tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post1130123085744921414..comments2023-09-20T12:50:40.208+01:00Comments on Pete Brown: Beer Cocktails. Only nice.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03011702209832734676noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-75469625898854948862010-02-10T01:54:31.347+00:002010-02-10T01:54:31.347+00:00If you want to talk to a serious beer cocktail cre...If you want to talk to a serious beer cocktail creator, you should contact a man by the name of Jackson Cannon from an amazing restaurant called Eastern Standard in Boston. He will downplay his efforts, but he is fantastic at creating amazing beer cocktails.Candice Alstromhttp://beeradvocate.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-81443640088837070822010-02-04T14:03:02.399+00:002010-02-04T14:03:02.399+00:00For better or worse, I can claim authorship of a b...For better or worse, I can claim authorship of a bunch of beer cocktails, including this one:<br /><br /><b>Compass Box Cocktail</b><br />In an iced shaker, pour 1 ounce Compass Box Peat Monster (or other highly peaty malt whisky), 3 ounces of Imperial stout and 3 shakes of Angostura Bitters. Stir gently and serve in a chilled martini glass, garnished with an orange twist.<br /><br />I might note this was <i>before</i> BrewDog developed their Paradox or Harviestoun came up with Ola Dubh.Stephen Beaumonthttp://worldofbeer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-84479989531248320972010-02-03T21:30:33.031+00:002010-02-03T21:30:33.031+00:00Hi Pete - great to see you trying beer cocktails,y...Hi Pete - great to see you trying beer cocktails,you know it's something I'm a BIG fan of!! <br /><br />One thing that we've found at BitterSweet Partnership is that beer cocktails, served properly like you say, are a great way of introducing women to beer who might normally reject it. <br /><br />Far from masking the flavour of beer Cookie, one thing I think a great beer cocktail can do is showcase the rich diversity of beer styles and flavours to people that think 'all beer tastes the same'<br /><br />We add new cocktail recipes all the time so why not try some out http://www.bittersweetpartnership.com/experiment/<br /><br />Would love to know what you think!!Kristy BitterSweethttp://www.bittersweetpartnership.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-77135361085243099572010-02-03T19:36:25.756+00:002010-02-03T19:36:25.756+00:00Here in Texas there is at least one common drink t...Here in Texas there is at least one common drink that fits your bill, the Michelada. The basic recipe is beer with lime juice, spices and hot sauce. Often clamato is added. Tequila can be, but not very often. Its simmilar to a Bloody Mary, but with the beer replacing the tomato and spirits. The beer can be either light mexcan lager or Negra Modelo.<br /><br />Also, many people use a beer or two in their margarita recipes to lighten the beverage and give it some fizz.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657310693760467442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-56241757456502283652010-02-03T17:07:59.860+00:002010-02-03T17:07:59.860+00:00Does a cocktail need a spirit ? If not then "...Does a cocktail need a spirit ? If not then "The mother in Law" Half a pint Old ale and half best bitter.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887295145542224656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-68245765469087737472010-02-03T15:39:22.949+00:002010-02-03T15:39:22.949+00:00Not sure about more than 3 drinks in cocktail rul...Not sure about more than 3 drinks in cocktail rule as this would mean a Martini isn't a cocktail.<br />I had a Black Maria recently ie shot of tia maria in the top inch of a pint of the black stuff which wasn't too bad.<br />Sorry but I always love pointing out that Tia Maria means "Aunty Mary" in spanish see also Tio pepe...BLTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564846497205095201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-32269008727775138012010-02-03T13:50:50.228+00:002010-02-03T13:50:50.228+00:00PIN in Leeds owned by Leeds Brewery) do beer cockt...PIN in Leeds owned by Leeds Brewery) do beer cocktails. I'll dig out the menu...<br /><br />I actually own Cocktail on VHS. It was worth the 99p just for the deep and enlightening conversation that Tom Cruise has with Elisabeth Shue over flugle binders.Mark, Real-Ale-Reviews.comhttp://real-ale-reviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-89941848031813005032010-02-03T13:33:09.219+00:002010-02-03T13:33:09.219+00:00Pin Bar in Leeds (owned by our very own Leeds Brew...Pin Bar in Leeds (owned by our very own Leeds Brewery) do a range of beer cocktails (you can see the list at http://www.pinleeds.co.uk/ if you go to drinks, then cocktails. <br /><br />I've had the Hells Bell and it's quite nice if you like sweet, chocolately drinks (I don't really). The rest, I can't yet comment upon.