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David Codey (61)
It is a cracker. Had it over Xmas.
Craft beer thread
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It is a cracker. Had it over Xmas.
Alex
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Seems like our paths may have crossed 2BF, I was in the Augustiner Bräustüberl on Wednesday night enjoying a few Dunkels straight from the cask, an experience any beer fan should treat themselves to at least once in their life - preferably with the house special, a big tray of roast suckling pig, roast pork knuckle and roast chicken - outstanding. I believe that some vegetables are included as well, although I am not sure why......
The Lagerbier Hell is an easy drinking beer on a warm day, but for the lighter style of Augustiner, try the Edelstoff, which also has the advantage of being easier to get outside Germany. Nothing is ever as good from the bottle as the cask but this a near faultless beer, one of my favourites.
I support the local craft breweries but I think that a lot of modern craft breweries try too hard to taste "crafty" - too hoppy and not smooth enough on the finish. For mine, you can't go past the old European breweries where they have spent centuries working on what they think is the perfect beer - and some may well have almost got it right.
If you ever get a chance, treat yourself to Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, the Schenkerla Smoke Beer from Bamburg in Northern Bavaria. Its not for everyone, but for mine, if there is a finer beer on the planet I am yet to find it (suggestions welcome). In fact, if you ever get the opportunity to spend a weekend in Bamburg it is highly recommended - a beautiful little UNESCO world heritage city with more Breweries per capita than anywhere on the planet. This is the beer capital of the universe and I am forever in the debt of the mate that first took me there.
Other personal favourites for those planning a beer tour around Europe include the Marzen at the Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln in Salzburg; drinking St. Georgenbräu Keller Bier in their beer garden at Buttenheim on a sunny day under oak trees hudreds of years old planted to shade the cellars underneath; or the Mühlen Kölsch from Brauerei zur Malzmühle in Colgne.
Life's good......
2bluesfan
Nev Cottrell (35)
Alex, life is good indeed! I'll have to keep an eye out for Edelstoff. My better half and I considered going to Bamburg but unfortunately time beat us. I'll make sure it is high on our list of places to visit next time. I absolutely love Bavaria. I'm on my way to London for a few days so some of the beers you mention will probably be next to impossible to find, but I was always an optimist!
Wheatman
Chris McKivat (8)
Wondering if anyone's tried any of the beers in this list:
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/15-aussie-craft-beers-you-should-try-this-summer-2014-1#Kooinda
Also been drinking a fair bit of Burleigh's My Wife's Bitter and Bighead. Really enjoying them, plus some left over Little Creature's Pale Ale from our kindy's fun & beer tasting night.
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http://www.businessinsider.com.au/15-aussie-craft-beers-you-should-try-this-summer-2014-1#Kooinda
Also been drinking a fair bit of Burleigh's My Wife's Bitter and Bighead. Really enjoying them, plus some left over Little Creature's Pale Ale from our kindy's fun & beer tasting night.
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The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I've tasted about 3 or 4 of those beers, so I obviously have some work to do.
Anyway, after my jaunt to Melbourne to take in the Boxing Day test, the family and I made our way down to a lovely little town in the Otways called Forrest. In this place there is a great little brewery called (craftily enough) the Forrest Brewing Company. Their Block Splitter imperial stout is very good and I brought some home with me to share with my micro brew loving mate. I highly recommend going there if you ever get a chance. They not only make great beer (the Irish Red Ale is good too), but the food and ambiance is tip-top as well.
http://www.forrestbrewing.com.au/
Anyway, after my jaunt to Melbourne to take in the Boxing Day test, the family and I made our way down to a lovely little town in the Otways called Forrest. In this place there is a great little brewery called (craftily enough) the Forrest Brewing Company. Their Block Splitter imperial stout is very good and I brought some home with me to share with my micro brew loving mate. I highly recommend going there if you ever get a chance. They not only make great beer (the Irish Red Ale is good too), but the food and ambiance is tip-top as well.
http://www.forrestbrewing.com.au/
6/15 but I think the author has missed out on some wonderful brews.
A good challenge to complete the listing none the less.
A good challenge to complete the listing none the less.
Should be able to get Stone and Wood Pacific Ale, Two Birds Sunset Ale, Kosciuszko Pale Ale and Mountain Goat Summer Ale at a bottle-o which maintains a range of craft beers.
It will be a bit of a challenge to get hold of some of the drops on the list.
It will be a bit of a challenge to get hold of some of the drops on the list.
boyo
Mark Ella (57)
Not beer "beer", but ginger beer.
My wife says that the Blue-Tongue (alcoholic) ginger beer is very good.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-foo...e-ginger-beers-in-the-mix-20140107-30f94.html
My wife says that the Blue-Tongue (alcoholic) ginger beer is very good.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-foo...e-ginger-beers-in-the-mix-20140107-30f94.html
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Really? I had some recently and thought it was probably the worst thing I'd ever tasted. The Mrs agreed and she's pretty partial to ginger beer. Matso's would be my choice as something tasty and refreshing on a hot day.
I don't like the Blue Tongue ginger beer at all and I love ginger beer. I'd always prefer the non-alcoholic Bundaberg variety to that.
The best alcoholic ginger beer I've had is Crabbies.
It is imported from the UK and isn't cheap but it is delicious.
The best alcoholic ginger beer I've had is Crabbies.
It is imported from the UK and isn't cheap but it is delicious.
I think the Bundarberg non-alcoholic one is an excellent ginger beer though. If Crabbies tastes as good but is also alcoholic, it's pretty good in my books.
Nusadan
Chilla Wilson (44)
I think the Bundarberg non-alcoholic one is an excellent ginger beer though. If Crabbies tastes as good but is also alcoholic, it's pretty good in my books.
Can understand your position, just that it's hellva healthier to drink the Bundy version (and lot cheaper as well).
Should I wish to have a non-spirit alcoholic drink, I'll have one of the fine beers or a cider.
Speaking of ciders, the new Carling apple cider is very comparable to the best ciders I've tasted at a very reasonable price, I had to get over a mental block about the Carling's disgusting beery product to be finally able to appreciate their cider. Doubtful if it is available in Australia, or if ever it would be at all.
2bluesfan
Nev Cottrell (35)
I've had a few of these in the last week or so. Quite acceptable, especially considering the price.