Favourite Alcoholic Drink

[Harbon 1]

I only really drink two types

Cider: Savana

Spirit: vodka (on its own )

 

[GWRtom]

None.

 

[cjmillsnun]

Beer: Flowerpots IPA

Cider: Any traditional cloudy scrumpy.

Wine: Margeaux

Spirits: Laphroaig (Scotch) or Zubrowka (Wodka - Spelling is correct as it is Polish)

 

[bb21]

A friend who I consider able to hold his drink was floored by a pint and a half of Old Rosie - never tried it myself, but if it did that to him I dread to think of its effect on me.

A few years ago on a night out, I fell behind by a pint so downed my pint of Old Rosie in about 10 seconds.

Was told the morning after that I had to be carried out of the pub. That was my only experience of not being able to walk by myself.

 

[Drsatan]

A few years ago on a night out, I fell behind by a pint so downed my pint of Old Rosie in about 10 seconds.

Was told the morning after that I had to be carried out of the pub. That was my only experience of not being able to walk by myself.

I understand Old Rosie is about 7% proof, although I've discovered many ciders are stronger than their stated proof.

I had a similar experience on a night out where I drank a pint of Old Rosie to get me in the mood, and discovered it was quite a lot stronger than expected.

Incidentally, the strongest pint of cider I've drunk was about 12%, although I can't remember the name.

 

[Morden Via CHX]

A few years ago on a night out, I fell behind by a pint so downed my pint of Old Rosie in about 10 seconds.

Was told the morning after that I had to be carried out of the pub. That was my only experience of not being able to walk by myself.

Moral of the story - don't fall a pint behind

 

[PeterY]

I very seldom drink nowadays.

I do like the occasional pint of Guinness when I'm in Ireland. If I do have a pint, I'd rather drink something strong like Old Speckled Hen, Newcastle, London Pride but stick to just 1 pint. (or bottle)

Wine.....yuk

 

[Sox]

Lager: Peroni

Beer: Wainwright

Cider: The green stuff they sometimes do at the New Inn, Clitheroe (often followed by a spiritual experience as I end up speaking in tongues)

Wine: Not a big wine drinker but probably a Rose

Spirits: Bacardi and coke or G&T

Non-alcoholic: Fitzpatrick's do a range of cordials (I am on the Blackcurrant and Liquorice at the mo), there is also a temperance bar in Rawtenstall serving same.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Woodpecker Cider which seems very hard to get now, the only place I can find it is at Asda which are not very convenient for me.

White and Rose wines, so long as they are sweet or medium sweet.

Ruby, tawny & white ports.

 

[Amberley54]

If its liquid, has an alcoholic content and is in a clean glass -I'll drink it!

 

[Zamracene749]

Hmmm, my favourite subject

Ales/beers- would always be a well kept real ale, I do like IPAs so something like Thornbridge Jaipur but am partial to Youngs bitter and Yates from Cumberland too.

Lager- A nice Bohemian style Pilsner, from Czech Republic or a Franconian microbrew from the Bamberg area. Unfiltered Pilsner Urquell or A Budvar fresh from the barrel in from the brewery cellars takes some beating, but there are some fine micro brewed lagers too eg Faltus of Ceska Trebova (thanks Burns 20!). Quite like Rauchbier too.

Cider- Real stuff made from apples please, failing that a Thatchers Cheddar valley always goes down well- that colour can't be natural surely? Wish you get it in the north though

Spirits- Gin. Especially Blackwoods Shetland Gin, lovely stuff.

 

[starrymarkb]

straight pure absinthe

that or Southern Comfort Lime or Limoncello <:

Keep meaning to try Absinthe Frühstück at Sixtina when I'm in Leipzig

 

[craigwilson]

Lager : Peroni

Ale: I visit a lot of beer festivals so I've sampled plenty. Best last year was the Cleopatra from Derventio Brewery, tasted at Didsbury Beer Festival.

Also concur that Thornbridge's Jaipur is pretty awesome.

Cider : Game Cock

Spirit : Rum (Bacardi is my white rum of choice, Sailor Jerry my dark rum of choice)

Wine : not a wine fan at all I must say, but white if I must drink it.

 

[bnm]

Lager: Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Ale: Exmoor Gold or Butcombe Blond
Cider: Thatchers Gold
Spirits: Gin (particularly Bombay Sapphire)
Wine: Chablis (white, bone dry) Merlot (Red)
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HOWEVER Some of you are a crazy if you think that that muck they sell as "cider" is actually cider. Koppaberg isn't cider, That stuff you drink in a pint glass (Bulmers?magners?) with ice isn't cider. Stongbow isn't cider. It is chemically refined sweet appleish alcohol liquid.

Check the legal definition of cider. You'll find all those drinks you are poo-pooing are cider.

It really amazes me that so many people are down on mass produced ciders. The only chemicals that can legally be added are sulphites and sweeteners. Both such chemicals are used in other mass produced session drinks. It's just snobbishness toward one of the most popular drinks in the UK. People enjoy them, they are not 'muck', and one doesn't have to be 'crazy' to drink them.

If a steak pie can be called steak with just 12% steak in it, then I see nothing wrong with cider being called cider with the legal minimum of 35% apple juice in it. Most mass produced ciders (excluding 'white' varieties - I'll concede they are vile - but they are still legally cider) such as Magners, Bulmers, Blackthorn, Strongbow are nearer the 50% mark.

Cider is an important business for UK PLC. Over 60% of the cider produced in the EU is British. Revenues exceed £2bn and contribute nearly £400m to the Treasury annually.

