Flash@TMB Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 We have updated our range of genuine imported bottled beers. Alan, one of the partners in the bar is currently located in Canada where there exists a bar that stocks several hundred imported bottled beers. After several months of careful research, sampling all the beers, in the interests of science, business, and customer satisfaction, Alan drew up a list of beers for us to source. It took a while to find a supplier but we've suceeded and the brews are now available for your enjoyment.We've decided to restrict our range to genuine imported beers that are brewed and bottled in their country of origin. There is still some old brewed under license stock to shift, and we shall retain American Budweiser as our only brewed under license product in the long term.We also decided to focus mainly on the smaller breweries, although a couple of the larger ones are included for reasons that I'll reveal under the influence of alcohol.We also intend to rotate some of these around as we gauge popularity.The new line up is:Giraf Gold (Denmark)Real Rock (Jamaica) - it had to be doneDos Equis XX (Mexico)Delerium Tremens (France) - this stuff is 9% abv but tastes great. It comes in a stone bottle with a pink elephant on the label.Tiger Beer (Singapore) - the genuine imported versionStella Artois (Belguim) - the geninue imported Belgian original, taste the difference.Anchor Steam (USA) - from San Francisco, again it had to be done.Moosehead (Canada)Brooklyn Lager (USA) - from New YorkDixie Beer (USA) - from New Orleans, pronounced noo orlansCoopers Sparkling Ale (Australia) - this has some sediment, that's normalWe will still continue to stock Kreikbier and Frambozen... obviously. And AB in bottles also. Becks will also stick around since it has always been brewed and bottled in Bremen Germany. I visited the brewery in 1985. Fuckin hell that's 20 years ago!!!Still to come:Boags (Australia)Baltica (Russia)Samichlaus (Austria) - the worlds strongest beer, brewed up to 14%, but only available in limited batches so we must wait a while to get hold of some.Prices vary depending on the day and time, but full price is 2.60 for everything apart from Coopers 2.80, Delerium 3.10, and Samichlaus... fuck knows but it will be VERY expensive! Prices vary down the way during off peak times and Wednesday specialsFlash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satyam Shivam Sundaram Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 What with all this renovations, new equipment, guitar's etc etc... You must be in some heap of debt!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Mmmmmm Real Rock and Tiger - glorious! Have you tried any of the oriental beers in Chi Bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 You have Stella <phew> though I have never tasted the imported version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by Turnham Green:What with all this renovations, new equipment, guitar's etc etc... You must be in some heap of debt!? There is no debt and the building is owned outright. It would be fair to class us all totally skint by this stage though... We have another source of income from our day jobs, but we've been blowing all that on the bar. IMHO it would be extremely difficult to operate under any other circumstances.If all this sounds like I'm a lucky bastard then take into account that I've been working a minimum of 10-12 hours a day 6-7 days every week, including countless 24 hour plus shifts since 1995. During that time I've only had 5 days vacation (in Feb '96). I'm actually due 7 years off in lieu LOL. So not only skint but knackered. Is it worth it... hmmm almost! But to anyone that intends owning a bar, this is one way of achieving that goal. Of course it's necessary to save every single penny you earn, and invest it all carefully until the right bar comes along, never touching it. Not easy. Hence we drive a 12 & 13 year old cars. The good news is that the business is stable and the bar will be around for a long time. Me... I'll probably die young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satyam Shivam Sundaram Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by Flash@TMB:There is no debt and the building is owned outright. It would be fair to class us all totally skint by this stage though... We have another source of income from our day jobs, but we've been blowing all that on the bar. IMHO it would be extremely difficult to operate under any other circumstances.If all this sounds like I'm a lucky bastard then take into account that I've been working a minimum of 10-12 hours a day 6-7 days every week, including countless 24 hour plus shifts since 1995. During that time I've only had 5 days vacation (in Feb '96). I'm actually due 7 years off in lieu LOL. So not only skint but knackered. Is it worth it... hmmm almost! But to anyone that intends owning a bar, this is one way of achieving that goal. Of course it's necessary to save every single penny you earn, and invest it all carefully until the right bar comes along, never touching it. Not easy. Hence we drive a 12 & 13 year old