holystove Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 IRT MikO alot of strong belgian beers come with a tulip shaped glass. but my guess is that it was duvel? I was thinking Duvel aswell but "Was nearly killed by the fumes in the froth when I tried to drink it normally" doesn't really fit that beer.. though maybe it does if you consider the weak stuff they drink in the UK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I was thinking Duvel aswell but "Was nearly killed by the fumes in the froth when I tried to drink it normally" doesn't really fit that beer.. though maybe it does if you consider the weak stuff they drink in the UK . Might well have been Duvel....couple of things to bare in mind (in my defence). Could have been the nose full of froth that was part of the problem, and secondly (as you say) back then the majority of lager sold in pubs in Britain was, I suspect, about 3% alcohol compared to Duvel being 8.5%. We never really knew because even when the "strengths" began to be publicised they were always given as within a range of original gravity (which no-one understood further than, "that one's stronger than that one"). Remember my first pint of draught Stella (Bulls Head, Guidford High Street....not a pub any longer) was a stellar (see what I did there) experience. I fell down soon after . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Might well have been Duvel....couple of things to bare in mind (in my defence). Could have been the nose full of froth that was part of the problem, and secondly (as you say) back then the majority of lager sold in pubs in Britain was, I suspect, about 3% alcohol compared to Duvel being 8.5%. We never really knew because even when the "strengths" began to be publicised they were always given as within a range of original gravity (which no-one understood further than, "that one's stronger than that one"). Remember my first pint of draught Stella (Bulls Head, Guidford High Street....not a pub any longer) was a stellar (see what I did there) experience. I fell down soon after . . If you're a beer drinker, you should really taste the Trappist beers : Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren and Achel. You'll think you have died and went to heaven. Edited April 29, 2010 by holystove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 For all the Seinfeld fans out there, this made me laugh : . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 ive got the CX 400-II, seriously loud and crystal clear. Cant imagine theres much in quality between the two. In fact, think the only real difference is that the CX 300-II dont have a volume control on the cable! They came today and I'm very, very impressed with them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 They came today and I'm very, very impressed with them . just take it easy mate. I remember having mine on full blast with Deftones blaring out of them. Went to sleep a few hours later with my ears still ringing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 just take it easy mate. I remember having mine on full blast with Deftones blaring out of them. Went to sleep a few hours later with my ears still ringing! I'll bear that in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Alabama speaks english: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMvZQsSRgG4 ideas for the BNP there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 http://deadspin.com/5531751/soccer-player-gets-carded-for-fatal-heart-attack . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zed Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Jeez is this thread still going fookin Nora, cant wait for next season already, its going to be another long summer of the usual 1 TRILLION RUMOURS. Theres something to look forward to!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 The Longest Thread Is omnipotent Zed. It'll still be read After we're all dead. I thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Philistines....I give you poetry....some culture to try and raise the tone of the place and what thanks do I get? None . Ah well....back to the gutter. This looks like a nice beer, anyone ever got their lips around one ? Go down a bit.... ...go down a bit more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Oh good lord Mike. That stuff just gave me a coughing fit. Funny taste too. They may sell it in this place you think? Edited May 10, 2010 by Rubecula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Meanwhile, at Tokyo airport, a sign shows where the baggage handlers wait for Craig Bellamy to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Where did you get a £10 amazon voucher romey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Where did you get a £10 amazon voucher romey? A website called Valued Opinions, where you get paid to fill in surveys. Boring as fuck to do but it's good when you get enough for a voucher . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I may have a look Found this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8687672.stm nice to see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'd sign for Everton on minimum wage.....but not a penny less ! How will he afford to eat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 im sure after 1 season at AC hes got a few quid stashed away! Or am i missing sarcasm again in the writing? Though im sure Mike would never be sarcastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 im sure after 1 season at AC hes got a few quid stashed away! Or am i missing sarcasm again in the writing? Though im sure Mike would never be sarcastic! I prefer to call it irony . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk86 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 So this thread is for anything and everything? .................. I've got nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 So this thread is for anything and everything? .................. I've got nothing It's for that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 an article talking about superstition in the Daily Post: Even Mikel Arteta puts his socks, boots and shin pads on in a particular sequence. how else can you put them on!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 how else can you put them on!? Mikel puts his socks on after his boots....always said there was magic in those feet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Impending doom here. My mother's coming to visit....I've probaly mentioned it on here before (because every time it consumes me) but my wife and her just don't get on at all. They'd probably fight in the street if I weren't here to deflect the thinly veiled jibes going back and forth . God I hate it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Impending doom here. My mother's coming to visit....I've probaly mentioned it on here before (because every time it consumes me) but my wife and her just don't get on at all. They'd probably fight in the street if I weren't here to deflect the thinly veiled jibes going back and forth . God I hate it . Are you selling tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Are you selling tickets? I'll set up a webcam . Worst part is she's coming after seeing an aged relative....so I've no idea when she's going to arrive. It's like waiting for root canal work in the dentist's (in agony but anticipating worse) not knowing when you're going to be seen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I'll set up a webcam . Worst part is she's coming after seeing an aged relative....so I've no idea when she's going to arrive. It's like waiting for root canal work in the dentist's (in agony but anticipating worse) not knowing when you're going to be seen . I look forward to seeing all the action then . I hope by some miracle it isn't actually as bad as you think it'll be though! If only for your sanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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