Darren69 Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 I don't mind two or three. Am back on the Burleigh Brewing 28 Pale Ale. 1
Jake Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Beer in cans is like vinyl, making a great comeback. The craft beers I have tried in cans have been excellent, and they make less noise on bin day. But I cannot drink it from the can, that's just wrong.
betocool Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 On 10/09/2016 at 2:50 AM, Jake said: But I cannot drink it from the can, that's just wrong. Expand Agree. Only in case of emergency.
mikizee Posted September 13, 2016 Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) On 13/08/2016 at 6:34 AM, Dirty_vinylpusher said: Not seen that one, will keep it in mind. Don't mind a pale ale I love a stout or two as much as the next man, but not something I'd drink a lot of. And... Unless you've had Guiness on tap in Ireland, the real deal, forget it. You dunno what yer talkin bout. Expand Definitely try it. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is ground zero for craft beer. It was the one that kickstarted the entire American craft industry. In the BJCP beer categories and standards, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is listed as THE textbook example of the American pale ale on which all others are judged. And the good news is, even though they are now a massive operation, they've always stayed true to their roots, have never sold out and their beer is just as good as it's always been. A bit like the American version of Coopers. Speaking of Coopers, its Coopers Pale and Stout tonight. Edited September 13, 2016 by mikizee 1
Jake Posted September 14, 2016 Posted September 14, 2016 On 13/09/2016 at 12:07 PM, mikizee said: Definitely try it. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is ground zero for craft beer. It was the one that kickstarted the entire American craft industry. In the BJCP beer categories and standards, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is listed as THE textbook example of the American pale ale on which all others are judged. And the good news is, even though they are now a massive operation, they've always stayed true to their roots, have never sold out and their beer is just as good as it's always been. A bit like the American version of Coopers. Speaking of Coopers, its Coopers Pale and Stout tonight. I was with you until you mentioned Coopers. It could be that I have been spoiled by good craft beer for the past few years but I am finding Coopers pretty boring these days.Like the James Squire range it seems to me that Coopers has lost it's spark.
Darren69 Posted September 14, 2016 Posted September 14, 2016 On 14/09/2016 at 4:17 AM, Jake said: I was with you until you mentioned Coopers. It could be that I have been spoiled by good craft beer for the past few years but I am finding Coopers pretty boring these days. Like the James Squire range it seems to me that Coopers has lost it's spark. Expand +1 to that but it's only my personal taste, I remember how much I used to love Sparkling Ale but now it's a tad ho hum. I only drink the Coopers Extra Stout and the JS Porter these days and even then, rarely, the rest are ordinary IMO. Cooper PA out of the tap at the boozer is quite good, as is the Artisan Pilsner.
Darren69 Posted September 16, 2016 Posted September 16, 2016 Cuppla 500 ml tinnies of Heineken out in the shed with some Avenged Sevenfold coming out of the Sansui whilst refurbing a little Honda 50 for the grandson. Don't get much better than that. 1
Luc Posted September 16, 2016 Posted September 16, 2016 This and listening to this Vintage does this to you when you batching. 2
mikizee Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 On 14/09/2016 at 4:17 AM, Jake said: I was with you until you mentioned Coopers. It could be that I have been spoiled by good craft beer for the past few years but I am finding Coopers pretty boring these days. Like the James Squire range it seems to me that Coopers has lost it's spark. Expand I guess your palate has changed, which isn't surprised given the awesome range of craft beers available these days. Coopers haven't changed the recipes of any of the beers at all, they're just the same as they've always been.
