Brauhaus Fritz Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 First time in more than 12 years in Brazil and I have to say that the quality of Brazilian beer improved a lot. With the takeover by Ambev and the consequent introduction of brands like Heineken, Stella Artois and Amstel most traditional Brazilian brands changed the style of their brews to pure malt, even introducing styles like Dunkel and Weisse.(most beers are Pilsner). This new school “Brahma” is a double malt, containing both Pilsner and Munich malts and goes down very nicely with a Moqueca de Peixe , a traditional fish stew with coconut and palm oil (Dendê), in this case sawfish. All the food so far was yummy, but this meal by far the best. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Xmas drink, Friday Arvo drink, call it what you like, it's a good drink - no it's a great drink!! I may have another Edited December 23, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) I know I have posted this before but what a great beer, everything a Hazy IPA should be. Sadly, this is the last can I picked up at Uncle Dan's for $2.00 each but I will try & source more. It is 6.5% ABV & you can feel it Edited December 23, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Xmas drink, Friday Arvo drink, call it what you like, it's a good drink - no it's a great drink!! I may have another I am having a crack at brewing one tomorrow. Based on @iBooz2's recipe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just now, Shamus O'Sean said: I am having a crack at brewing one tomorrow. Based on @iBooz2's recipe. I did an AG version with a recipe idea from @Pezzza & it was great, I will do it again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Who needs a Bottle Shop?! 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Finally my first “Cerveja Artesanal” or in plain English Craft beer. Made in the city of Cruz and drank on the beach in Jericoacoara. Very nice lager style with perfect bitterness and slight citrusness. Perfect on a cloudy, humid afternoon in 27degrees 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Micky Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: Finally my first “Cerveja Artesanal” or in plain English Craft beer. Made in the city of Cruz and drank on the beach in Jericoacoara. Very nice lager style with perfect bitterness and slight citrusness. Perfect on a cloudy, humid afternoon in 27degrees Mate, the pics are awesome and the beer looks magnificent. It looks just perfect BF. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminal2k Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 4:56 PM, Classic Brewing Co said: Wow, what a well-stocked Bar Fridge took me about 10 minutes of looking at that picture but I found the fridge 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Perfection! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop hops Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Pale with a view from our campsite at Pt Victoria. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 50 minutes ago, Hilltop hops said: Pale with a view from our campsite at Pt Victoria. Good one HH, I love Port Victoria, been & stayed there many times over the years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Three Way Taste-Test: The original Japanese Rice Lager versus my Cereal Mashed Rice Lager versus my Flaked Rice Lager. SWMBO looked at me strangely with the three glasses. All three had nice citrusy aroma. However, both of mine had more of a lemony finish All three have a good citrus flavour and a refreshing crisp taste My one done with cereal mashed rice has a slightly more lemony finish Bitterness is mild in all three Points to note: The Flaked Rice version has only been in a keg for 3 days. Recipe here. Plus is was the bottom of the FV so it would have sucked up some trub. It might clear up in a week or two. Cereal Mashed Rice version was a half keg, kegged mid November, so about 6 weeks to clear up. Recipe here. I put some in bottles and here is my comment about the bottled version. I also did a taste-test comparison between Sapporo and my Cereal Mash version here. Summary: These beers are so close it is not funny. Clearly (no pun intended) the Asahi is clear and mine are in different stages of hazy. I prefer mine for their slightly more lemony attributes, but they are probably fresher than the Asahi. Although doing a cereal mash with rice was fun, using flaked rice is so much easier. The difference is negligible. Although the flaked rice version is currently hazier, it might clear up in six weeks, if it lasts that long. Plus. I'll let you in on a little secret: I used Flaked Rice from the supermarket, not Flaked Rice from a brew shop: Nearly half the price, a popular brew shop was $7.50/kg for Flaked Rice 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Shamus O'Sean said: Three Way Taste-Test: The original Japanese Rice Lager versus my Cereal Mashed Rice Lager versus my Flaked Rice Lager. SWMBO looked at me strangely with the three glasses. All three had nice citrusy aroma. However, both of mine had more of a lemony finish All three have a good citrus flavour and a refreshing crisp taste My one done with cereal mashed rice has a slightly more lemony finish Bitterness is mild in all three Points to note: The Flaked Rice version has only been in a