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1 hour ago, Otto Von Blotto said:

I saw that at the local Dan's on Friday.

Then I saw the price and left it there. 😂

That was the last from a mixed 12 pack from my partner, I've got a good one!

 

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I was after a carton, and at $90 or whatever it was, I couldn't justify it even if it is nice beer. 

At the moment when I buy beer it's out of necessity because the kegs are empty, so I tend to get cartons. Once I get the second ferment fridge up and running I'll be more inclined to pick up singles to try out.

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Ah OK.  Yes I baulk at $90 a carton too!  I don;t mind paying $5-6 a can, esp if I get a 10-15% discount for buying six at a time.  At least that way I am selecting singles and get to try 6 new beers for sub $30.

 

Last case I bought was 24x Coopers Pale tinnies for $50.  Right price, good beer and I was on holidays.  I did bring up a broccoli box full of homebrew, but it wasn't enough once my guests arrived!

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Just had a couple on the boss on the way home. First was a Newstead Brewing IPA, which was pretty good considering I’m didn’t use to be a fan of IPAs, but this could definitely change my mind if I could get rid of the aftertaste.

The second was a Blueberry Gose from 4 Pined Brewing. Again, I’m not a big fan of sour beers but this was pretty well balanced and certainly not as sour as others. That said if it didn’t say Blueberry on the tag I probably wouldn’t have known that it was. This may have been because I started on the IPA first, but all in all it was an ok beer.

Regardless, free beers are always good!

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10 hours ago, PaddyBrew2 said:

Feral release their Biggy Juice in cans in WA tomorrow.  NEIPA.  It’s one of my faves.  No idea how much they will go on sale for. My guess $28 a  four pack 

Are you sure it's a 4 pack? I thought they only came in Tupacs and in a rapper.

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On 3/26/2019 at 2:04 AM, Smashed Crabs said:

Well they haven't invented craft beer where I am at the moment but picked these up for $2 each. Do enjoy a strong beer but these ... well i can at least say I tried em. Can't wait til I get home to try my own stuff again. 

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you want to be careful with that one on the far right... it's supposed to be a little bit like Coke...but it is just awful...

 

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2 hours ago, NewBrews said:

Looks very different 

Tasted alright.  Not sure I could drink six of them though.  I think the sour would eventually be too much.  One on its own was quite refreshing.  I thought it would be a great beer for a hot day.  

I have my wife to thank.  She got this one along with a few other cans for our local cellar, who specialises in wines, but also has a revolving door of craft beers.

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I've only got 3 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel left now out of the box of 12 I bought a couple of weeks back. It is such a good beer, soft mouthfeel with some nice rich malt, a bit of tartness and a nice balance of esters and phenols. One of the truly great beers I reckon!

Cheers, 

John 

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My local team back home has been playing in The knockouts of the European rugby cup.  Having a few crafties. 

First one is a double IPA. 9% but holy shit tastes like a 5% which is scary. Hawkers brewery in Vic

 

next up is IPA from down south of here. Love Colonial beer. 

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On 3/26/2019 at 9:05 PM, Shamus O'Sean said:

Brucing with Stu - Lichtenhainer by Urbanaut Brewing in NZ

Smoked malts - definite smoky aroma

Charred lemons, plus Citra and Mandarina hops - clear citric aroma

Lactobacillus for sourness

Moderate alcohol, 4.6%

Very dry finish

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Hahaha. That photo on the can. I wonder what the repel vs intrigue ratio is.

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On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 12:42 PM, Hep's Hops said:

you want to be careful with that one on the far right... it's supposed to be a little bit like Coke...but it is just awful...

 

Was defiantly the better drink of the 4, I don't think they have heard of hops over there. Preferred the local Arrack to the 6 beers they stocked in there wine stores. Looking forward to all the new stuff to try in the next country thou ... they have a emerging craft beer scene.  

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On 3/30/2019 at 9:34 PM, PaddyBrew2 said:

Love Colonial beer. 

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Next time your down south Niall, go to the Cowaramup Brewing co. They have a couple of very similar but better Pales and IPAs if you haven’t already. 

I do love a colonial pale though. Takes me back to my teens

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