The importance of remaining faithful to true friends

[shrub]

Yesterday afternoon the missus and I were in the supermarket, and while she picked the steaks I made my way to the holiest of holies; the beer section because I knew that there was one brave little Steinie standing between me an an empty fridge. Monteiths Distinction was on special, as was Steinlager, and both of them have served me well and never let me down no matter how dire the thirst so which should I choose? Maybe even both to encourage the shop owner to keep them specials rolling?

But my eye was taken by the new Ranfurly beers, and my mind switched to the clever new advertising on TV. They looked so refreshing and tasty, so I grabbed a box and hurried past the Macs, Steinlager and Speights stands, paid my money and set off home. I resisted the powerful temptation to crack open a bottle for the long drive home (one of the reasons I have a missus is so she can drive the car - dirty work) because the beer wasn't as cold as it needed to be and I wanted things to be right for my first sip.

Into the freezer, mow the lawns to build an even bigger thirst and when it was nice and icey I cracked it open, filled my mug and sucked it back, waiting for that cold, cleansing sensation as icy beer washed the dust from my throat.

Only problem the beer was sweet, bland and uninteresting. None of that bitter hop tang I love so much, or the full flavour of the malt and the crisp refreshment I demand in beer. I was glad for the last stalwart Steinie that allowed me to refresh my mouth and remember what beer is meant to taste like.

An emergency run to the bottle shop later and my fridge was filled with trusted friends and the Ranfurley swill has been put aside as a reminder to stay faithful to good beer and not to be tempted by the evil art of the advertisers.

[Edbear]

Now who says we aren't influenced by the TV???!!!! :shutup:

Thanks for the warning. Mind you, as they do say, "One man's swill is another man's fill!"

[scissorhands]

Too cold kills the taste:yes:

Nothing good comes from Independant Breweries though, all their beers are shit made with tap water



Below from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer


The temperature of a beer has an influence on a drinker's experience; warmer temperatures reveal the range of flavours in a beer but cooler temperatures are more refreshing. Most drinkers prefer pale lager to be served chilled, a low- or medium-strength pale ale to be served cool, while a strong barley wine or imperial stout to be served at room temperature.[135]

Beer writer Michael Jackson proposed a five-level scale for serving temperatures: well chilled (7 °C/45 °F) for "light" beers (pale lagers); chilled (8 °C/46 °F) for Berliner Weisse and other wheat beers; lightly chilled (9 °C/48 °F) for all dark lagers, altbier and German wheat beers; cellar temperature (13 °C/55 °F) for regular British ale, stout and most Belgian specialities; and room temperature (15.5 °C/59.9 °F) for strong dark ales (especially trappist beer) and barley wine.[136]

Drinking chilled beer began with the development of artificial refrigeration and by the 1870s, was spread in those countries that concentrated on brewing pale lager.[137] Chilling beer makes it more refreshing,[138] though below 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) the chilling starts to reduce taste awareness[139] and reduces it significantly below 10 °C (50 °F).[140] Beer served unchilled—either cool or at room temperature, reveal more of their flavours.[141] Cask Marque, a non-profit UK beer organisation, has set a temperature standard range of 12°-14 °C (53°-57 °F) for cask ales to be served.[

[Pussy]

I have remained loyal to Mac's Gold....

Though I see that the McCashin family are making their own beer again.
May have to give it a bash

[Owl]

I probably average about 1 handle (if that) a week these days and have somewhat lost the taste for beer.

Interestingly, I had 4 handles over about 2 hours the other week and I struggled to walk straight and had a hangover.:facepalm:

[Big Dave]

I drink Bourbon.

[shrub]

Now who says we aren't influenced by the TV???!!!! :shutup:

Thanks for the warning. Mind you, as they do say, "One man's swill is another man's fill!"

yes, shame on me. I will burn my telly for fear it will tempt me to drink bad beer again.

[wickle]

My cousin in Aussie calls VB :sick:(Victorian Bitter ) visitors beer , sounds like Runfurly is in the same class.

