Jone5y Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Tried 3 new ones tonight. Kirin first press - fresh, clean, precious little flavour. I've had few beers as close to water as this. Hitachino nest white ale - a Japanese brew, almost pure soap. I've had worse beers but this had me checking the label to see what gives. "Brewed with spices and orange juice" hmmmmm... And now with a sail and anchor pale ale. This is a bit soapy too. Malt in higher concentration than citrus but it's still not quite right. The beer gods are not loving me tonight
The Fez Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Tried 3 new ones tonight. Kirin first press - fresh, clean, precious little flavour. I've had few beers as close to water as this. Hitachino nest white ale - a Japanese brew, almost pure soap. I've had worse beers but this had me checking the label to see what gives. "Brewed with spices and orange juice" hmmmmm... And now with a sail and anchor pale ale. This is a bit soapy too. Malt in higher concentration than citrus but it's still not quite right. The beer gods are not loving me tonight Haven't tried the first two - but I got enough Listerine to last me anyway.. I agree on the Sail & Anchor too -- bit too much malt for me, but I know others that like that profile....There are better pale ales....and these days no shortage to choose from. My favourite is still 3 Sheets Pale.. Edited March 14, 2016 by The Fez
Jone5y Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Just checked out pirate life at the beer cartel (no local stockists) it could be a little while before I'm tasting some of them
TOPSHELF Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 I don't get the can for the Pirate Life beer, big alchohol content so probably a full flavourful beer. For me, i like my beer dark and strong..... Oh and preferably in a dark bottle.
betocool Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Just in from a weekend passing by Eagle Bay (Cape Naturaliste, WA) Eagle Bay Vienna Lager Eagle Bay Summer Ale Eagle Bay Mild Ale. Both first ones leave a more bitter aftertaste, but nice. The mild one is just perfect. So much so, you could easily exaggerate with it, being mild and all.... Almost visited Bush Shack Brewery, but had to give it a pass. They only had "flavoured" beers, strawberry, ginger, chocolate, et al. Not my drop to be honest, maybe only as a distraction.
Saxon Hall Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Believe or not a lot of brewers prefer cans as it keeps the beer fresher for longer. All things being equal I prefer bottles too but cans do have their merits
mwhouston Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Gee is that bottle sideways. When you have had too much and come out of the coma on the floor this will be the first thing you see.
Happy Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Believe or not a lot of brewers prefer cans as it keeps the beer fresher for longer. All things being equal I prefer bottles too but cans do have their merits I vastly prefer cans over bottles....bottles are too heavy, fragile and leave voluminous rubbish bags. 1
Cloth Ears Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 I vastly prefer cans over bottles....bottles are too heavy, fragile and leave voluminous rubbish bags. Hee Hee - I'm the opposite. Because I can't reuse cans. Although the only ones I can really reuse are Coopers, as all the rest are far too fragile for bottle (secondary) fermenting beers. I had a 640ml one of these last night. Still fresh, flavoursome and improving. Totally integrated, which is not something I could say 14 months ago. Sorry, but I don't have a picture of the bottle, just the labels: (front) (rear) 2
caddisgeek Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Doesn't bother me, I mean who drinks out of the container? Man has evolved to use beer glasses 1
caddisgeek Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Doesn't bother me, I mean who drinks out of the container? Man has evolved to use beer glasses
betocool Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 I thought beer glasses were verboten in parts of Australia.... I still prefer to drink from a glass.
Cloth Ears Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Above 10%. That's more of a wine. There's wines out there less than 10% and beers out there more then 10%. It's the ingredients, not the alcohol. And I couldn't get the depth of flavour (or, possibly, the longevity) without a bit of extra alcohol. This continues to improve in the bottle for about 4 years and stays at that level for another 2-4 years - assuming you keep it in a dark place, and relatively cool.
Happy Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 There's wines out there less than 10% and beers out there more then 10%. It's the ingredients, not the alcohol. And I couldn't get the depth of flavour (or, possibly, the longevity) without a bit of extra alcohol. This continues to improve in the bottle for about 4 years and stays at that level for another 2-4 years - assuming you keep it in a dark place, and relatively cool. Of course. I was just joking
Cloth Ears Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Of course. I was just joking And I was trying to respond in a way that indicated as such - but I stuffed it up. If you're down this way (Mornington Peninsula), I invite you in to try some (as long as someone else is driving). The 2014 will be gone soon, but I'm planning on the 2016 to go in the fermenting barrel soon... Edited March 15, 2016 by Cloth Ears
Happy Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 And I was trying to respond in a way that indicated as such - but I stuffed it up. If you're down this way (Mornington Peninsula), I invite you in to try some (as long as someone else is driving). Would love to! We could just call Uber or @@Sime without telling the government about his tax obligation I'm sure.
Happy Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 What?@@davidro @@Cloth Ears proposed drinks with a designated driver and I said we could just use Uber. I recalled that you were sorta keen on the job but gave up due to the tax obligation. Was just clowning
MrHorsepower Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Just checked out pirate life at the beer cartel (no local stockists) it could be a little while before I'm tasting some of them @@Jone5y where in NSW ? check map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zssOjhTCZaag.k0BwCCyvR3rk Failing that https://www.boozebud.com.au/brand/Pirate-Life-Brewing/f24b1b5c-10dd-407e-9054-ca2cfd87cd47?t=beer they dont have the IPA or the Hopco Pale as yet but they were only released in SA a week ago. But the IIPA is quite possibly the best beer I have ever had. Edited March 15, 2016 by MrHorsepower
The Fez Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 @@Jone5y where in NSW ? check map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zssOjhTCZaag.k0BwCCyvR3rk Failing that https://www.boozebud.com.au/brand/Pirate-Life-Brewing/f24b1b5c-10dd-407e-9054-ca2cfd87cd47?t=beer they dont have the IPA or the Hopco Pale as yet but they were only released in SA a week ago. But the IIPA is quite possibly the best beer I have ever had. IIPA -- 1/2 litre can @ 8.8% ----- 1
MrHorsepower Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Above 10%. That's more of a wine. @davidro Its a real thing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barley_wine Edited March 15, 2016 by MrHorsepower 1
The Fez Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) And I was trying to respond in a way that indicated as such - but I stuffed it up. If you're down this way (Mornington Peninsula), I invite you in to try some (as long as someone else is driving). The 2014 will be gone soon, but I'm planning on the 2016 to go in the fermenting barrel soon... I note there is a beer coming out of Mornington peninsular -- Not So Cereal..Its a PA brewed using rolled oats.. Looks like Beer Cartel have got all three Pirate beers in stock.. Edited March 15, 2016 by The Fez 1
MrHorsepower Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 I note there is a beer coming out of Mornington peninsular -- Not So Cereal..Its a PA brewed using rolled oats.. Looks like Beer Cartel have got all three Pirate beers in stock.. Yeah looks like the have the original 3 but i reckon the 2 new ones IPA and Hopco NZ Pale will take a while as just released a week or so ago in SA
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