CUB launches new Crown Golden Ale

[CrookedFingers]

Had one. I like it.
It has a sweetness kinda like an extract beer, a good extract beer.
Or like a brew with a high addition of crystal malts.
I am no good at telling what yeast is used, I can kinda pick out the hops though.
I like the bitterness level, and although there is no massive hit of the fruit that I like about galaxy, I can still tell it is there. It's rather pleasant.
I would happily drink more of these.
The only catch is ......it is around the same price per sixer or carton as most craft beers, and I would rather drink something that seems to have been made with more love !!....and lots more hops !!!!!
But thanks CUB, this works for me.

CF

 

[rbtmc]

Yeah I'd rather support the microbreweries. When I'm not busy drinking my homebrew.
OT: I've had a Southwark Stout and recall it being a good beer.

 

[DU99]

Friend left a six pack for a job i did for him..finally got one out of the fridge.No aroma,very light in colour,hop flavour ????.very little lacing.there's better microbrew.

 

[GalBrew]

I had some over the weekend. Not great, but conversely not bad either. But for the price you can definitely get better!

 

[SJW]

I would like to give it a crack if I ever run out of my beer.

 

[gsouth82]

Worst 22 bucks I've spent...

 

[Bribie G]

They run West End up to Alice Springs, had a few pints at the Bowls Club - definitely better than VB.

Out of interest I bought a six of Crown Regular a few days ago. Nice inoffensive lager with no cats piss or metallic twang.

 

[GalBrew]

I also had a regular Crownie over the weekend, is it just me or have they toned down the bitterness a little?

 

[sp0rk]

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_790721?link=cta&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=20140708_CrownGoldenAleEDM
Wow, the reviews sure do sell it...

 

[soundawake]

Yeah I tried it with a mate the other day after we had mashed in, my mate took a sip and said 'where's the flavour?'

I took a sip and said 'yeah, where the **** is the flavour??' it was like drinking soda water. They said there's Galaxy in there, must be homeopathic amounts as we just could not detect any.

also OT, yes, Southwark Old Stout is excellent. It rates 96/100 on Ratebeer which is very very good indeed.

 

[Florian]

FIL proudly handed me one at the beach on Saturday. quickly skulled my xxxx gold to make room for the golden ale.

good beer for the occasion, being fairly hot and all, and if given a choice between the two beers I know which one I reach for first.

FIL liked it too, so looks like I'll be having a few more of those when they drop around to our place. it's a pleasant change to the regular crownies he usually brings over when he feels he needs to 'reimburse' me for drinking my beer on tap.

 

[ian4379]

i had one today, for half the stubbie all i was thinking was that it tastes like a crownie, towards the end after my brain had gotten over the CUB taste i started to taste a little golden ale style. i'd rather drink a quick cheap extract ale.

 

[Kumamoto_Ken]

Flying down to Melbourne tonight. I saw the other day they have these in the lounge at the airport...after reading this thread I'm not sure whether to even try a free one. Not that there's a lot of other competition in the fridge there.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

free beer though.

 

[gsouth82]

Flying down to Melbourne tonight. I saw the other day they have these in the lounge at the airport...after reading this thread I'm not sure whether to even try a free one. Not that there's a lot of other competition in the fridge there.

Definitely try one for free. Then you wont feel ripped off like me!

 

[Kumamoto_Ken]

free beer though.

Absolutely, and I plan to knock off work early so I can savour guzzle as many free beers as possible.

 

[Dave70]

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_790721?link=cta&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=20140708_CrownGoldenAleEDM
Wow, the reviews sure do sell it...

5 enjoyment dots from Dazman. Would drink again and recommend to friend.




8 July 2014

Dazman

Perth, Australia
Age: 60+
Gender: Male








Enjoyment

Value For Money

I don't know how the reviews rate this beer so lowly, must be that only those who did not like it have taken the time to write a review. I bought this beer just recently having previously tried Crown Lager. I was pleasantly surprised and to me this beer was enjoying to drink. Will definitely purchase more.




I would recommend this to a friend!

 

[Liam_snorkel]

maybe Dazman has only recently discovered that beer itself is inherently enjoyable to drink.

 

[TheWiggman]

I think you mean inherently 'enjoying' to drink.

 

[Dave70]

So like, whats better? Dots, stars or green ticks?

 

[Vini2ton]

This beer was thoroughly underwhelming and after purchasing a 6pack last week I have only consumed 2 of the said beverage. Do I detect some manky T-58? I won't waste breathe talking about any hop profile. I did expect better, I don't know why.

 

[Tahoose]

Had this at the footy a few weeks ago, glad I only bought a bottle and didn't go to shop and buy a six pack... I'm going to say I would rather a normal crownie first..

 

[Florian]

Attempting a 'clone' today for FIL's 60th (I think).

BB Pale

POR for bittering and a touch of Galaxy late, to about 20 IBU.

Sounds alright? Any chrystal malts?

US-05 or S-189?

 

[Pogierob]

Sounds like Crown Lager Ale with some Galaxy.

I tried one the other day and this is pretty much how it tasted. I won't be going back for more unless I'm passed one. It would be rude to decline.

 

[rosshorne]

I received a free Crown Golden Ale from work. As I was studying for the BJCP exam I decided to score it. Maybe 20 points I thought.

I ended up giving it 40 points out of 50. I found it a tasty beer with a nice, albeit mild, balance between hops and malt.

My last sip had warmed from its 3C serving temperature and yielded even more flavour and complexity.

By the way, I am the guy that drinks water instead of Crown Lager when out and about.

 

[Vini2ton]

I bought a 6pack out of curiosity, gotta be 4 weeks ago. I've still got 3 left. Says it all I reckon.

 

[yum beer]

I was not impressed with this offering from CUB. Thanks for the effort guys but I think its time to focus on making beer instead of advertising campaigns.
Dull and tasteless, sorry there was taste, very much like they used mouldy stale grain....maybe that fella on telly isn't a real good barley farmer.

 

[Vini2ton]

Great Australian Rules pedigree though.

 

[Mr B]

We had a bit of a party for SWMBO's birthday a month or so ago. We made it very clear on the invite that there will be three craft beers and one cider on tap, and that BYO is absolutely not necessary, unless you drink spirits or wine.

Would you believe someone brought along a six pack of crownies, and left them in our fridge. I was insulted. I'm still unsure as to what to do with them.

"Party, don't have to bring a thing"

Bloke "Arr, SWEET"

SWMBO "We HAVE to bring SOMETHING"

BLoke "............."

SWMBO "What would other people bring"

Bloke "Well there's this new...., it might be alright"


Nuff said

 

[Mr B]

Hmm, that comes out a bit sexist.

But its not

You know the add?

Its a joke and all

Whilst I haven't tried these particular golden ales, I always find it a bit awkward to be in pub shouts - New. New, VB, New, VB....Errm, Coopers or James Squire if they have it please..........