[ellipsis]

....it all tastes like weasel piss to me....still seem to keep the kidneys bathed in it tho...the great southern man brew is as consistently horrible as the best of the rest...thats my choice....bought a couple of quarts of Coopers....ozzy I think....bloody lovely....bright, bitter, lively...

[shrub]

and forming a lasting relationship with that beer. It's good to know that no matter what life throws at you, no matter how harsh the thirst or dire the straits; that in your fridge (or cool dark place for some beers) is a trusted friend guaranteed to quench your thirst and remind you that life is meant to be happy.

I've just come back from a ride and now preparing for a BBQ. It felt good as i travelled back the familiar roads to my home knowing that once my bike was parked and resting I could open a cold one that was certain to please.

Amicus certa in re incerta - a certain friend in uncertain times.

[marty]

I suffered thru a winter of Export 33 - it wasn't too bad but the 1/2 price ski tickets made it worth it.

Otherwise, I stick with either Corona or Stella.

[ellipsis]

....Corona brings back terrible memories of drinking enough of it to forget that I should never ever ever drink Tequila...which I did... and still shudder at the two or three days of intense brain pain I had ...that was over 25 years ago and Stella will always bring back a horrible memory of the Porsche powered VW Kombi we were off to the continent in, seizing on the motorway....rabbit hopping at 60+ mph ...off the built up shoulder and ending up in the back yard of a pub near Sevenoaks in Kent....it had Stella on tap....my mate and I had a few hundred quid for our little euro-trip....it went on the bar....we were really fucked off... then we were really pissed... then a day or so later we were really sick....wont touch that anymore either....then there was the big Grolsch session on the way to Holland on the ferry to get to Assen for the Motor Cycle Grand Prix....la de da....wont touch that now either....still lots of other flavours tho.....

[Okey Dokey]

Beer is my favourite alcoholic beverage. My usual is Stella. I will also enjoy Emerson's, Mac's varieties occasionally. I really like Guinness, too, but usually only buy that at pubs that serve it. Exception made for cans with the widget on St Patrick's Day.

BEER: I love the bubbles, the clean malty taste and the yummy dry hoppy finish. So refreshing :yes:

I cannot stand any of the various "draught" beers: CD, DB, Speights, Tui, etc. I find them all too sugary and blah-tasting, no matter what temperature they are served.

[shrub]

Beer is my favourite alcoholic beverage. My usual is Stella. I will also enjoy Emerson's, Mac's varieties occasionally. I really like Guinness, too, but usually only buy that at pubs that serve it. Exception made for cans with the widget on St Patrick's Day.

BEER: I love the bubbles, the clean malty taste and the yummy dry hoppy finish. So refreshing :yes:

I cannot stand any of the various "draught" beers: CD, DB, Speights, Tui, etc. I find them all too sugary and blah-tasting, no matter what temperature they are served.

You won't like ranfurly's then. Kind of like DB only even less like beer.

[Pussy]

Beer is my favourite alcoholic beverage. My usual is Stella.

Stella? Hope you don't get pissed and start fights, OD!! :)

I've only had one REALLY good session on Stella....

even I couldn't understand what I was saying!

[SMOKEU]

Most beer these days from the big breweries is nasty. Homebrew FTW!

[Jackal]

I'm a beer slut. I will drink anything thats on special at the supermarket. Jeez, I even went through a few years of making my own and that stuff was horrible! (But it all went down the gullet not the sink) I do have my favourites and I do have my "only if it is the last bottle left" beers. My only rule is that is has to be cold!!!

[tri boy]

Most beer these days from the big breweries is nasty. Homebrew FTW!

Try Coopers.
As close to commercial home brew that I have tried.
(Ranfurly is one of several beers that will never be seen at chez tri boys)
Wuckatoo is far superior, and that is shite also.

[Big Dave]

My cousin in Aussie calls VB :sick:(Victorian Bitter ) visitors beer , sounds like Runfurly is in the same class.

Nah. VB is popular. Best seller.
Forsters is for the tourists.

