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Splendid idea! I had an interesting 'box set' for Christmas - the Fuller's specials, including a couple of 'Porters' ales. These, according to the Guiness Brewery itself, were precursors to the Irish Stout we all know and love.... originally drunk by London dockers, a recipe taken by Mr. Guinness when he realised what a pure water supply there was in Dublin.Hobo wrote:Thought I'd resurrect the beer thread, as I'm currently quaffing a Belgian offering - La Becasse framboise. Not sure what to make of it yet, it's a fruity number, not unlike cider (except with raspberries, instead of apples), with the sharp acidity of the fruit remaining on the palette. I'm not one to quit on the job, so I'll keep drinking to make sure I like it.
I recently did a bit of background research on Guinness and unearthed that after discovering the delights of Porter ale, Mr. Guinness decided to return to Ireland. Whilst waiting for passage, he reportedly sampled a Welsh ale that was darker in colour and closer in texture and taste to Guinness, than the Porter ale. Thus, it is claimed that Guinness is a Welsh invention.billythefish wrote:Splendid idea! I had an interesting 'box set' for Christmas - the Fuller's specials, including a couple of 'Porters' ales. These, according to the Guiness Brewery itself, were precursors to the Irish Stout we all know and love.... originally drunk by London dockers, a recipe taken by Mr. Guinness when he realised what a pure water supply there was in Dublin.Hobo wrote:Thought I'd resurrect the beer thread, as I'm currently quaffing a Belgian offering - La Becasse framboise. Not sure what to make of it yet, it's a fruity number, not unlike cider (except with raspberries, instead of apples), with the sharp acidity of the fruit remaining on the palette. I'm not one to quit on the job, so I'll keep drinking to make sure I like it.
But tonight, I have mostly been drinking Bass.
This is interesting! Would love to know more.Hobo wrote:In the articles I read, it wasn't named, only described. I'll do some more digging and see what I can unearth.epsilon75 wrote:What was the Welsh Ale called Mick
I purchased a couple of crates of Spitfire while in France. It really is a great pint and my session ale of choice.24db wrote:Spitfire has to be my favourite, but Marstons' is good as well (my dad was related to this brewing empire, so I guess I have a slightly sentimental reason to drink it)
They're all my friends really: Pedigree, Spitfire, London Pride, Black Sheep - these are my regulars....Hobo wrote:I purchased a couple of crates of Spitfire while in France. It really is a great pint and my session ale of choice.24db wrote:Spitfire has to be my favourite, but Marstons' is good as well (my dad was related to this brewing empire, so I guess I have a slightly sentimental reason to drink it)