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Quote from: ChefKill;1014471
try tsingtao...chinese beer...its very nice :)

*this is aimed at you baldy

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had some of that too. before it was brewed over here tiger was a pretty decent beer . also had some really good usa beer, sam adams,lovely stuff. most unlike the dishwater they normally serve.

Reply #75 Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:09:44 pm

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Jesus ngati,vailima is horse piss...
in the good old days before most of you were swimming in your old mans bags, steinlager was a brew to contend with, steinlager in a white and green print STEEL tin. it was fuckin deelicious , hard days work for the old man on a saturday and a glass of ice cold steinie.. then came the new stuff....


I remember those steinies !

Yeah, Vailima is very Tui, but I'm curious about the German pedigree.


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Nice nose, strong (7.5%), gorgeous colour.Halfway through my glass I was feeling it. Lovely. Would take cellaring well.

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Need a 'real' Guinness to compare it to,but very tasty and drinkable.

Reply #76 Posted: November 19, 2009, 06:04:20 pm
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IMO, Macs Gold is under-rated

great way to wind down after a day of dealing with snot-nosed kids

Reply #77 Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:42:50 pm
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Reply #78 Posted: December 06, 2009, 09:43:11 pm

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Im not masculine enough to like beer.

rtd's ftw.

Reply #79 Posted: December 07, 2009, 09:53:38 pm

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Im not masculine enough to like beer.

rtd's ftw.


Then you shouldn't be in this thread.

Kindly GTFO.

Reply #80 Posted: December 07, 2009, 10:11:50 pm



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Wells Bombardier English Premium Bitter.

5.2%

Tasty, but nothing really to write home about. Having said that, I would drink again.


Now, here's a good'un: Coopwea Best Extra Stout.

Worth every penny and is taste plus.

Will definitely drink again....and again....and again _b

A quick rinse and it's on to the 'Green JMan Strong special Release Whisky Oak Aged' 6.5% abv.

By crikey that's the best of the night: a Bock/bitter blend  aged in  whisky oak for three months.
Bee-you-tee-ful!

Growler, I am well keen on a wine barrel for the homebrew now !

Reply #81 Posted: December 22, 2009, 07:28:33 pm
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Had a glass or three of this while I was in San Fran.



A great deep amber colour, thick creamy head and a great full taste. Not too heavy and very quaffable. Recommend.

And while you are in Belgium try this.



Very high alcohol content, had it at a beer fest. in Switzerland and it had a faint aftertaste like it was fortified with gin!! Wouldn't drink too many though.

Reply #82 Posted: December 26, 2009, 08:33:03 pm
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I'm pretty open to most beer - except Tui, Rheineck, and export gold.
that db export 33 would have to be the worst beer I have tasted in recient times.

since having a pint at the Guiness factory it would have to be my number one beer.  Other that that I like most things from Waikato to Carlsburg - Monteiths Black another good one.  Not tried much Micro brewery stuff though had one of those Mikes real ales and wasn't big on it.

At the moment I'm back into home brew- A dirty old can of Lion Dark ale was quite good and also some random light ale.

Got the macs brewing kit which is 11 litre rather than standard 20 odd
as the Macs malt kits are brewed with no sugar and just the Malt mix. and hence half the volume.  Brewing Malt only with random cans is working well so far.  I'm sure sugar just turns a bad brew nasty.

Reply #83 Posted: December 28, 2009, 02:38:43 pm
 (Until I find a current one...)

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Weissbier recommendations kgo!


there is but one i'd recommend on tap - Erdinger

Reply #84 Posted: December 28, 2009, 02:58:17 pm

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Is it just me or does stella taste like total arse now days?

Reply #85 Posted: December 28, 2009, 03:14:17 pm

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Its just you - its always tasted like total arse.

Reply #86 Posted: December 28, 2009, 08:59:24 pm
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Had a glass or three of this while I was in San Fran.


Anchor Steam is excellent, we used to drink it whenever we could - if you like that then make sure you try Samuel Adams.

Reply #87 Posted: December 28, 2009, 09:00:39 pm
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Sippin on a Monteiths Black.

Yum yum.

Reply #88 Posted: December 28, 2009, 10:02:10 pm



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ha, i got an Monti Original here, god its good

Reply #89 Posted: December 28, 2009, 10:06:22 pm
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Ive got a North Korean Ryong here, pretty rare beer i suspect...tastes pretty crap tbh

Reply #90 Posted: December 28, 2009, 10:31:48 pm
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if you like that then make sure you try Samuel Adams.


Samuel Adams is a very tasty range of beers .... thoroughly recommend!

And if you ever get to the Munich Bierfest try the Paulaner Hefeweizen ...... mmmmmm, Hefeweizen!!!

Reply #91 Posted: December 29, 2009, 10:17:13 am
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Three tonight:

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Tasty, toffee.

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Definite chocolate. Great desert beer.

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Slightly tart (I like a little tart).

Enjoyable sampling of some British beers.
Hobgoblin was probably my favourite.



Need to have a piss.

Reply #92 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:06:22 pm
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I have found that this one doesnt fuck around when it comes to flavour



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Reply #93 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:09:56 pm

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mmmm...where DID you find that beauty?

Reply #94 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:14:47 pm
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specialist beer store at the food markets in canberra, any beer place will order it in but its about $15 for 750ml

Reply #95 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:18:18 pm

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Cool...that's o.k....have you tried 'Epic Armageddon'?

42 Hops. BURSTING with flavour!

Reply #96 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:19:44 pm
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I have only had epic lager/pale ale. But i am definately pro-hops so that sounds good.

Reply #97 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:24:08 pm

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Reply #98 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:29:54 pm

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OOOh, cheers!

Thanks for catering to my laziness ;)

Reply #99 Posted: January 28, 2010, 09:44:04 pm
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