What are you drinking tonight 2024.

[531Man]

I had tried Worthington E from a bottle years ago when the yeast could be harvested from the bottle. It was a nice drink then. Last time I was in the UK I bought one knowing it was going to disappoint and it did it was served from a keg through a frozen flooded font!
The recipe for Manchester Bitter which supposedly is a clone of the early Boddingtons is in the current BYO provided by the brewer of Marble Beers brewery. Described in the article as 'a love letter to Boddingtons Bitter' I think the hops will make it a bit different from a real Boddingtons but.

Boddington's: I've followed someone down the "original Boddington's recipe" rabbit hole. (you?)
The only conclusion I could see from the recipes shown there, throughout the years, was constant change, especially of hops used.
I think it came down to as few and as cheaply as was available at the time.
In essence I think it was bittering that was required, that and being fermented to dryness to enhance it.
Which is exactly what it uniquely was,
it certainly cleaned the pipes!

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I’m having a ruby ale while watching the England-Switzerland game. I do know the results but missed the game because we spent the weekend out with friends at Portsmouth and on the IoW.

 

[SMP Brewery]

Stuck in spoons BHX as flight is delayed 3rd pint of Punk IPA.

 

[Twostage]

Trying my go at a Hoegaarden clone. I used Mandarina Bavaria hops in the place of bitter orange and it's turned out pretty good. I poured an original Hoegaarden as a control beer to directly compare it to my own version. View attachment 101587

How did they compare ? Yours looks like it has a better head.

 

[LesTom]

How did they compare ? Yours looks like it has a better head.

I'm really pleased with the taste and carbonation of it. Mine has a less banana taste (probably the yeast) but I like it as I'm not the biggest fan of strong banana flavours.

 

[Buffers brewery]

After a misty and murky day exploring the Blue Mountains and The Three Sisters...

Finished the day in the RSL Katoomba for dinner (tea for those north of Luton ) and one of these, the name I'm still unable to pronounce...

Nice beer

 

[Twostage]

After a misty and murky day exploring the Blue Mountains and The Three Sisters...
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Finished the day in the RSL Katoomba for dinner (tea for those north of Luton ) and one of these, the name I'm still unable to pronounce...
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Nice beer

You could probably pronounce it perfectly mid sneeze.

 

[SMP Brewery]

Just ordered one of these without realising it’s 8.5%, you can’t tell, and it’s a nice beer in a nice glass.

 

[Rodcx500z]

I used to love boddys we used to go to the Gerrard Arms in Aspull it was a top top pint in there, it became a Holts pub after Boddingtons closed

 

[Twostage]

I used to love boddys we used to go to the Gerrard Arms in Aspull it was a top top pint in there, it became a Holts pub after Boddingtons closed View attachment 101607

Was it on draught ?

 

[Donegal john]

Just ordered one of these without realising it’s 8.5%, you can’t tell, and it’s a nice beer in a nice glass.

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I have one of those glasses. Some size. Nice beer as well

 

[Twostage]

I have one of those glasses. Some size. Nice beer as well

Nicely designed glass, there is a gripping point below the bowl so you can hold it securely without warming the beer.

 

[Alastair70]

It’s (almost) holiday time. Having a Beamish while listening to the 40th Anniversary edition of Physical Graffiti.

 

[Rodcx500z]

Was it on draught ?

O yes and by god was it good, i only live 9 miles from the old brewery in Strangways, this was 1980-81

 

[Rodcx500z]

It’s (almost) holiday time. Having a Beamish while listening to the 40th Anniversary edition of Physical Graffiti.

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Do they still brew Killkenny in Ireland

 

[Alastair70]

Do they still brew Killkenny in Ireland

I don’t think so. The only time I’ve had it recently was in Portugal.
I do try to have a red ale on nitro at home, but the current iteration is serving on CO2.

 

[samale]

I don’t think so. The only time I’ve had it recently was in Portugal.
I do try to have a red ale on nitro at home, but the current iteration is serving on CO2.

They sell Killkenny in the Derby bar in Derry. Nice pint

 

[531Man]

We have visitors on Thursday, and seeing as tomorrow is car club pub night, tonight is BYO QC night.
My Hoppy Darkish Bitter..... is!
Most of the haze is fine dispensing bubbles, but there is a little haze too.
Peculiar as the other smaller cask of it has dropped perfectly clear.
Who knows why, I don't.
Especially as the clearer one had much more trub from the fermentation cask.

 

[531Man]

As I'm here, here is Sunday's missing catch up.
(it was SWMBO'ds b/day so I was house-elf for the day).
First up was my Camden recombined Amber.
Consumed a little too fast due to dinner preparation.
That's fresh pea pods there.

Then Primitivo of Puglia for the steak main course.

Had in front of the TV, Wimbledon, Football and the F1.
Good grief!

 

[dave_77]

Italian Pils for the first half