New Posts For Thread: Real Ale at home this xmashttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmasAnyone given it a thought?I recently visited my dad's and as he's houseband we got a barrel in (9 gallon - 72 pints).Worked out just over a quid a pint and all the gear came with it and was set up for us.The only downside is you have to shift it in aIve got a cask of Bath Ales' Gem. Also a load of bottles of Tribute and Duchy Organic Ale. Can't wait. In fact I think I'll have one now!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751530#417751530Ive got a cask of Bath Ales' Gem. Also a load of bottles of Tribute and Duchy Organic Ale. Can't wait. In fact I think I'll have one now!Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:13:23 -0600Asda are doing 8 bottles of various REAL ALE in 2x 4 pack cardboard containers thought that was good at £1-12p per bottle espec as its Badgers various Ales ... :Dhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751370#417751370Asda are doing 8 bottles of various REAL ALE in 2x 4 pack cardboard containers thought that was good at £1-12p per bottle espec as its Badgers various Ales ... :DSun, 13 Dec 2009 09:44:55 -0600But think of the price - from the brewery direct it's just over a pound a pint.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751322#417751322But think of the price - from the brewery direct it's just over a pound a pint.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:32:07 -0600some outdoors (off licences) have casks of real ale in and you can buy a good few pints to take home with you and the containers on site. Lasts a few days.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751318#417751318some outdoors (off licences) have casks of real ale in and you can buy a good few pints to take home with you and the containers on site. Lasts a few days.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:31:30 -0600Brass Monkey supplied mine with a cooler unit, and set the barrel up - pegged etc.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751314#417751314Brass Monkey supplied mine with a cooler unit, and set the barrel up - pegged etc.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:30:10 -0600Good fun but biggest problem is locating it somewhere with correct temp.(approx 52-55f). Beer should be consumed within three days, ideally, but stronger gravity may last five. Make sure you hard peg the barrel when not in use as it's the air enterinhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751310#417751310Good fun but biggest problem is locating it somewhere with correct temp.(approx 52-55f). Beer should be consumed within three days, ideally, but stronger gravity may last five. Make sure you hard peg the barrel when not in use as it's the air enterinSun, 13 Dec 2009 05:28:02 -0600Less than a tenner for 40 pints of home brew. Have to buy a plastic barrel, a big tubfor mixing and a tube for syphoning. And there's nothing wrong with it, tastes fine.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751306#417751306Less than a tenner for 40 pints of home brew. Have to buy a plastic barrel, a big tubfor mixing and a tube for syphoning. And there's nothing wrong with it, tastes fine.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:20:01 -0600same here preparedwaitrose selection this time of year is amazingi got 70 bottles delivered from ocado last month:-)https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751302#417751302same here preparedwaitrose selection this time of year is amazingi got 70 bottles delivered from ocado last month:-)Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:18:11 -0600great idea:will be having real ale but probably just the bottled variety.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751298#417751298great idea:will be having real ale but probably just the bottled variety.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:15:37 -0600Anyone given it a thought?I recently visited my dad's and as he's houseband we got a barrel in (9 gallon - 72 pints).Worked out just over a quid a pint and all the gear came with it and was set up for us.The only downside is you have to shift it in ahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23421474/real-ale-at-home-this-xmas?post_id=417751294#417751294Anyone given it a thought?I recently visited my dad's and as he's houseband we got a barrel in (9 gallon - 72 pints).Worked out just over a quid a pint and all the gear came with it and was set up for us.The only downside is you have to shift it in aSun, 13 Dec 2009 05:14:29 -0600