Jake Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 On 25/09/2016 at 2:05 AM, mikizee said: I guess your palate has changed, which isn't surprised given the awesome range of craft beers available these days. Coopers haven't changed the recipes of any of the beers at all, they're just the same as they've always been. Coincidentally, I drank 4 x Coopers Red today and enjoyed them immensely. 1
proftournesol Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 I had this last nights Sicilian craft beer. I never expected to be drinking beer here instead of wine but there's a strong local craft beer movement and this was one of the best dub le malts i've had anywhere. Fantastic! 3
blybo Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Went to the 2 month old Port Douglas craft Brewery last Monday http://www.hemingwaysbrewery.com/, and I'd have to say, pretty average. Tried a tasting paddle of 5 beers and only thought 1 was worth a second look. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they may have rushed to market and haven't yet finalized recipes. Claim to fame is using pure water from Mossman gorge in the Daintree Rainforest. Great location and set up for tourists, I wish them luck. Edited September 26, 2016 by blybo
Luc Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 @Darren69 Being driven back from the back of Uki from a place no one has ever heard of and we're headed for ...Yankee Drive...Mullum and then homeward to Lismore. Driver is swilling homemade ginger beer in a Tooheys bottle(he's a plumber and most of them are damaged) and I'm swilling vintage(for a change) on ice. And in between the hills(and there are a lot of them...) I get some signal. No pics of vintage this evening as I can't DL and what's left of the road is rubbish bits of gravel and 50 years of pot holing...thank you capitol city centric state government where the Minister has to be informed where he/she is going the next trip: Lismore? Grafton? Kyogle? Casino? Wardell?Broadwater?Coraki? where the F are they then? Darren would know what I mean. At least the bubbles in the vintage never get a chance to get flat. 2
evil c Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 @Luc Vintage swilled in a tradies ute FFS !!! Sounds like an identity crisis in the making [emoji53] Stick to xxxx and fit in! Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
GregWormald Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Tried a Little Dove, New World Pale Ale--AIBA beer of the year by Gage Roads. Beautiful tropical flavours, very smooth with great mouth feel. Too sweet, not enough bitter for me. Greg
Darren69 Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) @Luc a grin inducing post, we can handle the crap roads if it keeps the mouth breathers away from God's country. Then again, the road to legume takes it all to another level. Legume? More like smashed spuds. Ahem.@GregWormald looked for little dove last Friday but the cupboard was bare. Edited September 26, 2016 by Darren69
Darren69 Posted October 2, 2016 Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Tried the Little Dove this arvo after a few Cricketer's Arms Lagers and it sort of came up as a me-too pale ale, even though it was 7%. It seemed a tad contrived. I am coming to the conclusion that the worst thing that can happen to a beer brewer is to be successful as one cannot keep the all important control of the wort that is required of a good beer, when pumping out big quantities. Apart from the Kiwis that is. Monteiths and Stoke seem to be able to pull it off better than the Ozzies. Edited October 2, 2016 by Darren69
frankn Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 Given it is only 13deg outside in Belair this seems appropriate while listening to Sarah K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
frankn Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 This one is interesting, nice caramel note, hoppy and dry on the palette. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Darren69 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Am trying some Great Northern Brewing Co Original lager. For mass produced swill, it's OK, better than New et al. Still, have tried it and wont buy it again. Have been very much enjoying the NZ Pure in this hot weather of late. Edited January 21, 2017 by Darren69 1
Pieface Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I have been drinking a bit of the Monteiths Pointer Pale Ale. I think it is a pleasant and sessionable drop but if you come at it expecting an actual APA experience prepare to be disappointed. It's probably more like a watered down Little Creatures than anything American I could think of.
The Fez Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Anyone having a beer? What is it? @frankn @Darren69 Having a tinny -- Edited January 28, 2017 by The Fez 2
rantan Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_326601/cricketers-arms-keeper-s-lager?orgSearchTerm=cricket I wasn't expecting this to be anything at all but it is surprisingly good and stellar value Edited January 28, 2017 by rantan 1
Darren69 Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Fezzy, had four of these, which were nice in a soft-drink kinda way. http://4pinesbeer.com.au/our-beer/indian-summer-ale/ Then got serious and had a few Becks.
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