John Lambies Doos Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Erdinger is by far the best. It actually tastes like beer. When my wife was pregnant she bought quite a few and I tried most of them and Erdinger was the only one that I thought was nice enough I would considering drinking it over something like coke or Irn Bru.Surprised by the Becks Blue recommendations, thought it was horrendous. Very metallic. Disagree with the Erdinger. I think it's awful, Paulner is the best I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, Harry Kinnear said: Was in the pub today before the game and had 2 Becks Blue and they actually were okay. They tasted better than what I remembered Becks tasting. Had a look in Asda and they only had Bavaria but will give Tesco a look. Is it only the alcohol that will kill you, what about the rest of the shite they put in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Is it only the alcohol that will kill you, what about the rest of the shite they put in it? With the way my liver is it's the alcohol that will kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 24 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Is it only the alcohol that will kill you, what about the rest of the shite they put in it? 5 minutes ago, Harry Kinnear said: With the way my liver is it's the alcohol that will kill me. IT was the addictive effect the alcohol had on me, my insides and, amazingly my liver, are fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Raidernation said: IT was the addictive effect the alcohol had on me, my insides and, amazingly my liver, are fine! I'm not sure I see the problem then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker-T Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 41 minutes ago, mjw said: Like paying a prostitute then just kissing her. why would you kiss her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Germans do them reasonably well but they're pointless. Just drink a soft drink instead of booze-free booze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Germans do them reasonably well but they're pointless. Just drink a soft drink instead of booze-free booze This is fine but as someone stated earlier there is no way you could go on nights out and drink soft drinks all night. I love an irn bru but I couldn't down 10 of them on a night out. I know a guy who alternates between pints and soft drinks on nights out but unfortunately due to my relationship with alcohol I can't do that. Think I might just need to sit in the house like a right boring b*****d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Think I might just need to sit in the house like a right boring b*****d. I thought that when I stopped drinking but ive found is that I'll probably go home earlier when the drinkers start to talk pish and repeat themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I was in Home Bargains yesterday and noticed they were selling Becks Blue with Lemon. Sounds rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Harry Kinnear said: This is fine but as someone stated earlier there is no way you could go on nights out and drink soft drinks all night. I love an irn bru but I couldn't down 10 of them on a night out. I know a guy who alternates between pints and soft drinks on nights out but unfortunately due to my relationship with alcohol I can't do that. Think I might just need to sit in the house like a right boring b*****d. I'd rather go out and stay sober than stay home. If I need to drive but I've got a night out to go to then I'll drink pints of soda and lime or soda and blackcurrent. If I'm meeting friends early before a gig then I'll maybe have 1 around 6:30 because by the time I'm driving home at 10:30 it's out my system. But often I don't even bother with 1. If its a choice between going to a gig knowing that I need to stay sober or missing out because I can't have a beer? It's a no brainer. I'll go to the gig and stay sober. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 I'd rather go out and stay sober than stay home. If I need to drive but I've got a night out to go to then I'll drink pints of soda and lime or soda and blackcurrent. If I'm meeting friends early before a gig then I'll maybe have 1 around 6:30 because by the time I'm driving home at 10:30 it's out my system. But often I don't even bother with 1. If its a choice between going to a gig knowing that I need to stay sober or missing out because I can't have a beer? It's a no brainer. I'll go to the gig and stay sober. I agree with this and I just need to change my mentality and that of the folk I go about with.It will be difficult though as a 30 year habit won't be easy to break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I agree with this and I just need to change my mentality and that of the folk I go about with.It will be difficult though as a 30 year habit won't be easy to break. This is probably another thread altogether but if you think you have a problem then the people you drink with shouldn't be an issue if you try to change.If they are mates that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, Harry Kinnear said: I agree with this and I just need to change my mentality and that of the folk I go about with. It will be difficult though as a 30 year habit won't be easy to break. Sorry to be blunt, but you may want to consider whether you are talking about a habit or an addiction. If the latter, you may wish to access local support services. Further- depending on how much you normally drink, going 'cold turkey' might not be a good idea. I'm sure you've thought this through though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just now, Nutz_the_Squirrel said: Sorry to be blunt, but you may want to consider whether you are talking about a habit or an addiction. If the latter, you may wish to access local support services. Further- depending on how much you normally drink, going 'cold turkey' might not be a good idea. I'm sure you've thought this through though. Of course he has, and where better to get advice on moving forward than the conglomerate of alkies and virgins on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just now, Sergeant Wilson said: Of course he has, and where better to get advice on moving forward than the conglomerate of alkies and virgins on here. And yet, not one suggestion of winding down the windows and putting the heating on full blast. The shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just now, Nutz_the_Squirrel said: And yet, not one suggestion of winding down the windows and putting the heating on full blast. The shame. He could kill himself taking such radical action. Anyway, he's probably banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garf Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I was dead against alcohol free beers for ages, mainly because the ones that I tried years ago were dreadful. I usually only drink on a Saturday at the football, recently I've started to work some Sundays, so, yesterday for example, I was alternating between having a "real" beer, then a non-alcoholic beer. They've come a long way in the last few years, and I agree, it feels a bit more like a night out than standing with a coke, you don't get that same feeling of being left out when your pal has a pint. Of the ones I've tried, Furstenberg, Erdinger and Heineken are decent, the San Miguel is not so good, Tennent's Hee Haw is surprisingly good (because I'm not a Tennent's fan) but I reckon the best 2 are Brew Dog's Nanny State and Innes and None. I think they would probably trick me in a taste test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I forgot about the Innes and None actually, that was surprisingly good but I seem to remember it being extortionate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Forgot the Innes and nine as well.There's this one if you like ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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