stquinto Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 8:52 AM, Aussiekraut said: Feeding the inner German. This tasted a lot better before AG home brewing Still not half bad though. Bitburger is a nice, clean, dry pils. Used to find it on tap in a few places. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 9:08 AM, Aussiekraut said: Yep, the 5l beasty. I had an email from BeerCartel the other day advertising it and just couldn’t go past it. Got this one for the inner Bavarian… The first time I went to Munich I tagged along to the end of one of SWMBO's work trips. My plane got in about 10AM and she was still working. Naturally I gravitated to a Bier Garten, lo and behold , the Paulaner one ! By the time she got back to the hotel in the evening I had drifted off into the arms of Morpheus back in the hotel, snoring peacefully. Little did I know of the storm that was brewing. Positively Wagnerian in its fury it was.... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 7 hours ago, stquinto said: Bitburger is a nice, clean, dry pils. Used to find it on tap in a few places. My parents live about 50km from Bitburg, so it is omni present in the area. Most pubs over there have exclusive contracts or are owned by breweries, so they usually only have one brand of beer. The main brews sold were Bitburger, Karlsberg (not Carlsberg) and Koenigsbacher. The latter, we all hated, Karlsberg wasn't bad but from the neighbouring state, so naturally, Bit was king Karlsberg at some point made a pretty good Hefe Weizen. Actually, the best non-Bavarian HW I can think of. It helped spread the word but then they stopped making it and focussed on their Pilsener business. Shame really. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Aussiekraut said: The main brews sold were Bitburger, Bitburger also make Bitburger Drive 0.0% ABV which I reckon is one of the nicest zero alc beers on the market. And well till recently (dunno if available at the mo) was only around the $30 which for 24 for a very nice nil alc beer seemed pretty reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, Itinerant Peasant said: Bitburger also make Bitburger Drive 0.0% ABV which I reckon is one of the nicest zero alc beers on the market. And well till recently (dunno if available at the mo) was only around the $30 which for 24 for a very nice nil alc beer seemed pretty reasonable. Yeah it isn't bad. Dad had some last time I was there. I also like Erdinger 0.0. The nicest zero alc Hefe Weizen out there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Sadly the last bottle of @disgruntled Dissa's Berserker Juice, I did critique this about a week ago, it still has a lovely hop presence/bitterness & great head retention, a damn fine drop !! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: still has a lovely hop presence/bitterness Well stored too. Left on a shelf in the shed temps 15° > 38° for about a month. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Duvel tastings: Cashmere hop Citra hop … then mine, which was “van ‘t vat” love ‘em all. Mine was the cheapest though 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 And for you sourpusses, this gives the usual sours a run for its money -Ould Bruin 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 16 hours ago, Itinerant Peasant said: Bitburger also make Bitburger Drive 0.0% ABV which I reckon is one of the nicest zero alc beers on the market. I have been drinking a few alcohol free beers recently. If I feel like a beer during the week I have one and leave the alcohol beers for Fr-Sun. There are some really good craft ones out there now. My favourites: Brew Dog Punk AF Big Drop (Pale Ale, IPA, DDH IPA) Athletic Brewing Co Mornington Pale Ale (AF) Bridge Road Brewers - Free Time Big Shed - Desi Driver 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Hairy said: I have been drinking a few alcohol free beers recently. If I feel like a beer during the week I have one and leave the alcohol beers for Fr-Sun. There are some really good craft ones out there now. My favourites: Brew Dog Punk AF Big Drop (Pale Ale, IPA, DDH IPA) Athletic Brewing Co Mornington Pale Ale (AF) Bridge Road Brewers - Free Time Big Shed - Desi Driver They are coming very popular 1 my favourites is heaps normal xpa One drop also do a low alcahol Hazy Ipa @2.9% called luponus Maximus this is a gem of a beer i know its not 0% alcohol free but just the same its not a heavy beer in ABV terms 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, ozdevil said: They are coming very popular 1 my favourites is heaps normal xpa One drop also do a low alcahol Hazy Ipa @2.9% called luponus Maximus this is a gem of a beer i know its not 0% alcohol free but just the same its not a heavy beer in ABV terms I must admit I haven't tried any of them, maybe I should, the only one I ever had was when I had to drive my ex girlfriend to a Doctor's appointment - she wouldn't let me get a normal beer & said I shouldn't be thirsty while I am driving her around Anyway it was a Carlton Zero - Yuk ... I couldn't finish it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I must admit I haven't tried any of them, maybe I should, the only one I ever had was when I had to drive my ex girlfriend to a Doctor's appointment - she wouldn't let me get a normal beer & said I shouldn't be thirsty while I am driving her around Anyway it was a Carlton Zero - Yuk ... I couldn't finish it carlton zero, not my liking either your not alone on that one but i have tried a few others in 0% range and they are streets ahead of carlton zero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Carlton Zero is awful. I seem to prefer the hoppy ones. Of the "Mainstream" alcohol free beers, the James Squire one is OK. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, Hairy said: Carlton Zero is awful. I seem to prefer the hoppy ones. Of the "Mainstream" alcohol free beers, the James Squire one is OK. Yes, disgusting, I will try a few of the others that have been mentioned just for the experience, on Light Beers my favourites are James Boags Premium or Cascade Light or even Coopers Light, there were & still are times when I was travelling I had to cut back the alc but still wanted a drink. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal2k Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 6 hours ago, ozdevil said: heaps normal xpa that one is a standout for me too. I enjoyed a few of the german ones too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzza Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 2:55 PM, Aussiekraut said: The nicest zero alc Hefe Weizen out there. Just a quick note - the Germans do very nice HW as @Aussiekraut AK notes above - and I have been able to purchase non-alc HW from Aldi at Oktoberfest time in years gone by - it was Paulaner --> very nice and one of the better alc free beers : ) ... BUT full of carbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 My first tasting of the St Bernardus pack. Dedicated to @stquinto and thanks for your reports and opening my eyes to the St Bernardus range and of course the elusive St Sixtus! My tasting notes - I am not getting much aroma but then again my olafactory senses may be a little dull. Lovely malt tastes with some mild hop and mild bitterness. Definitely a malt concentrated brew with just some toasty after taste. I like it. If I could buy the St Bernardus Pater 6 at a reasonable price I would be stocking up. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, kmar92 said: My first tasting of the St Bernardus pack. Dedicated to @stquinto and thanks for your reports and opening my eyes to the St Bernardus range and of course the elusive St Sixtus! My tasting notes - I am not getting much aroma but then again my olafactory senses may be a little dull. Lovely malt tastes with some mild hop and mild bitterness. Definitely a malt concentrated brew with just some toasty after taste. I like it. If I could buy the St Bernardus Pater 6 at a reasonable price I would be stocking up. Pleased to hear that mate! I must say they are growing on me. I haven’t managed to get the 6 yet, but have tried the 8, the 12 and the triple. They do a light one (4) and a weiss too. Nice drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Bit of a shocker for a Monday night (got to see the boss tomorrow morning - face masks have one and only one usefulness ) but what the hell - St Bernardus, a bottle of Bordeaux, and pepper steak 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 6 hours ago, kmar92 said: If I could buy the St Bernardus Pater 6 at a reasonable price I would be stocking up. Just a point mate, I reckon these beers are reasonably clone-able. If you don’t have the yeast stall on you, and you are willing to mature them for at least 3 months, I think they ate quite feasible. I’ve got one lined up for my next brew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, stquinto said: Bit of a shocker for a Monday night (got to see the boss tomorrow morning - face masks have one and only one usefulness ) but what the hell - St Bernardus, a bottle of Bordeaux, and pepper steak You must have been a naughty boy to have to front the boss Stquinta - the mask will disguise any facial expressions but beware of the eyes, they may give it away 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 hours ago, stquinto said: My first tasting of the St Bernardus pack. Dedicated to @stquinto and thanks for your reports and opening my eyes to the St Bernardus range and of course the elusive St Sixtus! My tasting notes - I am not getting much aroma but then again my olafactory senses may be a little dull. Lovely malt tastes with some mild hop and mild bitterness. Definitely a malt concentrated brew with just some toasty after taste. I like it. If I could buy the St Bernardus Pater 6 at a reasonable price I would be stocking up. They look good, Dan Murphy's at Glenelg have a big display/promo of them but the prices are a bit steep if you compare it what else you can get for the same money but I understand the reason why %. I may treat myself & try some. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: You must have been a naughty boy to have to front the boss Stquinta - the mask will disguise any facial expressions but beware of the eyes, they may give it away I reckon I can get away with it.. even if they’re like stab wounds in a pig’s backside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal2k Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 6 hours ago, stquinto said: and pepper steak mate, that steak looks a bit too rare for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now