indosnm 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Has anyone ( Perth or Oz crew) tried this brew?? How does it rate? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Oh Jesus Christ! HAVE YOU READ THE GODDAMN STICKY AT THE TOP OF THE FORUM? We've already covered Little Creatures Pale Ale EXHAUSTIVELY. (I think Dims had something to say about it. Either he liked it, or he didn't like it, or he thought it was OK.) Link to post Share on other sites
fb_steve 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I drink it when i can afford it! Its a nice drink, but seems imported beer has dropped in price recently ive stopped Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Had it once..not a bidder.. Its like making love on a boat...i.e xxxxing close to water! Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by fb_steve: I drink it when i can afford it! Its a nice drink, but seems imported beer has dropped in price recently ive stopped What's it cost in Vicco steve? Same as Coopers? Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The only good beer in Oz is James Squire... so far But Oceans right, we've been here before. (above beer tried, drinkable if you've forgotten what good beer tastes like) Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Never even heard of that beer before, perhaps been out of teh country for too long. Typical Australian beer is remarkably like Japanese beer: factory beer tasting amber bubbly stuff that is best consumed very cold as it offers little more qualities other than refreshment. UK and some American folk that have a history of drinking ales will really dislike Oz beer (viz Miteyak). Rather than being a flavoursome ale drinker, I am a pils fan and so can usually drink most factory style beers so long as they are clean and crisp and contain no chemicals. As for cheap imported beers: don't be fooled into parting with your cash for a drop of perceived quality. Most European beers are simply Euro equivalents of Bud and Miller and other such crap. Stella, Carlsberg etc are not flash beers, they are c-grade factory lager products from Europe. You are better off drinking local VB. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I forgot the winkey smiley... to compliment my definition of good beer! On visiting my local home brew supply outlet, I was impressed with the obvious love Aussie beer affectionados have for their local brews, and so concede that your standard Aussie beers must have some redeeming features that I just don't get. James Squire is more than good, I'd go as far as to say it's one of, if not THE best bottled ale i've ever tried. Brewed in NSW by the Malt Shovel Brewery Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 nah, most Australian beer is pretty standard drinking liquid with Fosters at the tops of the piss list. That James Squire is a tasty beer though. I got butterflies when I read you have been to the local home brew shop. I used to live near where you do now had three home brew barrels on the go at one time with an almost constant inventory of 100 x 750ml bottles in my garage. My joint was he second busiest place after the university bar. I made a very good pilsner. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I haven't taken the plunge here yet re: home brew... I'm trying desperately hard to curb my excessive drinking habits, and I know that a garage full of ale would be quite the nail in the coffin... Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 > I'm trying desperately hard to curb my excessive drinking habits Me too. I have pretty much everything else in my life under reasonable control. But I feel so stupid waking up nearly every Saturday with a need for aspirin. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 >>and I know that a garage full of ale would be quite the nail in the coffin... But it doesn't give you a hangover and is extremely satisfying to drink.... James Squire: seems they not only make a good ale but know exactly how to pour one as well . A perfect head designed to bring out the best qualities in the beer. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Absolutely... non of this one-third head crap Unfortunately, they seem to be discontinuing the Strong Ale and the Original lines. Seems like the Aussies really don't have a taste for traditional ale. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 No, most Australians do not have a taste for traditional ales. I can only handle a few myself and prefer to have one when I am eating a good meal like lamb shank rather than drinking them for the sake of drinking. As for head - I have to ask for a head like that one on my ales in most London pubs. I had a Speckled Hen recently and a flatter more headless beer I have never seen. I stirred it with my finger and it didn't do a thing. Adnams Broadside is my standard local beer these days, it comes out of the hand pump thing all frothy and milkshake looking as it overflows the glass. You see it and you want to drink it. Poor Miteyak, cant enjoy a drink anymore (and Ocean sounds like a sarary man) Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I'm hoping the ale will reappear next winter. As for poor me... the wine more than makes up for the lack of beer... and stops me looking like the average Aussie my age! (Although here in Tassie, I must admit the men seem a little slimmer 'n trimmer than the mainland). Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 > Adnams Broadside is my standard local beer these days That's a heavy one to be a standard. Definitely good with meaty food. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Peeps in Japan: Have you tried Ginga Kogens Black beer? Its bitter but quite good. Had it for the first time this week. I never knew Ginga did a black beer... Link to post Share on other sites
fb_steve 0 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Indosnm: Quote: Originally posted by fb_steve: I drink it when i can afford it! Its a nice drink, but seems imported beer has dropped in price recently ive stopped What's it cost in Vicco steve? Same as Coopers? Last time i checked it was b/w $17-$19 bucks a 6-pack! Coopers has got way cheaper in the last couple of years, its always on special for about $14 if memory serves. Link to post Share on other sites
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