Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I attended the above beer and cider festival yesterday which was held in the Peoples Park.It's a 4 day affair with housed under massive marquees with in and outdoor seating.
There were 101 beers on offer here are a few of the stranger sounding ales
Chocolate Orange Stout from Derbyshire
Blindmans Happycock from Somerset
Concrete Cow Cloven Hoof from Bucks
Pocket Lady Hamiliton from Jersey
Skullsplitter 8% from Orkney
Red Willow Ageless 7.2% from Cheshire
Potbelly Crazy Daze 5.5% from Northants
It was £3 entrance then tokens, Prices - Beer from £2.40 Cider from £3.00
Needless to say I didn't take my camera but will try to get a photo today. What surprised me is the number of blokes that had come over just for the 4 day booze up.
Marek
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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I though you were a lager drinker, Marek!!!
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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No gave up lager a few years ago but must admit I still drink Miller Lite and San Miguel when in the Philippines.
Marek
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Randalls of Guernsey used to make a lovely dark mild, are they still around?
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That Chocolate Orange Stout from Derbyshire sounds interesting, Marek, maybe one for the ladies
Hope the weather is nice over there for the Festival, lovely day here yesterday but raining today
Brian Dixon
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the skullspliter sounds intreasting at 8%.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Peter
Randalls is still going strong it has 17 tenanted pubs and hotels, 1 managed pub, 4 off-licences and an airport duty-free shop. Jersey still has the award winning Mary Ann brewery.
Colette
Weather yesterday was super but today it's windy and grey but dry. There were plenty of young ladies enjoying the delights,music and food at the festival. Great friendly atomsphere.
Marek
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Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Wish I was one of those ladies today Marek, partaking of such delights, enjoy
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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My sympathies, Marek. All you post about Jersey are excellent flower festivals, fabulous weather, great beaches and, now, beer and cider festivals. Surely you had enough of those in Dover and were hoping for a change!!
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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mark,its warmer down there.
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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What, the beer?!!!!
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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no the weather.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Mark
I do miss my friends in Dover..thats very true. Luckily I have gone from one coastal town to another.I couldn't live away from the sea. The big differences are Jersey is a non EU member,crime rate is at a 10 year low,streets are very clean and it's a safe place to bring up kids. Disadvantages are high cost of living,very expensive house prices,high rents,quiet in winter and employment restrictions for non residents. But you have to make the best of wherever you live. Luckily I have a brother and sister on the island with their respective families..just a pity I'm the black sheep of the family..
Marek
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Guest 723- Registered: 12 Sep 2011
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On the subject of ales has anyone tried the Bacchus Raspberry beer for sale in Morrison? I've had the Cherry one and it's very nice.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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ahhh a kirsh beer very nice to.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i am sure that they are all nice othewise they would not be promoting them, but raspberry, cherry and kirsch i do not associate with beer.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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quite common in belguim and some parts of france howard,very tasty once you get the taste of them.