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Post by Skankmonkey on Aug 24, 2016 6:27:29 GMT
I'm fairly certain the OwdRodger you come across nowadays is a pale, thin shadow of the lethal barley wine you used to get. It's currently about 7% and a pale thin disappointment imo. It used to be much stronger and sweeter than that. I'm glad someone else apart from me remembers its availability on draught though. Of a similar strength and much sought after was the Courage Russian Imperial Stout that used to turn up around Christmas time. Yum. Not come across the Russian one you mention I'll keep an eye out for it. Agreed with you on the bottled Roger, not a patch on the draught. Can't believe I actually tried to drive on one occasion after consuming a pint of the stuff. It was available in a pub down south when I was working there, in Hertfordshire. Long since closed sadly. One huge beer festival with about a dozen ales at any one time. Happy days. Indeed. The Owd Rodger used to be lethal and far stronger than 7%. The Imperial Stout was 10% and came in 1/3 pint bottles just at Christmas. The old Courage recipe was revived a few years back by Wells and Young - mainly for the American market. Remarkable complex stuff that continues to mature in the bottle. I have a few bottles each of the 2011 and 2012 vintages set aside for special occasions. The best before dates are 2024/25! :-)
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Post by elystokie on Aug 24, 2016 7:24:00 GMT
Not come across the Russian one you mention I'll keep an eye out for it. Agreed with you on the bottled Roger, not a patch on the draught. Can't believe I actually tried to drive on one occasion after consuming a pint of the stuff. It was available in a pub down south when I was working there, in Hertfordshire. Long since closed sadly. One huge beer festival with about a dozen ales at any one time. Happy days. Indeed. The Owd Rodger used to be lethal and far stronger than 7%. The Imperial Stout was 10% and came in 1/3 pint bottles just at Christmas. The old Courage recipe was revived a few years back by Wells and Young - mainly for the American market. Remarkable complex stuff that continues to mature in the bottle. I have a few bottles each of the 2011 and 2012 vintages set aside for special occasions. The best before dates are 2024/25! :-) If you ever come across any CSB (Courage Sparkling Beer) please let me know. I saw an interview on youtube with a bloke from Courage that reckoned they were possibly looking at bringing it back, not seen hide nor hair tho' so I doubt it happened :( It was only ever available on RN (tins for Junior Rates, draught for Senior Rates) and RFA ships along with Gibraltar, had a kick like a mule, wonderful stuff. www.taverntrove.com/items/Courage-Sparkling-Beer-Cans-Self-Opening-10-12oz-Courage-Brewing-Ltd_27910.php
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Post by Skankmonkey on Aug 24, 2016 10:29:02 GMT
Indeed. The Owd Rodger used to be lethal and far stronger than 7%. The Imperial Stout was 10% and came in 1/3 pint bottles just at Christmas. The old Courage recipe was revived a few years back by Wells and Young - mainly for the American market. Remarkable complex stuff that continues to mature in the bottle. I have a few bottles each of the 2011 and 2012 vintages set aside for special occasions. The best before dates are 2024/25! :-) If you ever come across any CSB (Courage Sparkling Beer) please let me know. I saw an interview on youtube with a bloke from Courage that reckoned they were possibly looking at bringing it back, not seen hide nor hair tho' so I doubt it happened It was only ever available on RN (tins for Junior Rates, draught for Senior Rates) and RFA ships along with Gibraltar, had a kick like a mule, wonderful stuff. www.taverntrove.com/items/Courage-Sparkling-Beer-Cans-Self-Opening-10-12oz-Courage-Brewing-Ltd_27910.phpI'd not heard of that mate, I'll keep an eye open for it. I wonder whether Wells and Young are involved? The chap who brought the Imperial Stout back for them was Courage's top brewer. They must have a website but I can't post a link just now.
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Post by elystokie on Aug 24, 2016 11:10:11 GMT
I'd not heard of that mate, I'll keep an eye open for it. I wonder whether Wells and Young are involved? The chap who brought the Imperial Stout back for them was Courage's top brewer. They must have a website but I can't post a link just now. This is a bit spooky! Just done some further digging and found this :) An interview with the bloke that brewed the last Imperial Stout for Courage that also mentions bringing back CSB :-/ CSB bit is right at the end.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Aug 24, 2016 12:16:31 GMT
I'd not heard of that mate, I'll keep an eye open for it. I wonder whether Wells and Young are involved? The chap who brought the Imperial Stout back for them was Courage's top brewer. They must have a website but I can't post a link just now. This is a bit spooky! Just done some further digging and found this An interview with the bloke that brewed the last Imperial Stout for Courage that also mentions bringing back CSB CSB bit is right at the end. Looks like Wells and Young trade as Charles Wells Brewery nowadays. I had a look on their website but I can't see any mention of CSB. Might be worth an email to check?? There is a lot of chat about this beer on the homebrew forums! A popular brew one or two are trying to replicate. PS. From that interview, I suspect that wasn't the beer reviewers first stout of the day!
