2016 QLD Xmas Case Swap (Tasting Thread)

[pcqypcqy]

I actually enjoyed it but agree with the watery nature, however I fully expected it being 2%ABV.

I would have picked FG to be under 1010 BTW.

Yeah same, I figured with the high mash temp (What'd you say Liam, 72 or something wasn't it?) it would have more body to it.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

It was definitely missing the booziness. A fun experiment, next time I'll aim for a little higher ABV so I can squeeze more malt in

 

[Beersuit]

21. Peege. RIPA.
Solid mate. Aroma is resinous and malty. Neither getting in the way. Did I say solid beer.

 

[earle]

21. Peege. RIPA.
Solid mate. Aroma is resinous and malty. Neither getting in the way. Did I say solid beer.

Agreed .... solid. Just had this. Solid bitterness with good aroma and both hops and malt in the flavour.

 

[Beersuit]

I didn't know how else to put it but solid.

 

[earle]

Maybe something about Jessica Maubau?

 

[Beersuit]

I recon Paul Kelly would be more fitting.

 

[pcqypcqy]

I'll have to have it tonight to decide if it's a Courtney Barnett of a beer.

 

[pcqypcqy]

It was indeed better than Paul Kelly - well done Peege.

What hops did you use? I really enjoyed the resinous/herbaceous flavour it had. Aydos' Galaxy IPA had a similar thing, but I've never had that flavour from Galaxy before.

 

[ballantynebrew]

1. evoo4u - Julebryg (Drink NOW)
2. Aydos - Galaxy Pale ale - Bottled 16/12 so leave it until at least 30th. It will be ready for new years!
3. Liam_Snorkel - Impish Stout - 2.0% ABV (Drink NOW)
4. Ballantyne - funktown pale ale - 5.4% abv fermented since 9 oct - (bottled 14th dec) Ready to go!
5. madpierre06 - Funky Saison (Drink in 5 months or now - Orval dregs)
6. Earle - Choc Wheat IPA (Drink NOW)
7. Luggy - Oatmeal Stout, bottled 9th December, had a test bottle last night and it was tasting good so drink whenever
8. Davy - Rye Pale - (bottled 17th dec - allow to carb)
9. Peege - Ainsley Harriot milk stout - (drink now - pour carefully)
10. Benken25 - American farmhouse with mulberry and chilli (Drink NOW)
12. Beersuit - Belgian Blonde (allow to carb)
13. evoo4u - APA (Drink NOW)
14. Ciderman - Mulberry Sour (Drink NOW if bottle firm)
16. giatuprs - Rex Banner's Bannier Hammer XPA - upscaled version of Brewditos' Brett APA from that Bacchus thing (Drink NOW)
17. pcqypcqy - Robust Porter (Drink NOW)
18. Nickxb - Coconut Rum Porter (Drink NOW)
21. Peege - Grvm RIPA - Red IPA (wait 2 weeks to carb)
22. madpierre06 - Hopp-a-long Saison (Drink NOW)
23. Parks - 7.2% Black IPA (Drink NOW)
24. tazman1967 "Scorched Earth" Smoked Saison (Drink NOW)

 

[Peege]

4. Ballantyne - funktown pale ale

Very malt-forward beer. Minimal carbonation meant it was very easy to drink first cab off the rank on a Friday arvo.

 

[Peege]

24. tazman1967 "Scorched Earth" Smoked Saison

Opened it not knowing what it was/who's it was. Initial smell made me think of something Belgian-y. Probably a little undercarbed for a saison and I forgot to wash my glass prior to pouring so can't really comment on head retention. The smoke probably masks some of the usual spice and zest of a saison but if you look for it then you can taste it. Glad I have 2 beers in this swap because I'm really looking forward to drinking it again.

 

[Peege]

It was indeed better than Paul Kelly - well done Peege.

What hops did you use? I really enjoyed the resinous/herbaceous flavour it had. Aydos' Galaxy IPA had a similar thing, but I've never had that flavour from Galaxy before.

Warrior 30g @ 60min
Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ 15min
Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ 0min

Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ dry hop

I initially would have preferred Citra but it's so damn expensive.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

18. Nickxb - Coconut Rum Porter

Nice beer, slightly chocolatey porter, getting more rum than coconut ie a little bit boozey. Tastes great overall. Good one Nick

 

[pcqypcqy]

Warrior 30g @ 60min
Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ 15min
Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ 0min

Chinook, Columbus, Riwaka 30g @ dry hop

I initially would have preferred Citra but it's so damn expensive.

Yeah, but that would have been a totally different beer. After using 600g of citra on my last 2 brews, I've come to really enjoy the more savoury sort of APA/IPA's that some people are making at the moment.