[SMOKEU]

Try Coopers.
As close to commercial home brew that I have tried.
(Ranfurly is one of several beers that will never be seen at chez tri boys)
Wuckatoo is far superior, and that is shite also.

I usually mix 2 Coopers kits together, then after a couple of weeks I add 50g of hops for that nice dry hopped flavour. Very few commercial beers are better than that!

[shrub]

I usually mix 2 Coopers kits together, then after a couple of weeks I add 50g of hops for that nice dry hopped flavour. Very few commercial beers are better than that!

I'm thinking that maybe home brew is the way forward. We have a local boozer called Pomeroy's where they sell almost entirely beers by the various boutique brewers on tap. Very tasty and always guaranteed a good time.

[Laava]

Me I drink Radler. Plus, I just bought a Honda. Should I shop for pink?

[SMOKEU]

I'm thinking that maybe home brew is the way forward. We have a local boozer called Pomeroy's where they sell almost entirely beers by the various boutique brewers on tap. Very tasty and always guaranteed a good time.

Maybe the way forward? I laugh at all the fools who spend $30 on a litre of whisky or $20 on a 12 pack of cheap, nasty beer. It costs me about $2.50 to make a litre of vodka, and it costs about $5 to make a litre of whisky. It's excellent quality, very smooth to drink and since I buy oak chips from the Jack Daniels distillery the whisky taste is authentic. Beer is about $30 to make for a roughly 5%ABV 23L batch.

Making homebrew is so easy, it's easier than doing an oil change on a bike. It's probably a good thing that most people don't make their own homebrew because then the government would introduce new laws so they get their money.

[SPman]

Emersons Marlborough Pale Ale is my current NZ beer of choice (when I can find any)

I think they're on to something with those Rakau hops.........

[slofox]

Emersons Marlborough Pale Ale is my current NZ beer of choice (when I can find any)

I think they're on to something with those Rakau hops.........



I think you'll find it's Renaissance Marlborough Pale Ale...

Mmmm...I thought the Rakau hops on their own was a bit of a mistake - I'd have liked to see some more aromatic hop varieties in there - Cascade or Centennial maybe as in APA...

If you are truly interested in beer varieties, you should visit my shop - I have all kinds of stuff in here...from many lands.

NZ recommendations include Renaissance, Emersons and especially, going by sales volume, Tuatara. Tasty beers in many styles.

Some of the USA craft beer is pretty amazing too. Try stuff from Flying Dog, or Firestone or Green Flash or Anderson Valley...I could go on and on...

[shrub]

you should visit my shop - I have all kinds of stuff in here...from many lands.

Where is your shop? I long to visit this place, it sounds truly a shrine that all should aspire to visiting. Have you tried the Three Boys product? Their IPA is delicious and always certain to make me smile.

[Smifffy]

I will soon be able to drink Abita Amber - FTW!!!

Does you have any of that Slofox?

[slofox]

Where is your shop? I long to visit this place, it sounds truly a shrine that all should aspire to visiting. Have you tried the Three Boys product? Their IPA is delicious and always certain to make me smile.

I'm in The Tron. And yes we do have three boys stuff when we can get it...they are a little difficult to get into action at times...

[slofox]

I will soon be able to drink Abita Amber - FTW!!!

Does you have any of that Slofox?

Not on the shelf but I can probably twist a few arms to make it available here...

You can always visit www.beerstore.co.nz - an online beer supplier based locally (for me anyway). These are good blokes and have an incredible range of beers available. They supply trade like me but do internet sales for non-trade too.
Well worth a visit.

[spacemonkey]

Ranfurly beers, Macs, Steinlager and Speights

What the hell are you drinking that muck for when you have Harringtons and twisted hop in your town?????
Support local matey specially as Harringtons is vastly superior!

[Pussy]

I am pleased to report that McCashin's Stoke Gold is a VERY good lager!! :)

[AllanB]

A good post.

I too have tried the Ranfurly, however I rather enjoyed the brew.
I have a preference for the likes of Corona, Sol and any other light Mexican drop that is on special.

My house has a policy of only purchasing beer that is on special, consequently I get to experience a variety of drops.