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Post by Skankmonkey on Aug 24, 2016 12:26:55 GMT
Other stouts that time forgot include:-
Jubilee Stout Watneys Cream Label. (better than you might imagine)
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Post by elystokie on Aug 24, 2016 14:31:56 GMT
This is a bit spooky! Just done some further digging and found this :) An interview with the bloke that brewed the last Imperial Stout for Courage that also mentions bringing back CSB :-/ CSB bit is right at the end. Looks like Wells and Young trade as Charles Wells Brewery nowadays. I had a look on their website but I can't see any mention of CSB. Might be worth an email to check?? There is a lot of chat about this beer on the homebrew forums! A popular brew one or two are trying to replicate. PS. From that interview, I suspect that wasn't the beer reviewers first stout of the day! Indeed, looked like he'd been sampling them for a while before he did the interview :) I'll email Courage at some point but I suspect if it had been brewed it'd be mentioned somewhere on t'interweb.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Aug 25, 2016 9:00:20 GMT
One to try. Strong Suffolk. A Greene King brew only in bottles. As an ex free trade rep for them I was given a brewery tour by the head Brewer at Bury St Edmunds. They do one particular ale solely for the purpose of blending with Abbot and bottling. The Abbot is used to weaken the special vat of beer. Not quite in the Owd Roger category but a bloody good bottled effort nonetheless.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Aug 25, 2016 13:57:37 GMT
One to try. Strong Suffolk. A Greene King brew only in bottles. As an ex free trade rep for them I was given a brewery tour by the head Brewer at Bury St Edmunds. They do one particular ale solely for the purpose of blending with Abbot and bottling. The Abbot is used to weaken the special vat of beer. Not quite in the Owd Roger category but a bloody good bottled effort nonetheless. I believe Newcastle Brown used to be made like that. Maybe it still is.
They brewed a super strong brown ale and blended it with Newcastle Amber to produce standard Newcastle Brown. I haven't seen Newcastle Amber in a good while now.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 7, 2016 13:32:12 GMT
Had one of these the other night........ Attachment DeletedIt was a little too bitter for me. No political pun intended !
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Post by trentvale68 on Sept 7, 2016 16:44:59 GMT
Anyone tried this??
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 7, 2016 16:47:59 GMT
Saw it on a bar the other night. Didn't sample it though. Sent from my GT-I9192 using proboards
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 7, 2016 17:06:35 GMT
Tried it draught at the Travellers Vest in Stanley and bottled from Aldi. Always associated Robinsons with flat weak as piss stuff you get out west. {Dry on sundays.} However it's a pokey little number and as I recall quite fruity. 4.7 is a nice gravity imo. Brilliant that they've committed to this, brill marketing for a metal band, and loads of potential for them to expand the range. A 'Eddie' etc. Just been flicking through the latest Potters Bar, really interesting stuff happening in local brewing. An interesting publication for a thirsty gent. I'll be keeping an eye out for RAN Ales of Fenton, they do a Rum & Raisin Stout apparently. Anyone know who stocks them: The Hops?
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 9, 2016 12:49:14 GMT
"Bobek, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon." That's what they say. I think it tasted like a not-quite-as-strong-flavoured Newccy Brown. Flavoursome without being chewy. Proper drink at 4.7%. cheeesfreeex , Robinsons weak as piss?? Tried Old Tom ? Lovely drop. Used to drink it in half's at the Old Plough Inn, Etruria with their brilliant steaks. Plough's now gone sadly.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 9, 2016 15:18:55 GMT
"Bobek, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon." That's what they say. I think it tasted like a not-quite-as-strong-flavoured Newccy Brown. Flavoursome without being chewy. Proper drink at 4.7%. cheeesfreeex , Robinsons weak as piss?? Tried Old Tom ? Lovely drop. Used to drink it in half's at the Old Plough Inn, Etruria with their brilliant steaks. Plough's now gone sadly. Fair point Rog, forgot about Old Tom, not seen it for years, just the sunday drive session Robinson's I meant. Thoughts of Ansell's etc. Never really took to it, and as I say in my mind I associate it with trips into Wales and shut pubs as much as owt.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 9, 2016 15:22:19 GMT
"Bobek, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon." That's what they say. I think it tasted like a not-quite-as-strong-flavoured Newccy Brown. Flavoursome without being chewy. Proper drink at 4.7%. cheeesfreeex , Robinsons weak as piss?? Tried Old Tom ? Lovely drop. Used to drink it in half's at the Old Plough Inn, Etruria with their brilliant steaks. Plough's now gone sadly. Fair point Rog, forgot about Old Tom, not seen it for years, just the sunday drive session Robinson's I meant. Thought's of Ansell's etc. Never really took to it, and as I say in my mind I associate it with trips into Wales and shut pubs as much as owt. Oh, the rest of it's about as strong as Robinson's barley water you're right there.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 16, 2016 11:20:42 GMT
