Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
Jan 18th 2011, 2:39 am
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Re: Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
I thinnk British beers are too manly for some larger drinking pussies. 
Jan 18th 2011, 2:47 am
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Re: Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
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!!
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!!
"The Campaign For Cask Conditioned Ale" doesn't have the same ring about it but good luck trying!
Jan 18th 2011, 3:15 am
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Re: Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
It's normally Australia that cops it in the beer criticism stakes and comes out the loser but there is good beer here.
British beer - I never thought I'd say this but I have also gone off my bitter since arriving down under. I can't stomach it now. A 15 year habit broken..
British beer - I never thought I'd say this but I have also gone off my bitter since arriving down under. I can't stomach it now. A 15 year habit broken..
Jan 18th 2011, 3:31 am
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Jan 18th 2011, 3:32 am
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Jan 18th 2011, 5:07 am
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Re: Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
I'd kill for a pint of Jennings right now. The best pint I have ever had was at the little 'pub' at their brewery.
Jan 18th 2011, 5:15 am
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Jan 18th 2011, 6:28 am
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Re: Possibly The Best BEER Thread in the World !
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.
Jan 18th 2011, 6:43 am
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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.
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.
Agree about the Belgians to a degree - a lot of their beers are an aquired taste, but I love their Duvel, Lucifer, Kwak etc.
Jan 18th 2011, 6:48 am
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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.
Agree about the Belgians to a degree - a lot of their beers are an aquired taste, but I love their Duvel, Lucifer, Kwak etc.
Jan 18th 2011, 8:56 am
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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.
Agree about the Belgians to a degree - a lot of their beers are an aquired taste, but I love their Duvel, Lucifer, Kwak etc.
My current favourites are Little Creatures Pale Ale, Fat Yak Pale Ale & a rather nice New Zealand Pear Cider by Monteith, very refreshing as a sundowner after work
Jan 18th 2011, 9:32 am
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At the Fed Sq microbrewery showcase they had a drink that was very similar to a Duvel. Unfortunately I can't remember which brewery it came from .
Maybe next year I'll take notes.
Maybe next year I'll take notes.