In my old age, I've turned into a bit of a snob. Sorry, I mean connoisseur
In my student days I'd be quite happy drinking whatever was there, be it Fosters, Stella, John Smiths, Boddingtons, etc.
I realise now the error of my ways. I've never understood why people go to a quality pub and order the most generic and bland lager they have on offer. :?
My girlfriend and I now are so very picky about what and where we drink. If we scan the pumps after walking into a pub and they don't have anything decent, we'll leave, simple as that.
So, here are my current favourites:
In my student days I'd be quite happy drinking whatever was there, be it Fosters, Stella, John Smiths, Boddingtons, etc.
I realise now the error of my ways. I've never understood why people go to a quality pub and order the most generic and bland lager they have on offer. :?
My girlfriend and I now are so very picky about what and where we drink. If we scan the pumps after walking into a pub and they don't have anything decent, we'll leave, simple as that.
So, here are my current favourites:
- Erdinger
- Fruli
- Kriek
- Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
- Schneider Weisse
- Leffe
- Duvel
- Sierra Nevada[/list:u]
I also like a quality bitter, ale, porter or stout, providing it has been well kept. There is a great micro-brewery in Blackheath called Zero Degrees - their beers are WAY better than all the mass produced crap, and cheaper too! :mrgreen: The Porter House in Covent Garden is great also. Samual Smiths do a great wheat beer also.
I love wine, both red, white and Rose, usually spend around £6-7 a bottle, maybe £15 for a special occasion. I really want to learn more about it.
I've never been one for spirits or liqueurs - although I'll drink them on occasion.
What I really want to get into is quality whiskey, there seems to be a lot to discover and learn!
John