MarkC Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 12 hours ago, south_tyne said: Sam Smith's pubs are relatively rare in this part of the world but normally gems when you find them. My favourite is The Swan & Three Cygnets in Durham City. They do a beautiful pint of Tadcaster Lager Aye, the Swan is good. First place to be drunk dry of draught beer (OBB) during Freshers Week too... From memory, there was the Adam and Eve in Laygate, South Shields that was a Sam Smiths pub, and I remember finding one in Jarrow, but can't remember the name. I wonder if it's still there? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, MarkC said: Aye, the Swan is good. First place to be drunk dry of draught beer (OBB) during Freshers Week too... From memory, there was the Adam and Eve in Laygate, South Shields that was a Sam Smiths pub, and I remember finding one in Jarrow, but can't remember the name. I wonder if it's still there? Yes both the one in Shields and Jarrow (The Royal Oak) are still there. The latter is a little 'rough' mind. There is also an excellent one in Birtley too that I have been known to frequent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, MarkC said: Aye, the Swan is good. First place to be drunk dry of draught beer (OBB) during Freshers Week too... From memory, there was the Adam and Eve in Laygate, South Shields that was a Sam Smiths pub, and I remember finding one in Jarrow, but can't remember the name. I wonder if it's still there? There's a nice old one in North Shields too, not too far from the ferries; maybe the most northerly of Sams pubs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 While were on the North East; Camerons Strongarm is one a my favourites and when in the toon, Mordue workie ticket hits the spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, Andrew F said: There's a nice old one in North Shields too, not too far from the ferries; maybe the most northerly of Sams pubs. The Prince of Wales... another cracking little pub. Lovely little beer garden for sunny days and a cosy real fire for the winter months. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Andrew F said: While were on the North East; Camerons Strongarm is one a my favourites and when in the toon, Mordue workie ticket hits the spot. I'm very partial to a drop of Workie Ticket too. Keeping the theme, a nice drop of Rivet Catcher is always welcome - used to be brewed by the Jarrow Brewery before they went to the wall but now in the hands of the Great North Eastern Brewing Co from Dunston. Tying it back to railways, I am sure it has been mentioned before, but I can highly recommend CentrAle, which is a nice little beer shop on Newcastle station. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Had a cracking day Wednesday with my Wednesday wanderers (4of us) in Wareham & Corfe Castle plenty of Palmers and this I have not had before but very nice in Corfe Club & their Cheese & Onion rolls are not to be missed! Edited March 29, 2019 by MinZaPint 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Lovely club that; very friendly and good for conversation not to mention good value. Does anyone know if anything is happening with "The Fox" pub in Corfe? It would be a shame for that old time warp place to vanish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Andrew F said: Lovely club that; very friendly and good for conversation not to mention good value. Does anyone know if anything is happening with "The Fox" pub in Corfe? It would be a shame for that old time warp place to vanish. Hello Andrew also from my Wednesday wander lovely pint of Butcombe enjoyed in the garden, as you probably recall that's where life goes downhill! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Quote That's great to know it's open again MZP. Thanks. Beer straight from the barrel. I remember the garden. The last time I was in it, the seats and tables were battling with nature and had almost lost. Downhill... or uphill to the Square and Compass? My round! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted March 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Tonight's tipple:- And it's very good. They know their schizzle. Edited March 30, 2019 by rodent279 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Tried this today at my local spoons, very tasty! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Granted it's not very high brow and will be sneered at by real ale fans (I don't care mind )........ but has anyone tried the re-launched Carlsberg? It is very nice and being pushed by a huge marketing campaign and new glasses that look very classy in my local! Very tasty work-a-day pint for a nice sunny afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, south_tyne said: Granted it's not very high brow and will be sneered at by real ale fans (I don't care mind )........ but has anyone tried the re-launched Carlsberg? It is very nice and being pushed by a huge marketing campaign and new glasses that look very classy in my local! Very tasty work-a-day pint for a nice sunny afternoon The words "Brewed in the UK" for most Continental lagers/beers is usually a kiss of death for me as the UK brewed version is usually not so good as that brewed on the continent ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Mark Saunders said: The words "Brewed in the UK" for most Continental lagers/beers is usually a kiss of death for me as the UK brewed version is usually not so good as that brewed on the continent ! Very true. I love my European pilsners but I normally try to stay clear if they're brewed over here. Defeats the object really, it cannot possibly be the same beer given the difference in water etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Ok, not 'currently' drinking, but on Tuesday night I baked a Tangle Foot (Badger) Toad in the Hole. Both Toad and beer were incredibly tasty, and as the bottle itself says, 'A deceptively drinkable ale.' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Just posted in the Australia thread when chatting about beer and mentioned a couple of books that are well worth a read. Thought it would be good to share here for anyone who is interested. Perfect accompaniment to your pint..... I learnt so much by reading this fascinating book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brew-Britannia-Strange-Rebirth-British/dp/1781311862 ..... and for something a little more light-hearted: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Sheets-Wind-Quest-Meaning/dp/0330442473 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I've tried this (a link directly to Budweiser's website requires an age check, so I've linked to another site): https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2018/11/06/budweiser-reserve-copper-lager-now-available-in-western-canada/ The best I can say about it is that it comes in stubbies. However, it was only available in 12-packs, and so, to quote Magnus Magnusson "I've started, so I'll finish". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted May 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2019 Tonight I have a tripel brewed by Adnams of Southwold. A very good interpretation of a Belgian style brew by an English brewery. Surprisingly drinkable at 10% abv. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerburnie Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I don't drink much beer these days, seems I'm allergic to something in it(possibly hops but the NHS weren't interested to test it, lack of money probably),but Cider doesn't affect me, now Scotland does produce a bit of the stuff, but it ain't scrumpy. So the supermarkets are my supply and the cans(which spoil the taste)of Thatchers Haze is acceptable, way too gassy, but if you let it stand before drinking, it's quite nice and a suitable substitute for Old Rosie if I have emptied the supply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 13 hours ago, colin penfold said: Tonight I have a tripel brewed by Adnams of Southwold. A very good interpretation of a Belgian style brew by an English brewery. Surprisingly drinkable at 10% abv. Love a drop of Adnams! When I worked in Woodbridge I used to be a frequent visitor to the Adnams shop and enjoyed sampling their range of beers... I spent far too much money there mind and it's probably best for my health that it is no longer on the doorstep! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 10 hours ago, south_tyne said: Love a drop of Adnams! When I worked in Woodbridge I used to be a frequent visitor to the Adnams shop and enjoyed sampling their range of beers... I spent far too much money there mind and it's probably best for my health that it is no longer on the doorstep! Adnams is available mail order David. I have a small stock of Tally Ho which is regularly replenished. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, durham light infantry said: Adnams is available mail order David. I have a small stock of Tally Ho which is regularly replenished. Thanks Mike, that is really useful to know. I'll have a look and order a few different beers as a treat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted May 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2019 Well it's rude not to. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kingzance Posted May 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 03/05/2019 at 08:57, tigerburnie said: I don't drink much beer these days, seems I'm allergic to something in it(possibly hops but the NHS weren't interested to test it, lack of money probably),but Cider doesn't affect me, now Scotland does produce a bit of the stuff, but it ain't scrumpy. So the supermarkets are my supply and the cans(which spoil the taste)of Thatchers Haze is acceptable, way too gassy, but if you let it stand before drinking, it's quite nice and a suitable substitute for Old Rosie if I have emptied the supply. Way way back in the mists of time, I did some work at the Alloa Brewery and the local hotel where I stayed whilst in the area sold a winter bitter called "Pictish" and a summer version that used a mixture of heather and hops unsurprisingly called Heather Ale. Are they still around? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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