Earl Grey Leek has won Camra's midlands pub of the year and is apparently in the top ten boozers in the country. Feature on midlands today later.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 16, 2016 11:27:12 GMT
Earl Grey Leek has won Camra's midlands pub of the year and is apparently in the top ten boozers in the country. Feature on midlands today later. Good news. U23's playing tomorrow EDIT: Just seen they're playing at the 365
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Post by Skankmonkey on Sept 16, 2016 11:34:42 GMT
Earl Grey Leek has won Camra's midlands pub of the year and is apparently in the top ten boozers in the country. Feature on midlands today later. Good news. U23's playing tomorrow U23s v Fulham tomorrow is at the Bet365 mate.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 16, 2016 11:35:19 GMT
Earl Grey Leek has won Camra's midlands pub of the year and is apparently in the top ten boozers in the country. Feature on midlands today later. Good news. U23's playing tomorrow Yeah was looking forward to it but it's at the Brit apparently.. Would have been a good day out. Still planning on going, just won't be so boozy. The owners of the Fountain in Leek have opened The Strand in Longton, not been yet but favourable reports from me booze spies.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 21, 2016 10:37:46 GMT
Attachment DeletedElderflower Ale from the Purple Goose Brewery, Porthmadog. An absolute belter at 4%. Very moreish. A more hoppy taste than nettle-y but a little sweeter than bitter....... if that makes sense Lymestone Vaults, 'Castle.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 27, 2016 15:23:06 GMT
View AttachmentElderflower Ale from the Purple Goose Brewery, Porthmadog. An absolute belter at 4%. Very moreish. A more hoppy taste than nettle-y but a little sweeter than bitter....... if that makes sense Lymestone Vaults, 'Castle. Yes Rog that makes perfect sense Elderflower makes a beautiful bittersweet tangy beer. Brewed and boozed 5 gallon this summer. The 'Wellwisher' rose again and caused a little chaos. Keep quoffing. Good reports from the Leek branch of CRASS* regarding the 'Beyond the Pale' bottle bar on the bus station. Only lager on draught unfortunately, but a plethora of bottled ales on offer. Top end of town seems to be where it's at the moment. Earl Grey, Fountain, Blue Mugge, The Cock and Roebuck. *Cheeesfreex Real Ale Slurping Scouts.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Sept 27, 2016 21:00:46 GMT
Attachment DeletedA seasonal one from Joules. Had it the other day with a free shot glass of spiced nut mix which worked well. I agree with the official blurb - "Generously hopped, delivering a bitter punch, balanced out by its strength. This light amber ale offers subtle hints of honey and spice upfront with a light berry fruit finish at 5%." If you like the stronger ones then keep your eye out for this heavy hitter. Delicious.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Oct 2, 2016 20:05:23 GMT
Phenomenal day. Had a big hitter in the Bird in Hand. Leek Square. She'll smash yer. Hoping to be her manager at the very least. Zoooooom.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Oct 8, 2016 16:40:12 GMT
London Road Ale House.
Similar style to the Bridge Street Ale House and Sanctuary in Hartshill.
Loads of ales ciders and perry's. Tall tables to 'lean' at. Wooden benches and barrels of ale everywhere. Cool.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Oct 8, 2016 17:09:12 GMT
Nice 'Farmers Stout' in the Blue Mugge earlier. And beautiful Bass too. Cracking boozer with a proper communal feel. Folk swapping produce and prophecies. Liver and onions £3.95. Nice.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Oct 10, 2016 22:28:49 GMT
Keeep booze alive...
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Oct 11, 2016 20:49:37 GMT
Anyone going to the Stoke Beer Festival?
What's it like at Fenton?
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Oct 25, 2016 18:42:58 GMT
Attachment DeletedA Beetroot Seasonal. Think, the taste of 'real' beetroot. The ones with the leaves that you have to peel not the vinegary packet stuff. Earthy, not hoppy or flowery with a slightly pinkish coloured head. 5.5%. Boom.
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Post by Skankmonkey on Oct 25, 2016 18:59:43 GMT
[attachmit ip nt thumbnail="1" id="9507"] A Beetroot Seasonal. Think, the taste of 'real' beetroot. The ones with the leaves that you have to peel not the vinegary packet stuff. Earthy, not hoppy or flowery with a slightly pinkish coloured head. 5.5%. Boom. Sounds interesting. Beetroot has gone well out of fashion in homebrew circles in the 30 odd years since I first took it up. "Earthy" is definitely how I would describe some of the red wines from back then. I can see how it might work in a beer though.
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