Quark Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Also, if you're in by train, get yourself a 5l bottle of whatever hooch they're flogging at Castle Cary. I picked one up and lost about 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_logic Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I find darker beers are your friend in 'non refrigeration' times - porters, coffee stouts etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 If you’re gonna do it, at least do it properly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 On the flip side of sensible recommendations, we used to leave a pack of these in the middle of the table at BBQs back in my misspent youth to serve as punishment drinks for drinking games. Absolutely horrific when it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Quark said: On the flip side of sensible recommendations, we used to leave a pack of these in the middle of the table at BBQs back in my misspent youth to serve as punishment drinks for drinking games. Absolutely horrific when it warms up. Oof... that’s probably only about 3.2%, but used to give horrendous headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkSoda Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, StoneCircle said: Why? There are no restrictions at Glastonbury about taking your own booze! More for ease of transportation of a pick and mix approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyebrow Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said: If you’re gonna do it, at least do it properly: “If I want to sit in and drink Super Tennent's in the day I willNo one's going to fucking tell me jack” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Rufus Gwertigan said: 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? I'm not sure you do have that much space. Particularly on the SeeCoaches, there's probably enough room for 1 or 2 people to bring a trolly - max. I've been travelling on the coach for a few years now and wouldn't dare risk trying to bring that much beer. I'd plan to buy it at the co-op instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I solely took mainly spirits last time out... and supplemented it with cold beers from bars but it was a hot one. I took some Sol in cans, but once they boiled in the Wednesday queues it was game over for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said: If you’re gonna do it, at least do it properly: Electric soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoman Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 8%ABV ? It used to be 9 - no longer "strong" either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 *settles down, makes himself comfy* my favourite subject. I’ve agonised, researched and considered, and I go with the idea that dark beers are perfectly good to have at room (well, tent) temperature, and they’re often pleasingly strong as well. I’ve started compiling my rarer glasto dark beers box already but they’ll be bolstered by decent amounts of: Magic Rock common grounds - I can’t stand coffee, but this coffee porter is smooth, roasty, beautiful. A magnificent breakfast beer. Beavertown Black Betty - a Black IPA so it’s quite hoppy and refreshing on the chops (and 7% odd as well) Gun imperial whiskey stout - a brewery close to me so maybe not easy to get, but it’s a sipping majesty at over 7% Brewdog jet black heart - always my fave of their beers, and they’ve only been canning this for a few months - looking forward to trialling it extensively at glasto Northern Monk mocha porter - smooth and beautiful. Belting stuff i tend to keep one can a day of something ridiculous, the Northern Monk/Evil Twin imperial stout at 12% is currently sat in my box looking all sexy - I’ll be cracking one of those the very moment my headliner of choice gets on stage. A little can of madness! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: I'm not sure you do have that much space. Particularly on the SeeCoaches, there's probably enough room for 1 or 2 people to bring a trolly - max. I've been travelling on the coach for a few years now and wouldn't dare risk trying to bring that much beer. I'd plan to buy it at the co-op instead. Yep. I've seen booze left behind. The coaches I've been on have allowed a day sack on board which you can just squeeze a case in (or in my case 5 '1 litre' bottles of mixed spirits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) These hold five litres each, from memory they're around £15 each. Less if you buy in bulk. They get lighter and easier to carry the more you drink ?They 'can' be used as a seat that also gets comfier the more you drink.? Hopback Brewery do some others but this is my favourite.? Edited March 21, 2019 by mashedonmud 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesy10 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 4 hours 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. Nah. Not a chance. I'd rather rim a stranger on the Sunday night than drink a warm can of Fosters, Carling, Carlsberg etc. It can be massively salvaged if the beer in question was actually nice to begin with, unlike the aforementioned piss water in a can. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, mashedonmud said: These hold five litres each, from memory they're around £15 each. Less if you buy in bulk. They get lighter and easier to carry the more you drink ?They 'can' be used as a seat that also gets comfier the more you drink. ? hopbackbrewery.com Aren't those a ballache to pour from with the tap on the bottom? Don't you need someone to hold it up everytime you want a drink?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mashedonmud Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 You've put me off now. Shit I'll never drink it again. ? or maybe I could put the cup on the floor and lift the keg myself. ? To be completely honest I do generally need help when nearing the end of a keg, but that's with everything. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple aki squat Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Don’t take Stella. Horrible when warm. Cider ain’t so bad, thatchers did me last time. Frozen gin and lime was ok too, has a kick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, mashedonmud said: These hold five litres each, from memory they're around £15 each. Less if you buy in bulk. They get lighter and easier to carry the more you drink ?They 'can' be used as a seat that also gets comfier the more you drink.? Hopback Brewery do some others but this is my favourite.? Upvoted because your emoji work is on point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneym Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Keithy said: Yep. I've seen booze left behind. The coaches I've been on have allowed a day sack on board which you can just squeeze a case in (or in my case 5 '1 litre' bottles of mixed spirits. Also agree with this you will struggle to get that on a See coach and last time I left on a Wednesday a couple of people were made to leave their trolley (to be fair it clearly says in the conditions you can bring a tent and a rucksack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeph1995 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 I decided I'd actually save and bring more spending money this time and treat myself to a few cold ones from the bars every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukemack Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 About 3 crates of the new Corona cans and then a mixture of about 12 other cans for me. Freeze them before leaving and keep them a decent cooler bag topped with ice, stay cool for pretty much the end of the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 I drink Old Speckled Hen.. quite like it warm with the nutty taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 11 hours ago, balti-pie said: i tend to keep one can a day of something ridiculous, the Northern Monk/Evil Twin imperial stout at 12% is currently sat in my box looking all sexy - I’ll be cracking one of those the very moment my headliner of choice gets on stage. A little can of madness! We made the mistake (not at a festival) of trying Brewdog's Tactical Nuclear Penguin a few years back. 35% I think. Just...no 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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