Todays tastings

[Classic Brewing Co]

15 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

https://bierevagabond.com/en/#mission

Looks like a nice range of beers, colourful label designs too. Have a great trip.

Cheers.

[Classic Brewing Co]

A Nice Porter, I have never had this one before & I am impressed, from the UK, bloody lovely.

[Pezzza]

On 12/13/2022 at 4:40 PM, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Your thoughts?

Hey @Brauhaus Fritz BF nice work : )

Have had a tangle with Molsons, Labatts and Moosehead.... think they are all from the Big Wide Icy Northern Land... and all pretty reasonable brews... if you don't make yer own 

[Classic Brewing Co]

This little lot cost a mere! $12.00 all reduced to $2.00 each, I thought that was pretty good!

I will try them out in the next couple of days.

[Classic Brewing Co]

HOOK NORTON BREWERY 'HAYMAKER PREMIUM PALE ALE' 

First taste was a little underwhelming & tasted strong however I think it should be served at a warmer temperature as most English Ales.

I find most English beers have pretty poor head retention, but I am sure as it warms in the bottle, I think it will improve.

 

HAYMAKER 5%

A strong pale ale of distinctive taste. Plenty of Goldings hops give it something extra.

Like sunshine dancing on your tongue.

See: Dark bronze
Smell: Apple, fruity, hoppy
Taste: Rich, sweet, fruity

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Challenger, more Goldings
Malts: Pale, Caramalt, Enzymic

Bitter:2.5
Sweet:  3.5

Allergens: Barley

[Classic Brewing Co]

7 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

HOOK NORTON BREWERY 'HAYMAKER PREMIUM PALE ALE' 

First taste was a little underwhelming & tasted strong however I think it should be served at a warmer temperature as most English Ales.

I find most English beers have pretty poor head retention, but I am sure as it warms in the bottle, I think it will improve.

 

HAYMAKER 5%

A strong pale ale of distinctive taste. Plenty of Goldings hops give it something extra.

Like sunshine dancing on your tongue.

See: Dark bronze
Smell: Apple, fruity, hoppy
Taste: Rich, sweet, fruity

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Challenger, more Goldings
Malts: Pale, Caramalt, Enzymic

Bitter:2.5
Sweet:  3.5

Allergens: Barley

It didn't improve, in fact it ain't very nice at all, Australian Pale Ales are far superior. I wouldn't buy this again as most of the other Pommie beers, they just don't seem suited for our climate.

[Classic Brewing Co]

OLD HOOKY ALE 4.6%

Hook Norton is one of the few remaining family-owned English Pubs and Breweries in existence in the UK. They produce ales of true distinction and flavour just like this fruity and full-bodied ale, Old Hooky. Wonderfully balanced and rich in texture, Old Hooky has plenty of aromatic fruit-driven notes and a palate covering smooth finish.

Honestly, I don't know what the fuss is all about, this really is no big deal, in fact it tastes pretty ordinary, sickly, sweet, lousy head retention, it died as soon as I too this photo & it ain't my glasses. I am done with Pommie Beers, I have made better than this 40 years ago.

There is no way you could compare this with an Aussie or American Ale. I just won't be buying any of these again.

[Tricky Micky]

16 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

OLD HOOKY ALE 4.6%

Hook Norton is one of the few remaining family-owned English Pubs and Breweries in existence in the UK. They produce ales of true distinction and flavour just like this fruity and full-bodied ale, Old Hooky. Wonderfully balanced and rich in texture, Old Hooky has plenty of aromatic fruit-driven notes and a palate covering smooth finish.

Honestly, I don't know what the fuss is all about, this really is no big deal, in fact it tastes pretty ordinary, sickly, sweet, lousy head retention, it died as soon as I too this photo & it ain't my glasses. I am done with Pommie Beers, I have made better than this 40 years ago.

There is no way you could compare this with an Aussie or American Ale. I just won't be buying any of these again.

@Classic Brewing Co, Phil, is that a dirty glass I notice, asking for a friend. 

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

2 hours ago, Mickep said:

@Classic Brewing Co, Phil, is that a dirty glass I notice, asking for a friend. 

 

Definitely not my good man, my glass cleaning regime is very strict, NO Dishwashers, NO Detergent, hand washed & cleaned with Bi-Carbonate of Soda, rinsed & stored correctly.

The reason for the bubbles is the crappy Pommie beer served too cold for this climate, the carbonation & head retention are lousy & the taste is even worse.

Cheers 

[Classic Brewing Co]

I have just come from an appointment at the Radiology Clinic for an Ultrasound & steroid injection (Quartertone I think it is called) & it is confirmed I have Bursitis in my shoulder. The Doc has said no lifting for a few days so that has ruled out a brew day, for now.

I have to drive past my local on the way home, so I called in for one (Medicinal purposes only)  it was only Great Northern  but at $7.00 for an Imperial Pint-570ml it's alright, I guess.

You Mexicans call it a Pint but if I was to order a SA Pint-425ml it would have cost about $8.90-$10.90 so I put up with that.

