17 hours ago, Lacessit said:

My understanding is Marmite is a meat extract, which is why it can't be imported into Thailand, whereas Vegemite can. But the label says 100% vegetarian, have you guys finally seen the light?

Both are rubbish, go for Bovril 

Can get that in Siamburis

22 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Another good one was VIMTO from Manchester. A V&V (Voddy & Vimto) was/is great.

You can buy Vimto on Lazada 4 cans for 180 baht plus delivery

20 hours ago, Lacessit said:

My understanding is Marmite is a meat extract, which is why it can't be imported into Thailand, whereas Vegemite can. But the label says 100% vegetarian, have you guys finally seen the light?

Marmite is available on Lazada but expensive!!

10 minutes ago, wjhall said:

You can buy Vimto on Lazada 4 cans for 180 baht plus delivery

Kinnel, that's over a quid a can!

Edited October 29, 20205 yr by KannikaP

34 minutes ago, wjhall said:

Marmite is available on Lazada but expensive!!

Marmite and Vegimite are available in Big C but expensive.

2 hours ago, animalmagic said:

Both are rubbish, go for Bovril 

Can get that in Siamburis

My understanding of Bovril is it is used to make soup - hot beef soup.

Anyone who would want to ingest hot soup in the Thai climate IMO is a brick short of a load. It reminds me of the Noel Coward song.

22 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

I never liked Cream Soda ???? 

Ha! Just about to write...I used to love the cream soda....each to his own.

Anybody used to drink raisin cordial from the Co-Op.......used to love that.

23 hours ago, Lacessit said:

At least Vegemite never changes.

Thanks for the warning about Vegemite. still no reason to change from the original, the best --MARMMITE.

3 hours ago, animalmagic said:

Both are rubbish, go for Bovril 

Can get that in Siamburis

Total fake news!

1) Marmite is 100% vegetarian.

2) It is available at MANT shops (eg Villa, Emporium etc, etc.)

3)  Years ago I worked in London and the boss had a share in a racehorse. When it got old it was sold to the Bovril factory.

8 minutes ago, Patanawet said:

Thanks for the warning about Vegemite. still no reason to change from the original, the best --MARMMITE.

Kraft did bring out a mixture of Vegemite and cheese, based on the Australian habit of making sandwiches with a slice of cheddar and a smear of Vegemite.

Next, I suppose you guys will be claiming you make better beer. Please name one that outsells Fosters Lager worldwide.

23 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Another good one was VIMTO from Manchester. A V&V (Voddy & Vimto) was/is great.

My father was born in Manchester and I remember him telling me about “Corporation Pop” was somewhat disappointed when he returned with a glass of water

tldr;

TVF Tizer soda pop thread morphs into internecine Commonwealth yeast/beef extract war

(Awaiting vegan reinforcements)

 

Just now, StevieAus said:

A V&V (Voddy & Vimto) was/is great.

Even alcopops have grandparents...

filthy muck its very bitter compared to other fizzy drinks

2 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said:

filthy muck its very bitter compared to other fizzy drinks

Not if you've got Covid!   LOL

6 minutes ago, onebir said:

tldr;

TVF Tizer soda pop thread morphs into internecine Commonwealth yeast/beef extract war

(Awaiting vegan reinforcements)

 

And it's possibly the most popular thread at the moment, far more answers than the serious stuff gets. Keep it up guys.

7 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said:

filthy muck its very bitter compared to other fizzy drinks

Are you referring to the Fosters mentioned in a previous reply? 

4 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And it's possibly the most popular thread at the moment, far more answers than the serious stuff gets. Keep it up guys.

I'm holding out for Tab(s)

19 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Kraft did bring out a mixture of Vegemite and cheese, based on the Australian habit of making sandwiches with a slice of cheddar and a smear of Vegemite.

Next, I suppose you guys will be claiming you make better beer. Please name one that outsells Fosters Lager worldwide.

Guinness. And to add insult to injury:

 

                                                                

This is how I remember "Tizer" back in my youth many years ago - in a bottle:- (ref. wikipedia)

 

It was launched in 1924 by Fred and Tom Pickup of Manchester when it was known as "Pickup's Appetizer", and is the offspring of Vimto and Irn-Bru. After the death of the Pickup brothers it was owned by the Armour Trust before being sold to the Scottish drinks company A.G. Barr plc for £2.5 million in 1972.

