tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post4229660581202293039..comments2024-03-13T11:18:13.252+00:00Comments on The Beer Nut: Up the Badger's ArseThe Beer Nuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-86569785299244348102009-03-01T09:57:00.000+00:002009-03-01T09:57:00.000+00:00Hi Ally,I've a funny feeling it's not sold in the ...Hi Ally,<BR/><BR/>I've a funny feeling it's not sold in the UK for legal reasons, because they won't guarantee the ABV. But I could be quite wrong on that.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-85155887240412172122009-03-01T09:41:00.000+00:002009-03-01T09:41:00.000+00:00I don't believe it. I just happened across a site ...I don't believe it. I just happened across a site in Germany to buy the triple bock for €6.99. The rest of the list of US beers available is very limited, but still, I'm tempted now.Barry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-87605201457146914052009-03-01T07:53:00.000+00:002009-03-01T07:53:00.000+00:00I love this idea and am a bit jealous you have a g...I love this idea and am a bit jealous you have a good offie just a bike ride away! <BR/><BR/>Wine stores do these kinds of tastings all the time-- why not have the same for beer? <BR/><BR/>I have no real love for Sam Adams beers but this one sounds lovely...see if I can find it in my dodgy corner of London!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-47727972642092112782009-02-26T19:08:00.000+00:002009-02-26T19:08:00.000+00:00For the first time in ages I ordered a pint of Gui...For the first time in ages I ordered a pint of Guinness out of choice last Saturday. It's just what I wanted. It isn't often I can say that.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I suppose if that was the best beer in most of the pubs around here I'd be in despair!Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-55811968593600368872009-02-26T18:05:00.000+00:002009-02-26T18:05:00.000+00:00Jeff, I think its awfully easy to say you would st...Jeff, I think its awfully easy to say you would still sit in the pub and drink Guinness when you are sitting in the land of plenty.Kieran Haslett-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562970144894398803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-73985954699116170602009-02-26T18:03:00.000+00:002009-02-26T18:03:00.000+00:00As far as I know there is basically one batch of T...As far as I know there is basically one batch of Triple Bock , so its pretty old. Every now and then they back mix a new ferment 'freshening' it up a little. When I first tried it years ago autolysis was very prominent. I think last years entry's to competition were abit more subtle.Kieran Haslett-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562970144894398803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-9691409007714401842009-02-26T11:39:00.000+00:002009-02-26T11:39:00.000+00:00Well I wasn't there for blogging reasons. I was th...Well I wasn't there for blogging reasons. I was there to support a licensed trader who has taken a brave step to try and promote beer other than the factory-made piss on which their survival depends.<BR/><BR/>When a <A HREF="http://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2008/10/control-alt-delish.html" REL="nofollow">pub</A> <A HREF="http://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2008/02/amateur-night.html" REL="nofollow">does</A> <A HREF="http://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2008/07/another-blog-blag.html" REL="nofollow">this</A>, you can bet I make every effort to be there and report it here. Only, by and large, they don't. Another pint of Miller?The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-50268114359572933182009-02-26T11:24:00.000+00:002009-02-26T11:24:00.000+00:00"I guess that's where we differ, Jeff."I admire yo..."I guess that's where we differ, Jeff."<BR/><BR/>I admire your honesty! In all honesty, I think this is where I differ from pretty much <I>everyone</I> who writes a beer blog apart from Lew Bryson and Pete Brown...Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-30624378369012473362009-02-26T11:11:00.000+00:002009-02-26T11:11:00.000+00:00"Marmite" would suggest to me a sharp, yeasty sort..."Marmite" would suggest to me a sharp, yeasty sort of tang. Weren't nothing sharp or tangy about this, I thought.