View Poll Results: Do You Support Overseas Premium Beers Being Made in OZ?
YES
4
13.79%
NO
10
34.48%
DON'T CARE
14
48.28%
UNDECIDED
1
3.45%
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Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Jun 15th 2006, 9:53 pm
#46
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by kiwi_child
Thank God Lowenbrau and Becks are still made in Germany (fingers crossed)
Jun 15th 2006, 10:18 pm
#47
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
do you all remember slalom D or Harp 
Jun 15th 2006, 10:27 pm
#48
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by robert cowan
do you all remember slalom D or Harp
Yes, heard of Harp, just another Lager wasnt it ? albeit a supposed Irish one. Never heard of Slalom D.
on the topics of Local beers, saw something at my local bottle shop today, that I've never heard of before, and am now itching to try. Tooheys Dry Platinum. 6.5 pct apparently. Anyone had any, and what did you think ?
Jun 15th 2006, 10:29 pm
#49
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by Wife Beater
Na mate, that is later. I am still young enough to enjoy an active sex life. 
Jun 15th 2006, 10:30 pm
#50
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by robert cowan
do you all remember slalom D or Harp
Jun 15th 2006, 10:32 pm
#51
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by MisterTwo
From the words of the great Mark Knopfler "German Beer is chemical free, Why aye, Why aye Man!"
Jun 15th 2006, 11:01 pm
#52
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by kiwi_child
Well we are down to Lowenbrau and Bitzburger and a few more obscure ones as genuine German made brews here now. Becks now made in OZ
Oh, wait, hang on. Sh*t!
Jun 15th 2006, 11:05 pm
#53
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by MisterTwo
Oh bloody hell - is nothing sacred!! You'll be telling me next the fabulous Stella is brewed in Oz!
Oh, wait, hang on. Sh*t!
Oh, wait, hang on. Sh*t!
Just 5 years ago, I would not have been able to get very many of my local Aussie freinds to try anything but CuB beer. Nowadays most will at least have a try at something different. The whole culture of beer drinking in this country is in flux at the moment, and that is a beautiful thing.
Jun 15th 2006, 11:14 pm
#54
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
[QUOTE=MisterTwo]Oh bloody hell - is nothing sacred!! You'll be telling me next the fabulous Stella is brewed in Oz!
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Unfortuantely, Yes
QUOTE]
Unfortuantely, Yes
Jun 15th 2006, 11:15 pm
#55
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
All is not lost, Local beers are improving with market demand. It's a completly different beer market now, to 3 years ago. Almost a Quantam leap.
Just 5 years ago, I would not have been able to get very many of my local Aussie freinds to try anything but CuB beer. Nowadays most will at least have a try at something different. The whole culture of beer drinking in this country is in flux at the moment, and that is a beautiful thing.
Just 5 years ago, I would not have been able to get very many of my local Aussie freinds to try anything but CuB beer. Nowadays most will at least have a try at something different. The whole culture of beer drinking in this country is in flux at the moment, and that is a beautiful thing.
Jun 16th 2006, 11:02 am
#56
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Re: Stella Artois: A Beer Lovers Nightmare
Places like Liquor Savers are flying the flag of genuine imported beers - Speckled Hen is available, 'real' Newcastle Brown Ale in pint and half pint bottles - although I'd have thought it was actually illegal to buy it in halves and quite a few of the European 'Boutique' beers, all genuine imports. Draught Guiness here is palatable, providing you have someone who knows how to look after it - I find the imported cans do have the edge. James Squires Amber Ale is a cheeky little number for those of you who like proper beer as opposed to lager - why does almost everyone now refer to lager as 'Beer'? - two totally different things. There are some good Aussie beers and they deserve a hearty amount of drinking, but I'm afraid I have to agree that 'Imported Beers' should be just that - the genuine article imported.
and quite a few of the European 'Boutique' beers, all genuine imports. Draught Guiness here is palatable, providing you have someone who knows how to look after it - I find the imported cans do have the edge. James Squires Amber Ale is a cheeky little number for those of you who like proper beer as opposed to lager - why does almost everyone now refer to lager as 'Beer'? - two totally different things. There are some good Aussie beers and they deserve a hearty amount of drinking, but I'm afraid I have to agree that 'Imported Beers' should be just that - the genuine article imported.
