Whats On Tap At The Platform Bar - Brissy

[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.