tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post8724678930293757102..comments2024-03-28T07:02:44.451+00:00Comments on The Beer Nut: For the sake of argonautThe Beer Nuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-39865865567056309322008-02-26T23:24:00.000+00:002008-02-26T23:24:00.000+00:00American? Like what?American? Like what?The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-8247707640773438532008-02-26T22:45:00.000+00:002008-02-26T22:45:00.000+00:00I've just had Chalky's bite and I think it's lovel...I've just had Chalky's bite and I think it's lovely. Not Belgian at all, more American, but really nice.Boakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657725007230709027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-21384490223027216482008-02-18T22:35:00.000+00:002008-02-18T22:35:00.000+00:00I'm not saying I prefer yellow lagers, per se. But...I'm not saying I <I>prefer</I> yellow lagers, per se. But I do occasionally have use for them. I can't think of any cask beer I'd not choose over Discovery, and that includes GK IPA.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-46031511476080627982008-02-18T18:22:00.000+00:002008-02-18T18:22:00.000+00:00I enjoy English golden ales, I would take one to a...I enjoy English golden ales, I would take one to anything bottom fermented. I'm a self professed bigot in this regard, the Aliens could take everything lager no argument here. <BR/><BR/>And just to totally buck the trend Rick Stein is my hero. Own the books, watch the telly, cook the recipes. haven't tried the beer however.Kieran Haslett-Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562970144894398803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-86247358098244467972008-02-14T16:37:00.000+00:002008-02-14T16:37:00.000+00:00Trust St. Peter's to get it right, eh? Show-offs.Trust St. Peter's to get it right, eh? Show-offs.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-68063322453522641922008-02-14T16:34:00.000+00:002008-02-14T16:34:00.000+00:00The one English Golden Ale that I really like is s...The one English Golden Ale that I really like is st. Peter's GA, in the funny shaped bottle. I got one about a year ago in Redmonds and I though it was gorgeous, but they haven't had it in since so maybe it's improving in my memory as time goes by!<BR/>ScothbheoirAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-62292819437932488112008-02-13T21:55:00.000+00:002008-02-13T21:55:00.000+00:00Definitely with you on the disappointment of most ...Definitely with you on the disappointment of most English "gold" or "blonde" beers - I've given Discovery plenty of goes, and I just don't like it. I'm a fan of good lager and I would rather drink that than an ale pretending to be a lager.<BR/><BR/>I don't think my alcohol habits change that much in the summer, although I feel less inclined to strong Belgians.Boakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657725007230709027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-78421417744469873032008-02-13T09:47:00.000+00:002008-02-13T09:47:00.000+00:00Well Guilty M'Lud if you can say words like "can" ...Well Guilty M'Lud if you can say words like "can" indicate veeringness!Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-52105153142198590462008-02-13T09:22:00.000+00:002008-02-13T09:22:00.000+00:00Tandleman, sounds like you're veering close to the...Tandleman, sounds like you're veering close to the liking-a-beer-because-it-matches-a-preconceived-style notion, at which point I'm afraid I'll have to call the police.<BR/><BR/>I liked Golden Sheep because it had a good texture and taste, very similar ones to some lagers I enjoy. It was much more carbonated than any other golden ale I've met -- to the point of being lager-like -- but it certainly wasn't excessive.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-17281172121721921522008-02-13T07:51:00.000+00:002008-02-13T07:51:00.000+00:00Meant to add - yes more power to the Aliens if the...Meant to add - yes more power to the Aliens if they start in the South West - with one or two honourable exceptions. <BR/><BR/>OK I mean they should go to Plymouth!Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-32678982494585358552008-02-13T07:49:00.000+00:002008-02-13T07:49:00.000+00:00Golden ales can be brilliant. They need a decent a...Golden ales can be brilliant. They need a decent amount of hops though which rules Discovery right out. What they don't need Beer Nut is excessive carbonation, just the right amount. I am worried when anyone calls for beers to be highly carbonated.Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-49261969374654357162008-02-13T03:00:00.000+00:002008-02-13T03:00:00.000+00:00The Goldens rarely work for me either. Yet I keep ...The Goldens rarely work for me either. Yet I keep drinking them. Discovery may be my least favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-89293354892750554992008-02-12T23:28:00.000+00:002008-02-12T23:28:00.000+00:00Agree with Paul about Golden Ales. I think you've ...Agree with Paul about Golden Ales. I think you've missed the point slightly as they're not all about apeing lager. I love the style but hate lagers. IMO stouts can never be as refreshing-enjoyable yes but only the delicate hop edge of a good golden beer can refresh. Must also admit to liking Discovery as well, I'm afraid.<BR/><BR/>Spot on with Rick Stein though-Chalky was the best bit of his show.Sat In A Pubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123038980796000837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-76513204444524363092008-02-12T20:26:00.000+00:002008-02-12T20:26:00.000+00:00A lovely pint of ale or stout is just as refreshin...<I>A lovely pint of ale or stout is just as refreshing, IMO.</I><BR/><BR/>It takes a pretty decent pub to have stout on in the summer. I have to agree with your point though, a well put together stout is a joy to behold at any time of year.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds Rick Stein a patronising smarmy git!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-87641125191394697982008-02-12T15:28:00.000+00:002008-02-12T15:28:00.000+00:00Being stuck in Cyprus with just Carlsberg and Keo ...Being stuck in Cyprus with just Carlsberg and Keo is anything but funny.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-45439336250650524442008-02-12T15:21:00.000+00:002008-02-12T15:21:00.000+00:00Golden ale is probably my favourite style. I've ne...Golden ale is probably my favourite style. I've never really enjoyed lager so I'm not drawn to them because of that. The west country do seem to produce some of the best. It's the subtle yet conplex flavours that I enjoy (e.g. hamster bedding® etc), rarely are they too bitter. I don't equate them with hot weather, they are a good all year beer. Your comment re the stout is not so strange as there are some brilliant stout brewed in some very hot countries. Lager brewed in hot countries always amuses meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-48139232588677166072008-02-12T13:03:00.000+00:002008-02-12T13:03:00.000+00:00Each to their own, of course. Personally I have ne...Each to their own, of course. Personally I have never found myself thinking "It's really hot today, I fancy a golden ale." A lovely pint of ale or stout is just as refreshing, IMO.<BR/><BR/>Now who's mad?The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-81330253848997327932008-02-12T12:52:00.000+00:002008-02-12T12:52:00.000+00:00I must be mad because in summer I quite enjoy Disc...I must be mad because in summer I quite enjoy Discovery.<BR/><BR/>I agree Golden Ales aren't exciting, but beer doesn't have to be to be good.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927490011165896353noreply@blogger.com