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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 1, 2010 18:03:28 GMT
I think you should be The Forums official Cornish beer taster, Maddog ( so long as you pay ;D) If I'm ever down your way I'll have to try a "Cornish Knocker" or two I accept your nomination and will also buy the first beers as and when you visit these parts. Luckily, on the alcohol side of things, I don't drive but taxis are available so a visit to a few of the local inns and pubs is certainly in order. Should anyone else want to partake of this piss-up pub crawl, I can forward details of places to stay near here.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 5, 2010 14:26:11 GMT
Having noted Maddogs love of real ale and nonrabbits love of the names they have, here's a brew that should satisfy you both ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 6, 2010 21:26:46 GMT
Can recommend this Polish beer.
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Post by hawkmoth on Jun 25, 2010 13:20:15 GMT
Wow interesting thread here guys. Dogs b*****s is a winner if you can find it not sure they still make it used to get it at store in Newcastle around 10 years ago spot on . London Pride my fav at minute seems to be finding its way slowly into pubs around Newcastle. Taylors Landlord is a good un too and what about Ruddles County cant go wrong with 8 pints of that stuff until you wake up next morning.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 27, 2010 11:59:25 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jun 27, 2010 13:11:38 GMT
I don't think I've tasted any of those ales (unless I've had the odd pint at a beer festival without knowing ;D) but after looking on there website, "Bishops Tipple" sounds like a very nice brew If you're ever in the North East of England try this one, mmmm, very nice 100%
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 11, 2010 18:32:05 GMT
I've been to a Christening today of a loverly baby called Lillie and at the pub afterwards I was lucky enough to sample this very nice ale......... Happy days ;D
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 11, 2010 21:01:34 GMT
I've been to a Christening today of a loverly baby called Lillie and at the pub afterwards I was lucky enough to sample this very nice ale......... Happy days ;D ahh sweet baby christenings and then a good beer
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 12, 2010 8:23:28 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 12, 2010 10:06:31 GMT
I've been to a Christening today of a loverly baby called Lillie and at the pub afterwards I was lucky enough to sample this very nice ale......... Happy days ;D ahh sweet baby christenings and then a good beer I think I might have drunk too much of that good beer, I've been up half the night with gout. Never mind legover, I can't even get my slippers on p.s. I'm writing this from my bathchair
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 12, 2010 16:15:59 GMT
ahh sweet baby christenings and then a good beer I think I might have drunk too much of that good beer, I've been up half the night with gout. Never mind legover, I can't even get my slippers on p.s. I'm writing this from my bathchair You'll need some of this or check out this site www.thegoutremedies.info/which has this piece of advice . . . drinking lots of water daily is an important part of a natural treatment for gout. This works by helping you get rid of excess uric acid. Experts recommend drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water or 3 liters per day. Gout patients should also avoid alcohol as it raises the production of uric acid and inhibits its secretion.So you have a choice, drink copious amounts of water and spend all day emptying your bladder or drink copious amounts of beer and forget about the gout
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 12, 2010 18:27:04 GMT
I think I might have drunk too much of that good beer, I've been up half the night with gout. Never mind legover, I can't even get my slippers on p.s. I'm writing this from my bathchair You'll need some of this or check out this site www.thegoutremedies.info/which has this piece of advice . . . drinking lots of water daily is an important part of a natural treatment for gout. This works by helping you get rid of excess uric acid. Experts recommend drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water or 3 liters per day. Gout patients should also avoid alcohol as it raises the production of uric acid and inhibits its secretion.So you have a choice, drink copious amounts of water and spend all day emptying your bladder or drink copious amounts of beer and forget about the gout Thanks maddog, I'm wondering which one of your 2 suggestions to go with, at the moment I might risk the beer as I don't think water will take away the pain. I'm at the doc's in the morning if I can hobble round there, currently my left foot is size 9 and the right's a size 14 Oh! to have happy feet again
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 2, 2010 8:52:47 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 25, 2010 16:49:53 GMT
The memsaab and I have just retuned from a holiday in Malta and of course I sampled the local brew. ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 29, 2010 17:47:20 GMT
On behalf of the Forum, and purely in the cause of research you understand, I have been imbibing some of this over the weekend.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 10, 2010 9:19:29 GMT
I had the pleasure of tasting this brew last night, it was the guest beer at one of my locals, it's a new one on me and comes from the Box Steam brewery.......Very nice.