My doctor is a home brewer & I quite often pass on information to him & he appreciates it & I said I night go & have a beer, he said, good idea-have one for me. 

 

 

[Classic Brewing Co]

SOUTHERN SESSION ALE – 4.5% ALC

This crisp and sessionable extra pale ale is a homage to all of the fabulous beaches along our beautiful South Coast. As blonde as the sands the region is known for, let its easy drinking nature and fruity notes sweep your taste buds away to their ultimate South Coast getaway.

southcoastbrewingco.com

A South Aussie Brewery down the coast, this is as good as any Pale Ale anywhere, lovely floral notes, citrus, hoppy.

It was on clearance for $2.00, they have only just released their can range. I will try their others.

 

[Tricky Micky]

3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

I have just come from an appointment at the Radiology Clinic for an Ultrasound & steroid injection (Quartertone I think it is called) & it is confirmed I have Bursitis in my shoulder. The Doc has said no lifting for a few days so that has ruled out a brew day, for now.

I have to drive past my local on the way home, so I called in for one (Medicinal purposes only)  it was only Great Northern  but at $7.00 for an Imperial Pint-570ml it's alright, I guess.

You Mexicans call it a Pint but if I was to order a SA Pint-425ml it would have cost about $8.90-$10.90 so I put up with that.

My doctor is a home brewer & I quite often pass on information to him & he appreciates it & I said I night go & have a beer, he said, good idea-have one for me. 

 

 

Speedy recovery mate, obviously the Doc's orders were for refraining from "Heavy" lifting only - still able to raise an elbow thank goodness. 

[Classic Brewing Co]

29 minutes ago, Mickep said:

Speedy recovery mate, obviously the Doc's orders were for refraining from "Heavy" lifting only - still able to raise an elbow thank goodness. 

Mick you & I & everybody else know NOTHING will stop that beautiful golden nectar into the piehole. 

[Classic Brewing Co]

One of my favourite Pils, always reliable, great 660ml bottles (good for homebrew) & totally affordable, usually $15.00 for 3 at Dan Murphy's.

[Hilltop hops]

Grabbed the Coopers mixed box this arvo, forgot about this one. What a great beer, why haven't I been buying regularly. 

[Classic Brewing Co]

43 minutes ago, Hilltop hops said:

Grabbed the Coopers mixed box this arvo, forgot about this one. What a great beer, why haven't I been buying regularly. 

It is a great beer, here's one I took down the beach, Cheers.

[Brauhaus Fritz]

On 12/13/2022 at 5:45 PM, Classic Brewing Co said:

I love the beer tap handles; I would like to see more of these in Australia.

Me too, every beer had their own shape, colour scheme and design

[Classic Brewing Co]

I am getting ready for a P*** Up at the neighbours so I thought I would warm up with one of the best.

Cheers & Happy Saturday 

[Brauhaus Fritz]

Only available in the State of Maranhão is this traditional beer brewed with locally grown Manioc and Corn. „Magnifica“ is brewed in the style of an American lager with Abv of 4.4%. It is refreshing and light with an ideal drinking temperature of 0-4 degrees. It had a rangingest to it due to the manioc. It went down perfectly last night with our seafood dinner on the river bank of the Rio Preguiça in Barreirinhas in probably still 28 degrees at 10pm. I wouldn’t drink it again but last night it went down nicely.

[Brauhaus Fritz]

24 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Only available in the State of Maranhão is this traditional beer brewed with locally grown Manioc and Corn. „Magnifica“ is brewed in the style of an American lager with Abv of 4.4%. It is refreshing and light with an ideal drinking temperature of 0-4 degrees. It had a rangingest to it due to the manioc. It went down perfectly last night with our seafood dinner on the river bank of the Rio Preguiça in Barreirinhas in probably still 28 degrees at 10pm. I wouldn’t drink it again but last night it went down nicely.

Rangingest?????  I ment tangyness

[Classic Brewing Co]

49 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Rangingest?????  I ment tangyness

Absolutely Awesome mate, have a great holiday.

[Classic Brewing Co]

Xmas drinks at the neighbours as you do.

Cheers.

[Cheap Charlie]

7 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Xmas drinks at the neighbours as you do.

Cheers.

You keeping all that home brew for yourself?

[Classic Brewing Co]

4 hours ago, Cheap Charlie said:

You keeping all that home brew for yourself?

Yep, why wouldn't I. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co

[Tricky Micky]

15 hours ago, Brauhaus Fritz said:

Only available in the State of Maranhão is this traditional beer brewed with locally grown Manioc and Corn. „Magnifica“ is brewed in the style of an American lager with Abv of 4.4%. It is refreshing and light with an ideal drinking temperature of 0-4 degrees. It had a rangingest to it due to the manioc. It went down perfectly last night with our seafood dinner on the river bank of the Rio Preguiça in Barreirinhas in probably still 28 degrees at 10pm. I wouldn’t drink it again but last night it went down nicely.

Looks absolutely amazing BF, have a fantastic trip. Trave safe mate.