Favourite Beer

[BWST]

Tried XXXX Bitter on Saturday night and I have to say it's one of the worst tasting beers I've ever had.

The old man lives on the gold coast and its his staple. Can definately say its not father like son, its crap for sure. I'd prefer VB over it when i visit him

 

[year of the roo]

See if you can find bottles of Guinness Export.

That's real Irish Guinness not the stuff that is brewed under license.

Not quite. It is brewed in Ireland by Guinness, but is a different brew designed for i) travelling and ii) the international market. It is different to the Guinness Draught you get in Ireland on tap, which is fantastic, and different again to the stuff you find in Australia

 

[year of the roo]

For any Melburnians attending the brewery showcase at Fed Square mid March, hope that Red Duck are there and have this one to sample. It'll cost you a few tokens, but well worth the try.

This is well worth highlighting. I went last year and it was worth every penny. Make sure you get there early to give yourself enough time to get around to all the beers. And I would recommend taking notes on the beers too, otherwise you are bound to forget which ones you liked! Mind you, I didn't taste too many shockers there.

 

[rizzo]

Not quite. It is brewed in Ireland by Guinness, but is a different brew designed for i) travelling and ii) the international market. It is different to the Guinness Draught you get in Ireland on tap, which is fantastic, and different again to the stuff you find in Australia

Your right, Guinness doesn't travel well.

 

[krisholio14]

Not quite. It is brewed in Ireland by Guinness, but is a different brew designed for i) travelling and ii) the international market. It is different to the Guinness Draught you get in Ireland on tap, which is fantastic, and different again to the stuff you find in Australia

I didn't say it was the same as tap stuff, just that it's brewed in Ireland.

Not only that, but it's a bit stronger in ABV than the tap beer, or the ones you get in the widget cans.

 

[krisholio14]

Matilda Bay Fat Yak - very different to the Little Creatures, but a pretty well flavoured Pale Ale, not too far removed from a Coopers Pale (this can only be good).

My experience with the Fat Yak was a good one. Nice easy drinking pale ale, good session beer. Nothing too complex, but above average in the flavour department.

IT reminded me a little of Emerald Hill pale ale, another good, easy drinking session ale (RIP).

 

[Strike Swiftly]

I enjoy a cold Peroni on a hot day.

I used to drink a lot of beer, but nowadays im more of a Jack Daniels kinda guy.

 

[cats2rise]

My favourite beer at the moment is Peroni. Top Beer.

 

[kakkapo]

As we all know I think Low-carb beers are predominantly flavourless. I tried a stubbie of Carlton Natural Blonde and found it to be quite flavoursome and drinkable.

 

[year of the roo]

As we all know I think Low-carb beers are predominantly flavourless. I tried a stubbie of Carlton Natural Blonde and found it to be quite flavoursome and drinkable.

Isn't that stuff just Carlton Dry re-packaged?

 

[krisholio14]

Isn't that stuff just Carlton Dry re-packaged?

If you can tell the difference between all of CUB's beers in a blind tasting i'll buy you a slab of your choice.

 

[Copernicus]

Yeah its surprising how much choice they have over there... its not like they have a higher demand. The populations only 300 million

For a long time the only thing you could buy was mass-brewed piss, due to some holdover of the Prohibition era. I live in Georgia and until about two years ago you couldn't buy high-gravity beer, and you could tell by the amount of choice there was. Since that ban was lifted the amount of beer available has exploded.

Still can't open the bottle-o's on Sundays, though!

 

[year of the roo]

If you can tell the difference between all of CUB's beers in a blind tasting i'll buy you a slab of your choice.

I'll hold you to that.

 

[ashley12]

A good light beer at the moment is Cascade Premium Draught. Not a bad taster, and good if your driving somewhere... Also by drinking beer while playing poker at the casino, you look less concerned about the game and less of a threat at the casino, making it easier to make a profit...

 

[cammo84]

I was buying a couple of mixed beers at the bottle'o today and decided to get two IPAs and do a comparison. I got a Gage Rd IPA (5.1%) and a James Squire IPA (5.6%). I found the Gage Rd one much easier drinking, it would be better as a session beer, but overall the Squire was superior in flavour. Seeing as the Squire was the cheaper and more alcoholic of the two I'd call it the winner.

Also bought a 6 pack of Monteiths Original Ale. Very nice and full of flavour for a beer that is only 4%

 

[krisholio14]

I'll hold you to that.

Please do

Name the time and place and i'm there

 

[TigerCleavage]

A good light beer at the moment is Cascade Premium Draught. Not a bad taster, and good if your driving somewhere... Also by drinking beer while playing poker at the casino, you look less concerned about the game and less of a threat at the casino, making it easier to make a profit...

I just use a stubby holder so it doesn't slip out of my hand.

 

[ashley12]

I just use a stubby holder so it doesn't slip out of my hand.

zing...

Favourite Jimbo quote from the old South Park Rally game on PS1 "Dont drink and drive, you might spill your beer!" Or something to that effect..

 

[handy point]

Had a Rochefort 10 at the Belgian Monk in Norwich this weekend.

The most ninjaest of beers I've ever had. Totally crept up on me without warning.

Bloody fantastic though.

 

[StickWithEars]

Had a Rochefort 10 at the Belgian Monk in Norwich this weekend.

The most ninjaest of beers I've ever had. Totally crept up on me without warning.

Bloody fantastic though.

11% strong ales you can consume with a knife and fork will do that to you.

for your discerning taste.

 

[krisholio14]

Had a Rochefort 10 at the Belgian Monk in Norwich this weekend.

The most ninjaest of beers I've ever had. Totally crept up on me without warning.

Bloody fantastic though.

11% strong ales you can consume with a knife and fork will do that to you.

for your discerning taste.

I dare you drink 2 at the end of a session

 

[ams4crows]

James Squires Amber ale closely followed by James Squires Golden ale

 

[year of the roo]

Had a Rochefort 10 at the Belgian Monk in Norwich this weekend.

The most ninjaest of beers I've ever had. Totally crept up on me without warning.

Bloody fantastic though.

Had plenty of Chimay Blue's when I was in Beligum late last year. At 2.70Eur from the supermarkets, they can do some serious damage. And still the best beer on the planet.

 

[BunnyMoto]

Rochefort 10 and Chimay Blue are great. Loved it in Belgium where you could get them cheap in the supermarkets

 

[handy point]

Next mission is to get to the St Sixtus monastery in Belgium for the Westvleteren 12.