Booze deals [Megathread]

The_Conductor · 30-08-2019 03:50PM

Absolut Apple 50cl @ £12 a bottle (Sainsburys again)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/absolut-vodka-apple-juice-edition-50cl

If anyone is going to Sainsburys- it opens at 8AM on a Sat morning in the Quays Newry (the Quays themselves don't open until 9AM)- but it doesn't open until 1.30PM on Sundays. Early Sat morning- the only cars in the carpark there tend to be Dublin and Kildare regs.

Atlantic Dawn · 30-08-2019 10:05PM

The_Conductor wrote: »

Absolut Apple 50cl @ £12 a bottle (Sainsburys again)

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/absolut-vodka-apple-juice-edition-50cl

If anyone is going to Sainsburys- it opens at 8AM on a Sat morning in the Quays Newry (the Quays themselves don't open until 9AM)- but it doesn't open until 1.30PM on Sundays. Early Sat morning- the only cars in the carpark there tend to be Dublin and Kildare regs.

Any restriction on the times they sell alcohol? Is it once shop is open booze is on sale?

ShatterProof · 31-08-2019 12:17AM

12 pack Guinness for €18 in Lidl.

2 for €24.

So basically €24 for a slab.

ShatterProof · 31-08-2019 12:26AM

ShatterProof wrote: »

12 pack Guinness for €18 in Lidl.

2 for €24.

So basically €24 for a slab.

Same for bud water and Heineken.

Collibosher · 31-08-2019 12:26AM

ShatterProof wrote: »

12 pack Guinness for €18 in Lidl.

2 for €24.

So basically €24 for a slab.

Same deal for Budweiser

The_Conductor · 02-09-2019 10:00AM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Any restriction on the times they sell alcohol? Is it once shop is open booze is on sale?

Nope- no restrictions- there were people with full trolleys of spirits, wine and beer queuing at the checkout at 08.15 on Saturday morning. Me- I didn't bother, I was mostly interested in a bottle or two of Glenfiddich, but it was out of stock. Groceries are so damn expensive there these days anyway- other than alcohol, there just is no good reaosn to shop there (unless you're desperately trying to pickle your liver).

No is the short and simple- they sell alcohol from the moment they open the doors, none of our 10AM lark.

rubadub · 02-09-2019 11:20AM

The_Conductor wrote: »

No is the short and simple- they sell alcohol from the moment they open the doors, none of our 10AM lark.

Pure madness, surely there are fist fights breaking out selling it that early, all those dipsos raring to go! lucky our leaders have sense.

The tesco €24 grolsch/molson/carling ends tomorrow

Special OfferAny 24 For 24.00 valid from 7/8/2019 until 3/9/2019

eqwjewoiujqorj · 03-09-2019 09:06AM

Alid now have their own versions of Lidl's Argus 7.2% Strong Beer and Argus 6% called Halne Mocne - Mocne is Polish for Strong!

Both produced in Poland and very similar can design - black for 7% (bit lower) and red for 6%.

Same price as well €1.69.

Lidl might have missed a trick here by not stocking Argus on a permanent basis.

Bought a can - quite similar - but I think Argus tasted nicer.

Jurgen The German · 03-09-2019 09:52AM

Any beer with a bear on the can has to be quality.

Hotblack Desiato · 03-09-2019 10:04AM

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Lidl might have missed a trick here by not stocking Argus on a permanent basis.

Definitely. Lidl's normal range of canned beers is very very poor. It's a pain lugging home bottles when I don't have the car with me. Then another pain taking them to the bottle bank.

Tatra is the nicest beer they do, but they didn't even have it during the last Polish Week.

RayCon · 03-09-2019 10:25AM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Definitely. Lidl's normal range of canned beers is very very poor. .

Have to agree .... my local Lidl has become very poor lately with choices , and even when they get in "guest beers" they stock minimal qty's and are sold out quickly.

rubadub · 04-09-2019 04:44PM

Tesco

Molson & Carling cans (not grolsch anymore)
Any 24 For 25.00
valid from 4/9/2019 until 1/10/2019

Molson Canadian Premium Lager 20X330ml Bottle
Special OfferSAVE 7.99 Was 22.99 Now 15.00
valid from 4/9/2019 until 1/10/2019

Linden village flagons are a long term offer, not sure how long it was before, might always have been.
Linden Village 2Litre Bottle
Special OfferSAVE 1.40 Was 6.40 Now 5.00
valid from 9/7/2019 until 21/1/2020

so €1.25 if it was 4 cans, but bear in mind it is 6%. If it was diluted down to the same strength as 4.5% bulmers it would be 5.33 cans. Linden village is made by bulmers.

bored_newbie · 04-09-2019 09:59PM

ShatterProof wrote: »

12 pack Guinness for €18 in Lidl.

2 for €24.

So basically €24 for a slab.

Is that still on? I couldn’t find it on their website

DubInTheWest · 04-09-2019 10:40PM

I've been on the dry for the past 3 or so weeks, but have some people down the weekend and will be hitting the drink so need to stock up, and I see the special is ended in Tesco for the Grolsch ? If anyone has any info on Coors light or Grolsch, please do let me know.

