Kestrel Re-Launch!?

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Message Scopey P beers 24179 º places 727 º 06:11 Thu 7/24/2014 I was rather surprised to see a Kestrel Lager advert on TV yesterday.... Turns out they have gone through re-branding, teamed-up with the RSPB and even launched some new lagers! A "pilsner lager", a "refreshing session lager" and an "alcohol-free lager" are now around to accompany the truly infamous Kestrel Super. This is the sort of news that I am sure Ian, SilkTork & Leighton have been awaiting. & to finish a lovely quote from Kestrel’s new website - Holy Brewed BeerTM “It is common practice for commercial brewers to ferment their beers for around five days, but Kestrel Lager Beer is produced according to the traditional Holy Brewing Method. This is a seven-day cycle of fermentation, a process that includes one Sabbath, traditionally set aside as a day of rest.”
Message harrisoni P beers 25356 º places 68 º 06:31 Thu 7/24/2014 In Search Ooooooooooooooooffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it I want it, I want it, I want it
Message HogTownHarry beers 9241 º places 28 º 06:34 Thu 7/24/2014 But do you WANT it, Ian?
Message BlackHaddock P beers 15453 º places 1053 º 06:38 Thu 7/24/2014 No Ian, what you really, really want is this: http://www.ratebeer.com/forums/after-years-of-research_262141.htm <*))))))><

Message SarkyNorthener beers 5200 º places 142 º 06:40 Thu 7/24/2014 Originally posted by Scopey “It is common practice for commercial brewers to ferment their beers for around five days, but Kestrel Lager Beer is produced according to the traditional Holy Brewing Method. This is a seven-day cycle of fermentation, a process that includes one Sabbath, traditionally set aside as a day of rest.” Sounds like the yeast cells have a shit life in that brewery. Dont even get a day off to do whatever yeast cells normally do on their days off.
Message BlackHaddock P beers 15453 º places 1053 º 06:41 Thu 7/24/2014 Originally posted by Scopey I was rather surprised to see a Kestrel Lager advert on TV yesterday.... Turns out they have gone through re-branding, teamed-up with the RSPB and even launched some new lagers! A "pilsner lager", a "refreshing session lager" and an "alcohol-free lager" are now around to accompany the truly infamous Kestrel Super. This is the sort of news that I am sure Ian, SilkTork & Leighton have been awaiting. & to finish a lovely quote from Kestrel’s new website - Holy Brewed BeerTM “It is common practice for commercial brewers to ferment their beers for around five days, but Kestrel Lager Beer is produced according to the traditional Holy Brewing Method. This is a seven-day cycle of fermentation, a process that includes one Sabbath, traditionally set aside as a day of rest.” Holy, Holy Brewing Method (as Robin would have said). <*))))))><
Message harrisoni P beers 25356 º places 68 º 07:54 Thu 7/24/2014 Originally posted by BlackHaddock No Ian, what you really, really want is this: http://www.ratebeer.com/forums/after-years-of-research_262141.htm <*))))))>< Nope I want Kestrel. Loved the late 80s adverts but don’t remember the Hugh Laurie one on Youtube from the early 80s. All about a beer with bite and that famous green can with the Kestrel’s head logo. My real favourite though is Kestrel Super. 18 years old, a maisonette in Uttoxeter, a four pack of Kestrel Super, a Sony Walkman and a dozen tapes. My life went downhill after that highpoint.
Message harrisoni P beers 25356 º places 68 º 08:30 Thu 7/24/2014 anyone any idea where to purchase this nectar?

Message SarkyNorthener beers 5200 º places 142 º 08:36 Thu 7/24/2014 Originally posted by harrisoni anyone any idea where to purchase this nectar? Usually the adverts have some narrative at the end. Something along the lines of " can be found at all shit off licences near you, that’s right even in Ashford!"
Message harrisoni P beers 25356 º places 68 º 09:14 Thu 7/24/2014 Originally posted by SarkyNorthener Originally posted by harrisoni anyone any idea where to purchase this nectar? Usually the adverts have some narrative at the end. Something along the lines of " can be found at all shit off licences near you, that’s right even in Ashford!" No off licences in Ashford. Seriously. Some convenience shops that sell a few cans, but not a single proper offie. Last one closed years ago. I HATE Ashford, or trAshford, as it is more widely known. It only has one pub that I go into, a Wetherspoons. Hideous, hideous place.
Message SarkyNorthener beers 5200 º places 142 º 09:35 Thu 7/24/2014 Well for tonight I thought I would give this Kestrel Super a try. I will be doing a side by side tasting with a Tenents Super. Which one is your money on?