Instigator Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 We must be getting close. Was end of July last year. And I'm placing my vote to return to the ESVA name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I spoke to Liam at GABS. I'm pretty sure he said August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Good chance that August will be VA23 for ROTM, then, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I better go and grab a six pack of VA22 while I still can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Kegory said: I better go and grab a six pack of VA22 while I still can. Wait, you can still buy VA22 somewhere? I noticed it was a bit slow selling here in Cairns last year but they all eventually went. I'm not sure why it was so slow as previous years went fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 I won't know until I look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirstybrewer Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 A week to go maybe….? https://camperdowncellars.com.au/products/coopersvintage2018355mlsng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Say no more 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 11:50 AM, thirstybrewer said: A week to go maybe….? https://camperdowncellars.com.au/products/coopersvintage2018355mlsng These guys are too expensive. Paid $33 for a six pack at my local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 33 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: These guys are too expensive. Paid $33 for a six pack at my local It's the alcohol content pushing the price up. Don't drink them all in one go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: Say no more Just got the announcement email from Coopers about 20 minutes ago. The Barrier Reef Hotel had the ESVA on tap last year. I might have to plan a trip there this weekend... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Kegory said: It's the alcohol content pushing the price up. Don't drink them all in one go. The source is close to home, ha ha. Still have one bottle from last year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: The source is close to home, ha ha. Still have one bottle from last year I usually drink a dozen fairly quickly and then one every now and then over the year. I basically end up with a 6 pack which gets saved by the time the next one rolls around. I really should do a tasting through some of the ones I have cellared. The older ones probably need to be consumed anyway, as I think I have some back to 2013. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: These guys are too expensive. Paid $33 for a six pack at my local That is a great beer, actually awesome. but way too much for a six pack but the ABV is the cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: That is a great beer, actually awesome. but way too much for a six pack but the ABV is the cause. It’s expensive but didn’t mind to pay it for quality beer. I meant the Camperdown Cellars are too expensive, they charge even more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: That is a great beer, actually awesome. but way too much for a six pack but the ABV is the cause. I remember a time standing at the checkout in Dans with a carton of ESVA that was $83 thinking this is the most expensive beer I have ever bought. It gets scarier every year but I keep on buying it. I suspect the $100 carton isn't far away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: It’s expensive but didn’t mind to pay it for quality beer. I meant the Camperdown Cellars are too expensive, they charge even more Yeah, I know what you meant but these days I would rather put that money towards an AG brew & I get the equivalent of 2 x Cartons of beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yeah, I know what you meant but these days I would rather put that money towards an AG brew & I get the equivalent of 2 x Cartons of beer. You’re right, but sometimes we need a special treat. Saying that I have two AG’s in the waiting. Have to find some time and decide what to do first, a Hefeweizen or an Alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: You’re right, but sometimes we need a special treat. Saying that I have two AG’s in the waiting. Have to find some time and decide what to do first, a Hefeweizen or an Alt Yes, that's fair enough & I agree. Good luck with your next AG brew, I believe you had an issue with the Maiden Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yes, that's fair enough & I agree. Good luck with your next AG brew, I believe you had an issue with the Maiden Voyage. Yeah, knocked the airlock of the fermenter of my chocolate milk stout, didn’t realise it for 7 days and it oxidised and went sour. But my second AG, a Märzen turned out well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, Brauhaus Fritz said: Yeah, knocked the airlock of the fermenter of my chocolate milk stout, didn’t realise it for 7 days and it oxidised and went sour. But my second AG, a Märzen turned out well. I wonder why disturbing the airlock would turn the beer sour? I only use Coopers fermenters and they have no airlock at all and I have never had a problem with oxidation. If you think about it fermentation produces CO2 and being heavier than air it just sits on top of the wort and prevents oxidation. Oxidised beer also tastes like it is stale and like paper or cardboard, haven't heard of it being described as sour though. Anyway not good that your stout ended up sour @Brauhaus Fritz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, kmar92 said: I wonder why disturbing the airlock would turn the beer sour? I only use Coopers fermenters and they have no airlock at all and I have never had a problem with oxidation. If you think about it fermentation produces CO2 and being heavier than air it just sits on top of the wort and prevents oxidation. Oxidised beer also tastes like it is stale and like paper or cardboard, haven't heard of it being described as sour though. Anyway not good that your stout ended up sour @Brauhaus Fritz. It tasted great when I took a sample and covering it with a big cardboard box to keep it warm the lock came off. Was exposed to the elements for a week and tasted horrible. It went down the sink. Better moving on after three weeks fermenting then being disappointed a further3/4 weeks down the road 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 5:44 PM, Instigator said: I remember a time standing at the checkout in Dans with a carton of ESVA that was $83 thinking this is the most expensive beer I have ever bought. It gets scarier every year but I keep on buying it. I suspect the $100 carton isn't far away. I guess it will be over $100 next year with the mandatory alcohol tax increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, Instigator said: I guess it will be over $100 next year with the mandatory alcohol tax increases. Yeah, it's good beer but I ain't paying that much for a carton, in fact I haven't bought a carton for years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instigator Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 22 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yeah, it's good beer but I ain't paying that much for a carton, in fact I haven't bought a carton for years. $100 once a year for one of my hobbies probably isn't ridiculous in the big scheme of things. Still, I agree, it's a lot of money for 24 beers. That said, I'd rather collect a few Coopers ESVAs than Funkopops or Star Wars action figures or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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