Didn't see any info on here about Reading beer festival. Its usually pretty big and very good with over 450 different beers to try. If anyone is interested here is the link!
http://www.readingbeerfestival.org.uk/
Reading beer Festival
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
I go each year on the Friday. It's good. The morning tends to be full of tickers by the afternoon the uni revellers get there and make it merry, by the evening the workers descend and make it into a party!
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
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Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
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Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
yeah I went sat last year and it was really busy so thought i might give the Friday ago as I finish work at 12 that day!
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Scooby
Re: Reading beer Festival
Yep I go on Friday and arrive with the tickers 
but have gone for the train when it starts to get going, at least I get a pint at a local before the bus takes me home.
Also going to Chippenham this Saturday, as small but good festival.
but have gone for the train when it starts to get going, at least I get a pint at a local before the bus takes me home.Also going to Chippenham this Saturday, as small but good festival.
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
I try to get their early. Last year I had my union jack blanket. Depending on weather I'll either take that or my fold up chair.
So meet you all by the pie stall? lol
On all seriousness I hope they have the pie stall from the last two years again. Those pies are good!
So meet you all by the pie stall? lol
On all seriousness I hope they have the pie stall from the last two years again. Those pies are good!
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
lol sounds like there will be a few of us down there! i'll keep an eye out for the union jack blanket! 
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
The wetlist is up! http://www.readingbeerfestival.org.uk/2 ... list/beers
I'm thinking this year my drinking will be black and white.
For dark beers I can recommend Ascot Ales - Anastasia's exile stout and Keltek - Grim Reaper. Though I'm looking forward to the D&B Porter from backyard brewhouse.
Light beers I'm wanting to try two lagers. Butts Le Butts Biere! and Oakleaf's I can't believe it's not bitter. Though another pint of Bowmans' Elder-ado will be good as will finally tasting FFF-Alton Pride! (The last two pints I had (in Alton it's self) were turned and last year they ran out on the thursday night!)
Harvey's Sussex Mild and Thornbridge's Jaipur IPA are always a stable choice. Mmm! May get some Perry or a mead in as well. Notice the country wine list is not yet up.
Also wonder why the bottle section doesn't have any Meantime beers. Their 'wheat' stands up to most wheat beers I've tried and they're only from Greenwich! Maybe CAMRA should look again at locAle!
I'm thinking this year my drinking will be black and white.
For dark beers I can recommend Ascot Ales - Anastasia's exile stout and Keltek - Grim Reaper. Though I'm looking forward to the D&B Porter from backyard brewhouse.
Light beers I'm wanting to try two lagers. Butts Le Butts Biere! and Oakleaf's I can't believe it's not bitter. Though another pint of Bowmans' Elder-ado will be good as will finally tasting FFF-Alton Pride! (The last two pints I had (in Alton it's self) were turned and last year they ran out on the thursday night!)
Harvey's Sussex Mild and Thornbridge's Jaipur IPA are always a stable choice. Mmm! May get some Perry or a mead in as well. Notice the country wine list is not yet up.
Also wonder why the bottle section doesn't have any Meantime beers. Their 'wheat' stands up to most wheat beers I've tried and they're only from Greenwich! Maybe CAMRA should look again at locAle!
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
good link thanks!
Yeah Ascot ales is on my list! Lumme there are alot of beers.. think i'm going to need my best drinking pants on!
Yeah Ascot ales is on my list! Lumme there are alot of beers.. think i'm going to need my best drinking pants on!
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Neal
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Anyone got tips on the best time to get in the queue? A few of us are thinking of heading down for late pm on Saturday but reports of four-hour waits to get in last year are putting me off even trying.
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
Last year come saturday there were a few dodgy brews left, some emergency locals shipped in and centurion's ghost.
This year they're holding a load of beers back til saturday but the crowds will be awful. Friday night maybe better if you can!
This year they're holding a load of beers back til saturday but the crowds will be awful. Friday night maybe better if you can!
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
Yeah i'd agree I'm heading down this evening about 6ish. British rail bearing.. (or great western as I think it is now)!
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
Beer of the festival
Old Bog - Half Wit. A syrupy sweet dark wheat beer. Mmmm!
Old Bog - Half Wit. A syrupy sweet dark wheat beer. Mmmm!
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
I tried old bog it was ok! My favourite of the ones I tried was Rin tin tin.. Fuggles and progress hops ... not sure what that means being a kit brewer 
But really nice fruity beer!
Been trying to get hold of some since!
But really nice fruity beer!
Been trying to get hold of some since!
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FlourPower
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Re: Reading beer Festival
Regularly see Rin Tin Tin around Reading. Isn't that brewed in Twyford?
Drinking: Turbo Cider, Black Rain Stout, Jotun Killer Double Stout, Apple Wine, AG#1 F.A.G,
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
Fermenting: Bramble Wine
Conditioning: Blueberry Jam Mead, Gales Mead, HLM EPIC FORCE Methegln, Tropical Juice TC on an orange mead slurry, AG#2 S.L.A.G.
Waiting for Space: Muntons Conn: Bock
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joel_m
Re: Reading beer Festival
Camberly I think but I could be wrong!
Are their any pubs that have it on Draught? Wouldn't mind trying a pumped pint of it.
Are their any pubs that have it on Draught? Wouldn't mind trying a pumped pint of it.