Whats On Tap At The Platform Bar - Brissy

[Snow]

I'm going to this. Anybody else?

- SNow

 

[WSC]

White rabbit on now too.

Just went in for lunch
1. Amarillo IPA - assume Mikeller
2. nil
3. JSGA
4. Burliegh Hefe
5. White Rabbit Dark
6. Malt Runner
7. LC Roger
8. S&W - not sure which one

 

[coe-crl]

Just got this email.

Back Alley Beer Club - this Friday

They say that every cloud has a silver lining and I can now believe that.

Late last year, one of the breweries I regard as one of the finest in the world - Quebec's Unibroue Brewery - announced they were no longer shipping beer beyond North America. This was devastating news for lovers of beers such as La Fin du Monde and Trois Pistoles. However, Unibroue's former importers replaced them with another Canadian brewery, Dieu du ciel.

Very tempting! I went to Dieu du ciel bar in Montreal and the beers were truly awesome. I get all excited just thinking about it.

Chris

 

[Snowdog]

$20 is a pretty good deal really. Thought about it, but I'll be back in the northern/western hemisphere in July so I'm trying to enjoy the best of the local brew and leave room for more folk here to enjoy this.

 

[Will88]

Taps as of tonight:

Mikkeller Cream Ale (out)
Burleigh Hefeweizen
James Squire Malt Runner
White Rabbit White Ale
Stone & Wood Draught
Stone & Wood Lager
Stone & Wood Stone Beer
Meantime IPA

I've had the white rabbit white ale before from the bottle and it tasted a lot better. The stuff off tap tonight tasted alright but it had that tangy 'home brew' taste that has been present in some of the beers I've made.

 

[Snowdog]

...... mmmmmm Stone Beer .......

 

[staggalee]

....mmmmmm tangy homebrew taste....

stagga.

 

[WSC]

Taps as of tonight:

Mikkeller Cream Ale (out)
Burleigh Hefeweizen
James Squire Malt Runner
White Rabbit White Ale
Stone & Wood Draught
Stone & Wood Lager
Stone & Wood Stone Beer
Meantime IPA

I've had the white rabbit white ale before from the bottle and it tasted a lot better. The stuff off tap tonight tasted alright but it had that tangy 'home brew' taste that has been present in some of the beers I've made.

The S&W lager has been changed to Rogers.

The white ale I thought was just OK, pretty plain and inoffensive....loved the meantime IPA!!

 

[Shed101]

...... mmmmmm Stone Beer .......

mmmm .... probably the most underwhelming beer i've ever tried. Really don't get the fuss. h34r:

 

[Bribie G]

mmmm .... probably the most underwhelming beer i've ever tried. Really don't get the fuss. h34r:

The only one from W&S at the Platform Bar that I've tried was a pale cloudy thing that tasted like a Morgans kit with a shedload of Cascade late hopping. Brisbane office workers: "Oooohhh cloudy, wow must be that craft beer they talk about.... that clear beer is soooo Nineties, big carbon footprint"

 

[Shed101]

The only one from W&S at the Platform Bar that I've tried was a pale cloudy thing that tasted like a Morgans kit with a shedload of Cascade late hopping. Brisbane office workers: "Oooohhh cloudy, wow must be that craft beer they talk about.... that clear beer is soooo Nineties, big carbon footprint"

:lol:

... i tried mine in that there Melburrrrrn, so you can imagine how wonderful it was. Especially with the brewer waxing lyrical about it at the same time. To be fair i'd probably just had a pint of Hargreaves Hill ESB, or Jamieson's Beast, so it was difficult to taste. I'm sure it suits somebody's palate, but ...

 

[Wonderwoman]

After seeing this thread pop up many times in the 'latest threads' I figured I had to check out the platform bar while I was in brissy last weekend.

I was impressed with the range of beers, but completely underwhelmed with the service... why bother setting up a specialty beer bar if your just going to get a bimbo backpacker to work there, who can't even tell you which brewery the beers come from?!?! :angry:

however, I could see that with the right person serving behind the bar it could be a brilliant place to spend an afternoon :icon_cheers:

as for the stone beer... I started with that and found it had some really nice caramel flavours

 

[Shed101]

I was impressed with the range of beers, but completely underwhelmed with the service... why bother setting up a specialty beer bar if your just going to get a bimbo backpacker to work there, who can't even tell you which brewery the beers come from?!?! :angry:

Oh, that's disappointing. I haven't yet been. Left Brissy several years ago when Cheers (International Hotel in Spring Hill) was about all there was, so I'm looking forward to visiting the Platform. Other good beer bars I've been to in Oz have had really excellent knowledgable staff and they're worth their weight in ... hops.

