Jump to content
Coopers Community

BEER TRIVIA


Recommended Posts

The current excise rate charged on full strength packaged beer is $60.12 (+ GST), so a carton of Sparkling Ale has $34.52 excise (inc GST) in the retail price. That's around 55% of the lowest retail price I could find online. This graphic is probably for "full strength" beer of 4.2 - 4.5%. 🤣 Cheers, Frank.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 minutes ago, Coopers DIY Beer Team said:

The current excise rate charged on full strength packaged beer is $60.12 (+ GST), so a carton of Sparkling Ale has $34.52 excise (inc GST) in the retail price. That's around 55% of the lowest retail price I could find online. This graphic is probably for "full strength" beer of 4.2 - 4.5%. 🤣 Cheers, Frank.

Yes, it was posted on Instagram from Brisbane, I believe it was just mainstream beer. I am not sure how old it is either.

Cheers

Phil

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...
Posted (edited)

Here's something positive for a change, sounds like a good idea but that doesn't mean I endorse rubbish chucked into the ocean.

image.png.0ef86ff5a97ec5b427c4fae8ed10485a.png      image.png.43a832a065b797a9305197ff598091e0.png

Saltwater Brewery in Delray has developed edible six-pack rings that are made from by-products of beer, like barley and wheat, making them safe for marine life to consume.
These rings are 100% biodegradable and compostable. This initiative aims to combat the harmful effects of traditional plastic six-pack rings on ocean life.
The company hopes that other businesses will follow suit, driving down costs and increasing environmental sustainability.

Edited by Classic Brewing Co
  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 6/28/2024 at 9:01 AM, Classic Brewing Co said:

Here's something positive for a change, sounds like a good idea but that doesn't mean I endorse rubbish chucked into the ocean.

image.png.0ef86ff5a97ec5b427c4fae8ed10485a.png      image.png.43a832a065b797a9305197ff598091e0.png

Saltwater Brewery in Delray has developed edible six-pack rings that are made from by-products of beer, like barley and wheat, making them safe for marine life to consume.
These rings are 100% biodegradable and compostable. This initiative aims to combat the harmful effects of traditional plastic six-pack rings on ocean life.
The company hopes that other businesses will follow suit, driving down costs and increasing environmental sustainability.

Now that is a good idea. Too much rubbish ends up in the oceans. 

Ballistic used to have a scheme where if you brought back 5 of those 4-pack thingos, you got a free beer. It saved them money in the long run and kept the rubbish at bay a little. Not sure if they still do that since the financial troubles they had. 

And kudos to Saltwater Brewery for still selling six packs, not 4-packs priced like 6-packs. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Aussiekraut said:

not 4-packs priced like 6-packs. 

I agree & also bottles marked as 330ml/355ml etc. They should all be a standard size; I know they never will be, but they are a PITA.

I was at a popular craft brewery in the city recently & they wanted $30-$35 for a 4-x pack.

  • Like 1
  • Sad 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

I agree & also bottles marked as 330ml/355ml etc. They should all be a standard size; I know they never will be, but they are a PITA.

I was at a popular craft brewery in the city recently & they wanted $30-$35 for a 4-x pack.

In Europe, cans and stubbies are standardised at 330ml. They always have been that size since I can remember. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
2 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

How many of you saw this, sounds great, I must go for a look, anyone from Adelaide want to join me?

DM me if interested.

https://glamadelaide.com.au/first-look-coopers-unveils-70-million-expansion-with-new-restaurant-three-bars-distillery-microbrewery-and-more/

Looks way to posh and expensive to me. Do they allow a flanny and trackie pants as a dress code? Out of reach to the average punter I reckon in this day and age.

  • Like 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Posted (edited)
39 minutes ago, Pale Man said:

Looks way to posh and expensive to me. Do they allow a flanny and trackie pants as a dress code? Out of reach to the average punter I reckon in this day and age.

Come on Paley, get your best clobber out of the wardrobe & we could front up, do you think this will do?

 

image.png.8f5e2ec1a2b2ff6c9ea0115e734db956.png

 

Edited by Classic Brewing Co
  • Like 1
  • Haha 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

19 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Come on Paley, get your best clobber out of the wardrobe & we could front up, do you think this will do?