Cheers

fulhamfan · 04-09-2019 11:36PM

No, was only valid Sat and Sun to celebrate all Ireland final so may be back in 2 weeks!!!!!!!

fin12 · 04-09-2019 11:42PM

RayCon wrote: »

Have to agree .... my local Lidl has become very poor lately with choices , and even when they get in "guest beers" they stock minimal qty's and are sold out quickly.

Their bottled Ale selection is brilliant and great value today.

rubadub · 12-09-2019 11:13AM

I got 24x440ml 4.3% heineken cans for €27 in tesco, said reduced from €30. It had Irish references on the cans, thought they were bringing in UK market stuff. On tesco uk site it shows it is 5% there.

This does not show online.

If these were the regular 500ml can that works out at €30.68 for 24x500ml, or €1.28 per 500ml can.

If its the same price per litre I would definitely prefer the smaller size can.

Man Vs ManUre · 12-09-2019 11:20AM

rubadub wrote: »

I got 24x440ml 4.3% heineken cans for €27 in tesco, said reduced from €30. It had Irish references on the cans, thought they were bringing in UK market stuff. On tesco uk site it shows it is 5% there.

This does not show online.

If these were the regular 500ml can that works out at €30.68 for 24x500ml, or €1.28 per 500ml can.

If its the same price per litre I would definitely prefer the smaller size can.

I don’t think I have ever seen these smaller cans.

Hoboo · 12-09-2019 11:39AM

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

I don’t think I have ever seen these smaller cans.

Standard size in GB and over the border.

RayCon · 12-09-2019 12:22PM

DubInTheWest wrote: »

If anyone has any info on Coors light or Grolsch, please do let me know.

Cheers

My local Lidl have 12packs of 330ml Grolsch (cans) 2 for €22 ... so a little less than €1 per can (albeit small cans) ... not bad.

The_Conductor · 12-09-2019 12:29PM

If anyone has a UK address they can use- Amazon have 15 year old Glenfiddich 70cl @ £34 a bottle.
Note- don't even try to use addresspal, they have cracked down massively on fluids..........(never mind alcohol).

Atlantic Dawn · 12-09-2019 08:01PM

rubadub wrote: »

I got 24x440ml 4.3% heineken cans for €27 in tesco, said reduced from €30. It had Irish references on the cans, thought they were bringing in UK market stuff. On tesco uk site it shows it is 5% there.

Hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come, go 500ml or go home, smaller cans are a pain in the hole, hardly worth your while coming back with a single can from the fridge.

Darc19 · 12-09-2019 08:53PM

The own label Steam Brew doesn't get great reviews - general feedback is it's just about worth the price (€1 in Germany)

So allowing for duty on a high alcohol content and extra vat, the 4 for €6 is about the standard price.

Don't expect to be wowed, but probably drinkable enough

murphyebass · 12-09-2019 09:25PM

Darc19 wrote: »

The own label Steam Brew doesn't get great reviews - general feedback is it's just about worth the price (€1 in Germany)

So allowing for duty on a high alcohol content and extra vat, the 4 for €6 is about the standard price.

Don't expect to be wowed, but probably drinkable enough

The steamboat stuff is only ok tbh. The stout is thin and flavourless which is mental for a strong stout. Better off with Guinness extra.

The other prices are **** too. Nothing of note there at all imo.

Might grab a few bottles of the imperial abbey beer but other than that, meh.

snowgal · 12-09-2019 09:41PM

Yes and lidl French wine sale is on tomorrow too, usually a good few decent offers

adam240610 · 12-09-2019 10:35PM

I didn't care for the stout or beer, but loved the red ale. All steam brew cans of course

smelly sock · 12-09-2019 10:45PM

rubadub wrote: »

I got 24x440ml 4.3% heineken cans for €27 in tesco, said reduced from €30. It had Irish references on the cans, thought they were bringing in UK market stuff. On tesco uk site it shows it is 5% there.

This does not show online.

If these were the regular 500ml can that works out at €30.68 for 24x500ml, or €1.28 per 500ml can.

If its the same price per litre I would definitely prefer the smaller size can.

Which tesco was this in? The smaller cans are great. Not as mich waste

Mervyn Skidmore · 13-09-2019 12:17AM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

I see Lidl are having a craft beer sale from this Monday 16th. Includes th 7.8% Steam Brew stuff I tried from recommendations on here before.

https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/award-winning-craft-beer/c949/w2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=Thurs&utm_campaign=crafter

Most of those Craft Brewing beers are bargains anyway.

murphyebass · 13-09-2019 06:06AM

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Most of those Craft Brewing beers are bargains anyway.

Not sure how you figure that. They’re all pretty average beers.

€1.50 for those would be a bargain. The normal price should be €2

rubadub · 13-09-2019 09:17AM

smelly sock wrote: »

Which tesco was this in? The smaller cans are great. Not as mich waste

in ballybrack, still there yesterday. It's the ideal size for me, if you are drinking from the can the 500ml can go a bit flat & manky towards the end, due to the additional time to drink but also due to the additional swishing about.

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