Favourite beer

[AdzT3-146]

Becks all the way,

for an aussie beer i usually get carlton cold or crownies

[FordFan86]

There is a nice Qld beer called powers ice, can't get that in SA tho, i normally drink dad's homebrew, but anything except west end is drinkable, normally carlton, coopers or hahn.

[Perana]

Not really a beer drinker... much prefer spirits but GUINNESS (tm)! is nice:

[Yum-Yum]

Originally Posted by One Drone

Over here at an Irish pub I had something called Steinlager.. That was bloody tops.

DAMN...they're drinking our beer in China of all places, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Export Gold followed closely by Tui's.

[Charliewool]

I reckon the pick of your Kiwi beers is Speitz.. "Pride of the south" You can drink gallons of it & wake up clear headed, probably because of the minimal chemicals in it compared with our CUB stuff

[Yum-Yum]

Originally Posted by charliewool

I reckon the pick of your Kiwi beers is Speitz.. "Pride of the south" You can drink gallons of it & wake up clear headed, probably because of the minimal chemicals in it compared with our CUB stuff

Bwhahahaha

[the_scotsman]

HAS to be Crown without a doubt!

Tastes nothing like VB either, thats horseshit!
Tooheys Extra Dry comes a close second though!

I prefer spirits though.....vodka and coke...mmmmmm.....vodka and red bull...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Charliewool]

Originally Posted by Yum-Yum

Bwhahahaha

LOL.. I certainly think its better than that cat's **** DB junk

[darkfang888]

bloody aussie beer... if I had to pick an Aus beer, I'd go with VB. But overall I must say Guiness!

NZ beer: Steinlager

[montyv8]

nothing but heinekins for me thanks.

i miss Lion Red and Tui..... (kiwi beers)

[MickyB]

Stella Artois for me, although other Belgium beers like Chimay and Leffe leave it for dead in the taste stakes. Fav. Aussie beer would have to be Boags premium, and I agree Crown Lager is overrated although it's probably more closely related to Melbourne Bitter than VB. Most CUB beers taste alright at the time, but kill you the next day due to the use of chemicals to speed up the brewing process.

[Casper]

any "beer" that needs a lemon shoved into it to hide the taste instantly loses the classification "beer" and becomes a girls drink :P

[MickyB]

Originally Posted by Casper

any "beer" that needs a lemon shoved into it to hide the taste instantly loses the classification "beer" and becomes a girls drink :P

Agreed, although I heard the real story is that Mexican's put in a slice of lime to keep all the flies out, and it's just become a 'fad' over here.

[NRG 290]

Coopers Pale or Tooheys Xtra Dry. And i don't know how people claim VB is the best or most popular. its definately the worst. Australians have much better taste than that, as this little poll demonstrates. Or maybe FORD people have much better taste.

[Casper]

LOL. not only has Fosters not got a vote (and I doubt it will) but does anyone actually drink that crap?

I have to say the last Fosters I had was still in a ringpull can.... and it will be the last I have too. Complete garbage.

[MYVYSS]

mmm You guys dont seem to know your beers very well.....Kilkenny great drop, Stella for sure and when you can find it...St Arnou Pale is like the nectar of the gods. there is also Old Speckled Hen, Old Fart and Black Sheep (all english Beers). I dont really drink much of the Local Stuff anymore life is too short to drink cheap beer, BOAGS would have to be the best local stuff followed by Coopers Pale..I dont mind a drop of the Boddingtons either. Currently me and my mates are working outrselves though a couple of slabs of James Squire Pale Ale...which is a great drop.

Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Crown Lager = VB

they ARE identical.

Nay, Good Sir, they are not! Crown lager = ABBOTTS LAGER.

And yes, crown is VERY overrated.

[MITCHAY]

Carlton Draught. Bought myself a longneck just then. I much prefer to get smashed on spirits. In both cases it takes a lot and is expensive. I like VB if its the only beer there. But carlton draught is my fav. Boags Premo is alright. Usually anything that will get me smashed Ill drink. Not really picky

Got a couple of mates who hail from the U.S. And I had to explain to them that Australians DO NOT drink Fosters, we sell it overseas or use it to clean the sparkplugs on our mowers.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by Ol Barry

Got a couple of mates who hail from the U.S. And I had to explain to them that Australians DO NOT drink Fosters, we sell it overseas or use it to clean the sparkplugs on our mowers.

