My Own Mini Craft Beer Festival For Xmas

[bradsbrew]

I'm with Mark, I ( in my own opinion which is obviously separate to the majority which happens to be 996 people on ratebeer <_< ) like the Torpedo, its a good beer. I dont like the Hefe.

 

[MarkBastard]

Phwoar... I was merely trying to show this poster that your assertion was contrary to the views held by the majority of beer enthusiasts.

Well you did it in a somewhat cunty way!

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To the guy above, I don't not like the Hef, I just think it's not that good. Especially compared to their other offerings. I bought a six pack of Torpedo and Hef about 2 months ago. The Torpedo didn't last a night, I still have some hef leftover. Enough said.

 

[BobtheBrewer]

Well I am glad that I am not the only one that finds this Limited Edition Brisbane Bitter to be quite a decent quaffer. I am a tight arse and dont like to spend my money on mega commercial beers but after drinking the test sixpack was quite happy to handover the cash for a carton on my recent work away week. Good beer hopefully they make it a standard.



Cheers

I'm not sure I'm ready to try it yet. Still almost throw up at the memory of a few tallies I had with my old man around '75.

 

[jbowers]

Well you did it in a somewhat cunty way!

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To the guy above, I don't not like the Hef, I just think it's not that good. Especially compared to their other offerings. I bought a six pack of Torpedo and Hef about 2 months ago. The Torpedo didn't last a night, I still have some hef leftover. Enough said.

Yeah, I did. Sorry. I think it's a really quality hefeweizen, and I suppose I was just reacting to the way you dismissed it without offering any justification or reasoning behind your opinion.

Enough off topic. Sierra Nevada rule, get some. The torpedo is really good. I think all their beers are. Some people disagree.

 

[Rowy]

I'm not sure I'm ready to try it yet. Still almost throw up at the memory of a few tallies I had with my old man around '75.

It is one of the worst beers I have ever tried. Up there with VB! Great adds though. Great looking chicks on bikes. You can see it on U-tube.

 

[bradsbrew]

It is one of the worst beers I have ever tried. Up there with VB! Great adds though. Great looking chicks on bikes. You can see it on U-tube.

Have you tried the latest offering Rowy?

 

[Rowy]

Have you tried the latest offering Rowy?

Must admit mate I haven't. The memory sticks with me. But at the time I was only comparing it with XXXX and after all the years of megaswill since maybe I should revisit. I didn't know my arse from my elbow about beer then..........still don't.......might be worth a second try :chug:

 

[bradsbrew]

Must admit mate I haven't. The memory sticks with me. But at the time I was only comparing it with XXXX and after all the years of megaswill since maybe I should revisit. I didn't know my arse from my elbow about beer then..........still don't.......might be worth a second try :chug:

Buy a can and give it a go. If you think its as bad as the River I'll buy you a beer.



Cheers

 

[Rowy]

Buy a can and give it a go. If you think its as bad as the River I'll buy you a beer.



Cheers

Your on :beer: Report back probably Friday arvo!

 

[Nick JD]

Case of Budvar.

 

[iralosavic]

If the $4.95 Dubbel alluded to was the Grimbergen Dubbel, I can attest to it definitely being excellent value. In fact, I find it more palatable than Chimay Blue and certainly a lot easier to drink in this weather.

I wouldn't pass up on a few Leffe Blondes and a couple of Brunes either.

I'd explore some hefeweizens and vienna lagers too. They'll be a pleasant surprise on a warm summers evening.

Zywiec Porter is a beer not suited for someone who can't enjoy the odd stout. It is an extremely robust, yeasty beer that has many of the qualities of a craft stout but with a fair bit more body. If you don't like vegemite or soy sauce on a good day, then you probably won't know what hit you.

If you want to try your hand at a dark beer, have a go at a Youngs Double Chocolate Stout for a chocolate style and try the Mad Hatters Stout Noir for an anise style. I highly recommend them both.

 

[milob40]

Torpedo IPA.

