I accept my bias here but I think Tennents is the best of the home market big brewers. Yes it can't hold a candle to our cousins in Germany and Bohemia but for a run of the mill pint it serves it's intended purpose.
Until fairly recently I (a Scot) turned my nose up at Tennants, prefering continental brews. But I visited a village pub and had a pint of Tennant's. I marvelled at it. Now I'm a convinced Tennant's drinker.
I am Scottish and not a big fan of Tennents but thought I’d give it a go on the PD, well f me what a surprise on the PD, ended up buying a second keg after I finished the first. As it’s not too strong my 18yr old boy and his mates like it too. Also has the lowest calories than any other lager on the PD which is nice. Ok there are better lagers on the PD and some not as good but certainly nothing to compete at 4% which is a welcome addition to the PD.
The 5% Tennents is actually no bad...why don't they sell it more! Had it up north on tap and it went doon nae bother...lose the 4% watery crap! I met a guy years ago who worked for Tennents and said the lager was only lagered for 2 weeks...says it all!
Delighted you have reviews this, as a Scotsman I have grew up with this beer ( it’s not great but in some traditional Scottish pubs the beer is ok on draught) would I buy a keg? No. 😊
Your opinion on Tennent's mirrors mine. I'm Irish but have lived in Scotland for years, so you kind of 'tolerate' pub Tennent's. I was pleasantly surprised with the PerfectDraft stuff though! Tastes much better, so much so that I've had it twice on my journey round all the kegs available. I also rated it 7/10! Great minds.
Got a real soft spot for Tennent's Lager, got it for the first time on the PD same day of the review strangely enough. I remember reading that if a pub in Glasgow didn't sell Tennent's it wouldn't last 6 months. 🍻
There's a wee pub in Qawra Malta that does cans of Tennent's Pilsner 5%. I always pop in and pick some up to takeaway when i'm over there. I'm Scottish and not really a fan of Tennent's but the pilsner stuff if actually pretty nice.
Picked up a very cheap short dated keg of Tennents here in Ireland. Cannot complain, its coming to €1.77 a pint and it's perfectly fine light lager. Now I'm wishing I kept it for my Glaswiegian inlaws visiting this Christmas.
You can see why the craft brewers struggle with lager when a huge brewer can create massively popular top quality premium lager like this. There's just no room in the market.
The 'Top Quality' part is highly debatable though, the primary reason is because people don't really understand lager or understand the little nuances between a properly brewed and conditioned lager vs something like this.
It's the Carling of Scotland, every young lad grows up drinking it and it's a safe bet as an apprentice when you have no idea what you are ona bout, but as you get older, so does your taste for it!
@@christophercooper6283 the bottom of the glass does something to keep it from going flat enjoy it longer. Not saying ots going to win taste awards but tennents is the perfect lager for a long session. Comparing it to carling and fosters is wild.
Something about a cold tennants in a cosy pub on Edinburgh grass market , just feels right , would not want to drink it all the time , but far worse lagers than tennants, but that's just my humble opinion
A lot of guys and lassies I know put lemonade in the bottom to take away the bitter taste of tennennts often wonder how people from abroad view it, like we view say a brand like strato. Am Scottish more of a heavy man meself.
Around 1 in 4 pints sold here in Scotland is Tennents lager......unfortunately.I grew up with the stuff and its red T trademark is everywhere however its terrible imo.Mass produced soapy suds.
I agree I’ve worked all over Scotland 2-4 days a week for the past 12 years. I rate it as being the Scottish Carling, just session drink for lads who aren’t bothered what they drink.
I accept my bias here but I think Tennents is the best of the home market big brewers. Yes it can't hold a candle to our cousins in Germany and Bohemia but for a run of the mill pint it serves it's intended purpose.
Until fairly recently I (a Scot) turned my nose up at Tennants, prefering continental brews. But I visited a village pub and had a pint of Tennant's. I marvelled at it. Now I'm a convinced Tennant's drinker.
Tennents draft is smooth, and my favourite lager.
As a proud Glaswegian, I'm happy you've finally reviewed Tennent's! ☺
I’m a proud Staffordshire lad but I know Carling is shite
@@Hereward47 Hahaha fair. Tennent’s on tap is decent but absolutely terrible out a can.
@@RossRussell1994no
@@louisbeerreviews8964 Agree to disagree my man 🤝
As a Glaswegian I love going back to Glasgow and drinking Tennants, it's part of the culture having a pint of Tennants.
It's a fairly decent drink. One of the few beers that go well with food, easy to drink and light yet not weak, balanced and refreshing.
This is an accurate description of Tennents. Draft is excellent.
I am Scottish and not a big fan of Tennents but thought I’d give it a go on the PD, well f me what a surprise on the PD, ended up buying a second keg after I finished the first. As it’s not too strong my 18yr old boy and his mates like it too. Also has the lowest calories than any other lager on the PD which is nice. Ok there are better lagers on the PD and some not as good but certainly nothing to compete at 4% which is a welcome addition to the PD.
The 5% Tennents is actually no bad...why don't they sell it more! Had it up north on tap and it went doon nae bother...lose the 4% watery crap! I met a guy years ago who worked for Tennents and said the lager was only lagered for 2 weeks...says it all!
Delighted you have reviews this, as a Scotsman I have grew up with this beer ( it’s not great but in some traditional Scottish pubs the beer is ok on draught) would I buy a keg? No. 😊
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Your opinion on Tennent's mirrors mine. I'm Irish but have lived in Scotland for years, so you kind of 'tolerate' pub Tennent's. I was pleasantly surprised with the PerfectDraft stuff though! Tastes much better, so much so that I've had it twice on my journey round all the kegs available. I also rated it 7/10! Great minds.