 

image.png.8f5e2ec1a2b2ff6c9ea0115e734db956.png

 

That about sums me up in summer 😁

  • Haha 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

How many of you saw this, sounds great, I must go for a look, anyone from Adelaide want to join me?

DM me if interested.

https://glamadelaide.com.au/first-look-coopers-unveils-70-million-expansion-with-new-restaurant-three-bars-distillery-microbrewery-and-more/

WOW lookin' very flash and now inta brewin fire water 🤯
The interactive history display sounds interesting 🤓
I hope Coopers are able to keep the prices in the "affordable range" so the whole of Australia can plan a tip to experience that - looks and sounds the good hey 👏

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

Come on Paley, get your best clobber out of the wardrobe & we could front up, do you think this will do?

 

image.png.8f5e2ec1a2b2ff6c9ea0115e734db956.png

 

That is me all year round, although in winter I make a concession and wear running shoes.

  • Like 1
  • Haha 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, kmar92 said:

That is me all year round, although in winter I make a concession and wear running shoes.

I don't even own a pair of shorts or thongs, never liked them. I have always been used to getting dressed up especially when I was working full time, however I go casual around the house & in the backyard. 

It doesn't get as hot down by the sea as other suburbs & the heat has never bothered me anyway. I am definitely over the winter though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

20 hours ago, Pale Man said:

Looks way to posh and expensive to me. Do they allow a flanny and trackie pants as a dress code? Out of reach to the average punter I reckon in this day and age.

It was probably aimed at a particular audience Paley, doesn't mean you're not good enough to get in though. 😉

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said:

I don't even own a pair of shorts or thongs, never liked them. I have always been used to getting dressed up especially when I was working full time, however I go casual around the house & in the backyard. 

It doesn't get as hot down by the sea as other suburbs & the heat has never bothered me anyway. I am definitely over the winter though.

So @Classic Brewing Co you have talked previously about going out with your mate on his boat, so do you do that with your longun's on? Boating for me is always a thing to be done in shorts.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, kmar92 said:

So @Classic Brewing Co you have talked previously about going out with your mate on his boat, so do you do that with your longun's on? Boating for me is always a thing to be done in shorts.

Yeah, just jeans or thin cotton track pants, I don't like shorts. Like I said, the heat doesn't bother me, just don't like the cold.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/7/2024 at 9:51 PM, Classic Brewing Co said:

Yeah, just jeans or thin cotton track pants, I don't like shorts. Like I said, the heat doesn't bother me, just don't like the cold.

That's the opposite of me. I don't like long pants or shirts. I feel most comfortable in shorts and t-shirt and yes, a pair of thongs. I don't like wearing jackets and when I wear a shirt or a jumper, I roll/push the sleeves up. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Aussiekraut said:

That's the opposite of me. I don't like long pants or shirts. I feel most comfortable in shorts and t-shirt and yes, a pair of thongs. I don't like wearing jackets and when I wear a shirt or a jumper, I roll/push the sleeves up. 

That's fair enough, I have a couple of friends & neighbour's like that, shorts all year-round. One bloke is a tradie & it doesn't matter if it is 5c, raining, windy etc. he will have shorts on.

I saw young ones down the street walking around with a t-shirt in the cold & I am rugged up with 3-4 layers as I don't like the cold.

But bring on the summer. 😎 🍺 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/7/2024 at 1:58 PM, Classic Brewing Co said:

I don't even own a pair of shorts or thongs, never liked them. I have always been used to getting dressed up especially when I was working full time, however I go casual around the house & in the backyard. 

It doesn't get as hot down by the sea as other suburbs & the heat has never bothered me anyway. I am definitely over the winter though.

Each to their own eh Phil - That's what makes the world go round I reckon - whatever ya comfortable in (or out of) I say cobber 😉 

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, Aussiekraut said:

That's the opposite of me. I don't like long pants or shirts. I feel most comfortable in shorts and t-shirt and yes, a pair of thongs. I don't like wearing jackets and when I wear a shirt or a jumper, I roll/push the sleeves up. 

Yep, same same @Aussiekraut + 1 from me (although it does get down to low single digits durin' the height (or should I say low 😉) of winter here in Busso, so you'll see me slothin' round the house in a pair of trackies, flanno and a windcheater them dayz 🥶

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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 account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...