Bold Rover Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: ^^ Never had Chianti. Ah huv sot! And it's great, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Speaking of 'red' wine - Took a punt on this: Has to be the worst thing I've ever tasted. Horrendous doesn't cover it. Missus used some for her batch of spaghetti bolognese. That's about all it's good for. Edited May 23, 2020 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Partacus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Steven W said: I just like the taste of their beers They're about as Punk as Bob Geldof. Aren't they lords or lairds now courtesy of our imperial German overlords? Some of their beers are good but their pubs are utter dung 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Hammer Jag said: Where are these from? Sainsbury's were stocking them a while ago but I haven't seen them recently. They're far better than the sad, flat bottles that fester in the supermarkets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: Speaking of 'red' wine - Took a punt on this: Has to be the worst thing I've ever tasted. Horrendous doesn't cover it. Missus used some for her batch of spaghetti bolognese. That's about all it's good for. That's not a red wine champ: it's the Greek equivalent of port. Which should make for an 'unusual' spag bol taste to say the least. Edited May 23, 2020 by vikingTON 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Partacus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, virginton said: Where are these from? Sainsbury's were stocking them a while ago but I haven't seen them recently. They're far better than the sad, flat bottles that fester in the supermarkets. Waitrose. £5 for six. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 59 minutes ago, I am Partacus said: They're about as Punk as Bob Geldof. Aren't they lords or lairds now courtesy of our imperial German overlords? Some of their beers are good but their pubs are utter dung I don't care about their advertising. I've liked all of their bars I've been in (except the prices!) and I like most of their beers. I didn't even know about them until me and a friend went to one of their bars in Dundee in 2014. Don't get the hate they get on here. Much of it is made up stuff (most notably that their bars are full of snobs who mock anyone who doesn't like Brewdog products). But then it doesn't affect me. I'll continue to drink their beers and, when I can, will have the odd pint in one of their bars (as I said, it's pricey, although their prices haven't changed much in years and 'regular' pubs seem to be fast catching up in that regard). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, virginton said: That's not a red wine champ: it's the Greek equivalent of port. Which should make for an 'unusual' spag bol taste to say the least. Asda described it as a 'sweet wine' which is all I went off. https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/mavrodaphne-of-patras-nyx/910002715535 Fared not too badly in the spag bol all things considered! Makes sense that it's port opposed to red though as I hate that too. Edited May 23, 2020 by Ludo*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdogunderdog underdog Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On the Havana Especial with Spanish lemonade from Lidl which tastes superb 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futureboy Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Ludo*1 said: Speaking of 'red' wine - Took a punt on this: Has to be the worst thing I've ever tasted. Horrendous doesn't cover it. Missus used some for her batch of spaghetti bolognese. That's about all it's good for. That's a sweet desert wine. I used to get it from a pal in Jerry cans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Still Moretti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Still MorettiIt’s so good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Partacus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: I don't care about their advertising. I've liked all of their bars I've been in (except the prices!) and I like most of their beers. I didn't even know about them until me and a friend went to one of their bars in Dundee in 2014. Don't get the hate they get on here. Much of it is made up stuff (most notably that their bars are full of snobs who mock anyone who doesn't like Brewdog products). But then it doesn't affect me. I'll continue to drink their beers and, when I can, will have the odd pint in one of their bars (as I said, it's pricey, although their prices haven't changed much in years and 'regular' pubs seem to be fast catching up in that regard). I don't 'hate' them, in fact I'm happy that a Scottish company is making an impact abroad and creating revenue for our country. I just see their marketing as, just well that, no different from a multinational brewer. Their pub in West End Glasgow is beyond dreadful though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Asda described it as a 'sweet wine' which is all I went off. https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/mavrodaphne-of-patras-nyx/910002715535 Fared not too badly in the spag bol all things considered! Makes sense that it's port opposed to red though as I hate that too.Aye the reviews on the Vivino app describe it as being very sweet and not to everyone’s taste. The reviews back up your opinion and the description of it as a port style wine likewise back up other views. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, I am Partacus said: I don't 'hate' them, in fact I'm happy that a Scottish company is making an impact abroad and creating revenue for our country. I just see their marketing as, just well that, no different from a multinational brewer. Their pub in West End Glasgow is beyond dreadful though. Have never been to that one so I'll take your word for it. Any of the one's been to have been fine. The one at Edinburgh airport sells cans that you can put in to your carry on luggage! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 San Miguel this evening 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Partacus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: Have never been to that one so I'll take your word for it. Any of the one's been to have been fine. The one at Edinburgh airport sells cans that you can put in to your carry on luggage! I'm impressed! The one in Finnieston on is like a Clyde fans wet dream of a Thistle pub - goatees, unicyclists, Scrabble playing compulsory, yada yada. Back on topic - Williams Bros Rubus Grapefruit IPA. Excellente. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Jag Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 42 minutes ago, virginton said: Where are these from? Sainsbury's were stocking them a while ago but I haven't seen them recently. They're far better than the sad, flat bottles that fester in the supermarkets. Co-Op, EK village. I normally buy them from Sainsbury’s but as you say, haven’t seen them in a while. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, I am Partacus said: I'm impressed! The one in Finnieston on is like a Clyde fans wet dream of a Thistle pub - goatees, unicyclists, Scrabble playing compulsory, yada yada. Back on topic - Williams Bros Rubus Grapefruit IPA. Excellente. Absolutely love Williams Brothers stuff. Definitely my favourite Scottish brewery. Where did you get said beer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Partacus Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: Absolutely love Williams Brothers stuff. Definitely my favourite Scottish brewery. Where did you get said beer? Aldi. £1.29 a can. On that theme they have an Orange version (not my thang - too Orangey). Also an Elderberry and Lime IPA which was acceptable but tasted of nothing like Elderberry and Lime! Aldi seems to have a much better range than Lidl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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