ErnestTurnip Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Soon slip back into old habits, will mean waking up at 1:30 and then hardly sleeping the rest of the night and being downstairs with a brew at 6am. Since being back in work on the 4th had a drink every night I think, going to have a gin or summat and call it quits for tonight. Not brewed in about a year but bought some grain so might do a brew and not drink until it's ready, going to be a few shite months at work at least but realistically ale aint going to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Not had a beer this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 52 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Not had a beer this year Wait until tomorrow at 3!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Couple of bottles of this last night https://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product/3833514?CID=search/JB33/google/productfeed&istCompanyId=66508197-b725-41cf-a74c-b2dfa3e0248f&istFeedId=779ce4da-c6a7-430a-8bfd-0f2c74af09ca&istItemId=irwawqiim&istBid=xziw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkareq--f7gIVBKOyCh37-Q09EAQYASABEgLhUvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Dry as fuck at first, but warmed up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Eight pissing days at least since I ordered my 'free' Brewdog 4pack... I've been out of the house during delivery hours for about two or three hours during that time - no 'missed you' card or owt. If they left it on the doorstep (or with all but one neighbour) then that'll be ale I'll never sup. Couldn't give a fuck about £1.95 but it's the principle - if they simply ain't delivered or someone's swiped 'em off the doorstop or some bastard neighbour has got merry with them. Did anyone else order any? They've pissed their chips for future orders off me - even if they turn up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Eight pissing days at least since I ordered my 'free' Brewdog 4pack... I've been out of the house during delivery hours for about two or three hours during that time - no 'missed you' card or owt. If they left it on the doorstep (or with all but one neighbour) then that'll be ale I'll never sup. Couldn't give a fuck about £1.95 but it's the principle - if they simply ain't delivered or someone's swiped 'em off the doorstop or some bastard neighbour has got merry with them. Did anyone else order any? They've pissed their chips for future orders off me - even if they turn up... I wouldn't anyway. I know that marketing agencies are probably on the bottom.of people's sympathy lists but they why they treat some the pitch process (which if you've done them is long, grim and often fruitless from the doc to the chemistry pitch to the full pitch and then the endless call backs if you are lucky) Brewdog are not the nicest, but then the nicest never rarely get to dominate a market. I just wouldnt buy into James' fluff about the company.or its marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Brewdog also sack people when pregnant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 16, 2021 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: I wouldn't anyway. I know that marketing agencies are probably on the bottom.of people's sympathy lists but they why they treat some the pitch process (which if you've done them is long, grim and often fruitless from the doc to the chemistry pitch to the full pitch and then the endless call backs if you are lucky) Brewdog are not the nicest, but then the nicest never rarely get to dominate a market. I just wouldnt buy into James' fluff about the company.or its marketing. Yeah, i was very cynical about this, more likely am empty gesture for PR purposes and social media likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ZicoKelly said: Yeah, i was very cynical about this, more likely am empty gesture for PR purposes and social media likes Its a nice bit of brand alignment. It doesn't hurt them and they are shut anyway. If I was their marketing agency I'd certainly be advocating for a.mive like this, lots of business are doing similar. Shitty company in my opinion, beer is OK, but their marketing is top notch. A perfect brand, not a nice one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 In fact I'd forgotten I'd used them as a case study in my last interview when product is secondary to brand and experience in terms.of setting price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: I wouldn't anyway. I know that marketing agencies are probably on the bottom.of people's sympathy lists but they why they treat some the pitch process (which if you've done them is long, grim and often fruitless from the doc to the chemistry pitch to the full pitch and then the endless call backs if you are lucky) Brewdog are not the nicest, but then the nicest never rarely get to dominate a market. I just wouldnt buy into James' fluff about the company.or its marketing. They paint this picture of two eco-warrior beardy types knocking up product in a zero carbon fashion - then stick unrecyclable black plastic 'cap' connectors on their can packs (or did)... Another set who don a faux 'eco' halo. They're massive wankers, but, like you say, pretty much all big companies are - you'd need plenty time and energy and big buggery pockets full of cash to fully boycott all wankerfirms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Don't Global Mega Spazzacorps Brewing and Vintners own a very significant share in Brewdog these days? And their bars, when open, are twat ground zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Youri McAnespie said: Don't Global Mega Spazzacorps Brewing and Vintners own a very significant share in Brewdog these days? And their bars, when open, are twat ground zero. Exactly, people are not going to the Shoreditch brewdog because they are craft beer lovers. They are paying 7 quid a pint to be in the place to be. They are even open source, which is a great move. Noone is really going to make shed loads of their beer, even rival company. Their worth is their brand, not what they produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: Exactly, people are not going to the Shoreditch brewdog because they are craft beer lovers. They are paying 7 quid a pint to be in the place to be. They are even open source, which is a great move. Noone is really going to make shed loads of their beer, even rival company. Their worth is their brand, not what they produce. Is there not a danger they can, overnight, be deemed naff? The real hipster arses probably fucked them off long ago. But perhaps even the wannabe hip will follow suit eventually. Give me an old bloke pub anyday. Pickled eggs on the bar, gold label on a shelf, avocado sink/bog - black