Beer thread

taniwharugby

stupid Sky, have used the remote record thing before, but now it wants me to set it up...grrr

Tim

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Allstar

Tried the Epic Hop Zombie last night, it was quite tasty, but almost overpowering to the point where all the other flavours were drowned out.

dogmeat

Agree I like strong hops in a beer but Hop Zombie was too one dimensional for me

Crucial

It's becoming a problem from the hop heads like Epic. WE all know they love their hops and can taste the differences between the various strains, but to most of us it is just a heavily hopped beer. 
 
I enjoyed drinking it but agree that there was little flavour from the malt coming through. 
 
Also tried the 'Collaboration Beer' made by a commoittee of brewers to celebrate the NZ Craft Brewing Industry. Again it is a hoppy Pale Ale type but more in balance than Hop Zombie. 
 
I can see what the brewers are doing though. NZ is famous for it's hops and in trying to create a NZ 'style' they are using that knowledge and availibility to focus on something. I could work in a way, that NZ brews become desired for these varied hop characters much like the NZ wine export industry was able to ride the back of it's unique Sauvignon Blanc. There has even been a hop variety created that mimics the Sav character. 
 
Check this out if you are interested in the craft sector... [URL]http://nzcraftbeer.tv/[/URL]

Chris B.

[URL]http://www.moutereinn.co.nz/cellar.html[/URL] 
 
It's a little out of the way and unlikely - but, if you're coming to Nelson, love a beer, and don't mind staying in the country - the Moutere Inn is extraordinary. Just a small village, but they have about a dozen of the beers on the list on tap at any time and, as they say, rotate their way through them. 
 
It's not often I'm passing through there, and even rarer that I can stop for a beer - but, it would be a fun place to stay the night with a few like-minded mates. Beautiful little area as well.

Tim

Japanese craft beer: 
 
[url]http://www.slate.com/id/2296704/[/url]

taniwharugby

tried some Epic Lager last night in (quite a few in fact) and was quite a nice drop, certainly better than the Budvar and Crown Lager I also drank (the latter was at a different place)

Crucial

If anyone is interested in volunteering for Beervana (at the Caketin this year) first week in August go to this link 
 
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Arial]They are still looking for more beer pourers I believe. I'll registered a while back and am going to do the Friday evening session. I think they still need some for the Saturday night.[/FONT][/COLOR] 
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Arial]Those who volunteer will receive a Beervana t-shirt and glass, entry into a free session for every session they volunteer and $20 worth of food and beverage vouchers. It is well worth it as while. As those of you who volunteered last year know, the volunteers work hard, they also have lots of fun and get to meet other beer lovers and brewers.[/FONT][/COLOR] 
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taniwharugby

Moa Breakfast beer (which I didnt have at breakfast time) a clean crisp fruity drop, wouldnt want more than a couple at a time (if you can afford it) although more a girls beer (according to my wife) if there is such a thing!

Crucial

It's on! 
 
[URL]http://www.beervana.co.nz/home[/URL] 
 
I'll be pouring at the 'Real Ale' bar tonight for my volunteer session. It's next to the Festival Brews which are the ones I like to taste so I'll be looking forward to using my free tokens at my break. Of course I will get to sample all the brews at the bar I'm on so I can provide sage advice to the punters <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

Cactus Jack

I tried a few bottles of Stoke Gold that a friend brought around claiming i needed to broarden my horizons a bit last night . Thought it was a little yeasty at first but it grew on me quite quickly ,though i will probably need to get some more just to make sure it is ok .

Allstar

Yea, Stoke is a good brew. Their bottles are quite good too, well weighted

Crucial

[quote name='Allstar']Yea, Stoke is a good brew. Their bottles are quite good too, well weighted[/QUOTE] 
 
Stoke had a few different brews (apart from the three in the shops) at Beervana. An interesting smoked one among them

Cactus Jack

Yep . Had a couple of quiet Stoke Golds last night . Will definitely be getting more of that .

NTA

Picked up some Monteiths Winter Ale two weeks ago and polished off the last one t'other night. Good cold weather beer, unsurprisingly. Get on it.

Allstar

Got myself a bottle of Yeastie Boys' Rex Attitude (Peat-smoked Strong Golden Ale). They have taken this whole peated malt to a whole new level. As the lady at Liquorland said, you'll either love it or hate it. 
 
The concept is great, but it just didn't hit the spot for me. The smoky taste was almost overwhelming, and a bit much for me personally. Good on them for trying something new though.

Crucial

If you want to try something a little more subdued then the 8-Wired Big Smoke Porter is a very nice drop. The smokiness doesn't overwhelm but adds a nice dimension. 
It's the Peat in Rex Attitude that gives it the 'OTT' taste. Those that enjoy Islay Whiskies know the flavour well and can take it. Otherwise, I agree, it's far too strong for more than a taste.

Tim

Celebrated today's win with a pint of Adnam's NZ hops Pale Ale. 
 
[URL]http://adnams.co.uk/beer/new-zealand-pale-ale-4-0-abv[/URL]

Crucial

[quote name='Tim']Celebrated today's win with a pint of Adnam's NZ hops Pale Ale. 
 
[URL]http://adnams.co.uk/beer/new-zealand-pale-ale-4-0-abv[/URL][/QUOTE] 
 
I'm curious about this. Was it very 'hoppy' or just a distinctive hop flavour? 
 
Great that they are using Sauvin hops and all, but the term 'NZ Pale Ale" is starting to mean the very strongly NZ variety hopped IPAs over here.(eg Epic Armageddon)

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