keg for 3 days. Recipe here. Plus is was the bottom of the FV so it would have sucked up some trub. It might clear up in a week or two. Cereal Mashed Rice version was a half keg, kegged mid November, so about 6 weeks to clear up. Recipe here. I put some in bottles and here is my comment about the bottled version. I also did a taste-test comparison between Sapporo and my Cereal Mash version here. Summary: These beers are so close it is not funny. Clearly (no pun intended) the Asahi is clear and mine are in different stages of hazy. I prefer mine for their slightly more lemony attributes, but they are probably fresher than the Asahi. Although doing a cereal mash with rice was fun, using flaked rice is so much easier. The difference is negligible. Although the flaked rice version is currently hazier, it might clear up in six weeks, if it lasts that long. Plus. I'll let you in on a little secret: I used Flaked Rice from the supermarket, not Flaked Rice from a brew shop: Nearly half the price, a popular brew shop was $7.50/kg for Flaked Rice Excellent review @Shamus O'Sean and my thanks for it. As I mentioned sometime ago I was very interested in your rice lagers and the results. Thanks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, kmar92 said: Excellent review @Shamus O'Sean and my thanks for it. As I mentioned sometime ago I was very interested in your rice lagers and the results. Thanks. Hey Kmar92, I hope I have given you extra information and inspiration to do whatever you want to try. Gee, it is funny how some folks say, lagers are the hardest beers to brew because you cannot hide flaws. Maybe that is true. However, both of my Rice Lager brews nailed it as far as I am concerned. Do not be scared about the hype of lagers. Give them time and they will reward. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Merry Christmas to everyone. Unfortunately and sadly our 10 days of the Rota dos Emoçoes (Route of emotions) in the North of Brasil finished and we flew into São Paulo and drove 2 1/2 hours to Mogi Guaçu, my wife’s birthtown to spend Christmas eve with her family. On top of spending time with a big italo Brazilianen Family, I also arrived in beer tasting heaven. Pilsner and IPAs, one better than the other. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: Merry Christmas to everyone. Unfortunately and sadly our 10 days of the Rota dos Emoçoes (Route of emotions) in the North of Brasil finished and we flew into São Paulo and drove 2 1/2 hours to Mogi Guaçu, my wife’s birthtown to spend Christmas eve with her family. On top of spending time with a big italo Brazilianen Family, I also arrived in beer tasting heaven. Pilsner and IPAs, one better than the other. You have posted some great photos mate & it obvious you are having a great time. The beers sound awesome. Cheers Phil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Scored a couple of 4 packs of Little Creatures for Christmas from the old man. XPA & Mexican Cerveza 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 31 minutes ago, Red devil 44 said: Scored a couple of 4 packs of Little Creatures for Christmas from the old man. XPA & Mexican Cerveza Hey RD, your old man has good taste, don't drink them all at once, you hear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 39 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Hey RD, your old man has good taste, don't drink them all at once, you hear. @Classic Brewing CoHave tried one of each, predictably the XPA far outweighs the Cerveza. ‘Guess that’s due to the fact i am a Craft Beer W%nker now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 A lovely German brew to finish off the 1st day of the Boxing Day Test from Melbourne! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 @kmar92 lovely looking drop, i still have a few of the pilsners from them. I have to admit that apart from the wheat beer I'm not sure of that style. Or just what it is with the German name. Can you give me a run down please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 55 minutes ago, Uhtred Of Beddanburg said: @kmar92 lovely looking drop, i still have a few of the pilsners from them. I have to admit that apart from the wheat beer I'm not sure of that style. Or just what it is with the German name. Can you give me a run down please? Ummm, I am no expert but I believe that the Festbier has been brewed by the Weihenstephan brewery for a festival in Germany. Maybe @Aussiekraut @Brauhaus Fritz or @Pezzza may have some better insights than me as to its origin. I just like it, a very nice beer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Of Beddanburg Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, kmar92 said: Ummm, I am no expert but I believe that the Festbier has been brewed by the Weihenstephan brewery for a festival in Germany. Maybe @Aussiekraut @Brauhaus Fritz or @Pezzza may have some better insights than me as to its origin. I just like it, a very nice beer. ok thanks I was almost guessing the name was hinting at a festival. As an experienced brewer would you say brewed as a lager or ale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 @Uhtred Of Beddanburg it is a lager, I am thinking that it is produced for Oktoberfest in Bavaria. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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