Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[Jack Black]

A pint of 'Piston Broke' golden ale 4.5% in The Vine pub in Wednesfield in the West Midlands.

-David.

Great pics David, looks like a nice pub, with a lot of beers choices

 

[tmd_87]

 

[Cambertree]

Spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon catching up on my favourite Porch threads.

I’m not much of a lager drinker, nor do I usually put much stock in labels of drinks when making my selections, but I had to try this lager while at a mates Ethiopian restaurant ... if only for the Amharic lettering and St. George and the Dragon motif. It was actually a pretty decent lager.

Other than that, I’ve pretty much been on a Russian Imperial Stout odyssey, over this Southern hemisphere winter.

Here’s a classic, served at my local, most of you guys and gals will recognise:

Fired up by some of the descriptions I’ve read in the Porch, I’ve even sought out a local authentic southern US BBQ joint (yeah @r8shell, I blame you!)

 

[Jack Black]

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Quality pic of your Ancient Taylor

Spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon catching up on my favourite Porch threads.

I’m not much of a lager drinker, nor do I usually put much stock in labels of drinks when making my selections, but I had to try this lager while at a mates Ethiopian restaurant ... if only for the Amharic lettering and St. George and the Dragon motif. It was actually a pretty decent lager.

Other than that, I’ve pretty much been on a Russian Imperial Stout odyssey, over this Southern hemisphere winter.

Here’s a classic, served at my local, most of you guys and gals will recognise:

Fired up by some of the descriptions I’ve read in the Porch, I’ve even sought out a local authentic southern US BBQ joint (yeah @r8shell, I blame you!)

Hey, my prodigal pal returns! Good to see you here Chin, hope you're keeping well my friend All the Ethiopian beers I've had have been pretty sweet, nice enough though. Old Saint George gets around doesn't he? I love a Russian Imperial Stout, excellent choice of knives too Save me some salad!

 

[Prester John]

These pictures are making me thirsty!

 

[Jack Black]

Glad I only bought one bottle of this lacklustre beer of dubious provenance At least it was cheap

 

[Cambertree]

Thanks my friend, yes the St Georges was crisp and spot on for a lager to enjoy with rich food.

Here’s another lager - a dark one this time, which I enjoyed this winter, while up in the Victorian high country, hunting Sambar deer.

 

[donn]

As I've mentioned before, I love these little side trips to the local pubs, thanks, David!

Great pics David, looks like a nice pub, with a lot of beers choices

Your welcome gents. I took a trip out to the West Midlands to visit the Turf Tavern in Bloxwich as I've been visiting pubs on the 'National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors'. The West Midlands has a profusion of them, of which the Turf is probably the finest example. It's how all British urban pubs would of looked at some point and hasn't changed in maybe 150 years. No music, TV's or games machines, you literally leave the 21st...no actually you leave the 20th century at the door. Just the ticking clock, clink of glasses and conversation are all that can be heard.
Unfortunately no usual pint and knife pic as both mobile phones and cameras are banned and it just didn't feel right trying to sneak a quick shot.

The original doors and windows at the back of the pub taken from the outside toilets.

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WAL/1847/turf-tavern-bloxwich

I ended up in the Vine as it's a short bus ride away. Built in 1938 it's also on the inventory and a fine example of a pre-war urban pub.
https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLV/2813/vine-wednesfield

Spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon catching up on my favourite Porch threads.

I’m not much of a lager drinker, nor do I usually put much stock in labels of drinks when making my selections, but I had to try this lager while at a mates Ethiopian restaurant ... if only for the Amharic lettering and St. George and the Dragon motif. It was actually a pretty decent lager.

Other than that, I’ve pretty much been on a Russian Imperial Stout odyssey, over this Southern hemisphere winter.

Here’s a classic, served at my local, most of you guys and gals will recognise:

Fired up by some of the descriptions I’ve read in the Porch, I’ve even sought out a local authentic southern US BBQ joint (yeah @r8shell, I blame you!)

Great. Now I'm hungry. Again...
Why can't the UK do BBQ's like that? It looks delicious! And some interesting beer finds to

 

[dc50]

These pictures are making me thirsty!

John this reminds me of Seinfeld.
"These Pretzels are making me Thirsty"

 

[Prester John]

John this reminds me of Seinfeld.
"These Pretzels are making me Thirsty"

Was thinking of George when I posted!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks my friend, yes the St Georges was crisp and spot on for a lager to enjoy with rich food.

Here’s another lager - a dark one this time, which I enjoyed this winter, while up in the Victorian high country, hunting Sambar deer.

Looks like you've been busy mate. Great to see your Lambsfoot

Your welcome gents. I took a trip out to the West Midlands to visit the Turf Tavern in Bloxwich as I've been visiting pubs on the 'National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors'. The West Midlands has a profusion of them, of which the Turf is probably the finest example. It's how all British urban pubs would of looked at some point and hasn't changed in maybe 150 years. No music, TV's or games machines, you literally leave the 21st...no actually you leave the 20th century at the door. Just the ticking clock, clink of glasses and conversation are all that can be heard.
Unfortunately no usual pint and knife pic as both mobile phones and cameras are banned and it just didn't feel right trying to sneak a quick shot.

The original doors and windows at the back of the pub taken from the outside toilets.

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WAL/1847/turf-tavern-bloxwich

I ended up in the Vine as it's a short bus ride away. Built in 1938 it's also on the inventory and a fine example of a pre-war urban pub.
https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLV/2813/vine-wednesfield




Great. Now I'm hungry. Again...
Why can't the UK do BBQ's like that? It looks delicious! And some interesting beer finds to

Those look like a couple of fantastic pubs David, particularly the Turf Tavern How could we have lost so many places like that?

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Fodderwing]

Cambertree - Chin that is some fine spread laid out on the table. As for the smoker... Dat's bout right

 

[Markeologist]

Crown lifter on Beer Scout didn't come into play at this local BBQ joint but the sheepsfoot blade sure cut these ribs nicely!

 

[TALON52]

GW Fins in New Orleans.

 

[Horsewright]

This far into it and I'm not sure I'm a fan:

Smells like Laphaoaig which should make me a fan:

But it tastes like a campfire. Then again this far into it and I'm not sure I'm not a fan. Kinda on the fence.

Definitely on the fan side of the fence with this one:

 

[tmd_87]

 

[Pàdruig]

New knife day! Having a beverage to celebrate!

 

[meako]

Cambertree - Chin that is some fine spread laid out on the table. As for the smoker... Dat's bout right

HEY!
we're further south and we know how to cook bbq.

 

[meako]