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-73896231655816593552009-02-26T03:03:00.000+00:002009-02-26T03:03:00.000+00:00No mention of the massive autylisised marmite char...No mention of the massive autylisised marmite character? <BR/><BR/>It certainly does go along way , in fact Utopias is easyer drinking I think.Kieran Haslett-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562970144894398803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-88195413670602764962009-02-25T21:50:00.000+00:002009-02-25T21:50:00.000+00:00she mentioned you and ken! not sure whether that w...she mentioned you and ken! <BR/>not sure whether that will merit you a discount next time though. might pop down there over the weekend to pick up a few more beers. <BR/>dereko1969Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-25605539240962652332009-02-25T21:48:00.000+00:002009-02-25T21:48:00.000+00:00I guess that's where we differ, Jeff. Anyway, it w...I guess that's where we differ, Jeff. Anyway, it was very much an extended beer-buying trip than a night out in an offy. <A HREF="http://thebeernut.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-nocal-life.html" REL="nofollow"><I>This</I></A> was a night out in an offy.<BR/><BR/>And pubs don't only have Guinness. They have Heineken, Miller, Carlsberg, Coors Light and Bud, too. Yum yum.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-2492207275053374422009-02-25T21:41:00.000+00:002009-02-25T21:41:00.000+00:00Sorry, but ... a night out in an off licence? Isn'...Sorry, but ... a night out in an off licence? Isn't that what pubs are for? Am I missing something?<BR/><BR/>And before you point out that must pubs in Ireland only have Guinness... I'd rather drink that in a pub than the best beer in the world while standing in an offie!Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-85102872863256899452009-02-24T23:16:00.000+00:002009-02-24T23:16:00.000+00:00Stupid removals. Where I'm from we do wakes, where...Stupid removals. Where I'm from we do wakes, where it wouldn't have looked at all out of place. As long as you were prepared to share, of course.<BR/><BR/>I'm afraid I plumped for a bikeload of cheap Brooklyn Lager as the rest of my haul, and one American ale which Ken texted me after to say was rubbish. I'll get to it in time.<BR/><BR/>I did have the Fuller's Brewer's Reserve from before and I should have a review up later in the week.<BR/><BR/>And I hoped you mentioned me! Time this blog started earning me some delicious malty commission.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-37748949545050471642009-02-24T22:56:00.000+00:002009-02-24T22:56:00.000+00:00popped in there tonight i'm not normally in the ar...popped in there tonight i'm not normally in the area and picked up a bottle of this, looking forward to it. they've a really good selection, did you pick up any of the fullers vintage ales or whisky casked ale? would've bought a lot more except i was heading into a removal and it might have looked a little odd carrying in a bagful of beer.<BR/>will definitely try and make it to the next tasting on belgian beers i believe.<BR/>dereko1969Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-2633159029170106522009-02-23T09:27:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:27:00.000+00:00I have some really dull North American beers comin...I have some really dull North American beers coming up soon, I promise.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-5014610939097849492009-02-23T09:26:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:26:00.000+00:00Bah! You and your fancy American beers. *grumble*Bah! You and your fancy American beers. *grumble*Barry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-82337372913117315782009-02-23T09:23:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:23:00.000+00:00Well it's also in Redmond's and DrinkStore, and pr...Well it's also in Redmond's and DrinkStore, and probably in wider circulation than that, so I doubt people will have difficulty finding it.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-26159610083631224992009-02-23T09:15:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:15:00.000+00:00I meant more the fact that it exists in this parti...I meant more the fact that it exists in this particular location and that it's good. With your reputation I'm sure you don't need to expand beyond "mind blowing" in the notes ;)Barry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-59378269386624731802009-02-23T09:12:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:12:00.000+00:00Eh? One of the things this blog does is keep me fr...Eh? One of the things this blog does is keep me from cluttering up ICB with unasked-for tasting notes.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-82786322782543505112009-02-23T09:04:00.000+00:002009-02-23T09:04:00.000+00:00Bloody hell. I want some too!Well done Ruth for do...Bloody hell. I want some too!<BR/><BR/>Well done Ruth for doing this, I also must say. So, will you be broadcasting this taste sensation on ICB, or will you be trying to keep it to yourself? :DBarry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.com