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Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:16 pm
by gremlin
Horse wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:40 am
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
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:38 pm
by KungFooBob
My go to non-uk brewed lager (available in most supermarkets) is Estrella Galicia.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:45 pm
by 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!
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:57 pm
by gremlin
Horse wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:45 pm
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.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:07 pm
by 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
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:24 pm
by Horse
gremlin wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:57 pm
Horse wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:45 pm
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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Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:36 pm
by Dodgy69
'Proper job' for me, starting tonight.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:49 pm
by 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
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:04 pm
by gremlin
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:49 pm
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.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:26 pm
by MyLittleStudPony
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:38 pm
My go to non-uk brewed lager (available in most supermarkets) is Estrella Galicia.
Tyskie. Crazy Poland beer.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:30 pm
by Cousin Jack
Dodgy69 wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:36 pm
'Proper job' for me, starting tonight.
Jail Ale is good, but probably only available in Devon and Cornwall.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:53 pm
by 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!
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:59 pm
by Count Steer
They're 'Triggers Boom!'
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:08 pm
by KungFooBob
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:12 pm
by Yorick
gremlin wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:04 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:49 pm
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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Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 9:11 pm
by mangocrazy
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'.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 9:23 pm
by KungFooBob
mangocrazy wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 9:11 pm
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!.
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 10:42 pm
by Buckaroo
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:12 pm
gremlin wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:04 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 2:49 pm
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?
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 11:15 pm
by Yorick
Buckaroo wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 10:42 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:12 pm
gremlin wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:04 pm
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
Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2026 1:51 am
by ZRX61