 

[Bribie G]

The bimbo backpacker was probably a QUT graduate with a grade point average of 6.5 (majoring in banjo playing) h34r:

Edit: majoring in Commercial Applications of Banjo Playing, sorry I was forgetting I was talking about QUT here h34r:

 

[Shed101]

The bimbo backpacker was probably a QUT graduate with a grade point average of 6.5 (majoring in banjo playing) h34r:

Edit: majoring in Commercial Applications of Banjo Playing, sorry I was forgetting I was talking about QUT here h34r:

Now, now - that's a very useful degree in some parts of Queensland Gympie.

 

[winkle]

Oh, that's disappointing. I haven't yet been. Left Brissy several years ago when Cheers (International Hotel in Spring Hill) was about all there was, so I'm looking forward to visiting the Platform. Other good beer bars I've been to in Oz have had really excellent knowledgable staff and they're worth their weight in ... hops.

It really depends on who is rostered on, some are + some really ain't.
BTW the Malt Runner on keg there was excellent compared to the train-wreck of the bottled version we had on Thursday night (even if it was served at about 3 C).

 

[Snowdog]

Service has always been rather hit-&-miss. Alex, the dreadlock dude, is pretty good, and there used to be a couple cute girls that had some idea about the brews. But just as easily it is crap, trying to get someone to notice that there is somebody with the $6 to $9 wanting a draught beer standing at the bar waiting for service. And then asking for the one or two different beers on the list only to be told they are out.... it's happened too many times.



And it would be nice to be able to have a pint of Hargreaves Hill ESB or Jamieson's Beast or Temple Pale or Bridge Roiads Bling or... but they never make it to Brizzy in keg form and rarely in bottle form, Nectar aside.

 

[Wonderwoman]

I think the dreadlocked dude was there when we arrived and he definitely knew what he was talking about, but sadly was replaced by the bimbo just after we got there

 

[WSC]

Service has always been rather hit-&-miss. Alex, the dreadlock dude, is pretty good, and there used to be a couple cute girls that had some idea about the brews. But just as easily it is crap, trying to get someone to notice that there is somebody with the $6 to $9 wanting a draught beer standing at the bar waiting for service. And then asking for the one or two different beers on the list only to be told they are out.... it's happened too many times.



And it would be nice to be able to have a pint of Hargreaves Hill ESB or Jamieson's Beast or Temple Pale or Bridge Roiads Bling or... but they never make it to Brizzy in keg form and rarely in bottle form, Nectar aside.

There is no excuse for the service, especially if you position yourself as a bar that specialises in craft beer.

On the beers front I have approached several of the southern micros to see if they would supply Brisbane and they either don't want to go through the hassle of transport and getting the kegs back or they want a place to take a whole pellet. I have no affiliations with the platform, but it is tough getting some of the beers up to QLD.

 

[Will88]

Having been a long time regular at the Platform I've seen the service go up and down when it comes to the staff knowledge about the beer. When I started going there almost two years ago there was a guy on the bar (Tony) who was perfect for the job. He actively influenced the beer list and could tell you a detailed story behind every beer they had in stock, as well as recommend other drops worth trying. Tony also made an effort to train up the other staff so they could tell you something about the beers on tap at least.

Unfortunately Tony moved to Melbourne as he was sick of spending most of his time telling people that if they want a VB they should go next door. Alex was his replacement and is probably the most knowledgeable beer guy they have on staff now. Most of the other girls are just backpackers that don't know much

The brunette bimbo is Canadian

 

[WSC]

Having been a long time regular at the Platform I've seen the service go up and down when it comes to the staff knowledge about the beer. When I started going there almost two years ago there was a guy on the bar (Tony) who was perfect for the job. He actively influenced the beer list and could tell you a detailed story behind every beer they had in stock, as well as recommend other drops worth trying. Tony also made an effort to train up the other staff so they could tell you something about the beers on tap at least.

