I asked the question about which beer was best before I left for Tobago, and as an Irish Man I reckon I somewhat qualified to deliver a reliable report/verdict
On the way to Tobago with BWIA, I asked for a beer and was a given a Carib, which was grand. I only had 2 on the flight but they were fine. You can't really judge beer from cans!
On the Island, I started with a Carib and then tried a Stag. Stag won!!
I attempted this experiment in numerous controlled environments (bars!) all over the island and the result was the same every time!!
Carib is just too sweet. The Stag is refreshing, smooth and doesn't leave you sick as a dog in the morning.
Carib is the beer with the biggest promotional backing, every wher you go there are Carib T-Shirts, Glasses, Keyrings and signs. Stag appears to be the poor cousin, but is definitely the finest beer on Tobago!!
Joe
Stag v Carib
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I never though of that. I was mainly drinking draft anyway.
I have to agree about the rum punches. I had 2 one evening and almost fell asleep in my dinner afterwards they are vicious
There is one cocktail in Bonkers called the wrecker, it is meant to be a least twice as strong as their rum punch. I didn't try it, I don't believe there are any confirmed reports of anyone waking up the next morning after one of them
Joe
I have to agree about the rum punches. I had 2 one evening and almost fell asleep in my dinner afterwards they are vicious
There is one cocktail in Bonkers called the wrecker, it is meant to be a least twice as strong as their rum punch. I didn't try it, I don't believe there are any confirmed reports of anyone waking up the next morning after one of them
Joe
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Hi Joe,
I've only ever had the bottled stuff hence the trick the the lime. I can and will drink both baut as that say "Stag, it's a mans beer".
I did like the rum punches, a group of us at BWI had a evening session on rum & coke and rum punches and I don't think any of us went diving the following morning.
Regards
Kevin
I wish I had not started this, I work offshore and it's a dry installation, at the moment I'm gasping for a Carib.
I've only ever had the bottled stuff hence the trick the the lime. I can and will drink both baut as that say "Stag, it's a mans beer".
I did like the rum punches, a group of us at BWI had a evening session on rum & coke and rum punches and I don't think any of us went diving the following morning.
Regards
Kevin
I wish I had not started this, I work offshore and it's a dry installation, at the moment I'm gasping for a Carib.
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Stag -V- Carib
According to my Husband "Stag during the day, then Carib in the evening. Both are refreshing though!"
If a 'taste test challenge' is required, he is willing to participate in the trial!
If a 'taste test challenge' is required, he is willing to participate in the trial!
Carib v Stag
Hi Joe
You can't have missed the advertising all over Tobago 'Stag, a man's beer' surely?
Having returned three weeks ago from Tobago with my boyfriend and a long haired male friend I am in no doubt that a Stag is a mans beer and a carib is for the ladies!
My long haired mate, on several occassions asked for a beer at many different bars only to be served a carib with a straw every time!
I also received a carib with a straw (I am a girl by the way) and my boyfriend was always offered a stag no straw! hee hee hee!
You can't have missed the advertising all over Tobago 'Stag, a man's beer' surely?
Having returned three weeks ago from Tobago with my boyfriend and a long haired male friend I am in no doubt that a Stag is a mans beer and a carib is for the ladies!
My long haired mate, on several occassions asked for a beer at many different bars only to be served a carib with a straw every time!
I also received a carib with a straw (I am a girl by the way) and my boyfriend was always offered a stag no straw! hee hee hee!
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Hehe, probably Steve
"Stag is presently positioned a "A MAN’S BEER" and is enjoyed mainly by young successful men who enjoy sports and times of relaxation. The brands presently owns one-third of the local beer market and has a taste that is slightly bitter and hoppy, consistent with European lagers.
It is a full-bodied lager with a 5.5% alc./vol., and has earned a reputation locally for its consistent quality and taste."
(from http://www.caribbeer.com)
"Stag is presently positioned a "A MAN’S BEER" and is enjoyed mainly by young successful men who enjoy sports and times of relaxation. The brands presently owns one-third of the local beer market and has a taste that is slightly bitter and hoppy, consistent with European lagers.
It is a full-bodied lager with a 5.5% alc./vol., and has earned a reputation locally for its consistent quality and taste."
(from http://www.caribbeer.com)
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That's decent of you Joe and I'll wear the honourary title with pride - after all, they say you're as young as the person you feel (no sick joke intended). So that leaves just the sport issue.
Personally, I felt that Holland were on dissapointing form last night and only came to life in the closing stages when Pierre van Hooijdonk crossed to van Nistelrooy, who knocked it in.
Does that qualify me???
Personally, I felt that Holland were on dissapointing form last night and only came to life in the closing stages when Pierre van Hooijdonk crossed to van Nistelrooy, who knocked it in.
Does that qualify me???
Steve Wooler
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Stag v Carib
sorry to inform all you carib drinkers that there's none on the island. The brewery is on strike. so you'll all have to switch to Stag..... or Heineken, which is better anyhow.
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