 

[Beersuit]

2 Aydos Galaxy pale.
Big fruity aroma on the nose. I may seem weird but I don't get the typical galaxy flavour. I get orange peel. Bitter bitter orange peel. I like it but my brain finds it strange. Maybe it's the way that my taste buds interpret the molesting bitterness that they are copping.

Good beer mate but the bitterness could use with a tone down. I like it but it detracts a little. I can't fault it otherwise.

 

[Beersuit]

3 Liam impish stout.
I get Smokey roasted chocolate in the aroma. It does the same in my mouth. Smoked chocolate. It doesn't seem as bitter as the label suggests. It does finish a little watery but not as watery as Courtney barnetts lyrics.

 

[Beersuit]

16. Giatuprs. Rex banners bannier hammer.
I poured this beer whilst busy cooking dinner and let it sit for 10 mins. Came back to it still retaining its tight white head and looking better than Courtney barnett's ARIA's chances.
Love the aroma of it too. Hoppy and ever so slightly funky. The flavour is much the same but with a fruity Brett c underlying funk. Great maltyness followed by a good firm hop bitterness that doesn't linger too much into the finish. Lacing all the way down the glass.

Well done Geoff a solid beer indeed.

 

[nickxb]

18. Nickxb - Coconut Rum Porter

Nice beer, slightly chocolatey porter, getting more rum than coconut ie a little bit boozey. Tastes great overall. Good one Nick

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Thanks Liam. I had a taste over Christmas and I think its lacking some dried fruit to round out the rum ball taste. I think next time I make it I will slightly reduce the rum, up the coconut and add some special B or dark crystal to try and get that dried fruit flavour to it.

 

[nickxb]

Tasting notes from Christmas.


6. Earle - Choc Wheat IPA

Very smooth and full mouth feel which was nicely complimented by the hops. Great beer.

10. Benken25 - American farmhouse with mulberry and chilli

I am a wuss with chilli but I really enjoyed the hint of chilli in this one. I steered clear of the chilli sauce when those wings came out and I was glad I did. This one wasn't as highly carbonated as others but I enjoyed it.

13. evoo4u - APA

This one disappeared so quick. Really solid beer. I had a few that night so my notes aren't as clear.

23. Parks - 7.2% Black IPA

Doesn't taste like a 7%er but very enjoyable. Had a nice rounded roastyness to it which played well with the hop bitterness. I would happily drink that one all night.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

7. Luggy - Oatmeal Stout

Black with clear red highlights, tan pillowy head that just won't quit. Seriously. Smells of roast, chocolate. Smooth, med-full mouth feel. Finishing impression is malt with a tiny bit of bitter cocoa or something on the tongue.
I would like to know your head retention secret

 

[Beersuit]

8. Davy rye pale.
Pours a good head. Carbonation is good along with the mouthfeel. Big malty aroma with spice from the rye. All this ends up being the same with the flavor. Good balance but needs more hops. Great beer and very sessionable but needs more hops.

 

[Zorco]

7. Luggy - Oatmeal Stout

Black with clear red highlights, tan pillowy head that just won't quit. Seriously. Smells of roast, chocolate. Smooth, med-full mouth feel. Finishing impression is malt with a tiny bit of bitter cocoa or something on the tongue.
I would like to know your head retention secret

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Where are/were you in that fine tasting photo Liam?

Glasshouse?

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Nope. That's Mt Warning in the background

 

[pcqypcqy]

8. Davy rye pale.
Pours a good head. Carbonation is good along with the mouthfeel. Big malty aroma with spice from the rye. All this ends up being the same with the flavor. Good balance but needs more hops. Great beer and very sessionable but needs more hops.

Post 142, Beersuit

This is a good review, with some positive feedback that can be used to improve the brew. However, the review is clearly lacking in any musical reference, specifically Courtney Barnett.

 

[bradsbrew]

Post 142, Beersuit

This is a good review, with some positive feedback that can be used to improve the brew. However, the review is clearly lacking in any musical reference, specifically Courtney Barnett.

Would you like me to give him a warning or just outright ban?

 

[pcqypcqy]

Would you like me to give him a warning or just outright ban?

Ban hammer seems appropriate.

 

[bradsbrew]

Maybe i could change his name to Courtney Barnettsuit

 

[Beersuit]

Sorry guys I will try harder tonight.

 

[Zorco]

I just wanted to quickly thank the fine man, Madpierre, for hosting me for a top notch brew day at his place Tuesday. I'm out of beer at present and he's designed a beautiful pale ale which hits my fermenter tonight. Best of all, he has shared a couple of his extra QLD swap beers - which I'm truly grateful for.

I'll chill them and do my best to review them to the best of my tasting skills.


There are few communities better than those of brewers. Well, in my life that's for sure

Cheers Alan.