I lost a bet at work a few weeks ago. Up here, beer currency amongst tradies is usually a carton of XXXX Gold. I went into Dans and noticed a pallet of Blue Sky FNQ Gold stubbies at $25 a box. I try to buy Australian made beer where possible, and Blue Sky is made here in Cairns, so decided to give it a whirl. Couldn't beat the price. Chilled them down and at the Friday knock off beer -everyone- commented on how good it is. OK, it's a mid-strength gold, but it's seriously not bad. I don't know if it's just because it is fresh, or because it's not full of isohops, but it surprised us all. I shoot competitively, so spend a bit of time on the road and camping, so I've tried most of the mid-strengths out there (normally buy Coopers Mild for those times). I'll be giving this one another look.
What else have you tried that was better than you expected?
What else have you tried that was better than you expected?