staelthrider 45 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Speaking of good beer at cheap prices, Aldi had 5L mini kegs of Paulaner for $30!! They also had German food and beer tasting multi packs for cheap. Great excuse to throw an Octoberfest party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanga 41 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Public service announcement: http://sydneycraftbeerweek.com/ October 19-26 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mxwalker 61 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've just discovered a new brewery in Geelong called Southern Bay Brew Company. Their Southern Bay draft is a very nice beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Public service announcement: http://sydneycraftbeerweek.com/ October 19-26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyno 2,403 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hows the LowCarb diet looking now?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks for the heads-up Kanga! Looking at the events and trying to decide what to attend - cask conditioned event on the 23rd looks interesting, but so does a lot of the other ones. Anyone decided on what they're attending? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yoyo 1,326 Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hit up oktoberfest last nite. Good times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,214 Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Just knocked back a few wicked elfs thanks to workinglikeadog. Nice tasty beer out of port Macquarie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Had a few at an RSL last night which had an Oktoberfest theme - they did a tasting paddle, but it was all mainstream beers. Which Wicked Elf did you have roxii? I ran out of the stock I picked up at the IM some time ago, but Dan Murphys stocks them, so will have to restock after my Fat Yak runs out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Finally made an event at the Craft Beer Week, would have liked to attend more, but hey ho, will take what I can get. Tasted the entire range on offer, but as proper beers not sample 'paddles'...a few more when this train gets me home! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyno 2,403 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Bought a mate a 4 pack of Murray's Angry Man Pale Ale as thanks for feeding the cat. He rates it. Might have to try it myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RunLong 58 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/15925/49626 Had this when back in NZ in June. Good stuff and potent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duffs 89 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Quite like Steamrail pale ale. Very crisp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RunLong 58 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just had one of these http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/liberty_ale Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Just back from some travel, so travel notes on the beer. Kingfisher in India is not good - and the other beers on offer are just as bad; brewed locally so I'm guessing a water problem (surprise, surprise). Tiger in Singapore hasn't improved, even when blagged off a flight attendant prior to take off. Visited Ji Biru (Japanese Craft Beer) and had some really good ales there, including some good US Pale Ale styles (an XPA went down well in the heat and humidity), although the Nipponia lager from Hitachino Nest wasn't a lager, and seemed more of a winter style beer. 333 in Vietnam didn't grab me (ba, ba, ba as they call it), there was a lot of Biere Larue drunk though: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyno 2,403 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I didn't really like the Angry Man Pale ale. I've actually liked drinking Great Northern. Not a fancy beer, but good warm weather drinking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merv 362 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Matso's Mango Beer from Broome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duffs 89 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Anyone notice corona can be hit and miss. Lately the odd bottle has had a harsh/off taste to it? Maybe stored in heat/sunlight? Then had a couple at my brothers the other day and they went down a treat... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duffs 89 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Matso's Mango Beer from BroomeHad the work xmas party on Monday and sank quite a few of these, very nice.The ginger beer is refreshing also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvh 157 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Chimay bleu. Just had a few of those. Quite smooth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Good choice mhvh, can creep up on you, and you only know it did that creeping come morning. Found the Wig and Pen in Canberra, good range of beers including some Brit Real Ales. Recommend a visit if you're heading to the capital. Have to do that swim, ride, run thing in the morning, so only a few to help me sleep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Riddos 119 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Had my first visit to Green Beacon Brewery in Brisbane (Teneriffe) yesterday, great spot and the Amber Ale went down a treat. Looking forward to trying the rest of their range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Go Easy 1,716 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Still enjoying my weekly runs with the Pomingalarna Stubby Appreciation Society. Last night we had our annual Handicap Christmas Run where you leave at whatever time you deem necessary to complete the hilly 9km course as close to 7.00pm as possible (no watches, phones or sun dials are allowed). There ended up being about 40 of us running in the 38 degree heat. The Prawns, Beer and Pizza were very much appreciated at the end, and a great night was had by all. Beer of choice was either a Coopers Pale Ale or a Lions Brew Lowenbrau (there might have even been another choice as well but I didn't sample it). A Dan Murphy's opened in town last week so our local beer choices have just increased dramatically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Gutted, love this beer, my fridge is always stocked with it. http://m.smh.com.au/business/sabmiller-kills-off-john-singletons-bluetongue-beer-20140123-31apm.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,471 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Currently being tested for gluten intolerance, might have to switch to gluten free beer, yay... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Gutted, love this beer, my fridge is always stocked with it. http://m.smh.com.au/business/sabmiller-kills-off-john-singletons-bluetongue-beer-20140123-31apm.html I liked it. There was a point and I don't know when as it wasn't a beer I drank regularly, that the taste changed. Not for the better in my taste buds case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oompa Loompa 913 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I liked it. There was a point and I don't know when as it wasn't a beer I drank regularly, that the taste changed. Not for the better in my taste buds case. Not an alcho ginger beer fan but the bottlo at the tabourie tucker box, he's name was Paul, use to give me a free stubby of their ginger beer every time I bought a case of the beer. Was ok too. Stayed at the crown plaza at newie once, think its the crown plaza, in the honeysuckle development right on the bend where the road turns about 10 years ago, harbour on the other side, the hotel is on the sparke helmore sprint run course, anyway, they had it on tap, very big three days of work and play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oompa Loompa 913 