 

[DarloRich]

Lager: Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Ale: Exmoor Gold or Butcombe Blond
Cider: Thatchers Gold
Spirits: Gin (particularly Bombay Sapphire)
Wine: Chablis (white, bone dry) Merlot (Red)
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Check the legal definition of cider. You'll find all those drinks you are poo-pooing are cider.

It really amazes me that so many people are down on mass produced ciders. The only chemicals that can legally be added are sulphites and sweeteners. Both such chemicals are used in other mass produced session drinks. It's just snobbishness toward one of the most popular drinks in the UK. People enjoy them, they are not 'muck', and one doesn't have to be 'crazy' to drink them.

If a steak pie can be called steak with just 12% steak in it, then I see nothing wrong with cider being called cider with the legal minimum of 35% apple juice in it. Most mass produced ciders (excluding 'white' varieties - I'll concede they are vile - but they are still legally cider) such as Magners, Bulmers, Blackthorn, Strongbow are nearer the 50% mark.

Cider is an important business for UK PLC. Over 60% of the cider produced in the EU is British. Revenues exceed £2bn and contribute nearly £400m to the Treasury annually.

I know they are legally cider - they just aren't what proper cider should be like, just like Carling or Fosters, whilst legally lager, isn't like proper larger!

My point is that to base your view of cider on that rubbish (whilst acknowledging they are popular) and to think that is what cider should be like is quite silly. And it is muck. Mainly because I dont like it!

PS i have a "down" on all mass produced "imitation" alcohol products mainly because they are vile next to the real thing.

 

[generalvegitable]

lager: I don't usually drink lager, but I was recently in the salzburg area and got hooked on Stiegl while I was out there

ale: if I were to chose a favourite it has to be old peculier, no question. but I am quite partial to a bitter.

cider: I quite like aspall, but as long as its not one of the mass produced apple juice with alcohol in it type of ciders I don't really mind

spirits: don't really drink them but I'm open to the idea.

wine: can't stand the stuff, I'll only drink it if I absolutely have to out of social expectation.

 

[SS4]

Keep meaning to try Absinthe Frühstück at Sixtina when I'm in Leipzig

Eggs. bacon, sausage and spam absinthe

 

[DarloRich]

I wouldn't suggest some of the posters go directly to Absinthe. I might be tempted with working my way there

 

[Chapeltom]

I wouldn't suggest some of the posters go directly to Absinthe. I might be tempted with working my way there

I've necked a double shot to start a night off before, not one of my wiser ideas

 

[fowler9]

I've necked a double shot to start a night off before, not one of my wiser ideas

I wish my mate had stuck to lemonade all night yesterday. He was proposing to the barmaid in another mates local by 8.

 

[gordonthemoron]

90% abv Potcheen, evaporates on contact with skin, more than one shot a day will make you go blind, living on the edge

 

[GatwickDepress]

A Tesco Value interpretation of a Whisky Mac. It's an acquired taste, very cheaply acquired, mind.

 

[Phirstman]

lager: Don't mind most but can't stand Foster's or Stella.

ale: Not for me.

cider: Probably my favourite alcoholic drink, particularly enjoyed Grape and Black Cherry flavours over the festive period. Love a Thatchers and Black in the summer too.

spirits: Not really my bag; have been known to drink these very occasionally with disastrous consequences! Not a major fan.

wine: Am open to all but usually only drink with a meal or on French holidays!

Also enjoy a Krabbies Alcoholic around this time of year.

 

[jon91]

90% abv Potcheen, evaporates on contact with skin, more than one shot a day will make you go blind, living on the edge

I remember the tongue-numbing experience of first trying a 60-odd% cask strength whisky, not something for the faint-hearted.

As an aside, we use 90% ethanol to sterilise the bench surfaces in the microbiology labs at my uni...

 

[fowler9]

I remember the tongue-numbing experience of first trying a 60-odd% cask strength whisky, not something for the faint-hearted.

As an aside, we use 90% ethanol to sterilise the bench surfaces in the microbiology labs at my uni...

Wouldn't fancy drinking that! Ha ha.

 

[starrymarkb]

Eggs. bacon, sausage and spam absinthe

More Continental and Absinthe

 

[jon91]

Wouldn't fancy drinking that! Ha ha.

Oh god no, the vapour alone is enough to make most people drunk.

 

[wensley]

If just out and about I like a bottle of fruity cider, some of the 'local' pubs when I'm in Loughborough serve a cracking cider "Broakoak Moonshine" - at 7.5% ABV it's a bit like firewater but a cracking pint!

I'm a fan of Sauvignon Blanc if having a glass or three of wine and white rum or vodka would have to be my spirits of choice.

 

[rogger13]

lager: I don't usually drink lager, but I was recently in the salzburg area and got hooked on Stiegl while I was out there

ale: if I were to chose a favourite it has to be old peculier, no question. but I am quite partial to a bitter.

cider: I quite like aspall, but as long as its not one of the mass produced apple juice with alcohol in it type of ciders I don't really mind

spirits: don't really drink them but I'm open to the idea.

wine: can't stand the stuff, I'll only drink it if I absolutely have to out of social expectation.

YES!!! the only poster to mention Aspalls Cyder!!!!! this is the best Cyder, and its from Suffolk,

 

[fowler9]

YES!!! the only poster to mention Aspalls Cyder!!!!! this is the best Cyder, and its from Suffolk,

Cyder sounds scary! Reminds one of Cyanide!