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Post by nonrabbit on Sept 10, 2010 17:35:19 GMT
I had the pleasure of tasting this brew last night, it was the guest beer at one of my locals, it's a new one on me and comes from the Box Steam brewery.......Very nice. I have no idea what it tastes like nor never will but full marks to the name ;D ;D
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 25, 2010 15:56:42 GMT
Keep supping the stuff and this is how we may turn out like The worrying thing is, I don't think this guy looks that old ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 9, 2010 16:42:11 GMT
In case you were wond'ring (aloud) From www.cornishlinks.co.uk/history-betty-stogs.htmBetty Stogs of Towednack was a very lazy girl indeed. Although married a year, with her own cottage on the moors to look after and a new born baby to nurse, she spent very little time at home. In fact, the little one's most constant companion was the cat, with which it shared its cradle and its food. It distressed everyone except Betty to see the baby so dirty. "Towednack is a windy place an' cold, "she always said. "A good layer of dirt will keep 'n warm."
One evening Betty was particularly late home, dusk having fallen upon the moors and the summer moon risen high. Entering the dark cottage, she could see no baby in the cradle, and no cat. They were nowhere to be found. Frantically Betty searched everywhere, well aware that Jan, her husband, was due home from the mine at any minute and would be very angry. Indeed, he was incensed, shouting at Betty and flinging out of the house to tell the neighbours of the disaster, while she sat down uselessly and cried.
The search for the baby went on throughout the night, everyone joining in. Each croft and hedge, each bush and bank was carefully combed. Then towards the break of day, Betty spied the cat stalking towards her. It turned, and led her to a thicket of fern and furze. To her great relief, upon a patch of grass lay the little child fast asleep. It was naked, pink and clean, and close wrapped in layers of chintz smelling sweetly of herbs and flowers.
The wise ones said the Small People were responsible, having wanted the neglected mite for themselves but that dawn had surprised them before they got the baby clean enough for their liking. They told Betty that the next night the faeries would have to come back for it, a warning which she took much to heart. Thereafter, she cared for the child as devotedly as the Small People would have done themselves.Adopted by Skinners Brewery of Truro as the name for one of their flagship Real ales and now it's best seller. Betty has endeared herself to real ale drinkers throughout the county and crowned "Cornish Supreme Champion Ale". She won the 'Best Bitter' class at the 2008 Great British Beer Festival, a truly well deserved win for what I think is the greatest Real ale in Cornwall!! Well done Skinners Brewery!!!!
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Post by Dan on Nov 9, 2010 16:42:40 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 9, 2010 16:46:27 GMT
The brewers must be Jethro Tull fans Dan. Let us know what the shirts are like, I might put in an order ;D
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 10, 2010 15:48:55 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Nov 23, 2010 16:20:20 GMT
After having a pint of this wonderful new brew from Greene King, I feel obliged to tell all my real ale loving fellow Jethro Tull friends to give it a try. Just a little warning though, it's 6.5% so don't have too many. That includes you maddog ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 23, 2010 18:42:50 GMT
After having a pint of this wonderful new brew from Greene King, I feel obliged to tell all my real ale loving fellow Jethro Tull friends to give it a try. Just a little warning though, it's 6.5% so don't have too many. That includes you maddog ;D I can recommend this fine ale whole heartedly. ;D
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 19, 2010 11:57:27 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 24, 2010 11:26:39 GMT
Well, thats the beer taken care of. Now, where did I put that turkey? ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 24, 2010 13:40:06 GMT
Well, thats the beer taken care of. Now, where did I put that turkey? ;D So it's all round your place for the Christmas p1ss-up then? Oh and by the way, what is a turkey? Christmas lunch must always be a liquid one
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 21, 2011 10:23:52 GMT
Now I'm not sure about this "tipple" but if I see some I'll buy a bottle. From www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-12518380A Cornish food and drinks producer is at the centre of a row over whether its nettles brew is a beer.
Helston-based brewer Foodswild has been issued with a tax bill of £10,000 from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC says under EU rules beer must contain malt and the Cornish Stingers drink is a "made wine", on which duty is about twice that of beer.
Foodswild says Stingers is a beer and a Cornish MEP has called on European officials to clear up the dispute.
The results of a review are expected in the next two weeks.
The EU rules state beer can only be beer if it contains malt, but Foodswild founder Miles Lavers said it would not be changing the ingredients.
"It's a natural product made from nettles," he said.
"We want to make more products like dandelion beer so this is very important to us.
"There's a chance now because they are trying to find a new duty bracket for us."
Conservative MEP Ashley Fox said: "Cornish Stingers is a beer pure and simple. It has been made for centuries to the same recipe.
"The fact that some Eurocrat in Brussels decides that beer is only beer if malt is added should not be an issue.
"We must try to make it easier for small businesses to operate, not tie them up with excessive rules."
HMRC was unavailable for comment.
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 21, 2011 21:14:46 GMT
Looks a bit dangerous to me If you do buy a bottle maddog I'd take a dock leaf to lick after you drink it to act as an antidote ;D
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 6, 2011 13:32:32 GMT
I've just sampled a pint of this lovely beer, now I want another one The name is taken from a Scots/American word to mean 'work of little value' or to us, a jolly! We can think of nothing better than going for a Boondoggle or two and enjoying this pale golden beer with a light citrus aroma and delicious fruity finish.
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