While I’m keen not to make this Swindon in 50 Drinks blog series too beer heavy, I couldn’t not cover this Volya Ukrainian inspired beer.
25. Volya Ukrainian Inspired Beer
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24. The Drink Valley Swindon
Before anyone says it, I’m aware that The Drink Valley is a venue not as singular drink. But:
1. It’s an independent business in the town centre deserving of a mention.
2. I’ve covered an individual drink that I often buy there to drink at home in this post: https://swindonian.me/2021/08/26/13-hercule-belgian-stout/ I flipping love that stout.
23. Napo Lemon and Vodka
Okay – this Napo lemon and vodka drink is a bit of a Swindon in 50 drinks cheat in that this business is based in Trowbridge. Buuuut I did meet Robert Hobbs of Four Friends Drinks at The Foundry launch event in Workshed. And that’s very much in Swindon and it’s something different so …y’know. Here we are. With something that’s not bloody gin – Lord I hate that stuff. I had a bad experience with it once – ’nuff said. And I don’t like tonic either.
22. Neitiv Coconut Beer
Right – well this one is something different. Neitiv Coconut Beer is beer yes – but not as you know it. The brainchild of couple Keeran and Vaani Vetriko. And they’re here, in Swindon.
21. Limoncello Italian Liqueur
I’m not going to lie, I’m not keen on this stuff at all. A shot of grappa I’m partial to but not Limoncello Italian liqueur. Anyway, the bottles of the yellow, lemony stuff you see here are on the shelves in DaPaolo’s deli on Commercial Road in Swindon town centre. But I’m sure you’d get it in any of the many Italian eateries dotted around Swindon.
20. Jamaican Rum Punch
A recent visit to Moshan Island Grill on Swindon’s Devizes Road, provided the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cheeky Jamaican Rum Punch. And then to do a cheeky Swindon in 50 Drinks blog about it.
19. Nepalese Gurkha Beer
And so dear readers here we are with Nepalese Gurkha Beer, No 19 in my Swindon in 50 Drinks series.
18. Phoenix Rising Pale Ale
It’s inevitable that beer looms large in this Swindon in 50 Drinks series – and I’ve not even got to Arkell’s yet. But this post features a beer with a difference. Not because there’s something weird and wacky about the flavour – nothing like that. Rather that every time you drink this beer you support charity. And if that’s not an incentive to get one over the eight I don’t what is! 😉
17. Ichnusa Non-Filtrata Sardinian Beer
Ichnusa Non-Filtrata
I bought this beer in Da Paolo’s Italian deli on Commercial Road in the town centre. But you can also get it from online beer shops such as the Bella Vita.
16. Amaretto Italian Liqueur
A visit to Da Vinci Italian restaurant on Fleet Street is always agreeable. And a recent visit with chums, one of whom rounded off his meal with an Amaretto liqueur coffee gave a fab opportunity to do this Swindon in 50 drinks post about Amaretto Italian liqueur.
15. Mythos Hellenic Beer
Mythos Hellenic Beer at the Greek Olive in Swindon
Over the years I’ve sunk a fair few bottles of Hellenic Mythos beer on sunny holidays on the Greek island of Samos. Oh and Corfu too.
14. żywiec Polish Pilsner Beer
Recent weeks have seen me make two visits to Do Syta (AKA the Bear Restaurant) in the Polish Club in Park South. Thus arises an opportunity for a Swindon in 50 Drinks post! This time we raise a glass to żywiec Polish pilsner beer.
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A Ken White Retrospective
Secret Swindon
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
Dona Bradley Architectural Illustrator
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