Monteith's Pale Ale

[James Deuce]

Right up there with Tuatara's but not as hoppy. Creamy hit to start with, then hops, then green apples. It's superb.

Special brew to celebrate 140 years on the West Coast.

[martybabe]

Right up there with Tuatara's but not as happy. Creamy hit to start with, then hops, then green apples. It's superb.

Special brew to celebrate 140 years on the West Coast.

Well thank you for pointing that out, I shall purchase a bottle or 12 ASAP.:apint:

[Clivoris]

It's my understanding that beer drinking leads to intoxication. Sounds risky to me. I s'pose if I mix it with a drop of lemonade.......

[Owl]

Oh dear, a beer connoisseur?

TUI :bleh:

[slowpoke]

"Mmmmm, beeeeeeeeeer..." (Homer's voice looking at a donut)

Cruel and unusual punishmment sir, seeing as I'm on a dry rig for another 10days 11 hours.......sounds like a nice way to celebrate my freedom though, not that I'll even taste the first couple.

[Oakie]

Yes I've always enjoyed a Pale Ale. Nice with a spicy meal.

[Flatcap]

Special brew to celebrate 140 years on the West Coast.

Isn't that 135 years on the West Coast, followed by 5 years of token brewing...?

[crazefox]

Right up there with Tuatara's but not as hoppy. Creamy hit to start with, then hops, then green apples. It's superb.

Special brew to celebrate 140 years on the West Coast.

Your a sick man jim

[Usarka]

Is it brewed in Auckland like all the other famous west coast and otago beers?

[Tank]

Just booked a tour and tasting session at the Montieths brewery in March.

I try some on your recommendation - just for research mind.

[Magua]

Is it brewed in Auckland like all the other famous west coast and otago beers?

Auckland, Timaru and Greymouth.

[BuFfY]

My dad will only drink Speights. He was living in Greymouth for awhile and went for a tour of the brewery with his work.
Got to the bar after the tour and was asked what he would like. He said "Speights thanks mate". The guy responded "Sorry sir we only have Monteiths beer here". Dad said "I'll have a water then".

[birdhandler]

I would trecommend the tour , they also do a pacakge deal with the Cadbury choccy factory which may keep your significant other happy for a while.
here is the link
/www.speights.co.nz/Brew-Tours.aspx
Gasp!! vyou have to be over 18

[James Deuce]

My dad will only drink Speights. He was living in Greymouth for awhile and went for a tour of the brewery with his work.
Got to the bar after the tour and was asked what he would like. He said "Speights thanks mate". The guy responded "Sorry sir we only have Monteiths beer here". Dad said "I'll have a water then".Yet more proof that drunken 12 year olds shouldn't breed.

[yod]

bit if a fan of their Golden myself

I'd quite like to get hold of some Ngahere Gold again if at all possible, thats a fine drop, a vicious brew for someone's 21st yardie, however

[Crasherfromwayback]

There's nothing better nor more refreshing, than an ice cold Steinlager on a hot day.

Fact. Cause I said so.

[jrandom]

Yet more proof that drunken 12 year olds shouldn't breed.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[jrandom]

There's nothing better nor more refreshing, than an ice cold Steinlager on a hot day.

Standard Steinlager gives me a headache, but that 'Pure' version is the bee's knees.

:niceone:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Standard Steinlager gives me a headache, but that 'Pure' version is the bee's knees.

:niceone:

Sorry mate. 'Pure' was invented so chicks could drink and enjoy Steinlager too.

Harden up.

[jrandom]

Sorry mate. 'Pure' was invented so chicks could drink and enjoy Steinlager too.

Steinlager Pure is advertised as 'no additives, no preservatives'.

Which particular additives and preservatives in the cheaper version do you consider masculine?

[crazefox]

Pure is for pussys

[Pussy]

There's nothing better nor more refreshing, than an ice cold Steinlager on a hot day.

Fact. Cause I said so.

Pffft! Mac's Gold all the way!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Steinlager Pure is advertised as 'no additives, no preservatives'.

Which particular additives and preservatives in the cheaper version do you consider masculine?

Therein lies the advertising wank mate. Steinlarger is as pure as Steinlager 'Pure'. There are no added chemicals at all in Steinlager 'Classic' as they're now calling it. It to this day is the only beer that's won enough international awards that the organizers of said awards have asked nicely if they'd refrain from entering their larger so someone else could win.

Certain alcohoilc drinks knock me about...luckily for me...Steinie ain't one of them.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pffft! Mac's Gold all the way!

Hate to say it mate...but I'd rather drink my own piss. At least it's recycled Steinlager. Each to their own though!

[jrandom]

Therein lies the advertising wank mate. Steinlarger is as pure as Steinlager 'Pure'. There are no added chemicals at all in Steinlager 'Classic' as they're now calling it. It to this day is the only beer that's won enough international awards that the organizers of said awards have asked nicely if they'd refrain from entering their larger so someone else could win.

Nicely paraphrased off the website there, dude. Do you think I didn't check it too before posting?

