"A Pint of Bitter, Please."

[hitmouse]

One of my favourite Asterix jokes

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Very clever. I would be interested to see the original French for comparison. The translation of Asterix is sublime. I have to say this one passed me by when I last read it, probably 40 years ago.

 

[THX1138]

Not to hijack the thread!
I can hear it: Put up or shut up, THX.
OK, two views of fresh crafted. Last 12 of 40 pint bottles. Spiced winter English style ale. 7% ABV...

 

[Pyan]

Never did like bitter, of any kind. Give me a pint of mild any time.

 

[Matteo]

View attachment 117260An excellent bar in Bishop’s Castle, Shrops. I recommend the Solstice ale, if any of you ever get the chance.

What? No IPA? Amazing.

Seems everyone is doing IPA these days . Not that I dislike the stuff, but come on - a bit of variety please.

 

[THX1138]

I had to look up Mild and Best. I like how many of the ale over there are lower Alc %. We need more of that here in the States.
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[Bick]

I had to look up Mild and Best. I like how many of the ale over there are lower Alc %. We need more of that here in the States.
My photos didn't load. Try again. My ale.


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Looks like a good pint, that

 

[THX1138]

Thanks, mate.

 

[Karapace]

A shout out for my local Ale house. They have a board showing what's on, what's coming on and what's coming soon. Usually a selection of IPA, bitter, and porter or stout. Alas Mild is rare these days (though I badger him to get Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby on from time to time note: it is 6% Alc) Generally I go for the 4% beers these days.
The best bit is I get free beer for playing music on a Friday afternoon

 

[Pyan]

Alas Mild is rare these days (though I badger him to get Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby on from time to time note: it is 6% Alc) Generally I go for the 4% beers these days.

Samuel Smith's Dark Mild - 3.4% ABV.

 

[Bick]

Samuel Smith's Dark Mild - 3.4% ABV.

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Perfect

 

[hitmouse]

Lovely pub in Edinburgh, Haymarket.
I had a couple of pints of excellent an Orkney IPA there tonight.

 

[hitmouse]

Bennett’s Bar, Edinburgh.

 

[AE35Unit]

Gawd its been so long since I was in a pub I forgot what they look like

 

[Ray Zdybrow]

Never did like bitter, of any kind. Give me a pint of mild any time.

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The mild I remember (late 70s, v. early 80s) was mostly slops