dataz722
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A friend of mine is over in England on business and told me he would bring me back some beer if I wanted. I really don't know what is available over there that isn't here that is worth getting. Suggestions?
Samuel Smiths Organic Cider, don't think that ever came across the pond.
AGREE. Anything from Samuel Smiths that you can't get here is a score.
Fullers London Porter. really one of my favorites.
This was one of my favorites during our trip to London last year! So good!
Theakson's Old Peculiar...you cant find it over here anymore
Most of the stuff listed here is reasonably easy to get in the US. So not worth his effort unless you want a really fresh one in which case make sure he buys one that is currently fresh.
Two questions?
What do you like? Where is he? Let's assume London.
If you are interested in Southern English Brown ales, a bottle of Mann's is an eye opener.
Golden Pride would be a good score as would be any of the recent Fuller's throwback/historical recipes.
Frankly England's specialty isn't bottled beer.
If he can go to Amsterdam for you, that changes everything.
I like most anything except wheat beers. I don't know exactly where he is but I think he is about an hour out of London. I don't really even know if there is much around here.
Thanks for the suggestions.
They have one that is aged in barrels that is supposed to be amazing, Yorkshire Stingo, good luck finding it though. That would be what I would like to try!
I am fortunate to live within blocks of a great 6-pack importer here in Pennsylvania , I am also a huge English beer fan and travel to England to taste and research British ales regularly, if you can find any of these , I highly recommend them.
Shepard Neame : Bishop's Finger,Spitfire
Where in PA? That is an impressive list so I assume you are in the Phl area. Spitfire is really good, Have not tried Bishop's Finger nor some of the others you mention.
Ask him to go into any of the large supermarkets (Tesco/Sainsbury) and get one of each, or pick out individual names. they all stock about 20/30 Britsh ales and a good selection of European and Worldwide beers.
They cost about £1.80- £2.00 per bottle. It just depends on how many he wants to carry.
Keep the reciept as you can claim the duty back on them.
They have one that is aged in barrels that is supposed to be amazing, Yorkshire Stingo, good luck finding it though. That would be what I would like to try!
As an ex-pat Brit, I'd suggest Fullers 1845, which should be readily available. Alternatively, Timothy Taylor Landlord (mentioned above) is very good.
Best of all though, if your friend can get it, Hook Norton 12 Days. It's a winter seasonal - I had a case delivered to my parents so I could drink it while visiting England at Christmas. It's outstanding (just don't serve it too cold - 55-65 is about right).
My cousin moved to London 3 years ago and just brought me some:
Thwaite's Very Nutty Black - delicious
Wolf Brewery's Granny Wouldn't like it - fantastic..searching all over the internet for a clone.
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