:msn-wink:

And, I call bollocks to your claim. If you read the advertising carefully, it says that "natural blah blah" is used in standard Steinlager, but does not exclude the possibility of other ingredients, too.

Would you like to bet on it?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nicely paraphrased off the website there, dude. Do you think I didn't check it too before posting?

:msn-wink:

And, I call bollocks to your claim. If you read the advertising carefully, it says that "natural blah blah" is used in standard Steinlager, but does not exclude the possibility of other ingredients, too.

Would you like to bet on it?

Pah...I didnae check no website before posting that!

And a 'bet' you say? Sure! Prove me wrong...we'll sit down with a doz each...you 'Pure'...me 'Std' Steinlager...we'll drink them all...and see who looks fresher!:baby:

[jrandom]

Pah...I didnae check no website before posting that!

You've obviously been exposed to their advertising bollocks on a regular basis, then.


And a 'bet' you say? Sure! Prove me wrong...

How about we just pick up the phone and call Lion Nathan and ask the question "Does standard Steinlager include any ingredients other than water, malt, hops and yeast?"

... and the one who loses can pay for the dozen each?

:D

[Crasherfromwayback]

How about we just pick up the phone and call Lion Nathan and ask the question "Does standard Steinlager include any ingredients other than water, malt, hops and yeast?"

... and the one who loses can pay for the dozen each?

:D

Knock yourself out.

[jrandom]

Knock yourself out.

I'll be all over it tomorrow, and one of us will be a dozen lagers richer the next time I'm down your way.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll be all over it tomorrow, and one of us will be a dozen lagers richer the next time I'm down your way.

Good for you. Make sure they're ice cold.

[jrandom]

Good for you. Make sure they're ice cold.

I'll hold you to the 'drinking them all at one sitting' thing, mind.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll be all over it tomorrow, and one of us will be a dozen lagers richer the next time I'm down your way.

And FYI...I'm sitting here guzzling Steinies as we 'speak'. Like the label says...

"No additives, no preservatives". Don't think you can say that in this day and age if it ain't true.

Good luck. I'm REAL thirsty.

[jrandom]

And FYI...I'm sitting here guzzling Steinies as we 'speak'.

I'm on the Bombay Sapphire and Schweppes. Mostly cos that's all there was in the fridge.


"No additives, no preservatives". Don't think you can say that in this day and age if it ain't true.

If there's a loophole, they'll sneak through it. Or, quite possibly, my cynicism just cost me twelve Steinies. And I've had far more expensive life lessons than that...

Edit: Initial interweb digging indicates that Steinlager Classic has sugar in it.

[Katman]

Whatever happened to the Steinie Blue?

[Trouser]

Whatever happened to the Steinie Blue?

Died along wiht shoulder pads and perms.

[Hitcher]

Americans have discovered India Pale Ale, which they refer to as IPA. It's all micro-brewed and generally excellent. This from the same country that brought you Bud, Miller's and Coors. Unbelievably really.

[Hitcher]

I'm on the Bombay Sapphire and Schweppes. Mostly cos that's all there was in the fridge.

Have you endeavored to extend your gin selection yet?

[jrandom]

Have you endeavored to extend your gin selection yet?

I tried Plymouth, but it was a bit rancid. I'm comforting myself with a few bottles of Bombay in the interim before dipping my toes in the alternative-gin waters again.

[Naki Rat]

There's nothing better nor more refreshing, than an ice cold Steinlager on a hot day.

Fact. Cause I said so.

You're obviously confusing steinlager with beer :sick:

[SARGE]

Pffft! Mac's Gold all the way!

sorry man .. tried it ..


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Americans have discovered India Pale Ale, which they refer to as IPA. It's all micro-brewed and generally excellent. This from the same country that brought you Bud, Miller's and Coors. Unbelievably really.


from the land of Tui Lion Red and Mac's gold

[Okey Dokey]

Thank God for beer. I love it. Must try Monteith's Pale Ale.

[Okey Dokey]

For many years myself and 3 buddies have had "beerfests" on Jan 1st which involve a nice day sampling brews while enjoying the summer sun, and having a barbie. This year we tried 16 different beers. Our palates are probably pretty mellow later in the afternoon, it's no high brow event with tasting notes! We just crack 'em open and drink them, chatting about how much we like/dislike it, etc.

We do mostly lager-type brews; from memory Radler, Summer Ale, Stella Artois, Corona, Sol, Miller Chill, Sundance, Rogue Hop, Classy Red, Emersons Winter something or other (tasted like cloves?), Monteith's Original....hmmm, there were 2 other Emersons but I can't recall their names off the top of my head, plus some others. Anyhoo, you get the drift.

We are very lucky to have a friend who always attends and doesn't drink alcohol. That person prevents the steaks being burnt.

We start around noon and just cruise through the afternoon, and wrap up dinner with a wine or two in the evening. I guess because we take a long time drinking we are all okay the next morning, which is nice, too.

[Hitcher]

The best time of year for beer is Mac's Brewery's Brewjolais season. I canardly wait for this year's.

