Controversy

[outback]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.

[Grunt]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.

has a thing for Miss Port Adelaide.

[Gingermick]

Beer is drunk too cold. Any flavour and aroma that the beer may have had gets hidden under the layers of ice.
The best beer in the world, (Chimay grande reserve) is dull unless you let it sit out of the fridge for half an hour or more. It gets better toward the botttom too.

[ozwinner]

Only fit for washing roads down with.

Al

[Gingermick]

No that's coke concentrate you're thinking of

[RETIRED]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, but Grunts calendar is still there for all to behold? Mine was tame, deliberateley so, compared to some of Grunts beautys.

Easy answer. Grunt had a link and a warning. Much as I liked the shape of the container it had to go before I got complaints.

[Driver]

On the subject of beer (aaahh!) - I have to agree with the blokes who like James Squire's brews (that's a very impressive lineage you have there Alex!) and Grolsch.

If you haven't tried it yet, have a look at Little Creatures Pale Ale. It's brewed in Fremantle and it's a ripper! Bit different in that it has a slightly flowery nose. This is apparently a result of the hops flowers being used in the brewing process. Makes a lovely drop.

I am just right now trying another WA brew. This one's a brand newy called Gage Roads Pure Malt Lager. Pretty good, too!

Incidentally, I agree with the comments about temperature. Some beers are not intended to be drunk when very cold. Most European-style beers benefit by being drunk at less than room temperature (which is usually considered to be around 21°C) but well above freezing. Around 10°C is good.

Some red wines are definitely better with a bit of chill on them. A light Pinot Noir sitting in an ice bucket is very pleasant on a hot day.

Now I'm thirsty again!

Col

[craigb]

Tried the Little Creatures and I agree it's a good drop. Trouble is they want $18-$19 a six pack in Sydney which makes it a pretty exey proposition.

(I'm paying $14 for Grolsch)

I'll have to keep my eye out for the Gage Roads.

[Cliff Rogers]

OK< I give up, how come my pic got deleted, .....

Nyah, Nyah, Na, Nyah, Nyah.....

[Driver]

Tried the Little Creatures and I agree it's a good drop. Trouble is they want $18-$19 a six pack in Sydney which makes it a pretty exey proposition.

Craig

You're right. That ain't cheap. It's not an inexpensive beer even this close to the brewery, however. I paid $16.99 for a six-pack today. Well, what the hell. I enjoy a good beer and anyway - we're only renting it , aren't we? (it's probably even more expensive on the other side of the Rip ).

Col

[Gingermick]

Little creatures is my favorite pale ale, but only $18 a six pack. Good price for quality. (You wouldn't expect to pay $19.95 for a new Makita cordless drill.)
And the Chimay grande reserve is about $20 in a 750ml bottle and 40 or so in a magnum.
And Schapelle is guilty

[Harry72]

He he he... all this from two words "Beer sucks"
Do I get the award for the best Controversy?

[silentC]

Hey Grunt, where's this bloody calendar. I want, no demand, to be outraged.

We have Little Creatures in the fridge here at work sometimes. Nice drop, especially when you don't have to pay for it

Re. temperature, I agree but it's horses for courses. Some beers demand to be consumed cold. A nice hoppy, malty beer can be drunk at cellar temperature but some of the lagers definitely taste better cold. People often confuse room temperature with cellar temperature.

Stelvin seals and other screw caps are crap and the wineries using them are trying to cut costs at the expense of quality.

[TassieKiwi]

NZ makes the best beer and wine on earth. Tas a close second.


Except maybe for Guinness on tap in the wee pub in Galway in 1987. Grolsch is nice too, and don't forget the original Pilsener.

[AlexS]

We have Little Creatures in the fridge here at work sometimes.

So do we...they're called hairy green moulds