I find Steinlager highly overrated, ditto a Heini or Stela.

Macs brews tend to be fine on my taste buds and a Budweiser or two has been know to pass my lips.

Every now and then I mix it up with a nice dark beer.

[kevfromcoro]

Iam in Ozz at the mo...

Drinking a brew called .. Hamer n Tongs....

Its a bit rough.

Sort of got to chew it,, first before you swallow it

[Ratti]

ok guys.. im very fond of the english bitters ( think any of the Morland range or similar ) I live in Welly. Where can I get a NZ bitter that tastes like the ones I like but can't afford? I tend to treat them a bit like wine and drink just a bit and really enjoy it.

For everyday quaffing Im keen on the Montieth radler...darn fine after mowing lawns or killing roosters! Not the same style as the english bitters, but I still like it on occasion

[shrub]

What the hell are you drinking that muck for when you have Harringtons and twisted hop in your town?????
Support local matey specially as Harringtons is vastly superior!

I know, it does seem a shame, only problem is Harringtons is now bloody expensive - nudging $20 for a 6 pack and the Twisted Hop's wares are best on tap. Harringtons is still good value in a rigger, so I take my glass flagon down semi regularly. Gives me the comfort of only drinking one bottle of beer and still being properly refreshed.

As an aside, am I the only one who misses beer in 750 ml bottles? Most of my furniture and workshop storage for many years was in wooden boxes with ABC on them. Cardboard carry packs just don't cut it.

[geoffm]

I have remained loyal to Mac's Gold....

Though I see that the McCashin family are making their own beer again.
May have to give it a bash

I bought some McCashin "StokeO beer the other day. Most recommended. Lots of flavour in it - bottles are a bit small tho...
Macs went downhill when Lion took it over - become just another mass market beer.
Geoff

[Winston001]

As an aside, am I the only one who misses beer in 750 ml bottles? Most of my furniture and workshop storage for many years was in wooden boxes with ABC on them. Cardboard carry packs just don't cut it.

You can still buy beer in 26 fluid ounce (750ml) bottles in wooden 1 dozen crates. Or so I believe, having seen some a few days ago. I confess to a misty moment of nostalgia as I contemplated the stack.

[ellipsis]

- bottles are a bit small tho...

...aren't they all....

[Clockwork]

ok guys.. im very fond of the english bitters ( think any of the Morland range or similar ) I live in Welly. Where can I get a NZ bitter that tastes like the ones I like but can't afford? I tend to treat them a bit like wine and drink just a bit and really enjoy it.

For everyday quaffing Im keen on the Montieth radler...darn fine after mowing lawns or killing roosters! Not the same style as the english bitters, but I still like it on occasion

If you live in Wellington and like craft beers of all types The Malthouse is the place to go. I understand Hashigo Zake is good too but you will pay a little more for these less "mainstream" brews.

[Clockwork]

As an aside, am I the only one who misses beer in 750 ml bottles? Most of my furniture and workshop storage for many years was in wooden boxes with ABC on them. Cardboard carry packs just don't cut it.

My local countdown is selling Cooper's in 750ml bottles. Cooper's Sparkling is pretty good. (Cooper's Vintage is excellent, but I doubt they sell that in 750mls)

[SPman]

I think you'll find it's Renaissance Marlborough Pale Ale...
Indeed, you are quite correct - I liked the refreshing difference of the Rakau hops....most of the beers I drink seem to feature Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo or Simcoe. I didn't like their APA as much....nice though it was......

As an aside, am I the only one who misses beer in 750 ml bottles?
The 500ml bottles are ok - particularly if the beers 7% or higher. Some US beers have 650-700 ml bottles - Stone and Russian River breweries in California do, and with Pliny the Elder and Ruination IPA at around 8%, one bottle is normally enough at a time......

unless you're drinking one of the Brew Dog varieties..........:drinkup:
223062

[shrub]

one bottle is normally enough at a time......
223062

That's crazy talk! One bottle is NEVER enough unless it's CD/Speights/DB/Ranfurly etc, in which case one bottle is too many.

