CFH - have you tried the Thornbridge Jaipur?
Called at Beer Ritz yesterday on way back from Harrogate. Dark Star Espresso, Brooklyn Chocolate Stout and Thornbidge Jaipur were some of the beers purchased for Christmas Day.
King of Biscuits, I don't suppose you're in Glasgow? I've called almost every beer shop in town trying to find somewhere that still has Anchor Christmas Ale in stock with no luck
I know Wholefoods in Giffnock stocks Anchor beers but I have no idea if they stock the Christmas Ale...I've tweeted them to see...I'll let you know.
albanach, you're a gent. I hadn't even thought of Whole Foods, it's not far from me at all 🙂
I tried a couple of new to me dark winter beers yesterday......so so disappointing really.
I was expecting warmth and flavour.....just got bland and smooth with not much taste.
castle rock black gold
thwaites hobnobber
Do you like porter/stout ton?
Try these if you want a big flavour and loads of winter warmth (i've picked ones which you should be able to pick up easily):
Anchor Porter
William Bros Midnight Sun
Fyne Ales Sublime Stout (truly outstanding, had some of this at the brewery a few weeks back and it was good enough to warrant carrying a few to the top of a mountain that evening to enjoy)
Fyne Ales Zombier
Kernel (he does a couple of good stouts)
William Bros March of the Penguins (not my cup of tea, really creamy, but others love it)
I'll send you a bottle of my own porter and russian imperial stout if you like 🙂
I thought I read a thread where ton said he was on the wagon?
I had a couple of bottles of Wychwood's Bah Humbug before hitting the town on Friday..
Very pleasant with some sweet fruity Christmas flavours going on.. Good with Havana Club chasers
And a very Maiden Christmas to you all:
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albanach, you're a gent. I hadn't even thought of Whole Foods, it's not far from me at all
That've got quite a good selection hopefully you'll get sorted
I've literally just been in Whole Foods, but no joy 🙁
What a horrible place though, I've never seen so many 4x4s, body warmers and 40 year old blonde women called Jules in the same place!
I thought I read a thread where ton said he was on the wagon?
I fell off with a hard landing last night........... 😕
aaah yes, the old falling off the wagon and getting tangled in the wheels and dragged four miles down the road before the wagon stops 😀
I had a couple of pints of Divine Yule Saison ale last night, what a beer! mmwaahh
Jaipur is a fine drop. Lovely on draught too.
I have just enjoyed a pint of Bath Ales Festivity... I am going to enjoy some more.
I've just opened a bottle of Ossett Brewery Yorkshire Blonde. I may have to go buy a few more tomorrow. 😀
West Berkshire Brewery Yule Fuel here. Was sent a case by a friend in Leeds, which is slightly odd because the WBB is my local brewery.
I've just opened a bottle of Ossett Brewery Yorkshire Blonde
Chip, local in rothwell, the black bull, is a ossett pub now.
it is where I was yesterday.
started on the blonde, the silver king, then 2 pints of dark tastless guest beer, then 6 or so more blondes.
it is far too easy to sup and is not too strong, so good for a sesh..... 8)
This year I shall be mostly drinking Harviestoun Ales, notably Schiehallion lager and "Bitter & Twisted" - suits me.
Had a friend drop off a case of Birra Moretti earlier, so looking forward to a couple of them once chilled. Get in!!
Yorkshire Blonde'll be my post-ride refreshment of choice in The King's Arms on Christmas Eve, Ton.
Fancy a ride out? 🙂
Kings Arms on heath common mate?
what time you riding?
That's the one, Ton. 9:30 kick off. The plan is to get back to the pub for 12.
What they sell Yorkshire Blonde in't Kings???you kept that quiet Chip 🙄
We've been sessioning on York Brewerys' Snow Flake recently, and very tasty it is too!
What they sell Yorkshire Blonde in't Kings???you kept that quiet Chip
I'll let you buy me one on Tuesday.
