tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post4034456450399067540..comments2023-10-30T14:45:57.274+00:00Comments on Rabid About Beer: Let Me Ask You a Question.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-9400872470110270802011-05-05T13:36:40.988+01:002011-05-05T13:36:40.988+01:00Stoph - On-form Jaipur hard to beat anywhere, any...Stoph - On-form Jaipur hard to beat anywhere, anytime!rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-23966348106051199842011-05-04T16:01:57.069+01:002011-05-04T16:01:57.069+01:00It takes something to beat a fresh pint of Jaipur ...It takes something to beat a fresh pint of Jaipur sat at a Treadle table in the Coopers Tavern, Burton on Trent.Stoph McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703654024374569342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-36278308039131842092011-05-02T17:03:01.507+01:002011-05-02T17:03:01.507+01:00Soon hopefully Glyn.
The Rake is always my first p...Soon hopefully Glyn.<br />The Rake is always my first port of call when I'm back in Blighty.Professor Pie-Tinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-45796607291149412022011-05-02T16:41:28.551+01:002011-05-02T16:41:28.551+01:00*Fonteinen*FonteinenThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383343727650548268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-31777059607289107772011-05-02T16:40:43.925+01:002011-05-02T16:40:43.925+01:00I forgot to mention I was with both Mike and Richa...I forgot to mention I was with both Mike and Richard whilst drinking Pannepot @ Kulminator. <br /><br />Oh btw other honerable mentions are 3 Fonteienen Vintage 2005 and Bells Expedition Stout.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383343727650548268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-18475799459630387852011-05-02T15:11:55.124+01:002011-05-02T15:11:55.124+01:00Eddie, you cheeky bugger! Nothing like that first ...Eddie, you cheeky bugger! Nothing like that first pint after a brewday.rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-22070971417386896972011-05-02T15:00:38.865+01:002011-05-02T15:00:38.865+01:00There's 2 that I can't choose between. P2 ...There's 2 that I can't choose between. P2 in the Burton Brewing Museum after the tour with Steve, or the first pint of Rambler's Ruin after a full brew-day at Breconshire brewing that very beer.<br /><br />I would include the time I had a bottle of some South African Imperial (strength at least) Stout at the Rake after a guild seminar - I'm fairly sure I saw you smiling which makes me think it may have all just been a dreamEddie86https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552007546467495543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-57756502619275328662011-05-02T14:58:13.769+01:002011-05-02T14:58:13.769+01:00Who said anything about snob? ;-)
Time and money ...Who said anything about snob? ;-)<br /><br />Time and money preclude doing either justice when trying both.dredpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317014192310735266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-72824512041638709062011-05-02T14:51:01.905+01:002011-05-02T14:51:01.905+01:00Chunk - good beer that kipling, dangerous though, ...Chunk - good beer that kipling, dangerous though, like the Motley, far too drinkable...rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-3951648294911421372011-05-02T14:39:22.532+01:002011-05-02T14:39:22.532+01:00Favourite ever? Too hard.
Favourite right now? Th...Favourite ever? Too hard.<br /><br />Favourite right now? Thornbridge Kipling. I've had a few draft pints and a few bottles recently that have been sensational. Just can't get enough of that Nelson Sauvin ... in about 10 months time I'll probably develop a taste for Citra. :PMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280318504737098116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-29353459380400572082011-05-02T01:20:43.785+01:002011-05-02T01:20:43.785+01:00ChrisM - Not had a TT for ages, I should really tr...ChrisM - Not had a TT for ages, I should really try it again.<br />PPT - Good answer matey, when's the next one in the rake?<br />Matt - imperial brown eh? I've been away too long it seems....rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-5111259758482397422011-05-01T18:09:01.414+01:002011-05-01T18:09:01.414+01:00Pretty much anything that comes out of 98 Druid St...Pretty much anything that comes out of 98 Druid Street. The Kernal - Probably the best little brewery in the world right now. Try their Imperial Brown Stout if you don't believe me. The black IPA in't bad either ;-)<br /><br />@higgsboson1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-92122837964493018732011-05-01T16:36:52.780+01:002011-05-01T16:36:52.780+01:00My favourite beer is always the next one.
