Rufus Gwertigan Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I was a regular at Glasto but I have had a ten year break. In the past I have had help getting there and been able to get shitloads of cider from the local farms (normally I work and get on site early). This year I am coming as a punter on the coach and have the space to bring 2 or three cases and I am budgeting for 10 quid for an ale or cider from the bars. My Aldi is only 40 yards away and they are quite limited. What does the panel think my best buys given a budget of say 50 quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Ah, one of our best annual threads. ? The choice of good beer in cans is now vast, and there are plenty of places online that will deliver, if you’ve not got anywhere decent near you. You don’t say what you like. Personally I am a fan of getting in a load of session strength, lightish ales that tastes OK warm: St Austell Tribute & Brewdog Dead Pony Club are my faves. Maybe Adnams Ghost Ship too. The bars will be £5-6 a pint, not £10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility of Solitude Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I always go for Hobgoblin Gold. Light and refreshing, cheap at £4.20 for 4 at Asda, and doesn’t have to be chilled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock the clock Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I didn't know you could get St Austell's in cans @Brave Sir Robin. Can you get proper job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke88 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, Tranquility of Solitude said: I always go for Hobgoblin Gold. Light and refreshing, cheap at £4.20 for 4 at Asda, and doesn’t have to be chilled. Yep, one of my favourites. They've got Fursty Ferret in cans in there as well now, which is lovely. Ghost Ship is a a good one as well, although the cans seemed a bit dodgy last year, I had two burst in my rucksack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 When I last went in 2016 St Austell Breweries were doing 3 for 2 on cases of beer and their Tribute is nice. Unfortunately looks like no offers on at the moment. https://www.staustellbreweryshop.co.uk/c/beers-lagers/ Otherwise I normally just go to Tescos and see what cans they have on offer. Normally get a mix of things like Adnams, Doom Bar, Badger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, rock the clock said: I didn't know you could get St Austell's in cans @Brave Sir Robin. Can you get proper job? Yes. I just posted above about it and yes you can get proper job but only in small 330ml cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymondo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Desperados. Decent percentage and taste ok if on the warm side. though some might argue its not a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillhouse188 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I'm thinking half lager/IPAs, and half dark fruits, the latter to start the days off and beers for when I get sick of the sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock the clock Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, dondo said: Yes. I just posted above about it and yes you can get proper job but only in small 330ml cans Oh nice thankyou! Don't mind smaller cans at festivals so will look out for offers on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, rock the clock said: Oh nice thankyou! Don't mind smaller cans at festivals so will look out for offers on them I'm not sure if you can only get proper job direct from the brewery in cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I'm clearly overly keen as I've already started compiling my beer stash as Brewdog had an online sale. I got a bunch of Lost Lager (not tried before) and Electric India (crazy delicious) cans. I'm only going to grab some stouts now and take spirits to meet my needs as can't be arsed with the weight this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 How about polypins? https://www.hopback.co.uk/product/summer-lightning-polypins/ Might put one of these in the caravan and then when it gets light enough to carry round all day take it in with me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted March 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: The bars will be £5-6 a pint, not £10. Sorry I meant a budget of a tenner a day for the bars, maybe push it to a fifteen. I am thinking 2 or 3 cases should tide me over especially as I drink like a fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clearest Blue Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Not meaning to hijack the thread from the OP, but recommendations of stouts/porters in cans that are okay warm would be more than welcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Unless you can find a decent way of keeping them cold I wouldn’t bother personally. Lukewarm cans are just vile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeph1995 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) What ever you find that is the cheapest and largest volume. Warm cans all taste the same to my mouth, so no point in spending more on certain brands when its going to be warm before you even open one. Edited March 21, 2019 by Xeph1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Green King IPA for breakfast, Wainwright and Old Specked Hen for the afternoon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawros Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 You want dark 'uns - milk and peanut butter stouts work well as breakfast drinks Eg: https://www.beersniffers.co.uk/tailgate-peanut-butter-milk-stout/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7MzkBRAGEiwAkOXexIysb2T-powIELNfWiGxJNurTpmD3PObDLggoCazHOkaiaLrbpfGQhoCtC0QAvD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 36 minutes ago, Tranquility of Solitude said: I always go for Hobgoblin Gold. Light and refreshing, cheap at £4.20 for 4 at Asda, and doesn’t have to be chilled. Never tried the gold, massive fan of normal hobgoblin. I'll add this to my list of stuff to try ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyPorter Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, priest17 said: Green King IPA for breakfast, Wainwright and Old Specked Hen for the afternoon. Have stocked up on plenty of Wrainwrights already, fine at room temp and goes down easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havors Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Unless you can find a decent way of keeping them cold I wouldn’t bother personally. Lukewarm cans are just vile. Correct. I have a big coolermaster ice box rammed with beer cider and ice to the brim. Keeps things cold until the friday night/sat morning. I make sure I get through the beer first as warm beer has got to be one of the worst things you can drink. Im usually left with pretty cold/cool cider for sat and sunday... which you can put up with not being cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted March 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Xeph1995 said: What ever you find that is the cheapest and largest volume. Warm cans all taste the same to my mouth, so no point in spending more on certain brands when its going to be warm before you even open one. In the past I have drank Strongbow because it tastes the same warm or cold. I am investing in one of those Colemans tents that keeps ot dark inside so I am hoping to keep the beer cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martini Police Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Unless you can find a decent way of keeping them cold I wouldn’t bother personally. Lukewarm cans are just vile. Agreed. Gave up on cans of beer and switched fully to cider a few years ago. Just not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 ??? It's not hard to keep cans at cellar temp. Just don't... leave them in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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