tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post6428069890843088976..comments2024-03-29T07:17:26.082+00:00Comments on Tandleman's Beer Blog: City of Culture, but What About the Beer?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-86049779301849508732008-04-08T17:58:00.000+01:002008-04-08T17:58:00.000+01:00Ben-Tandleman is out and proud-he likes Lees and i...Ben-Tandleman is out and proud-he likes Lees and it's no secret! There's a long standing joke about how few hops they actually use, but it certainly is distinctive in its own way...Sat In A Pubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123038980796000837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-21100713428377047552008-04-07T23:29:00.000+01:002008-04-07T23:29:00.000+01:00One of the disappointments of my trip to the UK wa...One of the disappointments of my trip to the UK was not getting any Shepherd Neame, which I have enjoyed when they were shipping b/c beers to the States. There was a cask of Bishop's Finger on at a pub in the airport, but at 7 am, I just wasn't in the mood.<BR/><BR/>The Lees Bitter and Mild I had at Tandleman's local was some of the best ale I've ever had. Can't imagine someone considering it "bland."jefffranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699992839260757505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-41971595639096187852008-04-07T11:11:00.000+01:002008-04-07T11:11:00.000+01:00We all have our own tastes - usually shaped by wha...We all have our own tastes - usually shaped by what we're used to - and that's why it can be annoying when people dismiss a particular brewery's beers out of hand.<BR/><BR/>Just as Tandleman likes Lees, I've become accustomed to - and fond of - Shepherd Neame. That's because I drink in one of their tied houses. I'd never argue they're the best going, but your palate adjusts, I suppose.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927490011165896353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-51191262938904173532008-04-07T09:00:00.000+01:002008-04-07T09:00:00.000+01:00SD Lees - you love it or don't. I do. As for the S...SD Lees - you love it or don't. I do. As for the Ship and Mitre, my thoughts echo those of my fellow branch members who visited it recently. I think maybe too many beers on here. I did enjoy Liverpool and of course didn't have tiome to visit all the pubs I wanted to, Next time we'll do the rest.<BR/><BR/>Ben - Thanks. And there is no secret as to who I am.Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-29869952093818474962008-04-07T03:13:00.000+01:002008-04-07T03:13:00.000+01:00Tandleman I think I have discovered the answer. As...Tandleman I think I have discovered the answer. As a relatively new reader I thought I would check out some blogs on your blogroll and came across "aswiftone",enjoying the posts I went back through some of the older posts and read the one regarding JWLees "get a grip" glasses.<BR/><BR/>In the comments section was a reply from your goodself mentioning that you are Lees CAMRA Brewery Liason Officer - though not overly keen on the glasses.<BR/><BR/>It all makes sense now!<BR/><BR/>Enjoying your blog<BR/><BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>Ben<BR/>LiverpoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-49366895049876973912008-04-07T00:32:00.000+01:002008-04-07T00:32:00.000+01:00Have to agree with the Southport Drinker about Lee...Have to agree with the Southport Drinker about Lees.Had a pint of I think "John Willies" (4.5%) and it was one of the most bland beers I've had all year,so bad in fact that I left half a pint,and I can assure you that happens once in a blue moon.<BR/><BR/>Ben<BR/>LIverpoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-66647606828254003232008-04-06T21:24:00.000+01:002008-04-06T21:24:00.000+01:00Seen some great Babes in the States Jeff, but I kn...Seen some great Babes in the States Jeff, but I know what you mean.<BR/><BR/>What was that time in Chicago? Oh you wasn't there!Tandlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804499573827044693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-27824858815129777302008-04-06T16:08:00.000+01:002008-04-06T16:08:00.000+01:00Someone is dissing Lees? Oy.The barmaid is everyth...Someone is dissing Lees? Oy.<BR/><BR/>The barmaid is everything I came to expect whilst drinking in the UK. Beats the hell out of me why your bartenders are so much more attractive than ours in the States -- which tend to be men. I like your tradition much more.jefffranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699992839260757505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-89030294791571611942008-04-06T10:07:00.000+01:002008-04-06T10:07:00.000+01:00It sounds like you had a not so great time in my g...It sounds like you had a not so great time in my great home city, almost feel the need to apologise.<BR/><BR/>I'll be posting soon on the Capital of Culture's latest beer event, which might be worth a return visit. <BR/><BR/>Intrigued about Ship being a few notches off. Although I haven't been a regular for years now, recent odd visits have hit the spot. I know that the new-ish landlord didn't have much of a cask pedigree and there were concerns at the time, but local Camra reports all is well.<BR/><BR/>However, puzzled by your love for JW Lees. Is this the same Lees I used to drink through clenched teeth in the Rain Bar? <BR/><BR/>Really enjoyed this post, great to get a entertaining, educated second opinion on some of my favourite boozers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629758183547510158.post-79646358910021894372008-04-05T12:50:00.000+01:002008-04-05T12:50:00.000+01:00Judging by the picture, not everything in Liverpoo...Judging by the picture, not everything in Liverpool was too bad:)Sat In A Pubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123038980796000837noreply@blogger.com