Ale Festival

[Roo]

Not impressed with the soapy Dark Star American Pale.......what next?

[TheSumOfAllBeers]

The same beer that won the GBBF last year?

Do you think it was a bad batch?

[sub82]

Are there many there?! We're going on Saturday - hopefully will be some nice stuff left!

[Bazza]

Going there tomorrow evening.

Was planning on heading there at lunchtime as well to get some Dark Star before it inevitably runs out early.

Is it the Hop Head you're referring to Rory?

-Barry

[Roo]

They have two Dark Stars in offer at the minute.....one is the American Pale Ale which is the one I'm referring to the second is The art of Darkness which is a winner. Met the guy from Ards Brewing Company.....very approachable and invited me down to his wee concern. Brewers are very generous with their knowledge...wished me luck with my first all grain.

[BrewBilly]

I am heading down on Saturday, hope you boys dont drink everything

[Quiet_Man]

Saturday for me too, with new CAMRA membership card in hand - thanks to my mate for an early birthday present.

The Mrs said....and I quote....."Sure, why don't you head down in the afternoon. Have a few beers, grab a curry, then head back for the evening"........

........it was a while before I picked myself off the floor!

I'm sure there's a catch.................but, I'll worry about on Sunday morning!

[sub82]

Haha Quiet_Man!

What time are you heading down?

What about you Andy?

Will be heading down for 1ish with Iain - looking forward to some interesting beers. Last time I was there (3 years ago) it was all bitters and eggy pale ales.

[Quiet_Man]

Sub82

Probably about 3'ish. Waiting for my mate to confirm.

Andy

[sub82]

Good stuff - well maybe see you down there!

[Bazza]

Anyone for there this evening?

-Barry

[matthewdick23]

yes barry ill be there. wot time u going down?

[Bazza]

Probably around 5:30-6.

Hopefully see you down there.

-Barry

[BrewBilly]

We meeting up at the Christmas market beforehand at about 7pm and heading over. It was the only time other folk could make it. Hope to see some of you there. Leave us some ale please

[Bazza]

Leave us some ale please

Unless I can clear this stinking hangover before this evening you're safe enough 

-Barry