6p Pint - 1 per customer - (Monday 30th May) with code @ Greene King Pubs

prismed27/05/2022 15:17

You know it’s a shocking beer when you don’t even consider going for 6p hah …You know it’s a shocking beer when you don’t even consider going for 6p haha.Read lessRead more

A shocking beer? You really don't know your ales if you think that.


Shocking is a la Worthington's, Tetley's and even John Smith's.

Although nothing spectacular and certainly not an IPA, Greene King IPA isn't bad. Same water and malt strains used as old speckled hen and abbot ale which gives it that similar base flavour. Easy enough to have a few of without getting slaughtered.

It's so called "craft beer" that's shocking. Real ale that some breweries have decided to market as craft beer so it appeals to hipsters and they can justify selling in smaller quantities for more money. 330ml cans of beer only became a thing when craft beer took off.

Its actually worked for the "craft" breweries though where many drinkers are brainwashed into only drinking something marketed as "craft beer" while turning their nose up at anything labelled "real ale", because they have been lead to believe that craft beer is better.

Conclusively as an ale connoisseur I can honestly say I've never tried anything labelled as craft beer that tastes better than anything labelled as real ale. Even that marshmallow, plum salted caramel ultra organic craft porter for £6 a pint will have something the same or better labelled as real ale for half the price. (edited)

5p if you are an AA gold member

Taking Mrs Bellboys and she will also utter the immortal numbers 1952 so 2 pints for 12p. I then plan to return to the bar after a minute or 2 and get Mrs B a G&T stating she doesn't like the pint and proceed to quoff the 2 pints myself. Is this dastardly plan a goer or not? Be honest now (edited)

prismed27/05/2022 15:17

You know it’s a shocking beer when you don’t even consider going for 6p hah …You know it’s a shocking beer when you don’t even consider going for 6p haha.Read lessRead more

It's an absolutely fine low % IPA.

Much better than a lot of the lager and '£7 a half' craft pish out there.

paully27/05/2022 17:32

It's a disgrace. Not the pub's fault though. They could still offer a pint …It's a disgrace. Not the pub's fault though. They could still offer a pint at £1.20 or whatever the minimum they can charge is.Read lessRead more

Ask Wee Jimmy Krankie

Got 7 GK pubs within ten mins walk from work, might have to party like it's 1952.

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

Nicola

You know it’s a shocking beer when you don’t even consider going for 6p haha.

They have scrapped the 6p it is now FREE !! greeneking-pubs.co.uk/my-…cal (edited)

Should be a great tube pass (free over 60's) day for me The West Ends will be the 1st stop
Now it's been a while since I've been on a 10-pint crawl, but just might have a go, IPA has always been a good session ale at 3.6%!?! So maybe I'll get home OK!

Thanks OP…that’s my birthday sorted(excited)

I'm within walking distance of 4 Green King pubs and non have the offer. Can't say I'm that disappointed

peakbear30/05/2022 07:16

Poor beer but it is actually a good strength for beer, like 10-11% is a …Poor beer but it is actually a good strength for beer, like 10-11% is a good strength for wine.I'm not a fan of Greene King but actually prefer Speckled Hen in the bottles and cans they produce compared to the many rank pints of it served in the local Morland area a few decades ago.Read lessRead more

3.6 for an IPA is very poor, it was originally brewed very strong abv so it would make its passage to India hence the term India Pale Ale

Drriiink.🍺🤪

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

Count your blessings. This is Greene King we’re talking about.

If it's 1952, why then is the IPA only 3.6% ABV?

Don't tell the homeless around Westminster, GK pubs everywhere.

The IPA is so weak and not worth the calories. It’s the same crap spoons were giving away for 99p a pint a few months back

Just get yourself out around Blackpool plenty of them around that area. Imagine 20 pints £1.20

lucas28/05/2022 10:26

The IPA is so weak and not worth the calories. It’s the same crap spoons w …The IPA is so weak and not worth the calories. It’s the same crap spoons were giving away for 99p a pint a few months backRead lessRead more

Poor beer but it is actually a good strength for beer, like 10-11% is a good strength for wine.

I'm not a fan of Greene King but actually prefer Speckled Hen in the bottles and cans they produce compared to the many rank pints of it served in the local Morland area a few decades ago.

lucas28/05/2022 10:26

The IPA is so weak and not worth the calories. It’s the same crap spoons w …The IPA is so weak and not worth the calories. It’s the same crap spoons were giving away for 99p a pint a few months backRead lessRead more

Don't bother then! We are bargain merchants and the first pint is 6p, the next can be more! Average ok? Ta op.

