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View Mapletree's Profile Mapletree Flag Croydon 01 Feb 21 9.32pm Send a Private Message to Mapletree Add Mapletree as a friend

The beer of my youth. Just pure nectar. Especially before they reduced the ABV back in the 80s or 90s.

The Dog and Bull, Railway Telegraph, Fountain Head, Plough, Dukes Head, Greyhound. All hallowed ground.

Now it's just meh. So frustrating.

Anyone else an ex addict?

Now that Sambrooks have moved into the Ram Brewery, which has the longest uninterrupted period of continuous brewing in the UK, I have discussed with Duncan he could do a retro brew. John Hatch has joined Sambrooks, previously the Youngs' brewer since 1986.

So, if anyone feels as strongly as me about a pint of Special get on to Duncan and twist his arm please.

 
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Originally posted by Mapletree

The beer of my youth. Just pure nectar. Especially before they reduced the ABV back in the 80s or 90s.

The Dog and Bull, Railway Telegraph, Fountain Head, Plough, Dukes Head, Greyhound. All hallowed ground.

Now it's just meh. So frustrating.

Anyone else an ex addict?

Now that Sambrooks have moved into the Ram Brewery, which has the longest uninterrupted period of continuous brewing in the UK, I have discussed with Duncan he could do a retro brew. John Hatch has joined Sambrooks, previously the Youngs' brewer since 1986.

So, if anyone feels as strongly as me about a pint of Special get on to Duncan and twist his arm please.

Never been a great consumer of bitter but did get a liking for Youngs as I lived opposite the Fountain Head, when
My parents owned a shop

 
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View glazedallover's Profile glazedallover Flag Allier 01 Feb 21 9.54pm Send a Private Message to glazedallover Add glazedallover as a friend

I'd prefer a pint of ordinary. The Pied Bull, The Gloucester or the HandinHand/Crooked Billet for me.


In fact I did the young '135' I think it was back in the day. That is visited every young tied house listed on that little leaflet and had it signed or stamped for a polypin and a tie. The fountain in Plumpton Sussex was the furthest out and was combined with a few losing bets on race day.

Edited by glazedallover (01 Feb 2021 9.56pm)

Edited by glazedallover (01 Feb 2021 10.01pm)

 
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Used to drink Ordinary in the Buckingham near St. James tube but personally prefer Fullers.

 
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View Mapletree's Profile Mapletree Flag Croydon 01 Feb 21 10.15pm Send a Private Message to Mapletree Add Mapletree as a friend

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle


Used to drink Ordinary in the Buckingham near St. James tube but personally prefer Fullers.

But from what era Teddy. You have to go back a bit

Also like Fullers. Had Mr Harry?

 
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View Mapletree's Profile Mapletree Flag Croydon 01 Feb 21 10.17pm Send a Private Message to Mapletree Add Mapletree as a friend

Originally posted by glazedallover

I'd prefer a pint of ordinary. The Pied Bull, The Gloucester or the HandinHand/Crooked Billet for me.


In fact I did the young '135' I think it was back in the day. That is visited every young tied house listed on that little leaflet and had it signed or stamped for a polypin and a tie. The fountain in Plumpton Sussex was the furthest out and was combined with a few losing bets on race day.

Edited by glazedallover (01 Feb 2021 10.01pm)

Try a Wandle next time you are over then. Tasty but not strong

 
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle


Used to drink Ordinary in the Buckingham near St. James tube but personally prefer Fullers.

Great Pub. Not a Fullers fan. it was the only pint the ex missus could smell on me.

other work pubs would be the East India Arms or Lamb Tavern in the city or the Guinea in Mayfair

 
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View Teddy Eagle's Profile Teddy Eagle Online Flag 01 Feb 21 11.10pm Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend

Originally posted by Mapletree

But from what era Teddy. You have to go back a bit

Also like Fullers. Had Mr Harry?

Late 70s / early 80s with occasional visits after that.
No, not tried Mr. Harry but to be honest if London Pride is available I can’t get past it.
If you’re ever in Edinburgh try the Guildford Arms - very close to Waverley station. They have a good range and always have some interesting guest beers on too.

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View Mapletree's Profile Mapletree Flag Croydon 01 Feb 21 11.19pm Send a Private Message to Mapletree Add Mapletree as a friend

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

Late 70s / early 80s with occasional visits after that.
No, not tried Mr. Harry but to be honest if London Pride is available I can’t get past it.
If you’re ever in Edinburgh try the Guildford Arms - very close to Waverley station. They have a good range and always have some interesting guest beers on too.

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And if you are ever in Brecon it has to be The Royal Oak.

 
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View Teddy Eagle's Profile Teddy Eagle Online Flag 01 Feb 21 11.39pm Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend

Originally posted by Mapletree

Will do.
I used to like Brains SA. The Pontefract Castle in Wigmore St., now closed, used to keep it.

 
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View chris123's Profile chris123 Flag hove actually 02 Feb 21 6.25am Send a Private Message to chris123 Add chris123 as a friend

Young's is just not the same drink.

 
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I used to enjoys Youngs Special back in the late 80’s. Then they made it weaker and it was never quite the same.
I find London Pride ok, but Fullers do some excellent stronger beers. ESB, 1845, London Porter and Bengal Lancer are really good and if you like something really strong then I think their Imperial Stout is the best beer I’ve ever had. Closely followed by the Brewers Reserve no 5 and a honourable mention for the Imperial Porter and Golden Pride. They also bring out some old brews called Past Masters and most of them are excellent as well.

 
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