Beer

[Johnny75]

Any recommendations for decent beers in the North West?

Cloudwater are in Manchester and they're outstanding.

 

[James]

Cloudwater are in Manchester and they're outstanding.

Cheers for that Johnny, I'll definately check them out!

I'll own up to a few indiscretions of late by buying a box of bud light which is horrid compared to the American version of it and to going to my local for £1.50 pint of bombardier.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Was doing a bit of 'research' earlier looking for a decent local outlet to buy some beers up round these parts when I've moved house and stumbled on this place...

http://www.beermetropolis.com/

...I've driven right past them a number of times avoiding traffic on the A38 and never noticed the place but having had a look on their Twitter, stupid work internet blocks their proper website, they do look to have a pretty good offering, something like 10 lines available on tap too!

 

[Stan Hullis]

Was doing a bit of 'research' earlier looking for a decent local outlet to buy some beers up round these parts when I've moved house and stumbled on this place...

http://www.beermetropolis.com/

...I've driven right past them a number of times avoiding traffic on the A38 and never noticed the place but having had a look on their Twitter, stupid work internet blocks their proper website, they do look to have a pretty good offering, something like 10 lines available on tap too!

Nice one - didn't know that was there. Will have to pop in whenever I am driving passed.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Nice one - didn't know that was there. Will have to pop in whenever I am driving passed.

Unfortunately my relocation will take it off my commute but it's certainly close enough to nip by after work every now and again for a swift drink or a few bottles.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

There is a shop in Cleethorpes called "The Bottle Shop". I got some Axholme Brewery special reserve. At 7.2ABV it is strong, but is very smooth. Well worth the trip.

 

[machin05]

Any recommendations for decent beers in the North West?

Whereabouts?

 

[leedswolf]

Any recommendations for decent beers in the North West?

Whereabouts?

Black Jack
Squawk
Quantum
Cloudwater
Mad Hatter
Five Oh
First Chop
Chorlton
Marble Beers

 

[machin05]

Ever had anything from Beer Nouveau, Phil?

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Back at Sutton on Sea for the first time this year and the guest beer is Tribute. They must have known I was coming.

 

[leedswolf]

Ever had anything from Beer Nouveau, Phil?

No I haven't. Good?

 

[James]

Whereabouts?

Black Jack
Squawk
Quantum
Cloudwater
Mad Hatter
Five Oh
First Chop
Chorlton
Marble Beers

Fleetwood, Blackpool way. I had a Lytham Blonde and thought it was rather disgusting

 

[James]

Whereabouts?

Black Jack
Squawk
Quantum
Cloudwater
Mad Hatter
Five Oh
First Chop
Chorlton
Marble Beers

Fleetwood, Blackpool way. I had a Lytham Blonde (alle) and thought it was rather disgusting

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Machin or Boozad,

Have you ever tried Axholme Special Reserve?

I liked it, it was very smooth, but rather strong.

 

[machin05]

No I haven't. Good?

Don't know, not seen any of their stuff in the wild before. Interesting brewery though - brews very traditional ales from the 19th century, ages them in wooden casks etc. Basically trying to close the gap between craft and traditional.

 

[machin05]

Machin or Boozad,

Have you ever tried Axholme Special Reserve?

I liked it, it was very smooth, but rather strong.

No, can't say i have. Not ever heard of the brewery tbh. Are they local to you?

 

[FrankMunro-371]

No, can't say i have. Not ever heard of the brewery tbh. Are they local to you?

I got it from Cleethorpes. The good lady wanted to go shopping in Grimsby, so I had a wander around. There is a new place called the Bottle Shop, that is where I got it from.

 

[leedswolf]

Fleetwood, Blackpool way. I had a Lytham Blonde and thought it was rather disgusting

Fleetwood? 'kin hell! It's bereft of any decent pubs. There's a 'spoons so you might be lucky.

 

[James]

Fleetwood? 'kin hell! It's bereft of any decent pubs. There's a 'spoons so you might be lucky.

It's a rather awful spoons, I find myself going to Thornton for my £1.50 a pint Bombardier. Blackpool is rather expensive

 

[leedswolf]

The Pump and Truncheon on Bonny Street in Blackpool is pretty reasonable price wise and has a decent (if limited) choice. The Auctioneer on Lytham Road used to be ok for beer and price too.