Got a real soft spot for Tennent's Lager, got it for the first time on the PD same day of the review strangely enough. I remember reading that if a pub in Glasgow didn't sell Tennent's it wouldn't last 6 months. 🍻
The easiest way to spot a dodgy pub in Scotland is if it doesn’t sell Tennent’s
I used to enjoy the tennants extra when it was on tap, the big standard I felt always had something missing.
Quite glad you have reviewed this, for me you cant go wrong with a pint of T, always get a keg of this with my beerhawk orders.
As a Scotsman you can’t beat a nice cold pint of tennants lager 🍺 great review Simon
Sorry tennents lager 🍺 bad spelling lol
There's a wee pub in Qawra Malta that does cans of Tennent's Pilsner 5%. I always pop in and pick some up to takeaway when i'm over there. I'm Scottish and not really a fan of Tennent's but the pilsner stuff if actually pretty nice.
If you can find Tennents 1885(brewed for European market), its what Tennents used to be like before they watered it down for tax reasons
Aye the 5% stuff is good beer
Difference between tennents and carling is Scottish water and English water, I own a bar and serve tennents as it’s cheaper by the keg
Excellent observation 👊
Picked up a very cheap short dated keg of Tennents here in Ireland. Cannot complain, its coming to €1.77 a pint and it's perfectly fine light lager. Now I'm wishing I kept it for my Glaswiegian inlaws visiting this Christmas.
Whats up with the carbonation? No bubbles? Was it an old keg?
If you walk into a pub without Tennent’s up here in Scotland it’s a bad sign
Draught/Draft beers are under less pressure than canned/bottled brews.
You can see why the craft brewers struggle with lager when a huge brewer can create massively popular top quality premium lager like this. There's just no room in the market.
The 'Top Quality' part is highly debatable though, the primary reason is because people don't really understand lager or understand the little nuances between a properly brewed and conditioned lager vs something like this.
It's the Carling of Scotland, every young lad grows up drinking it and it's a safe bet as an apprentice when you have no idea what you are ona bout, but as you get older, so does your taste for it!
I drank Tartan...shows you how much I knew lol..I couldn't drink more than a can of T at a time..gave us the boke...
4% is for when doing manual labor in the yard during summer, lol.
I was weaned on Tennents, so I am biased. I love it.
I actually think tennents is better then any of the macro lagers we get in England. Love the little story about the original guy Goin to Germany etc
It’s all true ye ken . Och aye , I’m barin doon oan a pack a haggis right noo, , camaflaged in heather and thistle’s , they will never see me comin.
Mate please get a tennents glass to enjoy the pint with so much better 👍
It would actually be the exact same beer drunk from the exact same material 😂
@@christophercooper6283 the bottom of the glass does something to keep it from going flat enjoy it longer. Not saying ots going to win taste awards but tennents is the perfect lager for a long session. Comparing it to carling and fosters is wild.
Something about a cold tennants in a cosy pub on Edinburgh grass market , just feels right , would not want to drink it all the time , but far worse lagers than tennants, but that's just my humble opinion
Edinburgh more a Glasgow beer to me
Either i guess , have had tennants often in Glasgow , but also it pretty much pops up in every pub in Edinburgh. Both lovely cities
Worst keg on the PD I couldn’t finish it, had to pour the last couple of pints down the sink.
Yeah, I think Tennant's from can seems to be bit more flat to me.
It’s rally nice I had it in the can
Everything tastes better on the PD
I don’t think 3 degrees is cold enough for Tennents I’ve got gas tape stuck to back the keg folded over a few times just to bring temp down
its never cold enough lol...means you dont have to taste it lol
Nice one si up here we call this council juice. Always tastes better when watching Scotland play football or rugby!
£30 a keg, i can get 40 pints for that price with home brew
The true Scotland/England border is when Carling disappears from pubs and Tennent’s begins
I had it back in the early 90's, in the bottle. (USA) It was horrible. I recently had it on tap, and it was good.🍻
If there's one great thing...
A lot of guys and lassies I know put lemonade in the bottom to take away the bitter taste of tennennts often wonder how people from abroad view it, like we view say a brand like strato. Am Scottish more of a heavy man meself.
From a Scotsman tennents in a can is absolutely rotten but draft is a lot nicer
I find Tennents better than Carling Fosters and those other cheap lagers. On the PD it is quaffable.
Shame they don't do many ciders
It’s flat and tasteless just as Tennents should be
Around 1 in 4 pints sold here in Scotland is Tennents lager......unfortunately.I grew up with the stuff and its red T trademark is everywhere however its terrible imo.Mass produced soapy suds.
Blasphemy.
Yep....you are hunner percent right....They can brew better and they have in the past..remember Gold beer?? It was class
I agree I’ve worked all over Scotland 2-4 days a week for the past 12 years. I rate it as being the Scottish Carling, just session drink for lads who aren’t bothered what they drink.
wit kinda biscuits does it smell like tunnocks caramel wafers ?
magic stuff
Skip to 4min in for review to start :p
Give me Tennents anyday over Carling.
Can you stop fitting in every review?, we get it now thanks
Parts of northern Ireland its only beer on tap, id rather order a coke absolute piss water :(
Scottish Carling.
Tennents for me is one of the worst lagers out there . I was handed a cab over Christmas and I’ll be honest couldn’t even finish it .
aye its average at best
tennents best lager in the whole world lol
You could have been given this for free and it would still be too much. Absolute muck.
I wouldn't even wash my car with this, would strip all the paint off :)
Utter Pash.
It's fucking awful. The english Carling.
Surely the English Carling….is Carling 😂
Scottish fosters. Anything more than 20 quid and it’s over priced.
A good bit better than Fosters I would say although yes it’s not a great beer.
20 bucks? lol you mean 2 i hope
Pish water 💧
yeh it's quite nice on the keg