Whats On Tap At The Platform Bar - Brissy

[bconnery]

I went last night and the FY was off, but they had LCPA on instead. The current word hot off the lips off some LC reps who were in earlier today was that there will be a seasonal. limited run (ie 100 cases) of an LC IPA coming out in the coming weeks. Should be an interesting brew... :icon_drool2:

It would probably be the Stimulus wouldn't it? Unless they've come up with a new recipe.
Have to keep an eye out anyway...

 

[Bribie G]

BribieG and RdeVuyn (Ralph from Toowoomba down here on a work trip) will be ensconced at the Platform Bar from 4.30 on Thursday (this week, 11th February).

I'm using pu-bic transport so will be in a position to get tanked. Likewise Rde who will be staying in local digs.

I'll be wearing the new AHB shirt.

 

[RdeVjun]

BribieG and RdeVuyn (Ralph from Toowoomba down here on a work trip) will be ensconced at the Platform Bar from 4.30 on Thursday (this week, 11th February).

I'm using pu-bic transport so will be in a position to get tanked. Likewise Rde who will be staying in local digs.

I'll be wearing the new AHB shirt.

Sounds perfect to me Bribie! I just haven't quite got my uniform sorted yet...

If Platform has still got Stone & Wood then there's maybe no need to head down to Riverside. I'm not too bothered if Yak is off either as the remaining casks sound quite appetising! For now, I'm not even going to think about what happens on Friday... :beerbang:

 

[beersom]

It would probably be the Stimulus wouldn't it? Unless they've come up with a new recipe.
Have to keep an eye out anyway...

Nah mate, its a newish brew with some linkage back to stimulus according to my inside sources
The specs

5.6% ABV
Colour: 29EBC (pretty much in the middle of Pale Ale and Rogers')
55IBU
AE: 3.2 Plato
Pale Ale, munich, caramalt and dark crystal - grist is fairly similar to the Stimulus IPA but with a slightly higher dark crystal addition to richen up the malt slightly.100% Cascade from the 2009 crop - bittering hop addition to the kettle, huge addition to the whirlpool, standard addition to the hopback.

 

[WSC]

The latest updates is that Orchard Ale will be on in the next week or so.

Also MG Steam Ale is planned for March, that should be very nice.

 

[RdeVjun]

Taps as of Thursday night:
Sunny Coast Best Bitter
James Squire Amber
Burleigh Hefeweizen
Stone & Wood Ale
? Hoegaarden
Monteith's Summer Ale

...and one other the name of which escapes me. Didn't try them all, I preferred the Sunny Coast Best Bitter to be honest, maybe that's because I like the style, still some great beers to be had and also jolly grand to catch up with BribieG! :beer:

On to the German Club for lunch today and seeing as I had to drive, only sampled the Erdinger...

International Hotel at Spring Hill next time. Anyone know if Union Jack's in Charlotte St is still open and worth a visit? I mentioned it to a colleague, he thought it had closed, didn't know if they served anything special other than Guiness and bottled imports (can't search anything much out, so my hopes aren't high). I'd never heard of it but I happened to walk past yesterday and it seemed to be open but seeing as I was late en route to the Platform, I didn't stop in to suss it out.

 

[Will88]

Don't know if UJ's is still open but I wouldn't hold your breath for anything special. Last time I was there the most adventurous beer they had was Kilkenny.

 

[RdeVjun]

Thanks Will, I'd guessed that it was just British- themed. Scratched!

 

[Snowdog]

The Union Jack would make a great taphouse if they pulled their finger out and put a few decent microbrews on tap. Kilkenny and Guinness was the best taps they had. Not worth going out of the way for.

Sunny Coast Best Bitter & Burleigh Hefe is worth a trip up to the Platform.....

 

[Will88]

Dont Miss Chuck Hahn @ the Grand Central Hotel This Friday 5:30pm launch of the Mad Brewers Orchard ale on tap ***** FREE EVENT**

That was on Rubber Stamp Beer facebook page today.

 

[Snowdog]

Rubber stamp Beer has a FaceBook page? I can't seem to find it. I do have Grand Central Cellars on there.

I take it the Orchard launch is Friday upcoming (19th)?

I was in there at 5PM yesterday and got a Sunny Coast Bitter before they closed for a private 21st birthday party.
Unlike in the U.S., I didn't think 21 was any sort of big celebration year here since you can drink at 18.

 

[Will88]

Here's the Rubber Stamp page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pag...39450434?ref=ts

And yeah, I believe it is this Friday.

 

[Snowdog]

Ah.... no space between 'Rubber' & 'Stamp'.

This may be a worthy Friday event!

 

[quadbox]

Shame they're all out of Rogue's Yellow Snow IPA. God that was a good drop.

