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Title: Guinness
Post by: reddevil on February 19, 2012, 18:46:04 PM
Whilst living in Calis for two and a half years between 2004 and 2006 I soon realised that it was impossible to get draught Guinness anywhere. My search for Dublin's finest eventually took me to Marmaris, Bodrum, Kusadasi and finally Istanbul where I had an enjoyable evening at Turkey's best known Irish Pub, the James Joyce. Here they were charging TL 20 for a small can of Guinness and I was reliably informed thet Turkey was one of the world's few major countries where it was impossible to buy draught Guinness.
In May I am returning to Calis for a couple of months for the first time since 2006 and I was wondering if this sad state of affairs still exists.
Title: Guinness
Post by: tinkerman on February 19, 2012, 18:51:43 PM
yes
Title: Guinness
Post by: kizkucuk on February 19, 2012, 19:09:00 PM
Yes/No....it is recently become more widely available - I have it on good authority that Guiness will be available int he Shamrock in time for St Patricks Day this year.
Title: Guinness
Post by: lance on February 19, 2012, 19:23:26 PM
Is that the same as last year and the year before they all say we are getting it ,we will see but it is in istanbull now  ;)
Title: Guinness
Post by: Ray1951 on February 19, 2012, 19:29:38 PM
Re Shamrock and Guinness - PIGS might fly sooner !
Title: Guinness
Post by: tinkerman on February 19, 2012, 19:29:38 PM
...so yes
Title: Guinness
Post by: BM06 on February 19, 2012, 20:27:09 PM
Mr Reddevil: :) you have two hopes.......Bob and No :)
Title: Guinness
Post by: Rimms on February 19, 2012, 21:16:41 PM
I stayed in Liverpool this weekend, ordered a pint of Guinness and the barman opened a can of Guinness which looked like flat coke, after he had poured it into the glass, he placed it onto a machine and as if by magic, it came to life and developed a creamy head. Tasted good too ...
Bring it to Calis !!

Title: Guinness
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Title: Guinness
Post by: starman™ on February 20, 2012, 07:48:50 AM
It is sold in quite a few places here now. Although I must stress that the James Joyce is not popular for those that know any better as they have a reputation for ripping you off. I certainly never go there after I walked out of there during a six nations match a few years ago. For a better place, go to the U' bar which is a couple of streets away.
Title: Guinness
Post by: desmartinson on February 20, 2012, 11:42:04 AM
Why the hell does anyone want to drink guinness, bitter etc, at about 3 vol if they want english drink,food etc, why come to live here, stay in dismal England. ;)
Title: Guinness
Post by: starman™ on February 20, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
because Guinness is way much better then crappy efes. Who is to say you have to eat drink the local made stuff? If I fancied a curry tonight, does that mean I should move to India??? What should I do about my Toyota? exchange for a turkish car (currently none being made)?
Title: Guinness
Post by: SteveJ on February 20, 2012, 13:11:13 PM
One of my best ever jobs was installing a new computer mainframe at the Guiness brewery in Dublin. Three weeks of free Guinness - heaven!

I remember enjoying several pints of it in Durban and then a few weeks later sending back a terrible pint in a pub in Manchester. The bloke behind the bar explained that "Guinness doesn't travel well" (his exact words). When I told him that just a short time ago I had been drinking it in Durban and it was perfect his explanation was that it must have been sent from the depot in Newcastle. I smiled politely and exchanged it for lager. :)
Title: Guinness
Post by: Highlander on February 20, 2012, 13:17:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by desmartinson

...if they want english drink,food etc, why come to live here, stay in dismal England. ;)



I have no idea des - perhaps you could enlighten us - H in glorious Scotland :)



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Title: Guinness
Post by: desmartinson on February 20, 2012, 13:33:52 PM
You fell for it John, thought id liven up CBF for a while, by the way i always thought Scotland was only glorious when they start shooting grouse, August isnt it. ;) :)
Title: Guinness
Post by: Highlander on February 20, 2012, 13:47:49 PM
Don't think so - didn't know it needed lightening up - wrong, is glorious 24/7 all year round.
Title: Guinness
Post by: johntaylor49 on February 20, 2012, 14:14:28 PM
Well shooting those poor defenceless birds ---yummy, mind you I do
think they should put a stop to Fox Hunting in Ireland!
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(talking of Guinness! which I love with a nice salmon fresh from the Shannon with a good Irish potato in Brogans Bar in Ennis -- but in Turkey I agree-- efes with a kebab and immam bayaldi)

