Deal with Australian beers?

Shounak · 13-09-2005, 08:49 AM

Why are Australian beers so universally loved? No Australian beer I have tasted, even comes close to being as good as the European lagers. Possibly some of the James Squire range, but they're hardly representative.

Things like Fosters, Carlton Draught, VB, XXXX, they all have that similar taste to them. Are these in the same ballpark as Stella's (or wife beaters to the Poms), Heinekens or any other European lager.

I'd rather have any of these then "Australia's Finest" Crown Lager. Am I the only person who thinks these beers are very highly overrated?

lord_of_darkness · 13-09-2005, 08:51 AM

Beers are overrated Full Stop.. give me a hard liquor get a shot anyday..

_Ed_ · 13-09-2005, 08:53 AM

I can't say I like beer either, prefer a good cider to be honest.

FaaipDeOiad · 13-09-2005, 08:54 AM

Fosters, VB, XXXX and Carlton Draught aren't the only Australian beers, even if they are the most popular ones.

I couldn't tell you why they are so popular really. Most of the time if I drink VB it's because that's what there is to drink, I certainly don't select it if I'm buying beer.

lord_of_darkness · 13-09-2005, 08:57 AM

And the only time i drink beer is when im short on cash.. or when its summer.. cause its just handy drinkin cold beer in summer.. its not like i hate it but gettin well used to it.. doesnt bother me what beer it is as long as its not Waikato Draught or Tui..
Top preference: Speights, Heineken, Corona, Pils, Crown Lager, Stellar

Piper · 13-09-2005, 08:59 AM

Not a fan of beers myself... but i know a few people who prefer the Aussie beers, coz they taste better

Shounak · 13-09-2005, 09:00 AM

Beer's all I drink.. I know nothing about the other sorts of alcohol available..

But the general quality of mainstream Australian beers strikes me as pretty poor, when compared to the (mainstream or just export?) European ones..

Shounak · 13-09-2005, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lord_of_darkness

And the only time i drink beer is when im short on cash.. or when its summer.. cause its just handy drinkin cold beer in summer.. its not like i hate it but gettin well used to it.. doesnt bother me what beer it is as long as its not Waikato Draught or Tui..
Top preference: Speights, Heineken, Corona, Pils, Crown Lager, Stellar

Corona's not a beer mate.. It's vinegar, **** and soda water.. Only made bearable with a lemon..

lord_of_darkness · 13-09-2005, 09:03 AM

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Corona's not a beer mate.. It's vinegar, **** and soda water.. Only made bearable with a lemon..

Its from Mexico

C_C · 13-09-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shounak

Beer's all I drink.. I know nothing about the other sorts of alcohol available..

But the general quality of mainstream Australian beers strikes me as pretty poor, when compared to the (mainstream or just export?) European ones..

Oh dear.
You really are missing out.

Try Johnny Walker on the rocks with a twist or a screwdriver, margaritas, cognac, etc.....beer is pretty much a 'boys night out' or 'drink while watching a sport' kinda stuff.....

FaaipDeOiad · 13-09-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shounak

Corona's not a beer mate.. It's vinegar, **** and soda water.. Only made bearable with a lemon..

Corona is a very nice "I'm not a huge fan of beer but this tastes okay" sort of drink. If someone doesn't like the taste of beer much and asks for a recommendation, that's the one. I drink it from time to time, it's really quite nice, even if it's not particularly "beer" tasting.

Langeveldt · 13-09-2005, 10:41 AM

Got a bit of a sweet tooth, so into my pansy beers, but I don't particularly drink them if anything else is on offer..

Enjoy the odd Windhoek, Budweiser, Red Stripe, Miller or Castle occasionaly.. Don't like Aussie/European beers

PY · 13-09-2005, 10:42 AM

It comes as no surprise you drink the most expensive beers about.

Langeveldt · 13-09-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PY

It comes as no surprise you drink the most expensive beers about.

If my mates dont want to be seen with someone who just drinks soft drinks, I make them pay for it..

And try turning up to a braai with a can of Fosters!

PY · 13-09-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Langeveldt

And try turning up to a braai with a can of Fosters!

That would be fine if you were in South Africa but you're not...yet.

And turning upto a BBQ with a Fosters is common practice.

13-09-2005, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shounak Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,520	Deal with Australian beers? Why are Australian beers so universally loved? No Australian beer I have tasted, even comes close to being as good as the European lagers. Possibly some of the James Squire range, but they're hardly representative. Things like Fosters, Carlton Draught, VB, XXXX, they all have that similar taste to them. Are these in the same ballpark as Stella's (or wife beaters to the Poms), Heinekens or any other European lager. I'd rather have any of these then "Australia's Finest" Crown Lager. Am I the only person who thinks these beers are very highly overrated?

13-09-2005, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
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13-09-2005, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Fosters, VB, XXXX and Carlton Draught aren't the only Australian beers, even if they are the most popular ones. I couldn't tell you why they are so popular really. Most of the time if I drink VB it's because that's what there is to drink, I certainly don't select it if I'm buying beer. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,107	I can't say I like beer either, prefer a good cider to be honest.

13-09-2005, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
lord_of_darkness Cricket Web XI Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland , New Zealand Posts: 13,252	And the only time i drink beer is when im short on cash.. or when its summer.. cause its just handy drinkin cold beer in summer.. its not like i hate it but gettin well used to it.. doesnt bother me what beer it is as long as its not Waikato Draught or Tui.. Top preference: Speights, Heineken, Corona, Pils, Crown Lager, Stellar

13-09-2005, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shounak Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,520	Beer's all I drink.. I know nothing about the other sorts of alcohol available.. But the general quality of mainstream Australian beers strikes me as pretty poor, when compared to the (mainstream or just export?) European ones..

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