a had earned thirst ! needs a big cold bear... 

 

 

matter of fact i have got it now ..  just came back from shopping ! 

 

 

ps this was the first australian beer i had...long time since rediscovered ...pretty appropriate on australia day 🙂 

It's great you enjoyed it Al.🙂

 

It's just unfortunate that it is now made by a Japanese owned company.

Edited January 26, 20242 yr by rantan

38 minutes ago, rantan said:

It's great you enjoyed it Al.🙂

 

It's just unfortunate that it is now made by a Japanese owned company.

Perhaps now it will taste better. 
Neo

1 hour ago, rantan said:

It's great you enjoyed it Al.🙂

 

It's just unfortunate that it is now made by a Japanese owned company.

thanks Rantan, was very refreshing 🙂 

 

having worked with the company in years gone by, still interacting with folks in current day ... have some insight...

 

 it probably hasnt been in safer hands to be honest. local aussie ownership nearly sent it under. very dark days .... only worse was the more recent south african ownership....now days its steady as she goes ....

 

foreign ownership is a bit of a given now days unfortunately .. both the big brewers are that way now...

 

 

1 hour ago, Neo said:

Perhaps now it will taste better. 
Neo

its a god brand Neo. so something they dont meddle with ... the taste.. bottle branding bottle etc...and its all local ingredients things like australian grown malt, pride of ringwood hops are all iconic.... 

Something a tad more robust and flavoursome, to celebrate Australia day!

Pirate Life Tripel Belgian style blonde Ale, brings back memories of the Taphouse!,😊

Gone back for seconds with the Aussie beers, this one a little later in the scene also Victorian, brewed down in Geelong at little creatures …in memory of furphy …

 

also Japanese owned … sadly …

 

also quite refreshing…

 

29 minutes ago, betty boop said:

Gone back for seconds with the Aussie beers, this one a little later in the scene also Victorian, brewed down in Geelong at little creatures …in memory of furphy …

 

also Japanese owned … sadly …

 

also quite refreshing…

 

Furphy huh al, sure it's really a beer? 🤔😉

Nice IPA from King River before l hit the BBQ 

My absolute favourite is the Duvel. I will never get over how good this is. Been in absolute love for 15 years.

 

Would have some every day if it wasn’t so unhealthy.

 

The ones that came closest to it were La Gullotine by Delirium and Lucifer by Het Anker, but they just don’t compare.

 

Enjoying Friday night.

Collaboration between Seven Mile brewery and Aether brewery. First one is in Ballina and the second Brisbane North. Very more-ishy

Moon Dog Old Mate Pale Ale at Aldi, still plenty around

 

$26.99 for 10 x 330ml

 

https://shop.moondog.com.au/products/old-mate-pale-ale-craft-beer

Wife and I out celebrating 35 years of married bliss. Thought Id bless the occasion with an untried beer. As Im opening the can I heard myself saying “please be beer, please be beer…” The label may have indicated something else or fruit mixed in beer. Not for me. 
 

Not only was it beer but very nice beer. Worth a try. 

Congratulations! I'm two days away from 15 years. A fine drop on a fine day.

 

Cheers,

 

Alberto

10 hours ago, betocool said:

Congratulations! I'm two days away from 15 years. A fine drop on a fine day.

 

Cheers,

 

Alberto

Have you tried the beer? 

Unfortunately no, have never seen it before! I wonder if it's a local thing...

 

Lately I've been getting my brews by the keg at our neighbourhood's U-Brew It. Their recipes are really good.

 

Cheers,

 

Alberto

7 minutes ago, betocool said:

Unfortunately no, have never seen it before! I wonder if it's a local thing...

 

Lately I've been getting my brews by the keg at our neighbourhood's U-Brew It. Their recipes are really good.

 

Cheers,

 

Alberto

I think it a yeast choice to give a very slight “fruit” taste. For me, number one, it has to taste like beer but a slight deviation from that is fine. 

10 hours ago, mwhouston said:

I think it a yeast choice to give a very slight “fruit” taste. For me, number one, it has to taste like beer but a slight deviation from that is fine. 

It's the choice of hops, and how the hops is used. Basically in the summer ales, and tropical style ales, there is less bittering effect of the hops. The more/longer hops are boiled, the more bitterness is extracted. So get big fruity flavours you select the right style of hops and use lesser amounts boiled at longer times, and more hops boiled for lesser length of time, and also dry hopping where the hops is added to the cold wort.

 

Here's a basic guide for different fruity hop styles:

https://beermaverick.com/hops/tag/fruity/

I use to drink in a micro-brewery in Melbourne who produced a beer that tasted like bananas. It was very pleasant and not over powering. 

Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

 

Sat 29 June 2024

 

https://hullabalooevents.com.au/obsidian-dark-beer-fest

 

< Born out of the depths of a brisk Ballarat winter, Obsidian will serve as a gathering place for both established and emerging breweries. We believe in promoting the exploration and appreciation of rich and complex dark beer styles.

Obsidian Dark Beer Festival will celebrate the rich tapestry of dark beer styles, weaving together the warmth of community, the depth of flavour, and the spirit of discovery. We aspire to create an unforgettable experience in the heart of Ballarat, where enthusiasts and novices alike come together to explore the dark side of craft brewing.

Beware the power of the darkside!

 

With 14 independent breweries and over 28 dark beers to sample, it will be an event you don't want to miss.

 

Saturday 29 June 2024

Ballarat Mining Exchange

Day Session 11am - 3pm

Evening Session 4pm - 8pm

 

Tickets

Early Bird - SOLD OUT

General: $85 (+bf)

 

Ticket includes:

 - festival glass

 - samples of 28 dark beer styles

- masterclasses

- entertainment

 

Palate cleansing beers, spirits and food will be available for purchase, all from amazing local businesses. >

From our Scottish upstarts Brewdog, they have a Brisbane brewery nowadays.

a mighty good drop, hoots mon! Too right mate!

Brewdog Red Ale

 

<American Red Ale

This five malt, 5% red ale hits the big time
with a five-stong dry hop regime.
Berry and citrus collide with caramel and
biscuit.
Spiced marmalade jostles with chocolate.
This is a structured symphony of malt and
hops, in our take on the most modern of
Red Ales. >

 

Still some around in selected Aldi stores

4 x 375ml cans $14.99

 

regards Ian

Definitely Stout weather on the shortest day of the year. Bottled 08/2019 and still drinking very well indeed.  

Attended the Coopers Vintage release a couple of weeks ago. Always a great afternoon. This years vintage is very drinkable right away. Not as bitter as some of the last few. Get on it!