tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post1555343946594036131..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: My Beer is IsotonicGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85414253413853526872018-04-19T19:54:41.759+01:002018-04-19T19:54:41.759+01:00Better late than never, Flay. Oddly enough it conv...Better late than never, Flay. Oddly enough it converted me to very low or 'zero' alcohol beers. I've just had a Brewdog Nanny State Hoppy Ale. Having said that in the last 7 months my main drink outside of tea and coffee has been carbonated water. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85243072668657694762018-04-19T19:31:38.518+01:002018-04-19T19:31:38.518+01:00Very late I know, but this is very popular with di...Very late I know, but this is very popular with distance runners. They were giving it out at the finish of the Brighton Marathon last weekend, which is how I discovered it. I've bought a case. I really like it. And I still consider myself teetotal. It's like having a very overripe banana.Flayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389779350824751473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85069562224866285942016-11-06T11:44:43.677+00:002016-11-06T11:44:43.677+00:00Mark I rarely drink beer these days but the Erding...Mark I rarely drink beer these days but the Erdinger was enjoyable so if I'm anywhere where Brewdog's Nanny State might be available or on offer I'll give it a go.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-5708242404106835752016-11-06T10:44:15.778+00:002016-11-06T10:44:15.778+00:00Now I know why when CJ visited us last week to mee...Now I know why when CJ visited us last week to meet Toby he was interested in the word isotonic when we mentioned isotonic lucozade - incidentally the at tastes like a bad orange squash but apparently is great for keeping energy levels up. As for the eridinger it's not bad and I do like a good weissbeir but if you are looking for a non alcoholic beer in the UK try brewdog's Nanny State. Only discovered this recently but it's actually really good, although not as good as their actual beers.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-17189826465593177072016-11-04T09:07:29.519+00:002016-11-04T09:07:29.519+00:00Of course you are technically correct about us bei...Of course you are technically correct about us being a doughnut Mrs S (I can't decide whether to call you Mrs S or Marcheline) and, although I hadn't actually thought about it in relation to this post I did know that. As for alcohol free beer the point is simply that I was driving. <br />Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-71301392443831638142016-11-04T03:48:25.445+00:002016-11-04T03:48:25.445+00:001. You're right, alcohol is best in the heat (...1. You're right, alcohol is best in the heat (of the night).<br />2. Alcohol free beer... what's the point?<br />3. As long as you're pondering inscrutabilities... did you ever stop to think that our digestive tract is actually OUTSIDE the body? We are like a donut... flesh with a hole running through the middle. Our mouth is open (well, at least not sealed shut) - same with our arse. From mouth to arse, it's just a tunnel. A hole. Therefore food we eat and beverages we imbibe are actually not "in" us, they are just passing through the hole. Only the nutrition and stuff that gets sucked into our cells is "in" us... the rest? Outside.Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697295230446820295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-46897662457391670732016-11-02T07:38:47.370+00:002016-11-02T07:38:47.370+00:00Diane apple juice and sparkling water is certainly...Diane apple juice and sparkling water is certainly a very refreshing drink on a hot day.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-36842878193341424892016-11-02T07:04:09.331+00:002016-11-02T07:04:09.331+00:00I like the comment that apple juice and sparkling ...I like the comment that apple juice and sparkling water does the same thing. It also sounds better tasting.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-30198191630354220702016-11-02T00:00:03.925+00:002016-11-02T00:00:03.925+00:00Spoilsport!Spoilsport!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-53391851246322045722016-11-01T22:38:41.925+00:002016-11-01T22:38:41.925+00:00Thanks YP but I'll pass on the immolation if y...Thanks YP but I'll pass on the immolation if you don't mind.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-22851403537404011572016-11-01T15:37:37.458+00:002016-11-01T15:37:37.458+00:00I can't enlighten you right now but if you com...I can't enlighten you right now but if you come and sit on top of our bonfire I can enlighten you on Saturday night.