Looking to find a way to buy a beer called Velvet, its made by Tennents.

[Lothar1974]

I tired this beer over in Scotland and it one of the best beers I have ever had! Looking for a way to buy some here in the US but I haven't found a website or way yet.
If any one knows of a site please PM me! Thanks!! :beer:

 

[Steve]

Who is its brewer? Go to their website and find out their North American distributor.

 

[Lothar1974]

The brewer is Wellpark Brewery out of Scotland. They closed and supposively Bass Ale is the distributor but I have contacted them and they said they do not make Velvet. Still on the hunt!

 

[imported_Dimicron]

Never heard of it before, but good luck finding it!

Hooray beer!

:beer:

 

[Lothar1974]

If there are any people here from the UK or anywhere that can buy Velvet let me know. I'd be willing to make worth you wild to have some shipped to me!!

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: Dimicron
Never heard of it before, but good luck finding it!

Hooray beer!

:beer:

Booo responsibility yeay beer!

 

[HumblePie]

Isn't a velvet just a alcoholic cider (like woodchuck) + guiness??

 

[Lothar1974]

It's not a cider but is some what like Guiness as far as smoothness. It's an ale that is sweet, full bodied with a velvety texture.

 

[HumblePie]

Originally posted by: Lothar1974
It's not a cider but is some what like Guiness as far as smoothness. It's an ale that is sweet, full bodied with a velvety texture.

No no no.. it's a mixed drink called Velvet. Take Pear, Peach, or Apple Woodchuck and mix it half and half with Guiness. It's called Velvet. I used to make them occasionally at a bar. Try it and see. Go grab some woodchuck and guiness and mix them half and half and see if that's what you tasted before. If it close but not the right fruit texture, the try one of the other types of woodchuck alcoholic cider. If it's too heavy, then use 3/4s Bass and 1/4 woodchuck cider which is called a Red Velvet.

 

[Lothar1974]

What I am looking for is a beer named "Velvet" it's made by Tennents. I've had what your describing HumblePie. I was at a Irish bar, it was Guiness with Woodpecker cider beer, Damn good!

 

[brxndxn]

Originally posted by: HumblePie

Originally posted by: Lothar1974
It's not a cider but is some what like Guiness as far as smoothness. It's an ale that is sweet, full bodied with a velvety texture.

No no no.. it's a mixed drink called Velvet. Take Pear, Peach, or Apple Woodchuck and mix it half and half with Guiness. It's called Velvet. I used to make them occasionally at a bar. Try it and see. Go grab some woodchuck and guiness and mix them half and half and see if that's what you tasted before. If it close but not the right fruit texture, the try one of the other types of woodchuck alcoholic cider. If it's too heavy, then use 3/4s Bass and 1/4 woodchuck cider which is called a Red Velvet.

Strongbow > Woodchuck

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: HumblePie

Originally posted by: Lothar1974
It's not a cider but is some what like Guiness as far as smoothness. It's an ale that is sweet, full bodied with a velvety texture.

No no no.. it's a mixed drink called Velvet. Take Pear, Peach, or Apple Woodchuck and mix it half and half with Guiness. It's called Velvet. I used to make them occasionally at a bar. Try it and see. Go grab some woodchuck and guiness and mix them half and half and see if that's what you tasted before. If it close but not the right fruit texture, the try one of the other types of woodchuck alcoholic cider. If it's too heavy, then use 3/4s Bass and 1/4 woodchuck cider which is called a Red Velvet.

What you're describing is called a Black Velvet, a variant on the Black & Tan.

 

[Booster]

Looking to find a way to buy a beer called Velvet, its made by Tennents.

There is only one real beer - Paulaner. Everything else is just piss in comparison.

 

[Lothar1974]

Each to his own! Velvet =

 

[WW]

sounds good

sounds like a local beer only (not exported)

http://www.inbev.com/brands/2__5__61__tennents.cfm

someone in the UK might be able to help out...

 

[Lothar1974]

I was getting the same impression WW. I am hoping there are some people here from the UK or where ever that knows of this beer and wouldn't mind helping a me aquire some! If anyone can get Velvet and is willing to ship it let me know. Willing to add some coin to your pocket for the service. Thanks all.

 

[Tartanyeti]

Old thread - but as you didn't really get an answer on it...

Tennents don't make Velvet ale anymore. Guy in my company was talking about how he used to drink it - so I googled to check it out.

I am from Glasgow.

The only ale they still do out of Wellpark is Caledonia Best. Having never tried the velvet I don't know how similar they would be but I don't mind a pint of Best. They do various other lagers as per here.

If you are just in the mood for trying new stuff give Innis and Gunn a go which I think you should be able to get fairly readily online.

 

[WelshBloke]

What you're describing is called a Black Velvet, a variant on the Black & Tan.

Black velvet is Guinness and champagne.