Try actually going to the US, they try to show how good they are by offering Fosters to every aussie they meet (all 3 in a lifetime, if they are even aware of the fact there are other countries).

The look on their faces when I explained it is not even good for toilet cleaning was priceless. They think its rocket fuel its so strong.

[NRG 290]

the best beer i have ever had is James Squire Golden Ale. It was just summer brew but it was outstanding. Awesome body and flavour with an excellent aftertaste. It may be getting made regulary and if it does I highly recommend it. Superb beer.

[XDSLIDER]

As a person who does a lot of travelling to China I have to say Corona, cause u either drink Corona or u drink local Chinese crap. For any corona drinkers that put a slice of lemon in the top, STOP BEING A FAIRY. Just pick up your bottle throw the lemon away and drink it, tastes alot better without it.


(This message was bought to you by BIG Luke, currently in China and sucking down 20 Corona's a nite)

[Sourbastard]

i'll drink my own homebrew anyday over commercial megaswill. Best commercial beer IMO though is Little Creatures Pale Ale made in Perth.

[big_pete]

my favourite is Coopers Sparkling Ale

very nice.

also, isnt the Fosters sold in the US just the Crownies we get here.
thats what i was told

[xdc351]

Sooooo many good beers not making this list.

I'll drink anything, but love a good Belgain beer like a Hoegaarden Forbidden fruit or Leffe (any sort).

Aussie beers worth a mention:
Redback
Bohemian Pilsner
Any beer from Tasmania (especially the Cascade 4 seasons range - and the best of that series, the Summer Blonde)
Dog Bolter
Carlton Black Ale
Coopers (as long as its rolled befoer opening)
Little Creatures

I could be here all day typing but the fact is i can't choose one, but as an alcho I will drink anything and be happy with it.... *except tooheys new* :

[XRated]

Originally Posted by Casper

LOL. not only has Fosters not got a vote (and I doubt it will) but does anyone actually drink that crap?

I have to say the last Fosters I had was still in a ringpull can.... and it will be the last I have too. Complete garbage.

It's a bloody quality drop in a bottle!

Beer from a can is just wrong.

[rodderz]

You guys are drinking the popular commercial stuff are getting rorted by the big companies making absolute sh*t! Some arent too bad, i'll buy Carlton Draught if i need a slab cheap but they all adjust their brewing techniques to get the most amount per day. The better local ones I've found are the coopers range (pale ale, sparkling and stout), Redback, Beez Neez (honey wheat beer), Newcastle Brown Ale, Boags Premium and James Squire Pale or Amber Ale. They have heaps more flavour than the popular brands

Start homebrewing and experiment with different kits and recipes and get into the really nice stuff...VB will taste like horse **** after you have a decent beer. I've done a fair few recipes now and not only is it easy, but you get 2 cartons worth for around $20 (depending on recipe), a much better taste

Overall the best beers i've tasted would all be from the Belgian region where the monks perfected it, Hoegaarden, Leff Blonde & Brown, Stella or Chimay. I've got a Hoegaarden Brew which is ready for bottling tonight so it'll go down a treat!

Guiness, Kilkenny, Tetley's Ale and some of the porters are good too

[GTFalcon 351]

carlton draught for everyday beer and the occasional becks when i feel like a treat

[XRated]

Originally Posted by rodderz

You guys are drinking the popular commercial stuff are getting rorted by the big companies making absolute sh*t! Some arent too bad, i'll buy Carlton Draught if i need a slab cheap but they all adjust their brewing techniques to get the most amount per day.

But then when you go out, and all they have is VB/Draught they will taste like worse crap! Where's the fun in that?

I've been inspired to try a lot of different beers now. Might nick down and grab a carton tonight! I did try Coopers Ale last week, and that went down pretty good :party3:

[MAGPIE]

Ale: Newcastle Brown Ale

Draught: Guinness

Lager: Becks


Monteiths Summer Ale also rocks ! (only NZ beer I'll touch)


Generally steer clear of Aus/NZ beers :