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Cheap Hobgoblin
« on: 10 November 2011, 12:27:16 »
In Morrissons Boxes of Hobgoblin are on offer...

8 x 500ml bottles for £8  Got to be happy with that  :D :D :D :D

Just dont try my local store....theyve just run out  ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #1 on: 10 November 2011, 12:34:26 »
Hmm. Might have to go there at lunch time. ::)

I need the bottles for my home brew. Won't drink the HobGoblin, honest. ;D
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #2 on: 10 November 2011, 13:41:23 »
Ooooo, good shout JB.  I will be stocking up this evening me thinks!  :y

Kev, I still have your bottles here and as I have increased my own share of the Hampshire Homebrew bottling collective you can have them back if you need.  How big a batch are you thinking of doing?  I could lend you some of mine if you need. 

I have been banned from doing another batch this side of Christmas, so guess what I am doing on Boxing Day?  ::) ::)
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #3 on: 10 November 2011, 14:23:41 »
It'll only be a 40 pinter and I might well just get another pressure barrel, as it's so much easier. Have to try out my AG setup.  8)
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #4 on: 10 November 2011, 14:39:57 »
I've asked Father Christmas for a couple of King Kegs, with any luck they'll arrive in time to condition the current Ranger IPA clone  :P
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« Reply #5 on: 10 November 2011, 15:01:54 »
Good stuff... King kegs get mixed opinions but mine has been faultless. The key, as always, is to make sure it's spotlessly clean and all seals have a smear of vaseline on them to keep them gas tight, IMHO.

My next one will be a bottom tap, I think. Top tap is great for dispensing into the glass (although it's always a bit lively, I find) but a bottom tap is also useful for priming a batch before bottling some or all of it.

I've also been wondering about bottling into 2 litre "Growlers". Got one from triple fff for take-outs and it looks ideal.

Well, my runner reports Fleet Morrisons only have 330 ml bottles at a pound a go..  :'(
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #6 on: 10 November 2011, 15:21:09 »
Ah if it's 330ml then that's no good.  I heard that ASDA were doing some real ale for £1 a bottle (500ml) but I havent checked in on it yet
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #7 on: 10 November 2011, 15:38:08 »
booo!  this is the boxes of 8, not individuals :y  so maybe on shelf end etc
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #8 on: 10 November 2011, 15:42:35 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 10 November 2011, 15:38:08
booo!  this is the boxes of 8, not individuals :y  so maybe on shelf end etc

Yep, he had a good look, but no luck, unfortunately. :'( Thanks for the tip-off, though. :y

He must have found something he liked, though, as apparently his Volvo estate is now well loaded. ;D
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #9 on: 10 November 2011, 15:47:24 »
The local one to me (Farnborough) says 8x500ml.  Detour after work me thinks  :P
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #10 on: 10 November 2011, 15:58:23 »
Hmmmm.........perhaps I ought to make my visit to Chester this weekend!! ::) ;D
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #11 on: 10 November 2011, 16:00:43 »
Quote from: Guffer on 10 November 2011, 15:47:24
The local one to me (Farnborough) says 8x500ml.  Detour after work me thinks  :P

Is that the one in Southwood? Hmm. Not a big detour for me... ::)
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #12 on: 10 November 2011, 19:18:36 »
Well, my arms are now about a foot longer after carrying a couple of cases of Hobgoblin to the car. :D
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #13 on: 10 November 2011, 19:23:17 »
Enjoy!
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Re: Cheap Hobgoblin
« Reply #14 on: 10 November 2011, 19:45:31 »
Morrisons up here didn't have it on offer.

Managed a couple of well priced malts though...   ;)
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