Beefsteak 305 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I drink a lot more Cider now than I ever did . As I mentioned in the thread about the minimum unit price rise is one done by "Bargain Booze" is called Amber Harvest, costs around three and a half quid for three litres . Mighty fine ! By the way , Iv'e just heard that "Bargain Booze" now have 600 stores open nation wide. I remembser when they had just one ! It was just up the road from where I worked in Elworth (Near Sandbach) they had a bit of a wharehouse there too that suplied their next shop. Nowt to brag about, but it's not a bad success story in just 14 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I used to love a tipple: whiskey and soda (my favourite) but just recently, due to a long- going ear infection, I've had to: "wotch it!" Don't 'Wotch it', it's not going to do any tricks, better just to 'drink it'............................. :biggrin: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Owt that's likely ter mek me tiddleh, the only thing that should be done in moderation is 'abstinence'............................do enjoy a nice glass or 3 of Pinot Noir..............or a large Almagnac.................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Believe it or not, Shippos used to be my favourite, both mild and bitter. For a take out I loved Shippos Nut Brown ale in the quart bottles. I still have two bottles but alas, no brown ale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pemberton 15 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The best laxative I ever knew was Shippos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The best laxative I ever knew was Shippos! "Liquid Pickfords" shift anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's traditional to knock Shippos and in fact I used to do it too. That is until a real drinker taught me the difference between a good beer and pasteurised, flavourless, gassy Keg beers. Shipstones Ales are a good quality genuine British real ale. They had the contract to supply beer to the British overseas forces in Victorian times too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 This Xmas I shall be mostly drinking Alcohol..... Hic° Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 If you feel the bottom has fallen out of your world, drink Shipstones Ales and let the world fall out of your bottom. Just got back from Morrisons :- Case of John Smiths Bottle of Mount Gay Rum Bottle of Martell Cognac We wish yous a merry chrishmash ....HIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Congratulations and Thanks to Landmark posters ? Ales, I prefer Elsie Mo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 If it's Castle Rock we are drinking - I prefer their Hemlock Bitter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's traditional to knock Shippos and in fact I used to do it too. That is until a real drinker taught me the difference between a good beer and pasteurised, flavourless, gassy Keg beers. Shipstones Ales are a good quality genuine British real ale. They had the contract to supply beer to the British overseas forces in Victorian times too. Was it the original IPA= India Pale Ale, brewed & bottled in such a way that it would 'travel' without spoiling, unlike most other ales? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 That is correct Paulus - it accounts for the additional hops, and higher alcohol content, that acted to help sterilize and stabilize the beer for shipping. The name derives from where it was originally shipped to! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I really am not much of a drinker, never have been. Nothing against it, but don't like the taste of beer, spirits etc. If I have a glass of wine [and 1 makes me tiddly] it has to be German white, as it's not as dry as others. When we go out to eat every Friday night with our friends, I drink tonic water. How boring is that, but I like it and it's not as sweet as pop. When we were courting my hubby and I, I'd drink bitter lemon. He reckoned he married me cos I was a cheap date! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Pepsi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Dr' Pepper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 unlike you kath i havealways had expensive tastes as far as my drinks are concerned and have always drunk soft drinks or shorts doubles ofcourse piggy used to say it was a good job i brought most of my own when we first went out cause his mum would only let him have 10 bob a night and i proberly spent about 1 pound a night on my drinks he still hates it when i get my drinking head on costs him a fortune good job i dont drink so much these days been out all day today been in pub from 3 pm and i only had one real drink . and i feel a bit drunk anyway night all i am going to bed see some of you tommorow night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Mudgie I Might have said this before. I like Dr. Pepper, but I also like Wal-Marts Dr.Thunder at a few cents a can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I did it ! I cracked ! Yesterday I finally turned into my Mum and Dad ! I bought a bottle of Warninks Advocaat to make 'Snowballs' for the kids SWMBO has never had one . PS Morrisons do their own version of Dr Pepper too, it is called Dr Pop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Mudgie I Might have said this before. I like Dr. Pepper, but I also like Wal-Marts Dr.Thunder at a few cents a can Has it got laxative ingredients perchance?................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think its made with Mushy peas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Can soemone please tell me how to make Snowballs? I have a bottle of Warniks and tried drinking it neat but it tastes like hard boiled eggs - Yeuch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ5yhkte1CE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazza 71 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just opened my second bottle of shiraz. Merry body every Christmas. Hic ! Baz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Can soemone please tell me how to make Snowballs? I have a bottle of Warniks and tried drinking it neat but it tastes like hard boiled eggs - Yeuch! I think they're made with Mushy Peas, see # 71, careful what snow you use ie don't use the yellow stuff.................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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