Lunatic Broth or Journey into Space were two names applied to the old Newcastle brewed beer- there was little choice as to what beer to take to a party- there was an Amber Ale in bottles (suspect it was the same brew plus more water?
I preferred Vaux Double Maxim, now revived by a small modern brewery but IMHO the original was much better than NBA,. which I agree was foul stuff- mind you it was better than the new southern arrival in a giant tin- Watney's Party Seven- AAAAARGH!!!