Beer

[AndyP]

Was that 330mL or 500mL? This particular place seems to overcharge for some bottles. I'll grab it elsewhere hopefully.

[RobNewy]

Its a 355ml bottle that i got

[BenM]

Been at a party tonight and took some Dead Pony Club for a bit of a session. Very nice and hard to believe it was only 3.8%

Also had some Return of the Dread stout from Little Creatures while I was there. Really enjoyed that too. Chocolate notes were great after all the hops.

[Daves]

Its a 355ml bottle that i got

Tapered neck?

[RobNewy]

Stone Brewing IPA.

This is pretty nice, a bit lacking in aroma, but a damn nice IPA.

3.5 on UnTapped

[AndyP]

I had Feral Razorback barleywine earlier today, which has an ABV of 10.5%. It was pretty good, but most barleywines are. I still think Feral is over-hyped, but I gave it 3.75.

[RobNewy]

I had Feral Razorback barleywine earlier today, which has an ABV of 10.5%. It was pretty good, but most barleywines are. I still think Feral is over-hyped, but I gave it 3.75.

Can't say ive had a Barley Wine. What would be a good one to start on?Also interested in trying a Rye beer. Got anything to try there?

[AndyP]

Unfortunately, all of the barleywines that I have had, would not be available to you; most were limited releases.

I'm not a fan of rye beers, but I did like Beavertowns 8-ball rye IPA.

[RobNewy]

Unfortunately, all of the barleywines that I have had, would not be available to you; most were limited releases. I'm not a fan of rye beers, but I did like Beavertowns 8-ball rye IPA.

Cheers. My local has a few BeaverTowns. Will have a gander

[RobNewy]

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum Imperial IPA

Hoppy as all hell, it is bloody magic. 10.4%

I love it.

4 on UnTapped

[AndyP]

What does it take for you to give above 4?

[RobNewy]

What does it take for you to give above 4?

An orgasm. I gave Monkey Fist Spaceman IPA a 5. I think i over reached. It is beautiful, but it isnt a 5. Now im scared to give a really high score, but in hindsight, i should have given this one and Ruination 2.0 a 4.5 at least

[RobNewy]

Blackheart Brewery English IPA.

Nice beer, but I have been spoiled with some ripping beers lately so only a 2.5 on Untapped

[AndyP]

It was all about big beers for me today. A bourbon barrel aged stout, a rye IPA and an imperial stout. All yum and I'm done.

[BenM]

Wolf Among the Weeds IPA. A pint can. Was good - big and brash like most west coast IPA seems to be.

[benno_r]

Wolf Among the Weeds IPA. A pint can. Was good - big and brash like most west coast IPA seems to be.

Explain "big and brash" to a non drinker please.

[BenM]

Explain "big and brash" to a non drinker please.

For background, hops are typically used to add bitterness and flavour to beers. Typical beer styles use hops to bitter/flavour and malt for body and try to find a balance between the two.

When I say 'big and brash' what I mean is that many west coast beers (for example Pintail Pale Ale, Bigeye IPA, and this one, just to name a few) don't go for balance at all. They use a lot of hops to flavour the beer, to make a statement. There is no subtlety at all, just like when you're on holidays having breakfast in your hotel dining room and there's a loud American on his mobile phone - the hops are all you can hear.

Me, I like hops especially the more resinous varieties (reminds me of my pothead days). So I often like those styles. Often they're over carbonated but this one wasn't.

[Daves]

Think along the lines of a Ginger Beer that is all Ginger, and very little sugar or bubbles.

[damoocow]

Monteith's Pointers Pale Ale - inoffensive kiwi beer - overall drinkable but bland - only 4.2 also which is a negative... - about 2/5.

At a wedding anniversary dinner party last night - the beer provided was Newstead's Two to the Valley - that is some class there -a lovely pale ale - upwards of 4/5, maybe even higher - full of flavour

[Johnny Canuck]

Monteith's Pointers Pale Ale - inoffensive kiwi beer - overall drinkable but bland - only 4.2 also which is a negative... - about 2/5.

At a wedding anniversary dinner party last night - the beer provided was Newstead's Two to the Valley - that is some class there -a lovely pale ale - upwards of 4/5, maybe even higher - full of flavour

Somebody has a Dan Murphy's card?

[damoocow]

Somebody has a Dan Murphy's card?

Correct!! I generally make my own beer - every now and then will venture in to try something different [and cheap]...

[AndyP]

At a wedding anniversary dinner party last night - the beer provided was Newstead's Two to the Valley - that is some class there -a lovely pale ale - upwards of 4/5, maybe even higher - full of flavour

It is an India pale ale and I've had a lot of it.

[Johnny Canuck]

Correct!! I generally make my own beer - every now and then will venture in to try something different [and cheap]...

I love the $10 6-pack.

[Yossarian]

Lazy Yak. Disgusting. 0/10.

[Johnny Canuck]

Lazy Yak. Disgusting. 0/10.

Saw it in Sydney about 3 months ago. Thankfully the bartender gave me a sample before I bought a pint. It is absolutely terrible.