Hello from the N/east

[Gaydave]

North east saying hello to anyone in the UK

[Northern Star Girl]

@Gaydave
Dear Dave:
Here on the Forum we have a lot of UK members.  I am certain that you will find each other as you continue to be involved here.

I am glad that you recently joined us.

Warmly,
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

North east saying hello to anyone in the UK

[ChrissyRyan]

Had questions about UK pubs and their ale and beer.

1). If you went in for a pint of ale, would you get it served cold or warm if you gave no instructions for temperature?  Or if they thought you were a Yank they would serve it cold?

2). Would the pint be 16 fluid ounces or would I get a larger Imperial pint, which may be closer to 20 ounces?

3). Would this cost about 4 pounds a pint or maybe 6 to 8?

Chrissy

[big kim]

Welcome from  the Lancashire  coast

[Gaydave]

Had questions about UK pubs and their ale and beer.

1). If you went in for a pint of ale, would you get it served cold or warm if you gave no instructions for temperature?  Or if they thought you were a Yank they would serve it cold?

2). Would the pint be 16 fluid ounces or would I get a larger Imperial pint, which may be closer to 20 ounces?

3). Would this cost about 4 pounds a pint or maybe 6 to 8?

Chrissy

Let's answer your questions
Think it is cold but mind you they do say it is cheaper to drink in then going out

2. It is in pints

3. Pounds but it is a lot more expensive than it was in the 90s

[Sephirah]

Where in the N.East, Dave? I am in the North... Middle-ish, close to Sheffield. You're only a couple of years younger than me and seem like a good person to know.

Had questions about UK pubs and their ale and beer.

1). If you went in for a pint of ale, would you get it served cold or warm if you gave no instructions for temperature?  Or if they thought you were a Yank they would serve it cold?

2). Would the pint be 16 fluid ounces or would I get a larger Imperial pint, which may be closer to 20 ounces?

3). Would this cost about 4 pounds a pint or maybe 6 to 8?

Chrissy

The first thing you have to understand about British beer is that, in general, it's a lot stronger than what you get over there in the US. I've spoken to people who come here on holiday, and end up under a table because they were not expecting the difference. I think because of the remnant of prohibition.

To answer your questions...

1... room temp. It's as cold as the temperature the barrels are stored at in the basement of whatever establishments you get it from. We don't do ice in beer. If you get a bottle, you can get it out of a chiller, but on tap, no, it's not cooled down.

2... it's an imperial pint. 568ml, or 20 Fl Oz.

3. Depends massively on where you go. It really does. Like Dave says, if you want to enjoy British beer and not bankrupt yourself, you're better off drinking in, with friends, than going out.

[ChrissyRyan]

Where in the N.East, Dave? I am in the North... Middle-ish, close to Sheffield. You're only a couple of years younger than me and seem like a good person to know.

The first thing you have to understand about British beer is that, in general, it's a lot stronger than what you get over there in the US. I've spoken to people who come here on holiday, and end up under a table because they were not expecting the difference. I think because of the remnant of prohibition.

To answer your questions...

1... room temp. It's as cold as the temperature the barrels are stored at in the basement of whatever establishments you get it from. We don't do ice in beer. If you get a bottle, you can get it out of a chiller, but on tap, no, it's not cooled down.

2... it's an imperial pint. 568ml, or 20 Fl Oz.

3. Depends massively on where you go. It really does. Like Dave says, if you want to enjoy British beer and not bankrupt yourself, you're better off drinking in, with friends, than going out.

Thank you.

Chrissy

[Gaydave]

County Durham way 😊