thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,482 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, tilimangro said: I don’t drink anymore when I did and I drank 4% like becks vier or even the fosters type i was ok soon as I started on the 5% stuff it started going wrong It’s mad the difference that 1% can make, gets me a lot more pissed having 5 pints of Stella compared to 5 pints of fosters 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I like beer around the 5% mark - some of the really strong ones have a taste that I don't like. Generally I prefer cider - Henry Westons is nice but, at just over 8% I don't have too many. Given the choice, I'd go for a nice dark rum. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 The bars I had in Nederlands during the 80's we stocked a "Satan" and "Lucifer" ale 13% and 11% respectivly, both were black like treacle and was bloody lovely. I personaly drink 9%+ so I don't have to keep going for a piss - same effect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,484 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 This seasons cider I knocked up about 6% which is quite nice I don’t really like much weaker than that but if you do go down the strong road you can’t neck them. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,777 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 11 hours ago, Ken's Deputy said: I make my own, from kits. Far too idle to fukking stand about, sparging my wort. Fukking Eight Hour Day knocking out a brew?! When would I get to drink it??? And, I really can't be arsed with even a Quarter of the 'Set In Stone Absolute RULES' that the Home Brew Community pass down in whispered tones. Been at it far too long now to swallow their fear. I make my shit. I drink it. Tastes alright to me. Strength? No idea. It makes me increasingly 'Talkshitative', so it's something in there. Kit tin's labelled " Stout ". TLDR? I drink beer the vast majority of my waking time. About the 5% mark seems to suit me. kit beer has come on a long way from the days of the "boots" kits. ive done some lovely stout kits in the past. Coopers, Simply stout kits turn out good beer imo. i brew all grain but still do the odd Coopers stout now and then because.... well.... its damn good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,842 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 5% for me the stronger beers just send me to sleep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nobody is going to tell me they actually enjoy those super strong dark ales, taste like battery acid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I like PORTER style drinks that come in around 6% and like to make it from scratch though if you like to make it from Sachets you can use MANGROVE JACK Pouches these are very good and only take 10 minutes to make plus Fermentation and conditioning costing around £15 for 40 pints , my Mrs has made very strong Beers in the past including Russian Imperial and Belgian Stouts and though tasting ok they are just to strong to drink like normal Beer, if there is a type of Beer that you are fond of just get in touch with a Craft Beer supplier and they will provide you with the Grain , Yeast , Hops ETC to make it for around £20 for 40 pints . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,028 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Greb147 said: Nobody is going to tell me they actually enjoy those super strong dark ales, taste like battery acid. I do! Couldn't drink them every night or wouldn't drink them in the house but on a night out in a real ale bar I'll have at least two pints of the strong dark stuff, them maybe a couple of the paler, lighter ale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,809 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 minute ago, mushroom said: I do! Couldn't drink them every night or wouldn't drink them in the house but on a night out in a real ale bar I'll have at least two pints of the strong dark stuff, them maybe a couple of the paler, lighter ale. Tbf I haven't really tried them in the boozer, I'm talking about the cheap canned shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,028 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Just now, Greb147 said: Tbf I haven't really tried them in the boozer, I'm talking about the cheap canned shite. Nah mate real ale. Over here you get something called Voll Damm it's around 8% toasted malt...... it gives me the worst heartburn you can imagine. Nothing like real ales of similar or stronger % Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 hours ago, antg said: kit beer has come on a long way from the days of the "boots" kits. ive done some lovely stout kits in the past. Coopers .... still do the odd Coopers stout now and then because.... well.... its damn good. Not letting me 'Like', today, mate. But, yeah; Fukk the old 70's kits! All that white sugar!!! WTF were we thinking?! Coopers man myself too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,693 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 7 hours ago, FLATTOP said: This seasons cider I knocked up about 6% which is quite nice I don’t really like much weaker than that but if you do go down the strong road you can’t neck them. Ah now cyder its got to be at least 7% Gawd I can't wait to get back up to the cyder houses in Dorset as soon as we are allowed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I mainly drink gallons of black velvet out of cut down plastic bottles 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,693 Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, socks said: I mainly drink gallons of black velvet out of cut down plastic bottles Desperate times........travelodge? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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