[slofox]

Indeed, you are quite correct - I liked the refreshing difference of the Rakau hops....most of the beers I drink seem to feature Cascade, Centennial, Amarillo or Simcoe. I didn't like their APA as much....nice though it was......


I prefer their Perfection Pale Ale myself...thought it was more aromatic and floral...

[bungbung]

5kg Golden Promise
300g Pale Crystal EBC90
200g Caramalt
7g Cacl

Mashed @68deg for 90min

Boiled for 60min

Hop additions:

Cascade Sauvin Motueka
30min 13g 13g 22g
15min 13g 13g 15g
5min 17g 17g 15g


Top up to 25l, OG 1051 or so
Saflager W34/70 11g

Transferred to secondary, cleared with gelatine
Dry hopped 15g 15g 15g

yum yum

[slofox]

ok guys.. im very fond of the english bitters ( think any of the Morland range or similar ) I live in Welly. Where can I get a NZ bitter that tastes like the ones I like but can't afford? I

You might try Harrington's Razorback...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yesterday afternoon the missus and I were in the supermarket, and while she picked the steaks I made my way to the holiest of holies; the beer section because I knew that there was one brave little Steinie standing between me an an empty fridge. Monteiths Distinction was on special, as was Steinlager, and both of them have served me well and never let me down no matter how dire the thirst so which should I choose? Maybe even both to encourage the shop owner to keep them specials rolling?

But my eye was taken by the new Ranfurly beers, and my mind switched to the clever new advertising on TV. They looked so refreshing and tasty, so I grabbed a box and hurried past the Macs, Steinlager and Speights stands, paid my money and set off home. I resisted the powerful temptation to crack open a bottle for the long drive home (one of the reasons I have a missus is so she can drive the car - dirty work) because the beer wasn't as cold as it needed to be and I wanted things to be right for my first sip.

Into the freezer, mow the lawns to build an even bigger thirst and when it was nice and icey I cracked it open, filled my mug and sucked it back, waiting for that cold, cleansing sensation as icy beer washed the dust from my throat.

Only problem the beer was sweet, bland and uninteresting. None of that bitter hop tang I love so much, or the full flavour of the malt and the crisp refreshment I demand in beer. I was glad for the last stalwart Steinie that allowed me to refresh my mouth and remember what beer is meant to taste like.

An emergency run to the bottle shop later and my fridge was filled with trusted friends and the Ranfurley swill has been put aside as a reminder to stay faithful to good beer and not to be tempted by the evil art of the advertisers.

Three Boys brewery from Christchurch

Epic Pale ale

Epic Armageddon

Moa (their wheat beer is good)


Steinlager is OK, in terms of being a generic, factory produced, green bottle lager at a cheap price. Its OK, and the pick of all of them (like fucking Heinecken, Stella, all those other generic lagers).

But there are other better (MUCH better) alternatives, if you're prepared to pay a little more, and try something different.

SOme of the Asian beers are really good too: current favourites Kirin from Japan and 333 from Vietnam (uses rice as the grain: fantastic)

my 2c.

Buy three boys, they could do with the turnover.

[slofox]

Buy three boys, they could do with the turnover.

I find Three Boys a little hard to get up here...last time we ordered it took six weeks for the beer to arrive.

Contacting them is not always immediate either - the cell phone number is often unanswered and message replies can be slow...

I am thinking of getting their stuff via Beernz. Might be easier than direct, albeit a little more expensive...

The beer is top stuff though, I'd have to say.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I bought some McCashin "StokeO beer the other day. Most recommended. Lots of flavour in it - bottles are a bit small tho...
Macs went downhill when Lion took it over - become just another mass market beer.
Geoff

Agree with this.

I missed the best Australian beer I've ever had: Little Creatures Pale Ale. Its FANTASTIC. I always buy it over there and when I see it here. sort of expensive here though.

[shrub]

Three Boys brewery from Christchurch

Epic Pale ale

Epic Armageddon

Moa (their wheat beer is good)


Steinlager is OK, in terms of being a generic, factory produced, green bottle lager at a cheap price. Its OK, and the pick of all of them (like fucking Heinecken, Stella, all those other generic lagers).

