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Never the same in the UK as over there for some reason - always seems quite watery and flat over here in the bottle.

Been told its something to do with the chemical in our beer over here which is why when you go to Germany you get ****ered on lager and never seem to get too much of a hangover compared to here.

I've done Octoberfest on multiple days over 3 trips and it is noticeably different.

Lowenbrau brewed locally is just so nice.

German lagers in general are really good in my experience.

I always buy imported beers, if it says brewed under license on the can I'm not buying it.
 
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That's a good shout actually.

I might have to keep an eye out on that.

I noticed it years ago where I'd buy my usual beer and wonder why it didn't taste right, I then noticed this trend happening where they brewed under license which is just going cheap, so you're just getting bang average British lager with a Spanish or German label on it. San Miguel was a good example it tastes nothing like the Spanish stuff. If I want a Spanish beer I want a Spanish beer not some ****e brewed in Northampton.
 
I noticed it years ago where I'd buy my usual beer and wonder why it didn't taste right, I then noticed this trend happening where they brewed under license which is just going cheap, so you're just getting bang average British lager with a Spanish or German label on it. San Miguel was a good example it tastes nothing like the Spanish stuff. If I want a Spanish beer I want a Spanish beer not some ****e brewed in Northampton.

Probably the best ****e in the world <whistle>
 
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I noticed it years ago where I'd buy my usual beer and wonder why it didn't taste right, I then noticed this trend happening where they brewed under license which is just going cheap, so you're just getting bang average British lager with a Spanish or German label on it. San Miguel was a good example it tastes nothing like the Spanish stuff. If I want a Spanish beer I want a Spanish beer not some ****e brewed in Northampton.

Absolutely bang on.

I did notice recently that Boston lager in bottles had started to be brewed under licence but it's still ok. For now.

The Brooklyn stuff isn't. It's a lot more expensive though.
 
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So, by popular demand - well, from @luvgonzo anyway, what’s yer favourite pint?

If I’m in Blighty I love get a pint of Hopback Summer Lightning. Also Landlord is a great pint usually.
Here, a decent Guinness, if I can find one. Or I stick to Mahou ( especially red label) or Estrella.
English. Theakston Pale Ale
Spain .Mahou
Germany .Bitburger
Belgian .Kasteel Blonde.. Also Cherry
Bourgogne des Flanders.
Westmalle Dubbel .
 
Absolutely bang on.

I did notice recently that Boston lager in bottles had started to be brewed under licence but it's still ok. For now.

The Brooklyn stuff isn't. It's a lot more expensive though.

It's a sign of a company cashing in on the brand and not giving a **** about the consumer. I thought Mahou had done it as it wasn't as strong but they've just brewed it for the UK market and it's still made in Madrid.
 
All of the above a wid.

Not a great fan of Tanglefoot though, I prefer Golden Champion, Golden Glory, Blanford Fly and Poachers choice of the Badger range.

Adnams Ales are also top drawer.

Got to lay off the craft and go back to Ale!
 
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