hard plastic seat and steel piss-stones with blue urinal cakes, miserable owd cunt sipping a mild/bitter split in the corner... Or is that just me recalling 'Early Doors'? If anyone knows of one like the description above let us know - that's the place I want to enjoy my first post-lockdown pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 16, 2021 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Is there not a danger they can, overnight, be deemed naff? The real hipster arses probably fucked them off long ago. But perhaps even the wannabe hip will follow suit eventually. They are entry level craft, pioneers of the market and have been at it over 10 years I don't mind a pint of Punk, but hardcore craft hipsters sneer at anyone who takes their brew to supermarket shelves These guys have done well getting their beer and bars everywhere, those that sneer would do the same if the opportunity arose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Yeah, most craft beer snobs fucked them off a long time ago. The ones that remain are craft beer wankers, there's a discernible difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester58 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 abstained since just before new year, going at it big time today, taking the stouts out ofthe fridge shortly,to take the chill off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I read that some American hipster twats decided to be ultra-contrarian and started 'ironically' supping mass-market catpiss like Pabst Blue Ribbon etc. It even briefly appeared on supermarket shelves over here a few years back. I've wrote before, I'd love to set up a blind tasting with a load of 79p to £2.30 or so Home Bargains/Aldi/Lidl/Morrison's etc. sourced brews and a bunch of £7 a can 'true' craft. I'd wager seven of ten crafties - snob or wanker, wouldn't be able to discern which was which, let alone the ultimate test - rank them in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Is there not a danger they can, overnight, be deemed naff? The real hipster arses probably fucked them off long ago. But perhaps even the wannabe hip will follow suit eventually. Give me an old bloke pub anyday. Pickled eggs on the bar, gold label on a shelf, avocado sink/bog - black hard plastic seat and steel piss-stones with blue urinal cakes, miserable owd cunt sipping a mild/bitter split in the corner... Or is that just me recalling 'Early Doors'? If anyone knows of one like the description above let us know - that's the place I want to enjoy my first post-lockdown pint. Of course, that's why the 'real' microbreweries have popped up everywhere. Also why its seen as a but chavvy by the pretentious London young crowd who wouldn't be seen dead in the Brewdog near L.Square. Also the one I Edinburgh seem to attract tossers from all.over the world! I know loads down here, looking forward to going back. But also I do like going to places like Peckham Levels as well. Horses for courses an all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted January 16, 2021 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Youri McAnespie said: I read that some American hipster twats decided to be ultra-contrarian and started 'ironically' supping mass-market catpiss like Pabst Blue Ribbon etc.It even briefly appeared on supermarket shelves over here a few y a bunch of £7 a can 'true' craft. Aye, it was definitely popping up in craft shops over here, i only knew it was red neck beer after being told on a visit to the states Newcastle Brown is big over there in the craft hipster scene, or it was around 10 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Anyhow, after thirty odd years of research, I've finally decided, bar some bargain dropping in my lap, inavailability of my choices or a brew of unparalleled excellence crossing my path - all my home drinking (ale) will be Guinness Original or McEwan's Export Ale from now on in. Those being, imo, a perfect alignment of; price, taste, availability and little in the way of undesired after-effects. Edited January 16, 2021 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted January 16, 2021 Members Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Youri McAnespie said: Eight pissing days at least since I ordered my 'free' Brewdog 4pack... I've been out of the house during delivery hours for about two or three hours during that time - no 'missed you' card or owt. If they left it on the doorstep (or with all but one neighbour) then that'll be ale I'll never sup. Couldn't give a fuck about £1.95 but it's the principle - if they simply ain't delivered or someone's swiped 'em off the doorstop or some bastard neighbour has got merry with them. Did anyone else order any? They've pissed their chips for future orders off me - even if they turn up... Yeah same. Not even dispatched I get it was a ploy to get you to buy in the future but if you don’t get good service when it’s free it’s gonna put you off in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Rudy said: Yeah same. Not even dispatched I get it was a ploy to get you to buy in the future but if you don’t get good service when it’s free it’s gonna put you off in the future Like I wrote - I couldn't give less of a fuck about £1.95, but expecting anything being delivered and it not arriving day after day pisses me right off, whether it's a £2 usb lead or a £500 laptop or jacket... Can't even remember my Brewdog login either. I've about eight 'spam only' gmail accounts... Edited January 16, 2021 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, ZicoKelly said: Aye, it was definitely popping up in craft shops over here, i only knew it was red neck beer after being told on a visit to the states Newcastle Brown is big over there in the craft hipster scene, or it was around 10 years ago I think I saw it in Asda... Dunno why I prefer Newky in cans, tastes less sweet imo, probably psychological and no actual difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted January 16, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Anyhow, after thirty odd years of research, I've finally decided, bar some bargain dropping in my lap, inavailability of my choices or a brew of unparalleled excellence crossing my path - all my home drinking (ale) will be Guinness Original or McEwan's Export Ale from now on in. Those being, imo, a perfect alignment of; price, taste, availability and little in the way of undesired after-effects. I had a case of McEwans recently and bought another a few days later. Ticks every box. Innis & Gunn do a lager that has rolled oats as an ingredient and its delicious. Aldi had it on the shelves for a while but not seen it for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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