But there are other better (MUCH better) alternatives, if you're prepared to pay a little more, and try something different.

SOme of the Asian beers are really good too: current favourites Kirin from Japan and 333 from Vietnam (uses rice as the grain: fantastic)

my 2c.

Buy three boys, they could do with the turnover.

The only drawback to 3 boys etc, is they're not a quaffing beer in the way Swinelager is. I'll drink them with great delight at Pomeroy's, but sometimes one needs a cold quaffing beer to knock back a few after mowing the lawn and while cooking a snag on the BBQ.

maybe we should have a beer tasting one day?

[HenryDorsetCase]

The only drawback to 3 boys etc, is they're not a quaffing beer in the way Swinelager is. I'll drink them with great delight at Pomeroy's, but sometimes one needs a cold quaffing beer to knock back a few after mowing the lawn and while cooking a snag on the BBQ.

maybe we should have a beer tasting one day?

that magic first one that doesnt touch the sides after a hard day of doing whateverthehell? yeah, know what you mean.

mmmm beeeeeeeeeer tasting.

[slofox]

Agree with this.

I missed the best Australian beer I've ever had: Little Creatures Pale Ale. Its FANTASTIC. I always buy it over there and when I see it here. sort of expensive here though.

Fabulous beer! I have Little Creatures in stock all the time. But you are right - it is expensive. It is distributed locally by Lion and the price has climbed dramatically in the last twelve months. Currently $25.00 per six pack from me. But even at that price, it still sells. It's one beer I dare not run out of because the devotees get antsy if I don't have it...


Oh and we do have beer tastings from time to time...:whistle:

[twinbruva]

Beer writer Michael Jackson ....[

ROFL, that's a "pisstake" for sure.


Tui ad?

[twinbruva]

I am pleased to report that McCashin's Stoke Gold is a VERY good lager!! :)

If you like that then you'd like Totara Gold, from the people that brought you Drovers Draught. Word has it the brewer will soon combine the labels into Drovers Draught and Drovers Gold for uniformity and market recognition.

Slurped a box of Stoke dark the other day, can't recall what they named it (lit a fire with the empty box) but it was damned fine.

http://www.mccashins.co.nz/

[spacemonkey]

ok guys.. im very fond of the english bitters ( think any of the Morland range or similar ) I live in Welly. Where can I get a NZ bitter that tastes like the ones I like but can't afford? I tend to treat them a bit like wine and drink just a bit and really enjoy it.

For everyday quaffing Im keen on the Montieth radler...darn fine after mowing lawns or killing roosters! Not the same style as the english bitters, but I still like it on occasion

Townsend Brewery (http://www.townshendbrewery.co.nz/) from Nelson is an oldschool English bitter specialist, available on and off at regional wines and spirits.
and occasionally on the hand pump at Hashingo.
Another traditional style english bitter producer is Peak Brewing (http://www.peak-brewery.co.nz/) over in the Wairarapa.... I have a love of Rhy's the brewers Cornhill porter, it's the shizzle! :D

[spacemonkey]

Agree with this.

I missed the best Australian beer I've ever had: Little Creatures Pale Ale. Its FANTASTIC. I always buy it over there and when I see it here. sort of expensive here though.

2nded... their pale ale is excellent!

[Smifffy]

As an aside, am I the only one who misses beer in 750 ml bottles? Most of my furniture and workshop storage for many years was in wooden boxes with ABC on them. Cardboard carry packs just don't cut it.

Hell, many of the flats in my earlier years had furniture stamped ABC. :innocent: :innocent:

[AllanB]

Three Boys Pale Ale - sounds like I need to grab the phone book and car keys.


Hmmm beer tasting.

I tried some imported stuff in a 500ml can on special for $2 a can at the super last weekend - some strong larger - and it was too - I failed to notice it was also 8.4% - it went down pretty quick and kicked in soon after. I'm cheap to run :yes:
I'd like to post what it was but my son has crushed the can as 8 year old boys tend to!

