Beer Appreciation Thread

UNM · December 2012

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I got a 6 pack of coopers mild for $12, pretty happy with that.

You got me all excited with that comment. Haven't had a nice pint of mild in ages. A bit of research suggests this is a light mild :'( I like a nice dark one, like <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/cains-dark-mild-keg-can/1534/>; this, </a> still Coopers beers are usually good, so might give it a shot. Hard to beat a nice malty mild on a hot day.

beanflying · December 2012

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We seriously need a Like 'bloody love' button :thumb:

I could install one (simple mod available) but it is so farcebook and overdone on the net elsewhere

If you need to you can +1 it or share it to FB/Twitter if your feeling the love

LaSanMarcoMelb · December 2012

UNM it is a mid strength coopers, have just found that it actually tasted of beer as opposed to soda water like a lot of light beers and is a good option when driving as it is 1 standard drink.

Chris Stuffa · December 2012

There are many tasty flavoursome beers being produced by micro breweries all around Australia and over the world. While these might be a little more expensive then megaswill beers they are well worth it. Connoisseurs of good coffee extend their palette to pick all the subtle differences in coffee flavours. I urge all coffee drinkers to do the same with beer, some beers like sour beers take a little to get accustomed to but a good sour beer is something to behold. There are many beautiful beers from around the world including Belgium Trappist style beers, German Lager and Bock, English Milds Heavies Porters and stouts. There are to many different styles to mention but well brewed versions of many styles are readily available. Please also support your local microbrewery they are putting a lot of effort into making good tasty beers. Everyone has their personal preference to what beer flavours they like just as with coffee but if you don't try different styles you will never know.

Koffee_Kosmo · December 2012

I have a 4 pack of alcohol removed beer Its called Hopman Attachment not found.Attachment not found.

LaSanMarcoMelb · December 2012

Well said Chris. I actually tried my first sour last week. Temple Brewery in Brunswick just released the "scarlet sour" which they run through hibiscus flowers. It was a fairly tame sour and was a bit too champagney for my taste but the head brewer is starting with something that will be easy drinking for summer and will try something with more punch soon

UNM · December 2012

mentions of mild earlier and the dearth of dark mild ale in my area has left me with one obvious option. Make my own dark mild. Every problem has at least one solution. Currently got a mexican style on the go, next up is a dark mild. Are temple brewery's offerings available elsewhere, or just at source? Lambics are among my personal summer favourites and they seem to be classified in this category, so I would probably like it.

LaSanMarcoMelb · December 2012

I know they have a distributor but not sure who's selling it. Probably check their website. They are doing some good things in there and they happen to be next door to my work so needless to say I've tried them all. This is a good explanation of the sour beer http://www.brewsnews.com.au/2012/11/temple-brewing-scarlet-sour/

Bottom Line · December 2012

Hop Head Red by Fine Hand -Crafted Ales A dark red brown colour. Big malty caramel flavour to a very hops bitter orange marmalade finish. Huge flavours. Don't notice the alcohol in the taste even though it is 7%. Really really really good :thumb:. Nothing like any other American beer I have had.

alessandro65 · January 2013

Flavor is a very subjective cause. Everybody's is different. I would recommend looking for "sampler" 12 package. Sam Adams,Widmer and Blue Moon are a number of excellent beginners to look for, I'm sure that there are others. Look for a bar in your place that has a variety of art drinks and discuss to the bartenders.

Divey · January 2013

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I generally avoid beer these days due to its deleterious effect on my ever expanding waistline, but when I do.... Little Creatures is a great default when nothing else is available. Coopers is punches above its weight in the cheap beer stakes. But if I have the option Schofferhoffer Heffeweizen is my beer of choice. Gotta have the right glass and know how to pour to make the most of it. Can also do the Austrian summer thing and stick a slice of lemon in it.

Now there's a person who is on the money. To really appreciate fine beer you must make your own as the Germans make their beers using 100% grain and NO sugar. Fresh hops and good quality yeast.

Kelsey · January 2013

I travelled through Germany and Austria for a couple of months many moons ago and gained an appreciation of the European penchant for beer. Being able to walk into a supermarket and pick up 500ml bottles of incredible German wheat beer costing 69 Euro-cents was a revelation. We pay vastly too much for beer here.

Divey · January 2013

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I travelled through Germany and Austria for a couple of months many moons ago and gained an appreciation of the European penchant for beer. Being able to walk into a supermarket and pick up 500ml bottles of incredible German wheat beer costing 69 Euro-cents was a revelation. We pay vastly too much for beer here.