Meldrew
Title: Guinness
Post by: johntaylor49 on February 20, 2012, 14:17:48 PM
damn, picture does not show! shame!
Title: Guinness
Post by: Scunner on February 20, 2012, 14:23:40 PM
The picture doesn't show because you didn't put anything at all between the image tags!
Title: Guinness
Post by: lance on February 20, 2012, 15:46:25 PM
Where do you get 3% from certainly not Guinness maybe tesco bitter.
Title: Guinness
Post by: scot on February 20, 2012, 20:08:43 PM
Ah lance don't mention TESCO you will get Gordy started.
Title: Guinness
Post by: tonyb on February 20, 2012, 20:41:04 PM
Des,for once I have to agree with you, but it would be nice to have a choice other than Efes.Is there no other draught beer available  in Calis/Fethiye other than Efes? Im sure I'm not the first to ask this. If you are a bitter drinker you are really up the creek without a paddle.
Title: Guinness
Post by: desmartinson on February 20, 2012, 21:53:47 PM
No, nowhere with draught i know of Tony, you can get john smiths in cafe inn, in cans with no widget, cafe pazar does small bottles of london pride 7 lira, absolutely tasteless,in answer to Lance most bitters in england are 3.4 vol, unless real ale, dont know the vol of guinness, but would take a quess if you could get it here it would taste nothing like in Ireland, but everyone to their own choice of course.
Title: Guinness
Post by: Supacabby on February 21, 2012, 08:21:34 AM
Off topic: London Pride is 3tl in the Calis Pork Shop, 5tl in the Eyna Bar, Cafe Pazar is a rip off at 7tl.

I enjoy a Guiness now & again but don't rave over it. I miss Koppaberg Pear Cider but I'm in Turkey so enjoy all the rest of the nice things & leave something to look forward to on my return to the UK.
Title: Guinness
Post by: littlereddevil on February 21, 2012, 08:34:26 AM
Suppacabby I got pear cider in the Irish bar in Fethiye
Title: Guinness
Post by: Supacabby on February 21, 2012, 22:10:48 PM
Thanks for the tip. I can get Pear Cider in several places in Calis but not Koppaberg which is my fav.
Title: Guinness
Post by: littlereddevil on February 22, 2012, 19:08:10 PM
Ah ok, not sure what I get in Fethiye!
Title: Guinness
Post by: lance on February 23, 2012, 07:31:54 AM
How on earth can you say london pride has no flavor it has loads more flavor than any normal bitter with or with a bloody widget efes is just chemical taste ,l/p has certainly quietened my taste buds down now i can get proper english beer ,although it is made in Spain
and now celery in migros things are looking might have to stop thinking of moving,guinness comes in at normal 4.8% export 5,6%. ;)


No, nowhere with draught i know of Tony, you can get john smiths in cafe inn, in cans with no widget, cafe pazar does small bottles of london pride 7 lira, absolutely tasteless,in answer to Lance most bitters in england are 3.4 vol, unless real ale, dont know the vol of guinness, but would take a quess if you could get it here it would taste nothing like in Ireland, but everyone to their own choice of course.
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Title: Guinness
Post by: Scunner on February 23, 2012, 08:50:54 AM
Still can't use "Reply with Quote" eh Lance :D
Title: Guinness
Post by: desmartinson on February 23, 2012, 09:33:52 AM
You sound a bit Bitter there Lance, try Mild. :) :)
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: screamlead on September 08, 2012, 08:13:28 AM
Found the draught Guinness in Oludeniz last nite - 12tl a pint!! The bar is on the left had side halfway down the main street towards the beach. Not sure if it will still be around end of season and theres not many places have it either 5 in istanbul 5 izmir, 4 mamaris and the one in Olu. 30ltr kegs, nitro/co2 mix, cooler and all marketing gizmos supplied by Guinness Ireland all shipped over. Works out around 4.28p a pint - not that bad considering how far its travelled really. Not sure if they'll shift much of it at that price though.
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: kaptainkrunchie on September 08, 2012, 10:30:20 AM
  :) Yep!! The bar is called the Antique bar and is just down the road to the beach past Buffaloes. TL12 a pint and he even puts the shamrock on the top. Not bad at the price considering cost in UK.
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on September 08, 2012, 10:59:20 AM
Found the draught Guinness in Oludeniz last nite - 12tl a pint!! The bar is on the left had side halfway down the main street towards the beach. Not sure if it will still be around end of season and theres not many places have it either 5 in istanbul 5 izmir, 4 mamaris and the one in Olu. 30ltr kegs, nitro/co2 mix, cooler and all marketing gizmos supplied by Guinness Ireland all shipped over. Works out around 4.28p a pint - not that bad considering how far its travelled really. Not sure if they'll shift much of it at that price though.
Also 1 in Yalikavak (Bodrum) where I enjoyed a couple a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: farmer on September 08, 2012, 11:17:58 AM
Hi Supacabby

What on earth is Pear Cider?

Cider is made from Apples. Perry is made from Pears. Typical marketing misnomer! ;D
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: screamlead on September 08, 2012, 15:07:24 PM
Hi Supacabby

What on earth is Pear Cider?

Cider is made from Apples. Perry is made from Pears. Typical marketing misnomer! ;D

Correct but you can make Pear cider from Pear juice and Apple juice 4:1 ratio - i'm just about to make some.
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: farmer on September 11, 2012, 15:27:07 PM
So, in fact, the recipe is four parts Perry to one part Cider.
Per se ( in itself ) then it is PERCY ;D
Title: Re: Guinness
Post by: desmartinson on September 11, 2012, 15:52:42 PM
whatever you call it, its crap compared to a good large Glenfiddich.  ;)  :)