Unfortunately Tony moved to Melbourne as he was sick of spending most of his time telling people that if they want a VB they should go next door. Alex was his replacement and is probably the most knowledgeable beer guy they have on staff now. Most of the other girls are just backpackers that don't know much

The brunette bimbo is Canadian

Yeah Tony was good and did get a lot of beers on by talking to the reps etc.........I don't even ask the staff anymore......just ask for a sample and google!!

 

[bconnery]

I appreciate that we'd all like informed knowledgeable bar staff but just how many like this do we think there are within the industry?
While the Platform may or may not take the effort to at least inform or train their staff around the beers if the staff don't have an interest in the information it's not going to stay in when it comes down to serving time on a Friday afternoon.

I'd almost prefer the lack of knowledge to some of the uninformed "knowledge" I've encountered over time. A lady represent Burleigh Brewing responded to me commenting that the Hefe appeared to have improved from the last time I tasted it, when it had been awful, by saying "Yeah I tasted it a while back and it had this kind of strange banana taste that isn't here now..."

Maybe years of having to push for my own requirements in bars has left with me with a lower standard but I'm just happy if I get the right beer, in a glass, and the range is decent...
I kind of expect nothing so its great when you get the Alex's or Matt Correy's of this world who have at least an interest and/or a passion.

That's my take anyway. I just like beer.

 

[Shed101]

So, what's on at the moment, then?

I should be making my first trip to the Platform on Saturday, (fifth wedding anniversary) so i'm hoping it's a good line up!

 

[Snowdog]

... and hope they're open ...

Happy Anniversary BTW.

 

[WSC]

So, what's on at the moment, then?

I should be making my first trip to the Platform on Saturday, (fifth wedding anniversary) so i'm hoping it's a good line up!

S&W Stone
S&W Draught
LCPA
Red Angus
Coopers Dark
Coopers Pale
Burleigh Hefe
Malt Runner

Full range of bridge road brews too in bottle, will get a few from the bottlo. also in the bottlo they have Vitus so will get that too.

 

[Shed101]

S&W Stone
S&W Draught
LCPA
Red Angus
Coopers Dark
Coopers Pale
Burleigh Hefe
Malt Runner

Full range of bridge road brews too in bottle, will get a few from the bottlo. also in the bottlo they have Vitus so will get that too.

hmmm ... can't claim to be massively inspired by that. Will have to swing by Archives as well I s'pose.

 

[Shed101]

... and hope they're open ...

Happy Anniversary BTW.

Cheers :icon_cheers:

... why hope they're open - do they have strange hours?

 

[Lilo]

If they are closed or you get dissapointed whilst there. Wander over the bridge to Archive in Boundary st West End. Had my first trip there Wed Evening and was most impressed by the Craft Beer Range, Surroundings, Prices, Food and the Service. ( Steaks are 2 for 1 on Wednesdays.)

No Afilliation whatsoever, just been quite dissapointed in the Service / Price and irregularity of the Platform..


Of Course there is always the Clarence as well.... Personally I think the Platform is a little over rated.

Just my 2 cents

Heres their Website
Archive Beer

 

[Shed101]

If they are closed or you get dissapointed whilst there. Wander over the bridge to Archive in Boundary st West End. Had my first trip there Wed Evening and was most impressed by the Craft Beer Range, Surroundings, Prices, Food and the Service. ( Steaks are 2 for 1 on Wednesdays.)

No Afilliation whatsoever, just been quite dissapointed in the Service / Price and irregularity of the Platform..


Of Course there is always the Clarence as well.... Personally I think the Platform is a little over rated.

Just my 2 cents

Heres their Website
Archive Beer

Yep I was thinking of trying Archives as well.

Clarence as in the Clarence Corner? *goes and checks the interweb* My lord, that's the Brewhouse now?

When I lived in Brissy a few years back the Clarence was my after-match watering hole (Kangaroo Point Rovers) - I was impressed that they had Cooper's in there! But I used to go to the Brewhouse sometimes - in fact my work leaving do was the last time.

Last time I was in Brissy I went to find the Brewhouse again and was dissapointed it had dissapeared.

How funny.

 

[Mayor of Mildura]

So, what's on at the moment, then?

I should be making my first trip to the Platform on Saturday, (fifth wedding anniversary) so i'm hoping it's a good line up!

fifth wedding anniversary. you're a better man then me!

Platform bar is tops. nothing like a quick S&W while waiting for the next train.

The clarennce/brehouse is tops too.

Pity i was home for such a short while.