Whats the best natural beer you've ever had

jaysay · 13-08-2009, 09:55

Well as my old mate Jimmy used to tell me there is no bad beer its just that some are better than others

I have always liked natural beer myself and have ad a few in my time, having traveled the length and breadth of the country, but one of the best I've ever tasted was one brewed by Burtonwood at Warrington, Top Hat, it was about 5.4% very dark beer with a lovely smooth taste, it was mainly sold in bottles but with Joan working at the brewery I went on works outings with her and at most of the venues they had it on draught, the nearest place I know where they sold it was the Houghton Arms near Chorley

entwisi · 13-08-2009, 10:23

I went on a brewery trip years ago to Mitchells when it was in Lancaster. After teh trip we went into teh boozing room where it was free ale

I thought " I'll start on the weak stuff and work upwards" so first pint was one of their Dark Mild. it was absolutely delicious. Chocolatey, smooth, creamy, tasty... so nice in fact that I said sod it and stayed on it all night which for someone who likes his strong ales was as big a compliment as I can give it.

another night up in yorkshire whilst camping with some mates teh local pub had Old Peculiar on and it was in tip top condition. Lets say I wasn't that sure footed on teh way home that night

Theres been a few limited duration brews I've had over teh years that were superb as well. one year at the brit when I worked there they had a lovely Xmas ale, can't remember its name but it was like a minced pie to drink. I'm also partial to a pint of Fuggles IPA although its rare to find it on draught

Eric · 13-08-2009, 16:18

In Kingston ... and I know that most of you don't get to Kingston all that often ... there is a pub called the Kingston Brewing Co.. It is a pub/micro brewery; a beautiful location down by the harbour ... they sell a wide range of commercial draught beers, and several they brew themselves. Dragon's Breath Ale is superb.

Barrie Yates · 14-08-2009, 12:52

Got to be Lancaster Bomber, but Tiger runs it a close second, especially when icy cold and ambient temperature above 80 deg F

darwendosser · 14-08-2009, 12:58

you can't beat a good pint of holt's bitter

Wynonie Harris · 14-08-2009, 13:10

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Originally Posted by darwendosser

you can't beat a good pint of holt's bitter

I'll go with that...nowt like a good pint of Joey's.

BERNADETTE · 14-08-2009, 13:14

Do none of you rate John Smiths? Was a good seller when I was doing bar work

entwisi · 14-08-2009, 14:16

No bernie, its a mass produced thing of no redeeming quality....

just like most people drive boring cars or shop at national clothes chains where some of us prefer quality cars, bespoke tailors and quality ale!

pipinfort · 14-08-2009, 15:01

Brew Dogs `Punk IPA` is a fave of mine at the moment............

Taggy · 14-08-2009, 15:50

Latitude Pilsner is a Scottish beer that i got addicted to when i went for a holiday last year, lovely stuff!

Atlas Brewery - Latitude

...and for something completely different and refreshing i got some bottle's of Mongozo Banana Beer from Ossy Mills a few weeks back, really fruity, proper Banana Taste, i'll certainly buy some more!.
Mongozo Banana, Fair Trade White Fruit beer, 4.8%, 33cl, Bottle | Buy Beers from Belgium

Best Regards - Taggy

Taggy · 14-08-2009, 16:02

Two other lovely Belgian Beers i like are Kwak and De Konick!

Best Regards - Taggy

jaysay · 14-08-2009, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

I'll go with that...nowt like a good pint of Joey's.

Thought you were a Black Sheep man Wynonie

Reamer · 14-08-2009, 19:01

hand pulled - Coniston Bluebird

from a bottle Heather Ale or Fraoch ,brewed in Alloa I think

Wynonie Harris · 16-08-2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Thought you were a Black Sheep man Wynonie

Can't always find Black Sheep down South Manchester way, Jaysay, and a pint (or two) of Joey Holt's finest is a very acceptable alternative!

jaysay · 16-08-2009, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Can't always find Black Sheep down South Manchester way, Jaysay, and a pint (or two) of Joey Holt's finest is a very acceptable alternative!

Is that Oldham brewery Wynonie, I think they used to have that on at the Elite Snooker club when it was on Bull Bridge, but I ain't seen it for ages