Beer Thread

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Hammer & Tongs wins this competition hands down!

 

[dogslife]

Never had the privilege. My mate's dad drinks it, only because it's dirts cheap though I think. Is it true Carlton stopped producing KB?

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

It wouldn't surprise me, since they have to send it from Yatala (Northern Gold Coast) back to Sydney. If you want to find out for sure, go to a Newtown Jets home game, their fridges are full of KB!

 

[dogslife]

I know they still produce Power's Bitter, the local Dan Murphy's still stocks it. My old man reckons every drop is filled with nostalgia

 

[Twizzle]

the crap from South Oz, Southward or West End is the worst beer I've ever had and I lived there for years

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Guess SA has to make up for the fact Coopers is such a good beer

 

[Joker's Wild]

Sydney Bitter or Tooheys Red are tied for the worst in my books

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Never had the privilege. My mate's dad drinks it, only because it's dirts cheap though I think. Is it true Carlton stopped producing KB?

Just spoke with my CUB rep (ex-AFL player for Geelong + Sydney, but he's alright since his boss is Graham Quinn), and KB has been discontinued along with Kent Old Brown. This is a sad day for me, as I am a big fan of Kent Old Brown off tap and it's something I look forward to enjoying at the Royal Hotel in Carlton prior to heading to Jubilee Oval.

To ease the pain, they have released Reschs Draught through Woolworths (BWS).

 

[Bazal]

Worst beer ever is one of Tooheys Red, Emu Bitter, West End, or Amsterdam

 

[Mr Fourex]

Corona are the only beers I will flat out refuse if they are offered to me. If you need to put fruit in a beer to make it drinkable (which it isn't anyway) it's a bad start

LOL.....moron

There's no rule that says you have to put a slice of lemon/lime in it. :lol:

Mexican beer Coronas or Sol are great morning beers

however

as an all round great beer that satisfies your thirst at any time of the day, you really can't beat this one

Up your flaps ...chaps.

 

[Bazal]

Ack...piss

 

[dogslife]

Sounds like your mother had a few while she was expecting. I never said you had to put lemon/lime in corona, it's just most people do because they don't like the taste without it. I'm just saying I don't even like the taste with it. Sol on the other hand I could drink all day. Dos Equis is also very drinkable

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Ack...piss

Seconded!

 

[Twizzle]

thirded

 

[Allstar Knights]

Worst beer: Victorian Bitter or Melbourne Bitter. The only two beers I have trouble swallowing

Crown Lager's are also a joke. $45+ a case and that shit tastes nasty. I think it's funny when you see people thinking they are getting a good beer just because it's more expensive.

 

[gUt]

Don't mind a Fat Yak or a Beez Neez by Matilda Bay Brewing Company.

 

[gUt]

XXXX is horrible imo. I had a drink of the shite at my mate's place once and it actually made my throat close and induced a coughing fit. Never again.

I don't mind the CUB beers and Crowns, as well as Pure Blondes.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Ack...piss

Seconded!

thirded

forthed

fithed

and sixthed

 

[Desert Qlder]

Great thread SGL. I know we've taken over a few threads in the past discussing our love of beer so it's nice to see one dedicated to the golden nectar.

The love for James Squire beers is understandable. At the Malt Shovel Brewery you have Australia's finest brewer - Chuck Hahn being given free rein to craft the beers he likes. Lion Nathan allow him the budget and the distribution chains to provide beer connoisseurs throughout the country to enjoy a range of different products. They are quite easily the best range of beers on the market. The only shame is they are not available on tap in more pubs.

Always remember with the Squires range, they are much better served at a higher temperature than your standard Lager, Amber and Golden Ales especially. This will allow the flavours to come through much better. Just let the bottles sit for ten minutes before pouring.

At present, I'm partial to James Boag's Draught as my friday arvo thirst quenching Lager. My taste for this beer came on my trip to Tassie couple of years ago. The way I see it, JB and Cascade Draught are vying for the top standard-level Lager in the country. They're so far ahead of New, Carlton Draught et al it's not funny. Cascade Draught was a particular treat, as it is not available on the mainland.

I'd go as far as saying that both Tassie Lagers are superior than their Premium counterparts, especially when considering value for money.

A nice craft beer I'm enjoying is the Holgate Brewery range, which is brewed at a microbrewery at Keating's Hotel in Woodend in the Macedon Ranges. The Chocolote Porter is a guilty pleasure.

Strangely enough, the only CUB beer I enjoy is Melbourne Bitter. Going into many pubs and clubs in Victoria can be an unsatisfying experience, given the range of beers many offer (imagine being met with VB, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde and Cascade Light on tap, that's all). But Melbourne Bitter is a welcome relief. CUB is not a good brewery in my experience, and Lion Nathan leaves them for dead in the range of beers they support.

A foreign beer worth pursuing is Quilmes, from Argentina. I remember fondly drinking 500ml bottles in the backwaters of Buenos Aires many years ago and cracking one always brings me fond memories. Best served ice cold that one.

Will get out and try some more soon. Cheers fellas.

 

[Desert Qlder]

If anyone gets the chance when in Brisbane, do the XXXX Brewery tour. Now I know that is anathema to many on this forum, given it's anti-Queensland nature, but it is worth it as the guides generally know their stuff when it comes to Brewing.

It is also the only place you get to sample the XXX Sparkling Ale. That's right, Triple X! This beer unfortunately is not available anywhere else.

It will particularly appeal to those who appreciate Squire's Amber Ale. A deep brown ale, this one is full-flavoured and has a touch of the nuttiness you can find in the Squire's counterpart. The head guide told me that the deal Lion Nathan has with malt Shovel restricts the sale of this beer on the general market, which I find a great shame. But that is the way it is with large brewing companies.

At any rate, beer lovers will find it a worthy addition to their beer drinking experience.