<br /><br />Maybe I should try the lot and write about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-77034510788391223222010-02-03T13:24:18.279+00:002010-02-03T13:24:18.279+00:00As you are not serving a pint of beer with blackcu...As you are not serving a pint of beer with blackcurrent, but a drink called "a pint of smakebite", the measure is just that, a pint of snakebite.<br /><br />Snakebite can have any portion of beer to cordial you like.<br /><br />Same with shandy. A pint of shandy does not have to contain half a pint of beer. It can contain more or less. However if a customer asks for a shandy made with half a beer then he is asking for a half pint and must receive it.Cooking Lagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830924433230427226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-91066895412624496392010-02-03T13:01:29.426+00:002010-02-03T13:01:29.426+00:00CarsmileSteve I believe that if a barman were to m...CarsmileSteve I believe that if a barman were to mix any liquor with any two other ingredients other than water then he is no longer obliged to serve in legal measures.<br /><br />Cocktails do not need to contain any legal measures.<br /><br />I'd need to check Trading Standards to be sure, but I'm 99% certain on this one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319272987951077205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-10540396990925569552010-02-03T12:58:41.257+00:002010-02-03T12:58:41.257+00:00Isn't the problem with those drinks that the f...Isn't the problem with those drinks that the flavours are added to mask the beer? The things that make a beer wonderful are often quite subtle. But there are a few beer based drinks that succeed where and because the additions are quite minor. Strong stout with a little port was one that Mr. Beaumont slapped the back of my head with when I screwed up my face at all beer cocktails. My recent experiment with mulled brown ale and dubbel was quite good but only because of the light touch with the supplemental spices and dried apple.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670495301758701170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-67378596449492875752010-02-03T12:39:34.554+00:002010-02-03T12:39:34.554+00:00When living in Belgium the notion of the beer cock...When living in Belgium the notion of the beer cocktail wormed its way into the three rules of Belgian drinking i.e.<br /><br />1. The small cubes of cheese you get with beer do not constitute dinner<br />2. The last bar you decide to go to is probably a mistake<br />3. Belgian beer is perfectly good all by itself, you don't need to pour evil spirits into them and set fire to the concoction<br /><br />Predictably it was the sort of bars in rule 2 that usually would sell the drinks mentioned in rule 3...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420235913245821752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-59584878805524391602010-02-03T12:27:07.311+00:002010-02-03T12:27:07.311+00:00much as i love a good shandy i'm pretty certai...much as i love a good shandy i'm pretty certain you need three ingredients to make a cocktail.<br /><br />also [proper pedantry alert] snakebite and black is illegal if served in a pint-to-rim glass as it must contain a non-standard measure of either cider or lager to fit the blackcurrant in ;)CarsmileStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569787692912613393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-20906067869811964532010-02-03T11:00:31.332+00:002010-02-03T11:00:31.332+00:00I'd never noticed the strapline of Cocktail be...I'd never noticed the strapline of <i>Cocktail</i> before. How cheesily wonderful.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-54975699931093819392010-02-03T10:39:17.247+00:002010-02-03T10:39:17.247+00:00I believe the cocktail was invented to disguise th...I believe the cocktail was invented to disguise the taste of bathtub gin.<br /><br />Is this to with disguising the taste of pongy ale?Cooking Lagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830924433230427226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-10163692865731139012010-02-03T10:38:16.383+00:002010-02-03T10:38:16.383+00:00How about a beer shandy - that great and refreshin...How about a beer shandy - that great and refreshing summertime drink. Equal measures of chilled lager and chilled lemonade. Admittedly a working glass drink rather than one of your 'proper' cocktails but it should make it to any list of beer cocktails.<br /><br />A Snakebite with a dash of blackcurrant cordial is another drink that comes to mind. Consumed in copious amounts while we were students in Glasgow because the rumour was that a couple of pints can knock one senseless. The fact that mot pubs refused to serve it and deemed it 'illegal' only added to the excitement. Tried it again one hot summers day years later and it was quite refreshing. The sometimes overpowering sweetness of the blackcurrant prevents it from becoming a sessions drink; it is more of a cocktail. And I really wouldn't mind if it came in small glasses over ice with handfuls of those varnished posh nuts of yours!!Surly Furioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858547881643094211noreply@blogger.com