Beer thread
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ha, I contemplated grabbing a dozen of them last week...couldnt bring myself to, so bought some Amstel instead!
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finally got around to trying some Tuatara beers...<br />
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Wasnt a fan of the Pilsner or Ardenne, but liked thier Heche (think that is how it is spelt) the Wheat beer.<br />
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While in Rotovega last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the small [URL="http://www.croucherbrewing.co.nz/"]Croucher[/URL] 'Brewery' and tried a couple of thier drops (ones already on the market along with a couple that are yet to be released) <br />
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IIRC I tried the Pilsner, Hef and then a couple of others (IPA I think it was) not yet released, and I must say they were very good! -
Talking 'Tuatara' I had both the bottled and fresh (tap) of their new APA the other day. <br />
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Hashigo Zake had it on tap and when I got home later I had a bottle. The difference was quite noticable.<br />
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It is a heavily hopped American style Pale Ale and although very nice (if you are a 'hophead') I struggled to notice too much difference between it and Epic Armageddon.<br />
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Some interesting stuff here [URL]http://www.cultbeerstore.co.nz/[/URL] too -
got some Bear Beer from The Mill today. Was about $8.50 for half a doz. It's from Denmark apparently.<br />
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Not too bad for a 'session beer'. Had some taste and didn't go down too bad. The main test was that after 3 or 4, I could still drink another (a vital beer test IMO) -
The Stoke 'Gold' was very nice. Nothing OTT about it to distract from quenching the thirst. Despite the pleas on the label to drink it at a reasonable temperature, I found that both Gold and it's friend 'Amber' stood up well to being well chilled for a hot day.<br />
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So according to the Beeradvocate - a site of 1000's of user (mostly guys from overseas) beer submitted reviews. The Best beer in NZ is either.<br />
<br />- Craftsman - Renaiassance brewing.<br />
- Hop wired IPA - 8 wire brewing.<br />
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They have an average rating of [B]A[/B] and at least 4 reviews. But in reality any one of the [B]A- [/B]beers below is equally good, especially as they have more reviews.<br />
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Epic is the best brewery (followed by Emerson and Twisted hop)with 4 [B]A-[/B] beers - based on many more reviews. Epic Armageddon is [B]A- [/B]with 36 reviews. Under such higher scrutiny and more S.D on the vote, such an [B]A-[/B] is more reflective than the two [B]A'[/B]s above.<br />
Epic Pale Ale is [B]A- [/B] from 24 reviews.<br />
Epic Thornbridge Oak Barrel Aged Stout [B]A-[/B] 5 reviews.<br />
Epic Barrel Aged I.P.A. [B]A-[/B] 6 reviews<br />
Twisted Ankle. [B]A-[/B] from 8 reviews.<br />
Croucher - Pale Ale. [B]A-[/B] from 7.<br />
Emerson - Old 95. [B]A-[/B] from 17<br />
Emerson -Organic Pilsner. [B]A-[/B] from 22<br />
Emerson Bourbon Porter. [B]A-[/B] from 5 and [B]A[/B] from the Beeradvocate founders.<br />
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Golding Bitter from Twisted is [B]A+[/B] , but only two reviews.<br />
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Moa is heavily reviewed but have nothing over [B]B+[/B]<br />
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FWIW. Of the main stream stuff.<br />
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CD. [B]B-[/B]<br />
WD. [B] B-[/B]<br />
Speights. [B]C+[/B]<br />
Tui. [B]C[/B]<br />
Lion Red. [B]C-[/B]<br />
DB Draught. [B] D+[/B]<br />
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The now extinct Ranfurly Draught had an [B] F[/B] god it must have been shit.<br />
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I had an Orval the other night - wow, what a beer! bloody expensive, but damn what flavour.
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A bottle of this [URL]http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/yeastie-boys-pkb-remix-2010-us-mix/132877/[/URL] awaits my consumption with Xmas mince pies. I was waiting for xmas day but it may not make it.
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[quote name='Voltman']Anyone else given the Stoke range a go? I've tried the lager, which was very nice indeed.[/QUOTE]<br />
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I was a bit disappointed to be honest but I'm keen to give it another go. Occasionally beer grows on you after a few trys and Stoke has a good pedigree so based on that I may have to purchase some more. -
the local RSA has Shield Snorters Pilsner on tap, is not bad, for a pilsner.
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[quote name='Scorz']I can confirm Ranfurly Draught was not a beer. $6 for 12 and you'd think there's no way you could feel ripped off. But you did. [/quote]<br />
Yeah it's still pish in a new bottle design. Glad I didn't waste my money on a whole dozen.<br />
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[quote]Magners Cider is now more readily available in NZ and I forgot how lethal it can be.[/QUOTE]<br />
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I got a bottle of the Epic Portomarillo, I really liked it. It took a little getting used to at first, but grew on me. It was a collaboration with Dogfishhead Brewery (from the US). A tamarilo flavoured porter. <br />
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Epic have also done another batch of Stout, which has been barrel aged. Its a very nice drop. <br />
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Was in Thorndon New World again the other day, their beer selection has grown again. Very impressive. There were a bunch of American beers I haven't seen in nz before... Samuel Adams, Rolling Rock, Brooklyn Lager and Dos Equis. There was also a load of other international and local beers too. -
I got half a dozen Stoke Gold (made by McCashin family brewery). It's actually quite nice. Has a good clean taste, and is reasonably priced.<br />
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I got a 2 quart gift pack of the DB Export Beer for Christmas. It was suprisingly good. A little extra alcohol (5.35%) and the 'original' recipe made it taste relatively OK. Certainly it's better than the insipid pish that DB Export has become these days. I reckon they should start selling it again as 'premium' beer.