Yep, your are correct, and, our beers are rubbish. I can make 150 litres of quality all grain beer for a lot less than $100.

Kelsey · January 2013

Methinks you should post a pic of your setup!

Divey · January 2013

Set up is bits and pieces scattered all over the place. Here is a piccy of the final product using a New Heidelberg Malt which allows for the lightest coloured Lagers ever produced. This unfiltered all grain beer at its best.

Brett H · January 2013

Mate, seriously... That's cruel to post that up. :thumb:

mallacoota · January 2013

I noticed a few ginger beer fans in this thread short of making it myself the best ginger beer, for me anyway is Budrim Ginger Syrup available in most supermarkets and soda water this way you can make it as strong or sweet as you like it served with a slice of lime.

Koffee_Kosmo · January 2013

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I noticed a few ginger beer fans in this thread short of making it myself the best ginger beer, for me anyway is Budrim Ginger Syrup available in most supermarkets and soda water this way you can make it as strong or sweet as you like it served with a slice of lime.

Thanks for the tip :thumb: I will give that a go KK

Koffee_Kosmo · March 2014

In the news today Lamb flavour Beer

A WELSH brewer has created a new beer with lamb flavour to mark St David

Divey · March 2014

Google a Cock Ale Recipe. Nearly makes me chunder just reading it.

RichardM · May 2014

One beer that I really enjoy (and Grill'd got me onto it) is Stone & Wood Pacific Ale http://stoneandwood.com.au/beers/pacific-ale/ I can't really describe it as I'm bad at that, but it's good if you like the Coopers style ales.

Lacehim · May 2014

My in-laws just came back from a big motor home trip and kindly brought me back a carton of Mildura brewery beer! Yay. It was a mixed carton and they have all been amazing so far, I wish I live closer!

http://www.mildurabrewery.com.au/

derrilex · May 2014

Hit the coopers sparking ale for the first time. Nice drop and packs a wallop to boot.

Brett H · May 2014

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Hit the coopers sparking ale for the first time. Nice drop and packs a wallop to boot.

I love their brown ale. Tastes like my Grandad's home brew.

Koffee_Kosmo · May 2014

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One beer that I really enjoy (and Grill'd got me onto it) is Stone & Wood Pacific Ale http://stoneandwood.com.au/beers/pacific-ale/ I can't really describe it as I'm bad at that, but it's good if you like the Coopers style ales.

Took the ladies of the house to a restaurant called Papa Jacks in Fortitude Valley today and they had this beer on tap I ordered it with my meal and it was a nice drop Attachment not found.

beanroy · May 2014

We too had a gingerbeer plant and I remember we use to drink the gingerbeer. However, it has been quite a long time now. Any idea where can I get gingerbeer now?

Koffee_Kosmo · May 2014

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We too had a gingerbeer plant and I remember we use to drink the gingerbeer. However, it has been quite a long time now. Any idea where can I get gingerbeer now?

Ginger beer is available everywhere But Bundaberg ginger beer is the best

Journeyman · June 2014

Have to agree about Coopers punching above its weight. I like the Pale. I also like Guinness - PJ O'briens in Melbourne does it well although the best I had was in Bath in England - about as close as I got to Ireland. :D If you're in Melbourne, go to the top end of Little Bourke St (Parliament House end) and go in to Mrs Parmas. Not only do they do 20+ kinds of Parma, they do Victorian natural beers. What is on tap varies depending on what they can get, but they also do a tray of 4oz samples - five of the beers and some pretzels along with a score/comments card and pencil. Great place to try out brews you may never otherwise get to see.

Koffee_Kosmo · June 2014

Just recently I went to a nice restaurant with a group of people and had a nice meal I also tried a beer they had That beer was White Rabbit Dark Ale On first taste it was sweet - like sweetened with honey As my preference is bitter like ales it was a surprise to my taste buds I did not mind the flavour for a change and on that occasion suited the meal Attachment not found.

GaryatGala · June 2014

If I,m not drinking coffee, my choice of beer at the moment is the Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier. It is a wheat beer from the oldest brewery in the world, established in 1040 as a brewery. After many years drinking aussie beers, there's no turning back after drinking german wheat beers like the Hefe. It is yeasty, full bodied and a hint of banana and cloves. Best to swirl the last 100 ml in the bottle and pour due to the yeast bed at the bottom. Have had the occasional Becks pilsener as well as the Trumer Pils, served in it's distinctive test tube glass.

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