Another surprise

**Hamish** · 13th January 06, 06:30 PM

I am not really a beer drinker - prefer quality to quantity! - but when I was in Seattle two years ago, I was gasping for a cool drink and went into a small bar away from the tourist areas. When I asked the barmaid what she might recommend, she looked at my kilt and indicated one of the many pumps on the bar counter. It was Pike Brewery's "Kilt Lifter Ale". I tried it and found it really pleasant - for a beer! ;) Maybe it was because I was so thirsty though!

Since then, I have always been on the lookout for it here in the UK but have never found it, nor anything with a similar name.

**Rob** · 14th January 06, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Derek

Rob .. thanks for the info on the Old Toms. The Sainsbury where I picked up the Haggis Hunter was in a Sainsburys Central in town .. they don't keep anything as much as the normal Sainsbury's. However tomorrow I shall be going to one of the main Sainburys and maybe they might have some left from Christmas. If they have I shall buy a few. Also Rob, I will send you a pm over the weekend .. its about time we organised our walk.
Iechyd Da

Derek

Derek,

I went back to Sainsbury's yesterday, but although I found the Haggis Hunter, it seems that Old Tom has disappeared from the shelves, possibly till next Christmas.

Rob

PS - I am sending you a PM.

**Eujeankilt** · 14th January 06, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

I am not really a beer drinker - prefer quality to quantity! - but when I was in Seattle two years ago, I was gasping for a cool drink and went into a small bar away from the tourist areas. When I asked the barmaid what she might recommend, she looked at my kilt and indicated one of the many pumps on the bar counter. It was Pike Brewery's "Kilt Lifter Ale". I tried it and found it really pleasant - for a beer! ;) Maybe it was because I was so thirsty though!

Since then, I have always been on the lookout for it here in the UK but have never found it, nor anything with a similar name.

Hamish,

That's one of my favorites, I even had a few at the brewpub at Pike Street Market a few years back. An Irish pub here had it on tap for a while so my mates and I made excuses for having lunch there just for a pint of "Kilt Lifter". I'd be suprised if you had it in England. Do you find other American "craft" beers in England?

Dale

**Eujeankilt** · 14th January 06, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by James

Heretics-all of you heretics.

Now write this down very carefully:-

I only drink single malt.

Stick to that and you will live to a happy old age.

James

James,

Does it count if it's single malt "Scottish Ale"?

Dale

;-)

**Derek** · 16th January 06, 06:44 AM

Rob ... went to Sainsbury's and was lucky they still had some left. Bought two bottles and will try one in the next few days.
Wish me luck
Iechyd Da

Derek

**Hamish** · 16th January 06, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mowgli

Hamish,

That's one of my favorites, I even had a few at the brewpub at Pike Street Market a few years back. An Irish pub here had it on tap for a while so my mates and I made excuses for having lunch there just for a pint of "Kilt Lifter". I'd be suprised if you had it in England. Do you find other American "craft" beers in England?

Dale

Hi Dale,

It was not until after I got back to England that I heard that there is a Pike Brewery pub in Seattle. However, a 'Seattlite" friend took pity on me and, although he could not send me the beer, he sent me a Kilt Lifter T-shirt!!!

I've no idea whether we have other American "craft" beers here - I don't normally drink beer, nor do I understand it, and so am unaware of what is or is not available. I'll have to ask my cilted pal Derek in Cardiff - he knows his beers and no mistake!!

The only American beer I have heard of over here is Budweisser - but I believe that is made under licence in Europe!!

**Derek** · 17th January 06, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the compliment Ham, but alas, on this question about American Beers, I do not know anymore than you I'm afraid. Maybe Rob (Lincs) will be able to answer this. Hope you are feeling better than you were Ham .. I will pm you in the next few days. Take care,
Iechyd Da

Derek

**Rob** · 17th January 06, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by Derek

Thanks for the compliment Ham, but alas, on this question about American Beers, I do not know anymore than you I'm afraid. Maybe Rob (Lincs) will be able to answer this.

Ham,

There is an increasing number of 'micro breweries' in the USA, which brew some interesting beers. I managed to sample some from the Californian micro breweries when I was last out there, but I certainly wouldn't class myself as an expert on the subject.

Regards,

Rob

P.S. How is your back these days?

**Hamish** · 17th January 06, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Rob

Ham,
P.S. How is your back these days?

Originally Posted by Derek

Hope you are feeling better than you were Ham.

Don't wish to highjack this thread but, "Thank You" my friends. The sciatica is lingering and I am resorting to painkillers only at bedtime, but it is much, much better than it was. I am still severely missing my local walks and other 'public appearances'(!), and still have not been able to touch alcohol since before Christmas!

**Beery** · 21st January 06, 09:26 PM

As an expatriot Briton, my favourite alcoholic drink is Theakston's Old Peculier. In my opinion it's the nectar of the gods. I also drink Samuel Smiths if I'm in the mood to celebrate my Yorkshire heritage. Of course getting good English beer is difficult here in the US, but it is possible. When I want a European flavour I go for Duvel (Belgian) or Grolsch (Dutch). But mostly, since I am here in Boston, I usually find myself drinking Harpoon IPA or Pete's Wicked Ale.