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2009/02/20 11:36:16
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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A Fuller's pub is the place to go in London for a decent pint of bitter.
London Pride is very reliable, though I prefer the bottled version. ESB is a senior beer, winner of various awards and must be treated with respect. Fuller's also do an interesting range of seasonal beers, including a good light bitter for the summer.
It's the only remaining local London brewery.
Young's make a good selection of beers -- they were London based until a couple of years ago.
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2009/02/20 12:41:50
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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I had a couple of pints of Dark Star's Hop Head last night.
Landlady gave me a free half to try it, and despite looking like Lager, it was exceedingly nice! With any luck they will dabbling with other Dark Star brews before long.
And on the subject of Wychwood brews, I can reccomend Dirty Tackle, Circle Master Organic IPA, and pretty much anything they produce! Definitely my favourite brewer at the moment!
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2009/02/20 12:51:14
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Newcastle Brown ale...my fave poison!
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quote=Horst]well no sane woman will let you crap on her chest, or suck off a donkey for you, and sometimes you just need to watch gak like that done by professionals. <<< my hero
KingCracker wrote:
On a funny note tho, a family friend calls women like that rib poppers. Ya just slide it in until they start popping, then you know your there 
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2009/02/20 13:00:55
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Broon isn't bad I suppose. Tastes a lot more flowery than most Ales. Good all year back up should the other brews prove disappointing.
And I always feel like Sid The Sexist when drinking it.
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2009/02/20 13:12:27
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Newcastle Uni holds a real ale and cider festival every year *or is it every 2 years i'm always so drunk when i leave i can't remember* it has all the small brewers there and does some lovely things.
Although the one i realy liked *i think it was called Skull Crusher* has been taken of the list now.
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quote=Horst]well no sane woman will let you crap on her chest, or suck off a donkey for you, and sometimes you just need to watch gak like that done by professionals. <<< my hero
KingCracker wrote:
On a funny note tho, a family friend calls women like that rib poppers. Ya just slide it in until they start popping, then you know your there
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2009/02/20 13:20:17
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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Aha! Skull Crusher I believe is an Orkadian Ale (as in it's from Orkney) And had been sort of semi banned for some reason.
But I am happy to report the ban has now been lifted, so Skull Crusher will be available commercially once more.
Sorry, thats Skull Splitter I was thinking of. Article is here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7797016.stm
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2009/02/20 13:26:59
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Skull Splitter thats it! thanks and yey! look forward to falling over after 2 halfs again. that stuff kills me but it's great fun.
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quote=Horst]well no sane woman will let you crap on her chest, or suck off a donkey for you, and sometimes you just need to watch gak like that done by professionals. <<< my hero
KingCracker wrote:
On a funny note tho, a family friend calls women like that rib poppers. Ya just slide it in until they start popping, then you know your there
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2009/02/20 13:33:28
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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2009/02/20 14:19:55
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Sigh....all this talk is reminding me that I miss British pubs.
Beer selection at most places here sucks (not to mention the prices - damn you NYC tipping culture!). I haven't had a decent stout since I visited England this past December.
Thank god my roommate (flatmate for you brits) and I started brewing our own beer - which reminds me that I really should be drinking more of that tasty home-brewed porter that's sitting in my kitchen cupboards...
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2009/02/20 14:35:18
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Pubs in the UK are so much better for selection than in Ireland. Though we do have some okay stouts.
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2009/02/20 14:40:01
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Da Boss wrote:Pubs in the UK are so much better for selection than in Ireland.
Which is really odd when you think that fully 1 third of them are in fact "Irish themed pubs". The rest all being "normal" but staffed entirely by Australians it seems.
I'm convinced that there can be almost no one under the age 39 and of drinking age left in either Australia or Ireland as they are all over here telling us how great it is back home. 
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2009/02/20 14:56:46
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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There's a Hobgoblin pub in New Cross, South East London, where I live, and a cracking (proper, not fake) Irish pub which I call home. I'm not a huge bitter drinker, but a pint or two will pass my lips on occassion.
Slightly OT, but on the Olympics thing, I live right close to where they're building the stadiums and that, and I can tell you, what that area needs is not a world class velodrome. The area round there is rough as owt, it's not some posh toffy bit of London.
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2009/02/20 15:00:11
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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As they said on Mock The Week....how will the Atheltes know which shot was the starting pistol?
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2009/02/20 16:31:56
Subject: Re:Ale > Lager.
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As much as I like the real stuff, I have to say 1664 is one of my top choices (this includes all flavours). Erdinger is a really nice bear, that I would say is better than 1664, but no longer served near me  The only downside to Ales are that I don't find them a thirst quencher. A chilled 1664 or Erdinger hits the spot for me when I need that.
