Beer 45 - Monteith's Pilsner.....first time.
Nice little euro style Kiwi brew. Pours a typical golden colour, with aroma of hops and yeast. Quite a malty sweetness in this brew. Maybe a tad light on bitterness for a true pilsener. Very drinkable just the same.
My rating.....4
Thought for the Day.....Ever feel like you're going flat out, but the wheels are just spinning? Keep going. Probably making more progress than you realise!
Beer 44 - Reschs Original Pilsener.....first time.
Interesting history. Everything else about this beer is pretty forgettable. Is this a Pilsener.....really? And they up Queenslanders about XXXX !!
My rating.....1
Beer 43 - Mountain Goat Hightail Ale.....first time.
Not sure if this one is meant to be consumed from the stubby, but as my photo shows - there's some crazy carbonation going on! I tried a second pour in another glass....with the same result.
As the bottle says, burnt amber in colour, that dark malt comes through loud and clear in the flavour also. Nicely hopped with a mild bitterness. I will be drinking again soon - YUM!
My rating....5
Yes, I did finish up drinking this one from the stubby.
Thought for the Day.....We just did a 5 hour round trip for lunch at my cousin's place for they're first born's christening. Worth every minute of travel time. Can never seem to spend enough time catching up with extended family!
Beer 42 - Cascade First Harvest.....first time
Been looking out for this one for a while. Definitely lived up to expectation.
A rich copper colour. Has good lacing and head retention - right through to the last mouthful. Has a floral aroma and is extremely hoppy. Has a very bitter lingering aftertaste, which I really like!
My rating....5
Thought for the Day....Sometimes you don't realise how much you miss the little things in life - until your memory is refreshed.
I just put down my fist batch in a few years - Morgans Pilsner. When that airlock started bubbling I thought..."Ahhh, I do love making beer!". Very therapeutic!
Beer 41 - Oettinger Bier....first time.
This very cheap German import is not nasty at all! It's a typical pilsener - pale in colour with a hoppy bitterness, although not overpowering. Still made to German purity laws. Really quite impressive.
My rating....4
Thought for the Day.....Just did a great gig tonight - for my daughter's swim club at the pool. If only more kids had the opportunity today to socialise and play sport. They had an absolute ball....and so did I!
Beer 40 - XXXX Summer Bright Lager
Yes - yet another low carb brew, of course in response to market demand. Easy to drink, although quite bland. Literally.....more of the same.
My rating.....3
Thought for the Day.....It's hard to fight market forces - even when they compromise integrity.
Beer 39 - Matilda Bay Bohemian Pilsner....first time.
I must admit, I was a little aprehensive about this one after a couple of big dissapointments (eg Big Helga). Faith restored!
They didn't get carried away creatively with this one thankfully. Real good full bodied beer. Crisp with a bitter finish - in the style of a true European pilsner.
My rating....4
Thought for the Day....Ahhh...beer that tastes just like the label suggests - that's better!!
