Watney's Red Barrel

Glen, Red Barrel wasn't a red beer. It was an awful keg bitter sold in the Watney's tied estate in the 60s and 70s (mainly London and parts of East Anglia). It hasn't been brewed for a very long time. The old Watneys brewery in Mortlake now brews A-B Bud for the UK market.

It's actually difficult to find this type of beer nowadays. Modern keg bitters have lots of added nitrogen and pour more like Guinness. There hasn't been much call for its revival.

Are you confusing Red Barrel with something else?

HTH, Paul

-- Paul Sherwin Consulting

Hey Glen,

I can't say that I cared much for Red Barrel (or Rickard's Red for that matter, but that's just my opinion). Actually, I'm tempted to state that a bit more strongly, but nevermind, it's not my place to criticize what you like.

I doubt you'll find anything quite like Red Barrel, but take a look at

for some recommended pubs & beers. I'm sure you'll find something you can enjoy.

Cheers,

Bill

Yup, the Python travel agent sketch, closer to 30 years ago than 40.

Sadly, Watney's Red Barrel was better than the vast majority of beer one could get in the US at that time. We have it really good here in the States these days.