The importance of remaining faithful to true friends

[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..........

[shrub]

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

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...