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2009/02/20 16:38:30
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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1664 is my tipple of choice too, because it's hard to get Tuborg in most places. Any Sam Smith's beer is top notch though, I do like a good Alpine (formerly Ayingerbrau).
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2009/02/20 16:42:37
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Really? Ale is my thirst quenching beer of choice. Stout for a night in the pub, but ale for an afternoon drink.
Erdinger is nice stuff, but I tend to find it tears the arse off me in the morning.
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2009/02/20 16:42:59
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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Sam Smiths?
They run the pub my family used to in Edinburgh.
Ayingerbrau is indeed most palatable!
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2009/02/20 16:47:05
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Grumpy Longbeard
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The Sam Smith's brewery is fairly close to my hometown in Yorkshire, my local up there's a SS pub, and is awesome. I love how they refuse to install a jukebox or other annoyances, and the beer is tasty and cheap (£1.57 a pint, less for bitter). I also enjoy the bollocking kids get when they order a WKD or some other abomination.
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2009/02/20 16:52:03
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Da Boss wrote:Really? Ale is my thirst quenching beer of choice. Stout for a night in the pub, but ale for an afternoon drink.
Erdinger is nice stuff, but I tend to find it tears the arse off me in the morning.
Has to be cold to quench my thirst. I'm the other way with real ales Mind you in the good old days of being in the TA and playing rugby I won many a drinking game with ale. No bubbles, just open your throat and away it goes
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Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life. Beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.
Lt. Rorke - Act of Valor
I can now be found on Facebook under the name of Wulfstan Design
www.wulfstandesign.co.uk
http://www.voodoovegas.com/
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2009/02/20 16:58:26
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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Becks.
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2009/02/20 17:29:28
Subject: Re:Ale > Lager.
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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I'm more than happy with Heineken, Orangeboom or most cheap pissy lagers. 
or even pissi beer
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2009/02/20 19:10:59
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Phanobi
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You brits need to come out to the West Coast of the United States for some fantastic beer such as Arrogant Bastard Ale. To quote from the bottle:
"This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory - maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it's made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you're mouthing your words as you read this."
Even better is their Double Bastard at 10%+ ABV.
Plus the West Coast is at the front of the micro-brewery revival with Portlan Oregon having 30 breweries within city limits, more than any other in the world (source, Wikipedia).
Ozymandias, King of Kings
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My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings.
Look on My works, Ye Mighty, and despair.
Chris Gohlinghorst wrote:Holy Space Marine on a Stick.
This conversation has even begun to boggle my internet-hardened mind.
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2009/02/20 19:14:21
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Ridin' on a Snotling Pump Wagon
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I prefer Hobgoblins far less self trumpeting..
'Whats the matter, Lagerboy? Scared you'll taste something'
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2009/02/20 19:17:15
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Phanobi
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It ain't called Arrogant Bastard for nothing!
Ozymandias, King of Kings
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My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings.
Look on My works, Ye Mighty, and despair.
Chris Gohlinghorst wrote:Holy Space Marine on a Stick.
This conversation has even begun to boggle my internet-hardened mind.
A More Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy |
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2009/02/20 20:38:05
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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I'm a Newcastle man myself. Have been since I had my first pint (Yes a pint!) , which turned into several pitchers by the end of the night. Although in a pinch I can get reasonably happy on Guinness, Newcastle is what I drink. Lagers are crap.
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Mannahnin wrote:A lot of folks online (and in emails in other parts of life) use pretty mangled English. The idea is that it takes extra effort and time to write properly, and they’d rather save the time. If you can still be understood, what’s the harm? While most of the time a sloppy post CAN be understood, the use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is generally seen as respectable and desirable on most forums. It demonstrates an effort made to be understood, and to make your post an easy and pleasant read. By making this effort, you can often elicit more positive responses from the community, and instantly mark yourself as someone worth talking to.
insaniak wrote: Every time someone threatens violence over the internet as a result of someone's hypothetical actions at the gaming table, the earth shakes infinitisemally in its orbit as millions of eyeballs behind millions of monitors all roll simultaneously.
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2009/02/20 22:51:52
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Ozymandias wrote:
Even better is their Double Bastard at 10%+ ABV.
Ozymandias, King of Kings
Guys, we've found out where Special Brew went!
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Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life. Beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.
Lt. Rorke - Act of Valor
I can now be found on Facebook under the name of Wulfstan Design
www.wulfstandesign.co.uk
http://www.voodoovegas.com/
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2009/02/20 23:24:13
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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OPT.
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2009/02/21 06:07:12
Subject: Ale > Lager.
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Grumpy Longbeard
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I've had a few pints of 1664 tonight, and am about to go to bed in a merry state. Yum.
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