I've heard good things about the Borough market one
but I've never got off my arse to get down there on and actually have a look. I think the main thing putting me off is that I'd have to carry anything I bought back on the train, whereas my local Sainsburys has a decent beer aisle and I can drive there.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 22:24,
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Brewdog is a good choice from there,
or get crates delivered. There's also a good chocolate shop in Borough which is good - they have different conch time chocolates, single origins and cocoa solid percentages. I'd visit there and then stop off at de Hems in Chinatown for some Belgian beers on tap if you live North.
Oh, I'm only *slightly* enthusiastic about tasting things, wine tasting courses next and getting stuck into the chocolate club! :D
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Jimbuktu See? Right here, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 22:32,
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Punk IPA?
That stuff is NASTY! Too hoppy by far. You feel good in the morning though, so I guess it's not all bad.
My current approach is to hit the Great British Beer Festival in the summer and see if any of the breweries there sell direct over the internet. Quite a few of them do. Can thoroughly recommend Bath Ales for that.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 22:35,
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Ahh, my (ex) local beer!
Punk IPA is good but Hardcore is hoppier -they have a 4 pack with the same base ingredients but different hops in each one, awesome idea. Try Trashy Blonde for a lighter style beer. Tribute is awesome too though I'm still loving Amber beers as it's not too warm yet. Golden Champion by Badger and Golden Glory are awesome too, though Glory is very peachy and best in the summer. Jeeze, I'm getting thirsty again now...
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Jimbuktu See? Right here, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 23:02,
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Badger Beers are very popular down my way
so I know them well.
Might give the Trashy Blonde a go. And I've been meaning to have a crack at one of the evil ones - Tactical Nuclear Penguin seems like as good as any.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 23:18,
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It's a strong one.
Not had it yet as it's about 40 quid a bottle. Beers like Bush though I found to have a strong whiskey like kick that didn't rock my world so I'm not pushing them. I do like some of the Belgian triples and quads though, so will try at some point. Be interested to hear what you think if you have some!
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Jimbuktu See? Right here, Wed 2 Feb 2011, 23:30,
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