Beer 38 - Matilda Bay Big Helga....first time.
Don't know if I got a bad one? Aroma of rotten fruit. Tastes like cheap wine. Stated on the label to be in the style of a Munich Lager? I didn't think it even resembled beer - let alone lager!
My rating.....0
Thought for the Day.....Sometimes creativity can be misleading. Be sure to learn the lessons from trial and error!!
Beer 37 - Tooheys Extra Dry....first time - I know!
Really like this one - crisp and malty. Not very bitter, but very drinkable. One of the better mainstream beers on the market.
My rating.....4
Thought for the Day.....C'mon Aussies - Bring on the World Cup!
Beer 36 - Lowenbrau Original....first time
Has been served every Oktoberfest since 1810...impressive! Real malty flovoured brew - similar to what I experienced in Williams Pale Ale. Mild bitterness and very easy to drink. This one's right up there.
My rating......5
Thought for the Day.....Sorry - nothing profound. But I broke 80 for only the second time in my life - 79 hits with 28 putts. OH YEAH!!
Beer 35 - Carlton Dry Fusion.....first time.
I must start by saying - I really like the bottle. Beautiful use of all my favourite shades of green (which happens to be my fave colour) with the addition of some quality artwork.
Oh...the beer you ask? If that's what you call this anemic concoction with an overbearing pinch of salt. I was cringing with each sip - as you do when you come up swallowing, having just been dumped by a big wave at the beach.
Did I say I liked the bottle - one of my favourites so far....but the contents?
My rating.....0
Thought for the Day......Sometimes the intention behind a thought is sound - but the results achieved are below expectation.
Beer 34 - Dos Equis XX Special Lager....first time.
Imported from Mexico. Just another lager, really. Not very memorable - definitely not 'special'.
My rating.....2
Beer 33 - Knappstein Reserve Lager.....first time.
I'm confused....is this beer or wine? The stubby tells me this brewery (core business is Winery) is based in the Clare Valley. So I was immediately suspicious. On popping the cap there was an immediate fruity aroma of grapes. And surprisingly....not...it poured and extremely pale colour - a marginally darker hue than white wine.
Easy enough to drink - it just doesn't have the characteristics of beer I've come to expect. I even got Trish to give me a second opinion and she agreed, "Yep, smells like wine"! But as far as wines go - I like it (because I don't like wine at all).
Despite their debateably intelligent and undoubtably successful transition into the beer market - Knappstein should stick to wine....it's obviously their target audience. I've been unable to track down an ingredient list online, but have come across many positive reviews from punters. They're mistaken - calling this one of Australia's best Lagers.....it is quite simply not a lager!!
My rating.....2
Thought for the Day......Cyclone YASI......Oh my GOD. Stay safe in North Qld!!!
Beer 32 - LEFFE BLONDE.....first time.
Quite a fiesty little brew this one! From Belgium, it has a rich history to go with its full body and spicy flavour. Almost a hint of fruit and cloves - but not too acidic. Pours a deep golden honey colour. Tremendous head retention made a pleasant change to some of the sub-standard efforts of a few local microbreweries.
We'll have to revisit this one. It is quite different to many I've tried so far....but not in a bad way. Maybe similar to the Cascade Blonde, although not quite as easy to drink. At 6.6% though it gives you a nice little buzz!
My rating......4
Thought for the Day......Hi carb full strength beer. Ahhh....that's better!!!
