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Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:25 am
by duncs500
Carlos wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:56 am
It used to be more than 7.5% but the UK Duty rules brought it down.
It used to be like treacle but now you need to pay up for micro brewery 10% treacle at £6 a half for that nonsense lol
I had the strongest beer I've ever had a few months ago at 15.5%. It was sensational. It was a bit more fancy than Special Brew though (and a bit more expensive!).
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:53 am
by Explosive Newt
Didn't there used to be a taboo around this level of emboozlement in beer then Brewdog challenged it with tactical nuclear penguin?
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:55 am
by 16vCento
We got a bottle of tactical nuclear penguin many years ago, it was quite a lot, about75-100 quid I think, and it looked and tasted like volcanic Calpol.
Quadruple IPA.
Nice to try once, but that was enough
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:07 pm
by Beany
I had a look for FAXE in my local Lidl last night. Couldn't find it.
I proclaim SJ to be a dirty fibber.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:12 pm
by nuttinnew
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:54 pm
by Sundayjumper
Beany wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:07 pm
I had a look for FAXE in my local Lidl last night. Couldn't find it.
I proclaim SJ to be a dirty fibber.
It wasn't in the main beer section, it was where they have "specials" stacked up on pallets.
I might just go back and have a look, buy some more. To taunt you.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:41 pm
by Beany
You monster.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:15 pm
by nuttinnew
^ That's a different drink.
SJ's dog;
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:28 am
by ZedLeg
Explosive Newt wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:53 am
Didn't there used to be a taboo around this level of emboozlement in beer then Brewdog challenged it with tactical nuclear penguin?
Traditionally high strength booze made from a grain mash had other names (barley wine etc)
The cold distillation process they developed to make those beers was cool though.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:31 am
by Sundayjumper
Lidl Blackwater RIGHT NOW:
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Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:52 am
by ZedLeg
So what's the deal with that anyway. Is it nice or is it just like special brew/malt liquor where they pack it full of sugar so it ferments more?
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:56 am
by Sundayjumper
ZedLeg wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:52 am…is it just like special brew/malt liquor where they pack it full of sugar so it ferments more?
Pretty much yeah. It’s not normally available here, so it’s a novelty, and it reminds me of the road trip I did with Gavster last year. It’s a change of scenery from the Merlot-in-a-box I normally drink. There’s no need to over-think it
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:58 am
by ZedLeg
That's fair, I would buy malt liquor whenever I saw it for the novelty, even though really sweet beer isn't something I've ever wanted
.
Made a change from the £4.50 bottles of own brand wine from Morrisons.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:17 am
by Sundayjumper
It's not *really* sweet. Just a little bit sweet to partially cover the burning sensation from the alcohol.
Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:26 am
by Gavster
Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:56 am
ZedLeg wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:52 am…is it just like special brew/malt liquor where they pack it full of sugar so it ferments more?
Pretty much yeah. It’s not normally available here, so it’s a novelty, and it reminds me of the road trip I did with Gavster last year. It’s a change of scenery from the Merlot-in-a-box I normally drink. There’s no need to over-think it
The road trip where we were buying FAXE 10% trucker beer and Jägermeister miniatures in the petrol stations