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-50527095855877855292016-11-01T09:19:54.505+00:002016-11-01T09:19:54.505+00:00Cro I rarely drink alcohol in the heat (of the day...Cro I rarely drink alcohol in the heat (of the day) so the Erdinger would have suited me well.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-39846985180056109782016-11-01T09:18:20.126+00:002016-11-01T09:18:20.126+00:00Pauline, as always, you've cut to the chase: i...Pauline, as always, you've cut to the chase: it tasted good (and I got a blog post out of it!).Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-76604699443487318782016-11-01T09:17:02.984+00:002016-11-01T09:17:02.984+00:00Lee I'm okay so long as it's only beer I h...Lee I'm okay so long as it's only beer I have had that I have to count.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-4250468841037197432016-11-01T09:11:33.984+00:002016-11-01T09:11:33.984+00:00You've hit the nail on the head, Red.You've hit the nail on the head, Red.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-78610020935237262712016-11-01T07:39:52.802+00:002016-11-01T07:39:52.802+00:00That's right, Weissbier ("white beer"...That's right, Weissbier ("white beer") is brewed (mostly) from wheat. Erdinger's most popular type of beer is the "Erdinger Weissbier". Now I've got the song from their TV advert in my head for the rest of the day...Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-52240470206623479442016-11-01T05:27:10.401+00:002016-11-01T05:27:10.401+00:00I see it is a 'Weissbrau' beer, which I pr...I see it is a 'Weissbrau' beer, which I presume means it it brewed from Wheat instead of Barley. I drink some cold beer in Summer, but simply because it's wet and refreshing.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-41398811336158742022016-11-01T02:31:20.370+00:002016-11-01T02:31:20.370+00:00Who would have thought the same word could mean di...Who would have thought the same word could mean different things in different languages. Enough to confuse any beer drinker. I'd say most beer drinkers would be more easily confused than you. As long as it tasted good, I don't think I'd take too much notice of the fancy words. Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-45214463293677295072016-10-31T23:39:20.913+00:002016-10-31T23:39:20.913+00:00Nope! I don't drink a lot of beer. I've ...Nope! I don't drink a lot of beer. I've had two stubbies so far this year. I might have another couple today...it's Melbourne Cup Day here...but they will be full strength.... Crown Lager. Cheers!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-12752049156270093932016-10-31T22:23:36.336+00:002016-10-31T22:23:36.336+00:00Well, I don't think you're confused. I thi...Well, I don't think you're confused. I think you've caught on the the marketing mumbo jumbo.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-58122606480906866702016-10-31T18:58:34.933+00:002016-10-31T18:58:34.933+00:00Meike I have just looked at the Becks (also German...Meike I have just looked at the Becks (also German of course) that I keep in my fridge for a friend who often comes for dinner but, as he's driving when he does, never drinks alcohol. It has its label entirely in English and says it is alcohol-free. I notice that ita also says not more than 0.05% ABV' (Alcohol by volume). When I'm driving I usually drink tonic water (with a splash of angostura bitters) or sparkling water.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-57521050288326637172016-10-31T18:50:11.728+00:002016-10-31T18:50:11.728+00:00Like you. Meike, I assumed the word meant what it ...Like you. Meike, I assumed the word meant what it said when translated.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-32635862422423495332016-10-31T18:49:00.671+00:002016-10-31T18:49:00.671+00:00Thanks Heron. I hadn't actually noticed the al...Thanks Heron. I hadn't actually noticed the alcohol content. I took 'Alkoholfrei' to mean what it says. Silly me. Thanks for the explanation as well. It'll be comforting to understand what I may (or may not) drink again.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-31717394029175889062016-10-31T18:45:11.607+00:002016-10-31T18:45:11.607+00:00Monica I just wanted a nice alcohol free drink and...Monica I just wanted a nice alcohol free drink and this beer was suggested (and welcomed). I remember beer when it was just a drink and all we knew was that it was made of hops and 'other things'.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-23055125091387397762016-10-31T18:33:08.319+00:002016-10-31T18:33:08.319+00:00I like that explanation Frances.I like that explanation Frances.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.com