One of the other popular ales we have down here is Doom Bar. That stuff has me seeing double after a couple of pints
Of course. But if they don’t keep it properly.... It’s a very flavourful, not too heavy ( around 4% ) ale.
Here's me saying I don't like Ales ... another good one is called Cornish Knockers, which refers to the darker side of Tin mining when blokes used to swear that they could hear their dead friends in the mines after they'd been killed in mining accidents years earlier. They'd literally 'knock' on the lode walls before the mine caved in. Anyway, a mate of mine called Ben Skinner who I know through surfing, is part of the Skinner's brewery family, who brew Knockers and Betty Stoggs. The surf comps down here are usually sponsored by Skinners because Ben is competing. So we get a few barrels of the stuff at the party after comps
Got a bit of an issue with Doom Bar myself. It used to be good but I'm sure it's now one of the Interbrew (or such like) mass produced ales. It's all over the place now, not as good as it was by any means. I've noticed a new Sharps Ale at the pumps though, something Seas. Fearce Seas? Now that is bloody lovely. Strong too! A Devon equivalent of Betty Stogs is Country Bumpkin. Rocket fuel of the real ale variety.
Yeah probably. I've only ever had it down here and it's been good hand pulled ale, from the brewery. But it wouldn't surprise me if it the licence has been sold off to brew under some other mass produced ales for the masses.
I really like a well made Seekh kebab, got to be fresh...fresh coriander in it...I like the Kobeda/Kofta kebabs you can get too... sometimes a bit too salty though. Basically a homemade Seekh kebab. You?
My favourite is London Pride, when kept and served properly its amazing. For me the best is saved in Paddington Station because they probably do umpteen barrels a day. Others of note which suit my pallet are Magnet (hand pulled) Directors & Tribute.
There's a few microbreweries that have sprung up down here. There's one that brew a lovely American based IPA, it's a bit lighter than a normal IPA, more like a cross between a light ale and a lager. ****ing lovely stuff. They often have a stall at the same Food and Drink events that I do, so I usually get to meet up with them and try some of their wares. These guys http://www.dynamitevalley.com/
Loving the sound of that Big Bang, the Cousin Jack wouldnt be my cup of tea as I'm not keen on beers with a citrus finish. Probably due to using Goldings hops, they give everything a grapefruit finish...yuk.