It could...My favourite beer is always the next one.<br />It could be an old friend or a complete stranger.<br />It's just been put on the counter-top and is settling nicely.<br />It's looks fresh with a nice head. It could be dark or it could be golden; it could be stout or it could be lager.<br />But in a couple of seconds time I'll take the first long pull of it and I'll soon know if it's a good 'un or not.<br />All I know is it's out there waiting for me and whether I find my favourite beer or not I'll never stop trying to find it.Professor Pie-Tinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-27039541553973208412011-05-01T13:50:47.653+01:002011-05-01T13:50:47.653+01:00So many good beers. But for me, when on form, cask...So many good beers. But for me, when on form, cask Timothy Taylor Landlord beats them all.ChrisMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088526990457894540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-62815587651680458012011-05-01T10:40:40.759+01:002011-05-01T10:40:40.759+01:00Ed - Keg or Cask? ;-p
Andy P - Agreed on the Kerne...Ed - Keg or Cask? ;-p<br />Andy P - Agreed on the Kernel IPA's!<br />Gregg - top stuff, can't you be a beer snob AND a wine snob?rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-6706052368602901412011-05-01T10:36:42.932+01:002011-05-01T10:36:42.932+01:00Beersay - cheers for the comment, lets see the hap...Beersay - cheers for the comment, lets see the happy chimp photo. Viven Imperial IPA is superb beer, I got a bottle from beer merchants once.<br />Great answer, cheers!rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-6478127895016974122011-05-01T10:35:44.381+01:002011-05-01T10:35:44.381+01:00Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. First sampled in a cra...Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA. First sampled in a craft beer bar in Toronto that converted me from a wine geek to a beer geek.<br /><br />It is also the first beer I drank at the Euston Tap, with all the myriad of great beers available I could not resist going back to an old fave.dredpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317014192310735266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-83902854567880053442011-05-01T10:31:24.389+01:002011-05-01T10:31:24.389+01:00I always think that a favourite beer is in the mom...I always think that a favourite beer is in the moment although I am always willing to keep trying to find the next.<br /><br />For experience (and this will probably sound a bit cliche) it has to be drinking Westvleteren 12 at St Sixtus only last week. I'd been building up to it and was bubbling with excitement waiting for it to be served, when it came my Mrs caught that 'happy chimp" face moment on camera it's a classic... <br />The sun was blazing, the beer was awesome and a dream realised.<br /><br />Another brilliant beer I had several of on Brugge was Viven Imperial IPA.<br />You know when you get that fantastic smell of lychees, passion fruit, and citrus well before it touches your lips that this is going to be brilliant. I need to buy some more of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-16479693772942195742011-05-01T10:22:52.659+01:002011-05-01T10:22:52.659+01:00Meer - top stuff, I was mostly drinking wine at mi...Meer - top stuff, I was mostly drinking wine at mine but if ever there was a moment to enjoy a beer it's your wedding day! Cheers.rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-55638546940255623312011-05-01T10:15:23.016+01:002011-05-01T10:15:23.016+01:00Fuller's ESB, many reasons but it was also the...Fuller's ESB, many reasons but it was also the drink I had in my hand for most of my wedding reception. When I'm served a pint in the ESB glass it reminds me of my wedding day.Meer For Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491541613823327962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-85827825697911131802011-05-01T09:49:02.644+01:002011-05-01T09:49:02.644+01:00In terms of overall experience, mine would have to...In terms of overall experience, mine would have to be sipping a Rochefort 10 in good company outside A La Mort Subite in Brussels last Summer. Just one of those moments where the beer was absolute perfection.<br /><br />My 'go-to' favourite beers are the Kernel IPA's (any of them!) as they're always fantastic.Andy Phttp://twitter.com/tabamatunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-27603594216787057962011-05-01T09:40:05.633+01:002011-05-01T09:40:05.633+01:00The best pint I ever had was Ind Coope Burton Ale....The best pint I ever had was Ind Coope Burton Ale.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844169940650659196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-75208419611350761642011-05-01T09:09:36.252+01:002011-05-01T09:09:36.252+01:00Rich - Top drop that Racer 5.Rich - Top drop that Racer 5.rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-1373460116375670342011-05-01T09:07:51.261+01:002011-05-01T09:07:51.261+01:00Andy - top stuff, Orval seems to be a popular choi...Andy - top stuff, Orval seems to be a popular choice for many, isn't Monsieur Rock Stuarts version? Fyne Ales Jarl is a great beer too.<br />Scott - Good stuff, cheers!rabidbarflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287790634237896071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275460775475418986.post-60259375159282129092011-05-01T09:02:43.326+01:002011-05-01T09:02:43.326+01:00Not sure I have a favourite but like mark I'm ...Not sure I have a favourite but like mark I'm very keen on Bear Republics Racer 5, such an easy drinking full flavoured beer. Got to give an honourable mention to Marble Dobber and Pint too.myBrewerytaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168524121175103420noreply@blogger.com