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Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 5, 2003
72,316
Living In a Box
So you out of the workaday now? Congratulations, that wine will taste even sweeter now.

Thanks, yes for the moment but I will do some part-time work at some point
 


Cowfold Seagull

Fan of the 17 bus
Apr 22, 2009
22,115
Cowfold
Are their any port afficianado's on here? I have recently discovered several bottles of Dow's 20 year old port tucked away at the back of my late father in law's drinks cupboard. The family reckon they have been there, untouched, since at least the 1980's. maybe longer.

That being the case, the port was probably bottled way back in the 1950's or 60's. I'm presuming that port improves with age, like a fine wine? Am I likely to be disappointed do you think?
 


Dorset Seagull

Once Dolphin, Now Seagull
Not for me Mrs Wembley as I am having a bit of a dry January. Actually feel fantastic and full of energy for the first time in years and for someone who liked to lay in of a morning I am now normally up by 6.

Big test tomorrow though as first time in a pub because someone has organised a skittles night for everyone in the neighbourhood.
 


The Clamp

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jan 11, 2016
26,194
West is BEST
Are their any port afficianado's on here? I have recently discovered several bottles of Dow's 20 year old port tucked away at the back of my late father in law's drinks cupboard. The family reckon they have been there, untouched, since at least the 1980's. maybe longer.

That being the case, the port was probably bottled way back in the 1950's or 60's. I'm presuming that port improves with age, like a fine wine? Am I likely to be disappointed do you think?

I don’t like port but my Stepdad is something of an afficianado and he reckons even the cheapest of ports will improve with age and continue to do so for decades. It’s definitely one of the longest lasting wines. I think you’ve struck a little pot of gold there. Enjoy.
 




Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
62,706
The Fatherland
Bianca Mango Lassi, 6.0% Mango Gose with Lactose and Salt
 


vegster

Sanity Clause
May 5, 2008
28,273
Are their any port afficianado's on here? I have recently discovered several bottles of Dow's 20 year old port tucked away at the back of my late father in law's drinks cupboard. The family reckon they have been there, untouched, since at least the 1980's. maybe longer.

That being the case, the port was probably bottled way back in the 1950's or 60's. I'm presuming that port improves with age, like a fine wine? Am I likely to be disappointed do you think?

I would sip and savour every mouthful, should taste lovely, if not rub it in.
 










Superphil

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,679
In a pile of football shirts
They have Owd Rodger on at present 7.6% as a draught beer a bit much for me! :eek:

I finished on one of those, blumming marvelous. Started with a Butty Bach which was equally fantastic. Back home now, Burns Night dinner, home made sort of Haggis, can of Hazey Daze at the moment. Will eat dinner with a bottle of 2009 Chateau de Courlat, a decent St Emilion, I bought a case back in 2011 and have been nurturing them since, just 3 bottles left.
 




Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
62,706
The Fatherland
Pleroma, 6.0% Crème Brûlée Raspberry Sour with Vanilla and Lactose
 




Bozza

You can change this
Helpful Moderator
Jul 4, 2003
57,292
Back in Sussex
Depends what you do with it I guess. I'll be having a bottle or two of the low alcohol version of Harvey's Best. Technically that still qualifies for this thread I believe?

I did briefly peruse the booze-free booze section of the supermarket the other day. it is quite a range nowadays, although it seemed to be roughly half alcohol free and half 0.5% abv. I was briefly tempted to get a few different things to try but then thought better of it!
 






Coldeanseagull

Opinionated
Mar 13, 2013
8,355
Coldean
She loves me, she bought me.......san miguel?
Meh, it's ok. Reminds me of a Maltese holiday.
Mixing pina colada now. Reminds me of EVERY holiday:thumbsup:
 


jakarta

Well-known member
May 25, 2007
15,738
Sullington
I finished on one of those, blumming marvelous. Started with a Butty Bach which was equally fantastic. Back home now, Burns Night dinner, home made sort of Haggis, can of Hazey Daze at the moment. Will eat dinner with a bottle of 2009 Chateau de Courlat, a decent St Emilion, I bought a case back in 2011 and have been nurturing them since, just 3 bottles left.

You Absolute Lightweight... :wink:
 


Questions

Habitual User
Oct 18, 2006
25,510
Worthing
Myself, I will quaffing a couple at Brooksteed in about 20 mins as they have a Drygate Brewing Co. tap takeover, looking forward to the Receiver Repeater ,a Saison.

I remember when your friend and mine from Durrington took a Saison back and said it was off because it had a sour note to it. Bless.
 




Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
62,706
The Fatherland
Aniara, 6.0% Sour Lemon Pale Ale

Full house. All 8 draft Omnipollos ticked off!
 


vegster

Sanity Clause
May 5, 2008
28,273
I remember when your friend and mine from Durrington took a Saison back and said it was off because it had a sour note to it. Bless.
He's better now though. Thank goodness!
 


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