CUB Sucks!!!

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 04:44 PM

Alright I'm sick of Carlton United Brewery dishing up bad beer. CUB used to be a good drop, then a few years ago I noticed I was getting the odd bad slab of stubbies. Smelled like rotten eggs.

This week I've bought three six packs of different CUB beers from three different stores and each one has been off. Last nights batch of crownies really broke the camels back. It has a really bad acidic smell and taste.

I vow to never buy CUB stubbies again. I'm going back to my roots, powers brewery all the way. Has anyone else had problems with the quality of CUB in recent times?

HLC · 20-05-2006, 04:49 PM

uhhhh wrong forum mate :P

should be in 'The Bar'

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Whoops, mods will take care of that huh...

**Polyal** · 20-05-2006, 04:52 PM

I have never (that I have noticed) had an "off" beer.

Thats some bad luck, but it comes in threes you know, try on more and you'll be right. hmmm draught...

RG · 20-05-2006, 04:56 PM

Man you must be the unluckiest person in the world, what could be worse than a beer gone bad. Never had a problem with good old CUB before but I do remember my uncle getting a bad Carlton cold, but that was because it was out of date.

**Kingsley** · 20-05-2006, 05:00 PM

I don't know of any problem's here with it from the carton. Although, the two local pubs and one club have on tap VB which, without fail, is nearly flat!!!

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 05:01 PM

When I was in Victoria we'd have to return probably every third slab to the sundowner in Seaford. We'd give the bottlo one wiff and he'd give us our money back. Not sure if its how they store it or what. Maybe I should just get a keg!

rodderz · 20-05-2006, 05:01 PM

Once you taste the better beers of Australia, like Coopers, Little Creatures, Matilda Bay, James Squire, and a few others, all the other more commercial brands all taste like watered down rubbish.

For a good experiment I learned a few years ago, spend a night on something such as VB (dont be shy to tuck in) and remember how you felt the next morning (with which you would want to forget in a hurry), then the next week do the same procedure with a more naturally brewed beer and see how much better you feel the next morning, not to mention the taste kicks the other out of the ballpark. I only have VB and the like if it's free now...lol

RG · 20-05-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Once you taste the better beers of Australia, like Coopers, Little Creatures, Matilda Bay, James Squire, and a few others, all the other more commercial brands all taste like watered down rubbish.

Too true, nothing beats James Squire Golden Ale in the summer and Strong Ale in the winter.

XRated · 20-05-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Once you taste the better beers of Australia, like Coopers, Little Creatures, Matilda Bay, James Squire, and a few others, all the other more commercial brands all taste like watered down rubbish.

For a good experiment I learned a few years ago, spend a night on something such as VB (dont be shy to tuck in) and remember how you felt the next morning (with which you would want to forget in a hurry), then the next week do the same procedure with a more naturally brewed beer and see how much better you feel the next morning, not to mention the taste kicks the other out of the ballpark. I only have VB and the like if it's free now...lol

You're not wrong. Cooper's Pale Ale is my preferred drop, Sparkling Ale isn't too bad either. The best part: no nasty hangovers.

I haven't bought a case of Carlton Cold, Crownies, VB (don't think I ever have), Pure Blondes etc in years. Who the hell pays 40 bucks for a case of crappy VB?? I'm still known to buy some of the stuff on tap when I'm out and drunk hehehe.

I stopped drinking Toohey's Extra Dry after the last two cases tasted off.

Jeeepers · 21-05-2006, 05:28 PM

I recently had 2 cartons of Carlton Cold that were almost flat. I let the first carton slide, as they were mostly drinkeable. But after the second carton was worse, I rang Fosters Australia to complain (1800 007 282). They were very helpfull. I needed to supply a couple of stubbies for testing, mailed at their expense, and they have given me a carton in good faith pending test results. I can only assume that if they test the obvious, "flat" that my original cartons will be replaced also. Go the whinge guys, worth the call. :voldar02:

MoreHPformyXR6 · 20-05-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBarrel

Last nights batch of crownies really broke the camels back. It has a really bad acidic smell and taste.

I use to not mind the taste of a cold crownie but not much anymore for a premium beer i think its heaps overated much prefer a boages or cascade premium for the same price by a long way.
Cant say i have ever had a CUB beer that was off though.

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreHPformyXR6

I use to not mind the taste of a cold crownie but not much anymore for a premium beer i think its heaps overated much prefer a baoges or cascade premium for the same price by a long way.
Cant say i have ever had a CUB beer that was off though.

Totally agree. I used to hate Boages. A mate came over a few days ago with some tucked under his arm. To my surprise it went down really well...

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 05:25 PM

All this talk of beer got me desperate so I went a cracked another of those crownies. To my surprise it tastes alright. I'll spend the night sorting out the good from the bad...

20-05-2006, 05:44 PM

corona all the way.

Nothing like mexican in the water it's brewed with.

Outbackjack · 20-05-2006, 05:51 PM

CUB have had dodgy quality control for at least 10 years. I havent bought a CUB product for at least that amount of time. I only drink James Boags now. In my opinion there is no better drop in Australia. Of course others wil have their own thoughts on this. But I am sure that most would agree that it is a brilliant beer.