They'd have to pay me £20 to drink their beer.

Nice one 🔥 My local is participating

Went to our local Green King pub on the list , and surprise surprise, they don't stock the beer for 6p !!! They should have removed their name from the list !

news.sky.com/story/greene-king-giving-away-free-pints-to-mark-platinum-jubilee-after-being-told-it-cannot-charge-6p-each-12624290

This offer is now FREE

Greene King landing page also state it

greeneking-pubs.co.uk/my-…cal

For one day only, Greene King Local Pubs will be offering customers a royally tempting deal across nominated sites to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s royal coronation.

Anyone visiting a Greene King Local Pub or a Flaming Grill site on Monday 30th May will be able to claim a pint of Greene King’s IPA for free by using the secret code word ‘1952’ at the bar.

Find out your local below and claim your free pint (edited)

Bloody Scottish laws

deleted1763427/05/2022 16:25

5p if you are an AA gold member [Image]

Still too expensive

overpriced at 6p tbh

richtea-27/05/2022 18:44

Don't tell the homeless around Westminster, GK pubs everywhere.

Won't get in,too full of MPs

deleted276830728/05/2022 13:11

A shocking beer? You really don't know your ales if you think that. …A shocking beer? You really don't know your ales if you think that. Shocking is a la Worthington's, Tetley's and even John Smith's. Although nothing spectacular and certainly not an IPA, Greene King IPA isn't bad. Same water and malt strains used as old speckled hen and abbot ale which gives it that similar base flavour. Easy enough to have a few of without getting slaughtered. It's so called "craft beer" that's shocking. Real ale that some breweries have decided to market as craft beer so it appeals to hipsters and they can justify selling in smaller quantities for more money. 330ml cans of beer only became a thing when craft beer took off. Its actually worked for the "craft" breweries though where many drinkers are brainwashed into only drinking something marketed as "craft beer" while turning their nose up at anything labelled "real ale", because they have been lead to believe that craft beer is better.Conclusively as an ale connoisseur I can honestly say I've never tried anything labelled as craft beer that tastes better than anything labelled as real ale. Even that marshmallow, plum salted caramel ultra organic craft porter for £6 a pint will have something the same or better labelled as real ale for half the price.Read lessRead more

Absolutely spot on

Why do beer deals always bring out the saddo beer snobs? Who actually cares what some random thinks about ANYTHING on here let alone beer? (edited)

nkhar27/05/2022 15:55

Thanks OP…that’s my birthday sorted(excited)

I believe you'll find its my bday today, not yours.


Why 6p? Surely 70p would have made more sense for jubilee and still be popular?

deleted1763427/05/2022 16:25

5p if you are an AA gold member [Image]

Hmmm says food and drink? Every GK 20% I've seen and used has only been food, like blue light etc.
Odd.

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

It's illegal to do this on Scotland. (edited)

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

Because the wee krankie has made cheap booze illegal (edited)

I just got this press release. No need to raid your piggy bank for pennies. A Greene King spokesperson said: “Our pub and brewery teams are so excited to be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a variety of events this week. One of the ideas we had was for a promotion in 400 of our managed pubs where customers could buy one pint each of Greene King IPA for 6p today – the same price it was in 1952. We thought this was a great way to celebrate this remarkable occasion and we’ve been thrilled at the response from customers. However, we have some good news for everyone, which is that we will now be giving the Jubilee first pint of Greene King IPA away free of charge today, as we now understand it’s not permissible under the licensing act to charge the 6p. Just remember to use the keyword ‘1952’ and check whether your local pub is running the offer plus further details at greeneking-pubs.co.uk/my-local. Cheers everyone.” (edited)

Cost me nothing 😁 🏼

6p a pint! Aberdeen to Berwick-upon-tweed 189 miles. Morag get out my Nikes. (edited)

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

Because the SNP brought in a minimum alcohol price law.

Guy behind the bar flat out refused the offer and gave the name of the nearest pub which, according to him, was participating.
Why doing countrywide offer and press briefings if the biggest establishment in the area is not honouring it?
Rather disappointed experience... Not a fan of IPAs but for free I would have never refused. Ended up in Wetherspoon down the road...

NicholasG27/05/2022 16:21

Why has Scotland been ignored ?

It's a disgrace. Not the pub's fault though. They could still offer a pint at £1.20 or whatever the minimum they can charge is. (edited)