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Not an alcho ginger beer fan but the bottlo at the tabourie tucker box, he's name was Paul, use to give me a free stubby of their ginger beer every time I bought a case of the beer. Was ok too. Stayed at the crown plaza at newie once, think its the crown plaza, in the honeysuckle development right on the bend where the road turns about 10 years ago, harbour on the other side, the hotel is on the sparke helmore sprint run course, anyway, they had it on tap, very big three days of work and play. And funny story about the tucker box, I rocked up there after I started going to gym and doing tris and he goes, I saw you at Huski but the bloke was too fit and thin and running by and I thought anyone that can drink like you can, doesn't do triathlon so it can't have been you. Lol.... Good bloke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 BrewDog brew some cracking beer, but this response to a smack on the wrists in relation to some advertising made me smile: "On behalf of BrewDog PLC and its 14,691 individual shareholders, I would like to issue a formal apology to the Portman Group for not giving a s*** about today’s ruling. Indeed, we are sorry for never giving a s*** about anything the Portman Group has to say, and treating all of its statements with callous indifference and nonchalance.” [James Watt] I judged at the Asian Beer Awards with James, to say he really knows his stuff about beer, would be an understatement! Full Story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Tinman 316 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Wait a minute. You JUDGED at some beer awards? Damn Jerry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvh 157 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Sierra Nevada ; if you like hops this is the shizzle. I am a massive fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregb 192 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Sierra Nevada ; if you like hops this is the shizzle. I am a massive fan Try the Torpedo IPA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Wait a minute. You JUDGED at some beer awards? Damn Jerry! LOL - yes mate, I have the dubious honour of being able to call myself a 'professional drinker', as I've been paid to do it - that was for some tasting on TV back in Wales, had an audience of 10 sheep, a sheepdog and my Mam! Must admin, I'd started at the pub at midday, and then went live on air at around 6pm, cannot remember a thing I said! I was invited to judge at the Asia Beer Awards as an amateur, to provide some balance to the professional judges (Australia - Head Brewer for Little Creatures; NZ - NZ Hops; UK - Brew Dog, Japan - Kinshashi and Hitachino if memory serves me right, and the US - Anderson Valley and a Seattle brewery Head Brewers, plus Archipelago and Paulaner Head Brewers from Singapore). Don't do it anymore, as I've moved to Oz, but it was a great experience - the experience being the realization of how little I know compared to the pros! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sierra Nevada ; if you like hops this is the shizzle. I am a massive fan Good call, enjoy this every time I head to San Francisco. Try the Torpedo IPA. Not tried this Greg, will try and hunt it down. One of my favourite IPAs from that area is Lagunitas, so will have to compare and see if Torpedo will change my mind! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Try the Torpedo IPA. Oh yes! Now that is one hoppy, bitter IPA - lovely, think I'll have another! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvh 157 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Damn it, I want one. Where can I get it? Anyone tried Hop Thief yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I am enjoying another while keeping track of Port mhvh. I picked them up from a Dan Murphys. Not tried Hop Thief will add it to the list. Really enjoyed some Hasslehop the other day, very complex and hoppy, highly recommend that one, nice big bottle too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvh 157 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 The bigger the better 10 pints! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hear, hear my friend! Here's a link to Tornado at Dan Murphys This is the Hasslehop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 LOL - yes mate, I have the dubious honour of being able to call myself a 'professional drinker', as I've been paid to do it - ........... I've also been paid to drink beer. One of the survey companies gave me $300 to turn up 4 nights, try 12 small glasses of beer each night and answer some questions on them. Then they gave me 2 cartons to take home at the end of it. Tough work, but somebody has to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice one Ex-H, bet those free cartons tasted sweet! Sitting on a plane heading to India, about to taxi. Kingfisher should also be paying me to drink their beer...blech...There'll be few options though given the protectionist taxes on imported beer/wine/spirits. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhvh 157 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hey ten pints (or anyone else) have you tried Pliney the younger. Have been reading about it and would like to buy some. Seems to only be available at one bottle shop in wa though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 The name sounded familiar, so after a quick search found out why. I've tried Pliney the Elder once and really enjoyed it - I was catching-up with a mate and his family in San Francisco, and he bought it specially for me to try. Haven't tried Pliney the Younger though, but after reading about, you've whet my taste buds mhvh! 10.25%, and very limited supply - if you can get hold of it, go for it and let us know what it is was like! Found a brew-pub in Delhi, off there later (after a wee it of training of course, Cairns is approaching too fast)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Riddos 119 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hear, hear my friend! Here's a link to Tornado at Dan Murphys This is the Hasslehop. Had a good night at Burleigh Brewing Co last week, Friday nights they put on a feed, local musicians and quality beers, can't go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Due to wifey removing beer from my beer fridge in order to create room for a birthday cake - apparently six-packs don't cut it for a 4 year old turning 5 - my Fat Yaks warmed-up. However, there was a blessing in disguise - warm Fat Yak, thumbs-up! I could have been back at my local in Wales with a Real Ale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roman 99 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Due to wifey removing beer from my beer fridge in order to create room for a birthday cake - apparently six-packs don't cut it for a 4 year old turning 5 - my Fat Yaks warmed-up. However, there was a blessing in disguise - warm Fat Yak, thumbs-up! I could have been back at my local in Wales with a Real Ale. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,428 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Due to wifey removing beer from my beer fridge in order to create room for a birthday cake - apparently six-packs don't cut it for a 4 year old turning 5 - my Fat Yaks warmed-up. However, there was a blessing in disguise - warm Fat Yak, thumbs-up! I could have been back at my local in Wales with a Real Ale. Slam a pickled egg in a packet of Walkers and you're home LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Due to wifey removing beer from my beer fridge in order to create room for a birthday cake - apparently six-packs don't cut it for a 4 year old turning 5 - my Fat Yaks warmed-up. However, there was a blessing in disguise - warm Fat Yak, thumbs-up! I could have been back at my local in Wales with a Real Ale. @Roman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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