Have a try of Brisbane bitter, if you've got it up there. BribieG (who's older than me and this beer) reckons it really demonstrates how dumbed down megaswill has become. I'd tend to agree - it's a former megaswill, but actually has some decent body and a good lot of bitterness with a malty backbone. It's not setting the world on fire, but at his behest, I tried it to see what his point was.

Anything from Murrays should be there. Burleigh's 28 Pale Ale isn't bad, Erdinger Weissbier, Zwiec porter (not the weather, but it's 9.2%), Kosciuzko Pale Ale, Burleigh Hef (really easy to drink), Monteith's Original Ale, Endeavour Pale or Amber Ale. Off memory, that'll do. Have a look at their online catalogue, you might get some more ideas. Anything Belgian, Dans has this $4.99 dubbel which is really really nice - a little unchallenging, but very tasty and more suited to the weather. 4 Pines Kolsch is usually at Dans as well.

Don't be surprised if it's all a bit meh. After brewing such punchy APAs - commercial APA seem a lot more bland that they used to. Not their fault, they can't afford to put out a product with the grain and hop bill I do, and still turn a profit. And Dan's doesn't have a commercial Roggenwie, like the one I make. I'm not saying I'm a fantastic brewer, but not paying the alcohol excise and not having to turn a profit, means I can make beer that simply isn't available commercially.

Sorry to send it slightly OT.

Goomba

brisbane river is what we called it but i was a big fan, memories...... .
probably doesn't taste like it used to though? dare i say it... i was a big fan of powers in the old days but i now affectionately refer to it as " pensioners piss" i reckon "quickeze must be a subsiduary company .
hey bribie is it really worth teasing my taste buds?..
ok so i'll arm myself with all of the above recomendations, thanks guys for the quick replies , i'm off to see the wizard...

 

[Sunshine_Brewer]

'einfach leben'

best pils in dan's in my book, Trumer.

 

[milob40]

if you really want to splurge, blow it on hookers and champagne

swmbo says no :angry:
the wife says she wants a divorce for christmas.... i told her to forget it as we're on a tight budget.

 

[brettprevans]

swmbo says no :angry:
the wife says she wants a divorce for christmas.... i told her to forget it as we're on a tight budget.

Fkn gold

 

[milob40]

the result is in.....
1 ctn little creatures bright ale :icon_drunk:

1 ctn little creatures rogers

1 six pack 4 pines kolsch ...? :unsure:
1 4 pack murrays angryman pale ale ...?

1 6 pack fat yak

1 6 pack sierra nevada pale ale.....
2 tinnies bulimba gold top pale ale....
2 tinnies brisbane river.... memories, sorry bribie i wasn't brave enought to try a slab just jet
1 3 pack of weihenstephan with big flashy shiny glass... probly taste like ***** but oh well...
1 ctn xxxx gold for when my taste buds can't tell the difference.
$246 bucks later... but hey it is christmas so f@%$# it .
oops add a bottle jw black label dark scotch h34r: .
damn it, no stone and wood at dans tonite wtf?
some others recommended were not found either.

 

[jbowers]

the result is in.....
1 ctn little creatures bright ale :icon_drunk:

1 ctn little creatures rogers

1 six pack 4 pines kolsch ...? :unsure:
1 4 pack murrays angryman pale ale ...?

1 6 pack fat yak

1 6 pack sierra nevada pale ale.....
2 tinnies bulimba gold top pale ale....
2 tinnies brisbane river.... memories, sorry bribie i wasn't brave enought to try a slab just jet
1 3 pack of weihenstephan with big flashy shiny glass... probly taste like ***** but oh well...
1 ctn xxxx gold for when my taste buds can't tell the difference.
$246 bucks later... but hey it is christmas so f@%$# it .
oops add a bottle jw black label dark scotch h34r: .
damn it, no stone and wood at dans tonite wtf?
some others recommended were not found either.

A quiet afternoon ahead of you...

The kolsch and angry man are both good. You'll probably like them.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Was there any ******* ambiguity? Of course it's my opinion.

:lol: :lol:
i'll go change my underpants and get another stout while im there