It's not great, but it's a decent lager for going out on the peeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm a bit mainstream really. San Miguel, Corona, Kronenbourg, Budvar, Sagres, Kirin Ichiban, Asahi, among the favs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Getting wired in about the Caesar as we speak. Will be Guinness through in the 'Well tomorrow, then whatever over priced pish they have in the Liquid Rooms on Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) That was the business I like a good porter (spent a lot of time down south) For those who like their beer dark and strong I would recommend Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout It has the added advantage at the offie that you can sneak three or four bottles through and it seems like you are having a quiet night but it's in 550 mil bottles so you get a bit extra.. When I'm in Durham, the pub of choice is The Swan and 3 Cygnets, they sell Samuel Smith stout, lovely and only ?2.20 a pint Edited August 25, 2017 by jimmyjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've found my beer drinking habits to change depending on the season, in the summer i've been drinking mostly Pilsner type beers and then in the winter it's more IPA. Was just going to mention this point. Circumstances can sway which beer is most preferred. First pint (and several subsequent ones) on a night out - Belhaven Best. First tin on a Jarl squad morning - Belhaven Best. Just been cutting the grass / running concrete on a warm afternoon - something bottled and lagery from the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 When I'm in Durham, the pub of choice is The Swan and 3 Cygnets, they sell Samuel Smith stout, lovely and only ?2.20 a pint Didn't realise it was available on draught Feel a random trip to Durham coming on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Haha, was thinking the same. I must be really boring, as it's only Peroni, Grolsch, Stella, Heineken, in that order and that's it. I love a good pint of Heineken, tbh. Favourite probably modelo though. Superb stuff. Edited August 25, 2017 by Irufushi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Shiner Ruby Redbird. https://www.shiner.com/beer/ruby-redbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hoegaarden. Really nice beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Intergalactic Dry Hop Lager from Belhaven. It's bloody good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Enjoying Brewgooder just now. Tempest Long White Cloud a go to, as is Alechemy eh54. Tempest Bomber is wonderful but they just stopped making it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Punk IPA, Joker IPA, Duechars, Old Speckled Hen, McEwans Export. The Stewart's Brewery and Williams Bros stuff is also nice. Then lagers, a good cold pint of Tennents, San Miguel, Peroni, Stella and Hinekken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 When I'm in Durham, the pub of choice is The Swan and 3 Cygnets, they sell Samuel Smith stout, lovely and only ?2.20 a pint The Swan and 3 cygnets, The Fighting cocks and the Merket make Durham a place worth visiting. We used to stay at Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street and go into Durham for beer and food. Days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I love a good pint of Heineken, tbh. Favourite probably modelo though. Superb stuff. Irufushi kens! The Modelo's look classy in their wee bottles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 The Swan and 3 cygnets, The Fighting cocks and the Merket make Durham a place worth visiting. We used to stay at Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street and go into Durham for beer and food. Days. Some great boozers in Durham, my laddies at uni there so been down a few times, usually stay at the Radisson Blu, fairly central.Great for a weekend away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Scapa Special - Swanney Brewery, Orkney......superb ! Had a few of them the other night on draft - very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sipping beer - Marmalade on Rye from Tempest with Alligator Man a close second and also from Tempest. Session beer - a decent IPA or Guinness. Belhaven Black another good stout, but only from a pub where it's popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Some great boozers in Durham, my laddies at uni there so been down a few times, usually stay at the Radisson Blu, fairly central.Great for a weekend away. Lucky guy Jimmy. You ever drunk in Chester-Le-Street itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I asked for a pint of Belhaven Best a couple of months ago. Never again. Second worst pint of watery piss I've ever drank. If I'm not positive I ask for the old speckled hen now. Always there and never wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Kilburn Red Smiddy, Black Isle Red Kite or Caeser A for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I asked for a pint of Belhaven Best a couple of months ago. Never again. Second worst pint of watery piss I've ever drank. If I'm not positive I ask for the old speckled hen now. Always there and never wrong. Caley Best much better imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Caley 80 or Deuchars were my pints of choice for years (in that order). Nowadays I like a lot of the Williams Brothers stuff (Joker IPA and Fraoch probably my faves). Also Brew Dog (esp Punk IPA and Elvis Juice) and Drygate - their Seven Peaks IPA is excellent, and Disco Forklift Truck (seriously!) is a mango infused IPA which is very easy drinking. Lager wise, I prefer German, and also Paolozzi - a Munich-style beer brewed in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomb Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Innis & Gunn original or rum finish, Leffe blonde/Bruin in the house. Like Innis and Gunn larger for easy drinking in the pub. And special mention for Blue Moon, the oranges just send you loopy !! But TBH most lager and beer is fine! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lucky guy Jimmy. You ever drunk in Chester-Le-Street itself? Never been there Morgan, is it worth a visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Never been there Morgan, is it worth a visit? Sure mate. We loved it for a wee night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sure mate. We loved it for a wee night out. Cheers, maybe give it a wee try for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I didn't enjoy my experience of the bishops finger either. (All yours Jonno) But I really enjoyed Wells Waggle Dance honey beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Irufushi kens! The Modelo's look classy in their wee bottles too. Welcome to the elite my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ciechan Miodowe I would be lying if I said I haven't been on holiday to Poland, just to drink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Beer wise it's McEwans Scotch, Flowers Original,or my real favourite, Orkney Raven Ale. Like a wide variety of lagers. Sapporo the number one choice. The occasional Guiness doesn't go amiss either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 When not at home I'll drink a few of the beers mentioned here: Caesar Augustus, Joker IPA, Deuchars IPA, Landlord, Punk IPA (or Dead Pony Club for a more humane alcohol level). At home, it's mostly pale ales and IPAs for me, and these two from Rathmullan, County Donegal are top of my list: When occasionally I'm in a lager mood I'll drink O'Hara's Helles, Crean's or Whitewater Belfast Lager. As it happens I don't drink Guinness, but notwithstanding that my advice is that unless you are on this island (or one of its offshore islands) you shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tennents is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Quite like Joker IPA. Schiehallion not too bad. Caesar Augustus also proving popular. I would second your choices there. I also like Stewart Brewings Radical Road which is similar to Schiehallion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I would second your choices there. I also like Stewart Brewings Radical Road which is similar to Schiehallion. I should also add that my local off-licence used to sell Schiehallion and Bitter & Twisted, and I partook of both from time to time. But they sold to new management, and the Harviestoun beers are no longer stocked. P.S. whenever I'm having the Harviestoun beers, or the Caesar Augustus, or the Joker IPA, I blame br***kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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