Manufacturer: A.G. Barr plc (since 1972)

Introduced: 1924

1 minute ago, polpott said:

Guinness. And to add insult to injury:

 

                                                                

That's as about Brit-ish as Oscar Wilde ????

Phwor,  gotta try Marmite Guinness!

There is also Marmite Cheese, although I think V'mite did that first.

Marmite deffo stronger than V'mite but latter ok too.

British beer, of course it's the best, another empire building tonic the colonials and ROW are denied, so there! After learning some had escaped to Europe, we're cutting ties.

Tizer, tried recently and agree it's not the same as memory.

IrnBru, not tried for eons.

Vimto, error, no thanks.

Cream soda, not keen but love the Marinda Green Cream Soda.

Anyone remember "Quatro" tropical fruit drink, it was great and dumped on Lilt from a great height. Sadly gone.

No visitors = no good stuff ????

Edited October 29, 20205 yr by pookett

I wonder if there are any barriers to Sodastream (or a similar company) recreating these orphan soda pops?

(Online shopping + low shipping costs for syrup could allow even niche flavors to be profitable)

1 minute ago, pookett said:

Phwor,  gotta try Marmite Guinness!

There is also Marmite Cheese, although I think V'mite did that first.

Marmite deffo stronger than V'mite but latter ok too.

British beer, of course it's the best, another empire building tonic the colonials and ROW are denied, so there!

Rider, you tried recently and agree it's not the same as memory.

IrnBru, not tried for eons.

Vimto, error, no thanks.

Cream soda, not keen but love the Marinda Green Cream Soda.

Anyone remember "Quatro" tropical fruit drink, it was great and dumped on Lilt from a great height. Sadly gone.

No visitors = no good stuff ????

And there you have the solution... Marmite is made from the waste from brewing real ale. That's why the factory started in Burton-upon-Trent as its the centre of the British brewing business. Breweries pay Marmite to dispose of their yeast waste which makes it a rather excellent business model. Australia never used to brew real ale so could never reproduce Marmite properly but they come up with a yeast extract much like the supermarket own brand stuff which is made from goodness knows what.

 

 

20 hours ago, VBF said:

Well seeing as how i hijacked this thread away from Tizer and on to Marmite (Sorry @phetphet )

Anyone else tried these?

 

 

The crunchy one is delicious (IMO)

Might even appeal to Americans.....after all a common snack in US is peanut butter and jelly (jam to those of us who speak English!)

I've tried both and they're not bad but reading the label I tried a different approach. These contain 10% Marmite by weight and come in 250g jars but the base peanut butter is not that good and has palm oil in so I get a jar of decent 100% peanut butter (usually sold in 340g) and add 2-3 good teaspoons of Marmite before a good stir.

Better, cheaper, tastier. ???? 

22 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

This is how I remember "Tizer" back in my youth many years ago - in a bottle:- (ref. wikipedia)

 

It was launched in 1924 by Fred and Tom Pickup of Manchester when it was known as "Pickup's Appetizer", and is the offspring of Vimto and Irn-Bru. After the death of the Pickup brothers it was owned by the Armour Trust before being sold to the Scottish drinks company A.G. Barr plc for £2.5 million in 1972.

Manufacturer: A.G. Barr plc (since 1972)

Introduced: 1924

I remember it in a similar shaped bottle, different label and but it used to come wrapped in yellow cellophane. 

On 10/28/2020 at 5:18 PM, Lacessit said:

By the time it has traveled here, then sat on a shelf awaiting a homesick Brit, it would not be surprising if it tasted differently.

At least Vegemite never changes.

"At least Vegemite never changes". No, it doesn't but it needs to. Cant beat a pot of Marmite????

Poor man's Irn Bru. ????????????????????????????

 

6 minutes ago, phetphet said:

I remember it in a similar shaped bottle, different label and but it used to come wrapped in yellow cellophane. 

That was Lucozade - the drink for grannies or if you felt unwell... Sold initially as a pseudo-medicine - It's gone a bit trendier nowadays...

 

I recall a rival to Tizer called Fling in the 60s. It had a dimpled bottle that was coke shaped and orangey liquid like Tizer.

Edited October 29, 20205 yr by mrfill