Cheers, hic, all. :voldar02:

**Polyal** · 20-05-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by F6 Turbo

corona all the way.

Nothing like mexican in the water it's brewed with.

ah Im pretty sure thats made by CUB aswell....thats what its says on the bottle anyway. Maybe thats just bottle there...meh

Guys I just wanted to say something aswell. get your grog from Dan murphy's!

I went for the first time last night, and a 6 pack of becks was the same price ($11) as carlton draught from the supermarket! Crazy stuff!

Group C · 20-05-2006, 08:38 PM

i've noticed CUB stuff being a bit 'funny' at times too.

but u'd still drink it when compared to XXXX.
that stuffs soooo bad you have to call to XXXX, because it's simply not BEER...

*gets flame-from-QLD suit ready...*
LOL :evil_laug

EF, What else? · 20-05-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Group C

i've noticed CUB stuff being a bit 'funny' at times too.

but u'd still drink it when compared to XXXX.
that stuffs soooo bad you have to call to XXXX, because it's simply not BEER...

*gets flame-from-QLD suit ready...*
LOL :evil_laug

Alright, time for the Mods to shut this down, as a Queenslander, I am feeling very discriminated against

XXXX is terrible stuff, but I'll take it anyday over the other commercial beers. But Ive never come across beer that has been off, am I one of the lucky ones?

Deadman · 20-05-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Group C

i've noticed CUB stuff being a bit 'funny' at times too.

but u'd still drink it when compared to XXXX.
that stuffs soooo bad you have to call to XXXX, because it's simply not BEER...

*gets flame-from-QLD suit ready...*
LOL :evil_laug

I'll remember you said that while I'm sitting down this Wednesday, downing my wonderful (best beer on the planet) XXXX, watching NSW get smashed all over the field and scoreboard by QLD ;)

[edit]: not sure if you're from NSW or not :P If not, at least I made my point to those NSW anti-XXXX people ;)

Dazza XLT · 21-05-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I'll remember you said that while I'm sitting down this Wednesday, downing my wonderful (best beer on the planet) XXXX, watching NSW get smashed all over the field and scoreboard by QLD ;)

[edit]: not sure if you're from NSW or not :P If not, at least I made my point to those NSW anti-XXXX people ;)

What he said x 24 stubbies!!! :nutsycuck

EB Pete · 21-05-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I'll remember you said that while I'm sitting down this Wednesday, downing my wonderful (best beer on the planet) XXXX, watching NSW get smashed all over the field and scoreboard by QLD ;)

[edit]: not sure if you're from NSW or not :P If not, at least I made my point to those NSW anti-XXXX people ;)

right on man! i'll start with the supurb XXXX Gold then i'll pass out for the night with a bundy rum in me hand.

Kenaz · 20-05-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

ah Im pretty sure thats made by CUB aswell....thats what its says on the bottle anyway. Maybe thats just bottle there...meh

It's imported and distributed by Foster's. They don't make it here.

Ghiadude · 20-05-2006, 06:47 PM

chivas.....straight. my father always said if a jobs worth doing its worth doing right!

Dazza XLT · 20-05-2006, 08:12 PM

Beer can go like that if the temperature changes, mostly from Cold to Hot, then back to Cold. Bit strange for this to happen at 3 different stores though, unless there was a blanket power outage for more than 3 hours covering all stores???!!!
Talk to the store, and get in contact with the CUB sales rep for that area. They should sort something out.
Up in the NT, the beer always tastes different. Amazing what 2000klm on QLD roads can do to a beer! It always tastes better closer to the brewery of course!!!
When I sold beer, we used to keep it all in a room Air conditioned to about 25 degrees, we never had a drama, as we only sold hot beer.

Cheers

Falcon Freak · 20-05-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBarrel

Alright I'm sick of Carlton United Brewery dishing up bad beer. CUB used to be a good drop, then a few years ago I noticed I was getting the odd bad slab of stubbies. Smelled like rotten eggs.

This week I've bought three six packs of different CUB beers from three different stores and each one has been off. Last nights batch of crownies really broke the camels back. It has a really bad acidic smell and taste.

I vow to never buy CUB stubbies again. I'm going back to my roots, powers brewery all the way. Has anyone else had problems with the quality of CUB in recent times?

Drink Coopers beer - it improves as it gets older.

FF

Poetic Justice · 20-05-2006, 08:35 PM

I drink Coldies, Tooheys Extra Dry, Draught on tap and Crownies when I'm feeling great.

Haven't ever come across bad beer?

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 09:32 PM

I rarely have trouble with tinnies. Although I have had bad VB tinnies before. They usually don't smell like rotten eggs but taste real acidic...

BPXR6T · 20-05-2006, 10:09 PM

Like F6 Turbo said. "Nothing like mexican in the water it's brewed with." As in recycled sewage. Is that a corn floater in my beer. No thanks...

NC 5ltr · 20-05-2006, 11:18 PM

Ive only had bad beer (boags) when ive gone away to remote areas where they dont sell to many top end beers.

but after having german beers for 2 weeks and to come back to aussie beers you can taste the difference with the aussie beers tasting like e compared