2006-08-06 05:38:08 · 20 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Just to belie the northern stereotypes appearing in this question.
As a Newcastle inhabitant I can't stand the stuff. The most common saying here about the stuff is that if the bottom falls out of your world drink NBA and the world will fall outof your bottom. More of it is exported overseas than is drunk in this country and a s lot of that which is drunk in this country, is not in Newcastle.
The 'fighting mans drink' I believe was brought about after the brewery had answered the call from government during WWII when it was realised that the chaps at the front were not getting a regular supply of beer. Can't verify that but I have heard the story a number of times.
2006-08-07 05:04:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Just out of interest that stuff is called an "Ale" because it is not brewed in the traditional sense of the word. It is manufactured in an industrial manner. It's well known to cause agression.
It's jsut an old wife's tale that there is a ward in Newcastle Infirmary specifically for victims of Newcastle Brown Ale though!
2006-08-06 05:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My MUM likes Newky Brown! Hehehe. No I've never seen her beat anyone up.
Probably because its the drink of choice "Up North" where men are men and fights are part of a good night out.
Having worked in a pub I'd definitely say cheap lager is the WORST for fights and aggressiveness. My boyfriend's brother turns into a psycho on lager and wants to beat everyone up. He's fine on real ale though.
Stella is known as Wife Beater or ActATwat, for obvious reasons.
2006-08-06 09:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historically speaking, towns like Newcastle have been industrial towns associated with the rabbel of low-class factory workers. Beers brewed in such towns become associated with this rabbel and therefore gain a namesake like Fighter's Beer.
Also, it may be a cheaper brew in an area than an import, furthering the associated with the lower class.
2006-08-07 05:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by The Diddler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let me just say...
I'm a 21 year old woman, 5'5, 130 lbs...
After 6 Newcastles I thought I was Hulk Hogan and started hittin guys twice my size.
That was the last time I drank it :)
2006-08-06 05:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by cutiewithabooooty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way that Stella is called the Wife Beaters Drink. Load of old B if you ask me!
2006-08-06 05:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ah! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's no longer an excessively well beer. It's no longer "Real" and it is alternatively undistinguished. Of direction the Tynesiders love it as it is from their aspect of the sector - however such a lot different beer fanatic do not percentage their enthusiasm.
2016-08-20 23:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be not an excellent beer. It's now not "actual" and it can be as a substitute undistinguished. Of course the Tynesiders like it as it can be from their a part of the arena - but most other beer enthusiast don't share their enthusiasm.
2016-08-09 10:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the area around Newcastle is known for it's working class men who get rather sensitive after downing NBA...
2006-08-06 05:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before battle this was a normal tradition. Hence the name.
2006-08-06 05:42:28 · answer #10 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