barfridge
Small fridge, powerful thirst
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I was at the local bottlo tonight while waiting for my turkish pide (salami, cheese and egg), and spotted loose bottle of swan stout and cooper best extra stout on sale for $2 each.
I thought why the hell not? Got it home, and the swan is a cracker. A nice thick 7.4%, very chocolatey with a hint of raisins and sherry or port. Great mouthfeel, but could be a tad more bitter on the finish.
I am shocked to find that swan actually do make a decent beer, although the label does say 'brewed by swan or by related companies under licence'. Anyone know what this means?
I'll have to go back tomorrow and grab the rest. I think I'd even rate this above the coopers, which I'm sipping now. 2 very different takes on a stout, both very enjoyable.
I thought why the hell not? Got it home, and the swan is a cracker. A nice thick 7.4%, very chocolatey with a hint of raisins and sherry or port. Great mouthfeel, but could be a tad more bitter on the finish.
I am shocked to find that swan actually do make a decent beer, although the label does say 'brewed by swan or by related companies under licence'. Anyone know what this means?
I'll have to go back tomorrow and grab the rest. I think I'd even rate this above the coopers, which I'm sipping now. 2 very different takes on a stout, both very enjoyable.