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Barley Wine -where To Buy???????

wanttobeasaver
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hi,
mil was wondering where she could buy barley wine for putting in a xmas cake.......we live in n.ireland.

Thanks in advance.........
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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    This isn't a Delia recipe by any chance ? I think her Christmas pudding has this in it -about 2 tbsp or something. I've never been able to find it. I just substitute more brandy or rum and I've always had great results.

    If it is a very small amount that is required I would suggest doing the same. With all the strong flavours in a Christmas cake I very much doubt you can detect a small amount of barley wine.

    Sorry I can't be of more help.
  • Sharra
    Sharra Posts: 751 Forumite
    It might be worth asking in your local pub - I remember my dad drinking Barley Wine and Bitter when I was little - but that was about 30 years ago :)
  • jenie_2
    jenie_2 Posts: 491 Forumite
    I used to work for Victoria Wine and we used to sell it in cans, but I don't know if they have any branches in N.Ireland. You could try any off-licence, its called Gold Label.
  • beemuzed
    beemuzed Posts: 2,188 Forumite
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    I remember buying some for the Delia recipe years ago...and I found it bottled on the shelf at Tesco! haven't looked for ages tho' - it was probably the year her Christmas book came out and supermarkets made sure they had all the ingredients as it was so popular! I seem to recall that was the year cranberries became so popular for the same reason. She did a recipe on TV and everyone rushed out to copy the next day!
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  • lizzyb1812
    lizzyb1812 Posts: 1,392 Forumite
    In England this is sold in supermarkets as well. Trouble is it comes in a 4-pack! I'd be tempted to add some bottled pale ale as this is what barley wine most resembles.
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  • Butterfly_Brain
    Butterfly_Brain Posts: 8,862 Forumite
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    Asda do gold label barley wine but you have to look where the ciders are
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  • wanttobeasaver
    wanttobeasaver Posts: 465 Forumite
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    Thanks every1 for your help it was my Mil mis making an xmas cake ........know how helpful you all are so said id post & ask!!:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: have a barley wine on me...........if you can find any:D
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