Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9109385)

The types I cannot stomach and make me heave are British bitter-style beers. I can't think of a decent beer that comes out of the UK.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9109385)

I can't think of a decent beer that comes out of the UK.

Originally Posted by killerhales (Post 9109222)

I'm employed in the brewing industry, so clearly biased, but on the other hand I know a few of the brewers and breweries on which I base my recommendations:

Us industry types hate the term "real ale". What's all the other stuff we brew: imaginary?! Please use the term "cask conditioned ale" in future. I thank you.

You like Corona, but then go on to talk about other "cooking lagers"! You know there's a reason they put a lime in the top?! Still, the customer is always right and there is no accounting for taste!

Now: you're in Perth and like ales, so Little Creatures Pale Ale and other flavoursome Little Creatures brews are a must.

Please don't fall for the "imported is best" propaganda. Beer is best when fresh. Locally brewed Stella, Becks and Heineken are better unless you prefer beer that has been heated in a shipping container and therefore tends to be stale. Heineken is my personal favourite (brewed in Sydney). Becks a close second.

VB is awful. Also has to come a long way to get to Perth. The other (big) local brewery is Swan. They make Tooheys Extra Dry so again fresh, and a great beer for the hot weather, also very good for price as only a bit more expensive than your "cooking lagers".

Finally: James Squire. The lovechild of possibly the most iconic microbrewer in Australia: Chuck Hahn. Still brewed in a lovely microbrewrey in Camperdown, Sydney. The IPA is great (although I wish they would tone down the bitterness a bit), and my favourite is Golden Ale, which is more like a British Summer Ale. Whilst on about Chuck, if you like hops then try Hahn Premium.

Finally, I agree that Murphy's is better than Guinness and you can get it in (most) Dan Murphy's.

Happy Drinking!!

Originally Posted by asprilla (Post 9109356)

well, I'm not really sure to be honest. I think I just like the sound of the name.

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9109413)

I thinnk British beers are too manly for some larger drinking pussies. :sneaky: :lol:

Originally Posted by asprilla (Post 9109395)

now that's just crazy talk.

Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 9109399)

:rolleyes:

What a surprise

Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 9109423)

we agree on some things then

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9109470)

The Germans, Czechs, Belgians, Dutch know how to do it. Brits have not got a clue.

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9109731)

The Germans, Dutch and Czechs all brew beer which is unimaginatively convergent on a single taste. Probably why they have mass market appeal.

The Belgians have more leeway (or imagination) and produce many decent brews although they can take it a bit overboard with some of the flavourings.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9109762)

If, like me, you like fairly strong but drinkable lager or pilsener type beers then German and Czech is the way to go. Dutch are responsible for Heineken so I take your point.

Agree about the Belgians to a degree - a lot of their beers are an aquired taste, but I love their Duvel, Lucifer, Kwak etc.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9109762)

If, like me, you like fairly strong but drinkable lager or pilsener type beers then German and Czech is the way to go. Dutch are responsible for Heineken so I take your point.

Agree about the Belgians to a degree - a lot of their beers are an aquired taste, but I love their Duvel, Lucifer, Kwak etc.