I've had a few great nights at the platform drinking bottled stuff lately. The tap range hasnt really wowed me since pretty much when they had Feral's Hop Hog and Stone and Wood's Stone on tap, it's much more mainstream atm. But having all those rogue's on, and indeed meantime's stuff has been great, loved it. Rogue make some truly amazingly good beers.

You've also got to hand it to a bar that'll serve you a $25 bottle of beer in two $45 reidel o-series glasses

 

[jetfoley]

Heading there on monday night to check out what all the hype is about...

Any1 been in there recently to suggest something I should definatly try?

 

[mossyrocks]

Heading there on monday night to check out what all the hype is about...

Any1 been in there recently to suggest something I should definatly try?

If you get a chance also check out the 5th Element bar at Southbank. Very good selection of bottled and tap beers.

I'll be heading there tomorrow for lunch. It has become my bar of choice of late.

Cheers

 

[superdave]

If you get a chance also check out the 5th Element bar at Southbank. Very good selection of bottled and tap beers.

I'll be heading there tomorrow for lunch. It has become my bar of choice of late.

Cheers

I'm yet to actually eat anything there; how is the food?

 

[mossyrocks]

I'm yet to actually eat anything there; how is the food?

We usually eat several entree meals while we have a few drinks.

These are very good.

Cheers

 

[Snowdog]

I'm yet to actually eat anything there; how is the food?

The steak was top-notch when I went there for dinner awhile back. It was other bits that put me off that night (which I covered over here in this thread) Still, I got over it. I had a bottle of 3 Ravens 55, and enjoyed the meal very much. I just didn't have dessert. I do plan on giving their dinner service another go soon.

So, what's on tap at the Platform this week?

 

[Will88]

Friday night looked something like this:

Burleigh Hefeweizen
Stone & Wood Ale
Stone & Wood Lager
Mad Brewers Orchard Ale
Little Creatures Rogers
James Squire Golden Ale

Can't remember the last two.

 

[The Scientist]

Friday night looked something like this:

Burleigh Hefeweizen
Stone & Wood Ale
Stone & Wood Lager
Mad Brewers Orchard Ale
Little Creatures Rogers
James Squire Golden Ale

Can't remember the last two.

Anyone have a review on the Mad Brewers Orchard Ale?

 

[jetfoley]

Well the stand outs for tonight were all in the bottle, I liked all of the tap beers, ish, but the best beers were;

3 Crows - 55 (American Pale Ale)
Brew Dog - Dogma (Heather Honey Infused Ale)

everything was nice, some even great, but only those two I could imagine drinking all night. The rest were always a bit too sweet, malty or fruity to have more than 1 or 2 glasses.

I really wanted to try the Choc stout they have in 500ml bottles but I ran outta money and it was $25
As always the Duvel was good.

Jet

 

[jetfoley]

Anyone have a review on the Mad Brewers Orchard Ale?

Not bad, Good hops, great aroma. Was a bit sweet and fruity to drink all night but as a 1 off glass it was very enjoyable.

 

[jbowers]

Re: Mad brewers orchard - I'd say a bad saison, but a decentish beer. Too sweet for me, but the apple is well balanced.

 

[BrenosBrews]

Mad Brewers Orchard Ale was a let down. Not that I was suprised. A bland ale with apple juice. So much potential, so little reward.

Mind you, I had it back to back with Feral Barrel Aged Saison...now there is a beer!

 

[jbowers]

Mad Brewers Orchard Ale was a let down. Not that I was suprised. A bland ale with apple juice. So much potential, so little reward.

Mind you, I had it back to back with Feral Barrel Aged Saison...now there is a beer!

Yeah, I tried that at the local recently too. Damn good.

 

[Snowdog]

Are we saying the Barrel-aged Saison is at the Platform???? No, didn't think so.

 

[jetfoley]

Are we saying the Barrel-aged Saison is at the Platform???? No, didn't think so.

... but it IS at the platform bar

 

[Snowdog]

Tops!! Its just been so ordinary there the last few times I've dropped by that I been hitting 5th Element for the Alpha & Weiss. Easier to get to, and haven't been ushered out due to a private party starting, or found the doors closed after walking up there from Queen Street. Will have to give them a go this week and see whats on tap.

 

[bconnery]

Tops!! Its just been so ordinary there the last few times I've dropped by that I been hitting 5th Element for the Alpha & Weiss. Easier to get to, and haven't been ushered out due to a private party starting, or found the doors closed after walking up there from Queen Street. Will have to give them a go this week and see whats on tap.

I think JetF may have missed the point of your post. I think he meant the Orchard Ale and was making a joke about Platform vs Platform Bar...

There certainly was no Feral when I was in there on Friday.