cars. The good news is that the business is stable and the bar will be around for a long time. Me... I'll probably die young I admire your determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by psydoll:Mmmmmm Real Rock and Tiger - glorious! Have you tried any of the oriental beers in Chi Bar?I almost never leave the Moorings, mainly due to the above. Once I went to Drummonds when I was managing Toxik. I also visited HJBs twice while we were shut, but I was too tired to go out so I spent the spare time in my bed, although I was still attending my day job.Are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by Tav:You have Stella <phew> though I have never tasted the imported version. Tav - there is a whole world of amazing drinks out there. In fact so varied is this world that there is absolutely no need to try any other form of intoxication.Luckily, you have come to the right place to experience this. Look me up some Friday night in the bar and I'll be your guide, just like in Carlos Castinada but with booze.If it costs you more than 10 to get wasted, or you ever feel sick/hungover/depressed then you are drinking the wrong stuff.Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 ooh i'm going to have to try the bottled beer that comes in a stone bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by Flash@TMB:Tav - there is a whole world of amazing drinks out there. In fact so varied is this world that there is absolutely no need to try any other form of intoxication.Luckily, you have come to the right place to experience this. Look me up some Friday night in the bar and I'll be your guide, just like in Carlos Castinada but with booze.If it costs you more than 10 to get wasted, or you ever feel sick/hungover/depressed then you are drinking the wrong stuff.Flash Well when I do venture in I am will be sure to get some pointers on what to drink as I haven't sampled that many different kinds of booze nor any really good good quality drink...I have no idea who Carlos Castinada is but the name amuses me so that must be a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by Flash@TMB:Are they any good?Yeah they're pretty nice - happy hour's between 5 and 8 on a Friday (maybe other days as well) if you ever get the sampling chance. Nae as nice as some of the ones you're getting in sound though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 i want to come in for a drink before johnny traunt up at moshulu....bah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Elvis Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 I'll need to come and get some Brooklyn! You should get in Sapporo (Japanese) it is the shit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Originally posted by Billy Ocean:I'll need to come and get some Brooklyn! I'm sure Posh and Becks will have bodyguards for their children so it won't be as easy as you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 BOOM BOOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 I will pop in on Sunday and sample the Dixie beer...yall! Nah, seriously, sounds like some really ace new beers, I will be like a child in a toy store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 We have also added...We have also expanded the range slightly with the addition of Baltika, from Russia, and Boags from Australia.A word of warning all these beers have been selling much faster than anticipated so there may be a temp shortage over the course of the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 My friend Phil seemed to like the Baltika beer. I love the Brooklyn Lager, although wasn't so sold on the stuff that came in the stone bottle (sorry...we stole the empty...it's just so damned cool), it was too sweet for my liking. But the Brooklyn stuff = hitting the right spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Are you allowed to steal the empties? Isn't that saving the barman a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan U.N.C.L.E. Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 ooh, the mintal imported beer, whooperschtaffen or whatever was quite an enjoyable experience. I'm glad I have now finally set foot in the moorings. It is indeed i fine pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Whats the cherry beer called? Good shit! Especially mixed with weihenstefan hefe bier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
less_than_stu Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by Ewan U.N.C.L.E.:I'm glad I have now finally set foot in the moorings. It is indeed i fine pub I abso-fucking-lutely agree. The Void are officially Moorings-lovers now. Yes indeedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by Keilan 303:Whats the cherry beer called? Good shit! Especially mixed with weihenstefan hefe bier!! Kriekbier. It's over 6% abv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 i want to try the dixie beer..apparently it's V.lagery..and i loves my lager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Lagery beer? Whit's the world coming too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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