[tri boy]

I find Three Boys a little hard to get up here...

Offer them more lollies.

[shrub]

Pomeroys on Kilmore St have a fine range - there comes a time when talk is not enough.

[baptist]

ROFL, that's a "pisstake" for sure.


Tui ad?

Michael Jackson is probably the best beer writer in the world. many years ago in the Uk I was in CAMRA (campaign for real ale) and he did tastings, bloke knows his stuff. Mind you I thought he would be dead by now...

The earlier post giving temps for beers was a good one, we used to keep our cask beers at 53F (perfect place was the coal hole under the stairs:yes:), cool enough to drink and you get all the full flavours. Love a good ale but not much for lager (eurofizz:sick:) even on a warm day.

[shrub]

Poms have a splendid array of fine beers from all over this fair country including many of the brews mentioned in this thread. Anyone keen for a quiet and convivial evening at said pub to sample a few fine ales?

I'm thinking either early December one evening or a Saturday afternoon. I'll talk to Steve the proprietor and get him to lay on some nibbles and maybe even see if he can arrange for the lads from Three Boys to come down.

Give me some feedback on a good date and I'll put up an event.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hell, many of the flats in my earlier years had furniture stamped ABC. :innocent: :innocent:

Fuck yeah, I had some I painted gloss black and stored my LP records in. Well stylish.

They went when SWMBO moved in, no idea why. Kept a lot of the records though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Poms have a splendid array of fine beers from all over this fair country including many of the brews mentioned in this thread. Anyone keen for a quiet and convivial evening at said pub to sample a few fine ales?

I'm thinking either early December one evening or a Saturday afternoon. I'll talk to Steve the proprietor and get him to lay on some nibbles and maybe even see if he can arrange for the lads from Three Boys to come down.

Give me some feedback on a good date and I'll put up an event.

beer, talk shit about bikes? all it needs is dancing girls and who the hell would ever leave.

I will bring my mate Rik who got choppered out of the Birdlings Flat area a couple of weeks ago. pea gravel on a corner = highside... ouch.

[shrub]

beer, talk shit about bikes? all it needs is dancing girls and who the hell would ever leave.

I will bring my mate Rik who got choppered out of the Birdlings Flat area a couple of weeks ago. pea gravel on a corner = highside... ouch.

I'm sure we can find some dancing girls if we look hard enough, and after a few beers any girls qualifies. When?

[SPman]

Agree with this.

I missed the best Australian beer I've ever had: Little Creatures Pale Ale. Its FANTASTIC. I always buy it over there and when I see it here. sort of expensive here though. It's not that bloody cheap over here where it's made, for that matter....Another local brewery, Feral, have just started bottling their "Hophead" - another excellent ale that'll give L.C a run for it's money, although the bottled version seems to have lost a little in comparison to the on-tap from the brewery!

Hell, many of the flats in my earlier years had furniture stamped ABC.
Ahhhh....the parties to obtain that furniture used to be rather fun as well - I just wish I could remember them.......

[Usarka]

I've just started into some home brewing. If you avoid the cheap-and-nasty kits and use the higher end, or extract brewing (still piece of piss) you can get some tasty beer still for a good coin!

A note with corona, store it in a dark place.

Clear bottles let in all the sun and UV light which make beer go off quick. Brown filter it the most, and green is..well...in between.

[Ratti]

Most of my furniture and workshop storage for many years was in wooden boxes with ABC on them.

I finaly gave in and bequeathed my crates to my son when he moved out of home...nothing like passing on a family heirloom.


If you live in Wellington and like craft beers of all types The Malthouse is the place to go.

sounds like plan for a weekend with no kids...

[scissorhands]

aint it decadent? whats to be done? all my new friends are aussie born 224108supermarket specials

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.....we have a mutual friend, i see...and i just found that our local store has a few beers in stock....one being the coopers sparkling ale...not bad for being out in the country....

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A fine and tasty drop and my six pack lasted very little time before my son and I were convincing my partner to go and get us some more.