In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

[gremlin]

Errr yes but ... the bottled version has been produced at the Burton-upon-Trent site since 2013.

Like most big-brand beers these days.


I went to my local supermarket a few weeks ago and whilst there thought I'd get a couple of bottles of lager as we had friends round and I'd forgotten to order a keg. I made it a mission to find a 'foreign lager' that wasn't brewed under licence in the UK. It was a struggle which involved me trying to read the small print on the side whilst squinting and tryin g to find the right light, but in the end I think I came out with some bottles of Spaten (Germany) Peroni (Italy) and Malaga (Spain). Pretty poor, really, out of a huge section of lagers, but then the UK's duty rates means that the recipe has to be 'watered down' in terms of strength to be economically viable over here.

I'll stick to PerfectDraft as they have imported stuff: https://www.perfectdraft.com/en-gb/perf ... draft-kegs

[KungFooBob]

My go to non-uk brewed lager (available in most supermarkets) is Estrella Galicia.

[Horse]

I like 19 Crimes red wine.

But, since being on limited alcohol (4 units per week), I'm reluctant to pour half a bottle away.

So I was pleased to find it's available in cans

But WTF it's Spanish wine FFS!

[gremlin]

But WTF it's Spanish wine FFS!

I thought it was Aussie, hence the '19 crimes for deportation to Oz' malarkey.

I'm sure that whilst on my supermarket quest I saw that Asahi in cans is brewed and imported from Italy. By Peroni, IIRC.

[MrLongbeard]

It's just as taxing to get a decent British ale, but then my brewery of choice was bought / bailed out last month, so hopefully they'll have some stock in their online shop soon

[Horse]

But WTF it's Spanish wine FFS!

I thought it was Aussie, hence the '19 crimes for deportation to Oz' malarkey.

Yup, bottle or wine box is Aus.

Tins not. And it's rough.
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[Dodgy69]

'Proper job' for me, starting tonight.

[Yorick]

We have lots of beer brewed on the islands
Tropical is popular but it's a bit iffy.
Dorada Especial (black) is my fave but not available on draft.

Plenty in my beer fridge

[gremlin]

Dorada Especial (black) is my fave but not available on draft.

5.5% according to the blurb. That's about the sweet spot for a lager in terms of alcohol content, IMO.

[MyLittleStudPony]

My go to non-uk brewed lager (available in most supermarkets) is Estrella Galicia.

Tyskie. Crazy Poland beer.

[Cousin Jack]

'Proper job' for me, starting tonight.

Jail Ale is good, but probably only available in Devon and Cornwall.

[MingtheMerciless]

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/26/b ... y-testing/

B52s getting new engines for another 30 years of life. They are already 60-70 years old!

[Count Steer]

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/26/b ... y-testing/

B52s getting new engines for another 30 years of life. They are already 60-70 years old!

They're 'Triggers Boom!'

[KungFooBob]

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/26/b ... y-testing/

B52s getting new engines for another 30 years of life. They are already 60-70 years old!

[Yorick]

Dorada Especial (black) is my fave but not available on draft.

5.5% according to the blurb. That's about the sweet spot for a lager in terms of alcohol content, IMO.

5.7%

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[mangocrazy]

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/26/b ... y-testing/

B52s getting new engines for another 30 years of life. They are already 60-70 years old!

The B-52s are one of my fave bands. Everyone remembers them for Love Shack, but I prefer tracks like 'Is that you Mo-Dean?' and 'Good Stuff'.

[KungFooBob]

https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/26/b ... y-testing/

B52s getting new engines for another 30 years of life. They are already 60-70 years old!

The B-52s are one of my fave bands. Everyone remembers them for Love Shack, but I prefer tracks like 'Is that you Mo-Dean?' and 'Good Stuff'.

Roam is the most happiest feel good song... EVER!.

[Buckaroo]

Dorada Especial (black) is my fave but not available on draft.

5.5% according to the blurb. That's about the sweet spot for a lager in terms of alcohol content, IMO.

5.7%

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What do you drink in the afternoon, when the fridge is empty?

[Yorick]

5.5% according to the blurb. That's about the sweet spot for a lager in terms of alcohol content, IMO.

5.7%

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What do you drink in the afternoon, when the fridge is empty?

No afternoon drinking.

Still too pissed from vodka on cornflakes

[ZRX61]

Like many other cities, the local/metro train lines have different names, some are just a letter. Some marketing genius has just come up with this slogan for the D Line...

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