[Richard Mc F]

Steingrenades....................breakfast of champions from like ages ago..........although a Bombay Saphire with a splash is damned good too........................mmmmmmmmmm boozaline

[eelracing]

Thank God for beer. I love it. Must try Monteith's Pale Ale.

Am partial to Original Ale myself,it's a good drop and i can thoroughly recommend it.

[Pussy]

For many years myself and 3 buddies have had "beerfests" on Jan 1st which involve a nice day sampling brews while enjoying the summer sun, and having a barbie. This year we tried 16 different beers. Our palates are probably pretty mellow later in the afternoon, it's no high brow event with tasting notes! We just crack 'em open and drink them, chatting about how much we like/dislike it, etc.

We do mostly lager-type brews; from memory Radler, Summer Ale, Stella Artois, Corona, Sol, Miller Chill, Sundance, Rogue Hop, Classy Red, Emersons Winter something or other (tasted like cloves?), Monteith's Original....hmmm, there were 2 other Emersons but I can't recall their names off the top of my head, plus some others. Anyhoo, you get the drift.

We are very lucky to have a friend who always attends and doesn't drink alcohol. That person prevents the steaks being burnt.

We start around noon and just cruise through the afternoon, and wrap up dinner with a wine or two in the evening. I guess because we take a long time drinking we are all okay the next morning, which is nice, too.

The OD's place next New Years day it is, then!!

[Forest]

I just spent a week in WA.

Was pleasantly surprised to find that Monteiths is available in most of the larger bottleshops in Perth.

I found that the Monteiths Summer Ale goes down very nicely on a 40^ day.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll hold you to the 'drinking them all at one sitting' thing, mind.

Oi...where's my free doz?

[slofox]

Emersons Winter something or other (tasted like cloves?),.

Probably Emerson's "Taieri George" - winter seasonal release, it is a "spiced ale".
I have the whole Emersons range in my shop should anyone in Hammerstown want to try them...not that I am advertising you unnerstand

[Pussy]

Probably Emerson's "Taieri George" - winter seasonal release, it is a "spiced ale".
I have the whole Emersons range in my shop should anyone in Hammerstown want to try them...not that I am advertising you unnerstand

And I bloody well hope you sell Mac's Gold too!....

[SPman]

Americans have discovered India Pale Ale, which they refer to as IPA. It's all micro-brewed and generally excellent. This from the same country that brought you Bud, Miller's and Coors. Unbelievably really.
Stone Ruination India Pale Ale - what a hop monster!!!! Superb! The bottle's pretty flash, as well.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/140

So, how does Monteiths Pale Ale rate against Little Creatures Pale Ale?

[James Deuce]

Stone Ruination India Pale Ale - what a hop monster!!!! Superb! The bottle's pretty flash, as well.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/140

So, how does Monteiths Pale Ale rate against Little Creatures Pale Ale?
I'll let you know, if'n I can remember anything after the trial process.

[slofox]

And I bloody well hope you sell Mac's Gold too!....

I stocked it for ages but stopped because nobody ever bought it.....ended up past its useby...just like me...

[slofox]

Stone Ruination India Pale Ale - what a hop monster!!!! Superb! The bottle's pretty flash, as well.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/140

So, how does Monteiths Pale Ale rate against Little Creatures Pale Ale?

Little Creatures is one of the best Pale Ales around. I have had many people move from Epic (you tried that?) to Little Creatures. I describe Epic as "the sumo wrestler" of Pale Ales and Little creatures as "the ice skater" of Pale Ales. Epic is huge and in your face and just blasts your taste buds. Little Creatures is much more subtle - elegant and refined and beguiles rather than assaults your senses....
Don't know the Stone Ruination but sounds interesting...

[jrandom]

Oi...where's my free doz?

Haven't called them yet. Tell ya what, I'll do it tomorrow on my day off work when I'm not running around like a chicken with my head cut off eh?

And you can come pick up your dozen at Manfeild on the weekend.

Or drop mine off...

[oldrider]

Whatever happened to the Steinie Blue?

They just changed the label, like they always do! :whistle: John.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Haven't called them yet. Tell ya what, I'll do it tomorrow on my day off work when I'm not running around like a chicken with my head cut off eh?

And you can come pick up your dozen at Manfeild on the weekend.

Or drop mine off...

Sorry mate...I'm not a very good spectator!

May have a perv at the Nats when they get there though.

[jim.cox]

Little Creatures is one of the best Pale Ales around. I have had many people move from Epic (you tried that?) to Little Creatures. I describe Epic as "the sumo wrestler" of Pale Ales and Little creatures as "the ice skater" of Pale Ales. Epic is huge and in your face and just blasts your taste buds. Little Creatures is much more subtle - elegant and refined and beguiles rather than assaults your senses....



And then there is Tuatara - King of the Pale Ales :)

[bungbung]

New pale ale on the block

http://www.yeastieboys.co.nz/nerdherder-200/

Available at online at beerstore or Regional wines in Welli.
On tap at Hashigo Zake and Bar Edward too.