The Craft Beer Thread

[morkhans]

Ginger beer with a kick. Great thirst quencher.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Today's beer, I was a bit enthusiastic in the pouring

I don't think it is your fault... Too much gas.

fruitiness pulls through after a few sips

I don't get that.

I was never a fan of theirs, but if these IPA's are good...

Nope... Still not a fan.

 

[OMB]

I don't think it is your fault... Too much gas.

I don't get that.

Nah, I'd already done a first pour which was fine, just rushed pouring the rest of the bottle.

A couple of degrees change in temperature (warmer) and more flavanoids start coming out, hence picking up a fruitiness after a few sips

 

[Quantum Theory]

Nah, I'd already done a first pour which was fine, just rushed pouring the rest of the bottle.

A couple of degrees change in temperature (warmer) and more flavanoids start coming out, hence picking up a fruitiness after a few sips

I just had some very special brews from Brewdog yesterday... Bar was set very high. This one cannot compare. Not even close.

 

[saor]

Looking forward to the OLD ENGINE OIL and that Eversons cider:

This cider is what happens when you challenge yourself. As a cider drinker. And as a cider maker.
This is what happens when you take chances.
This is what happens when you mix a deep, base apple cider with a fresher pear cider.
This is what happens when you take that juice and age it for 12 months in brandy and whiskey casks that you've painstakingly sourced from the surrounding farms.
This is what happens when you introduce fynbos honey from the mountains.
This is what happens when you don't follow the rules.

 

[EchoZA]

Do you normally like IPA's, or was this one of your first experiences?

I like IPA's but the Punked was just nasty

 

[morkhans]

Unopened so no idea what it tastes like.

 

[Stefanmuller]

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Looking forward to the OLD ENGINE OIL and that Eversons cider:

So, how was that cider?

Anyone know of a good bottle store that stock a good variety of craft beers in the northern suburbs CT?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Unopened so no idea what it tastes like.

Waiting patiently for your impressions... I don't think the would do this, if they did not have a good product.

 

[Quantum Theory]

I had the frasers stout a while ago. Was horrendously over carbonated and not good at all.

I did not enjoy their IPA either. Also over carbonated, with very little character. Could not drink it actually. Rather opened a Three Skull IPA... Much better actually.

 

[OMB]

This is today's beer, the last of the lesser known craft beers I brought with me. I hope it's worth the price.

 

[OMB]

Not disappointed, nice dark roasted malt flavours, almost syrupy without being overly sweet, the whisky flavours make for pleasant after notes. Would I drink another, definitely, do I think it's worth the price, no.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Gallows Hill IPA was good, as expected... Now I'm out of craft, but the fire is still burning... I believe there is only Amstel Lite in the fridge.

 

[OMB]

Gallows Hill IPA was good, as expected... Now I'm out of craft, but the fire is still burning... I believe there is only Amstel Lite in the fridge.

one Skeleton Coast IPA and one CBC Amber Weiss left

Black Label is the inbetweener

 

[Quantum Theory]

one Skeleton Coast IPA and one CBC Amber Weiss left

Black Label is the inbetweener

Sounds good.

You know, of all the lite beers in SA, Amstel is probably the best. Like Corona crossed with Amstel... I should actually try and add some slices of lime.

 

[BigAl-sa]

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Imported from Germany. Dark larger. Very nice!

Discovered this when I was in Germany a while back. I've only seen it once in SA at Makro a couple of years back - where did you find it?

(ps: on tap is even better!)

 

[morkhans]

Discovered this when I was in Germany a while back. I've only seen it once in SA at Makro a couple of years back - where did you find it?

(ps: on tap is even better!)

Frandale imports Montague gardens

 

[dualmeister]

http://m.capetownmagazine.com/event...h-super-cool-beer-tour/2015-01-02/11_37_55922

 

[OGroteKoning]

We be goin' to the Republic of Cullinan... Rumour has it that a fine brew house be in existence there for quite a while.

Ya: http://www.thecockpitbrewhouse.co.za/
They make Spitfire English Pale Ale, Mustang American Pale Ale and Fokker Weiss, among others.

They collaborated with Triggerfish to make the Crazy Diamond that morkhans posted about recently.
Apparently it is worth trying both the Cullinan and Somerset West versions.

Got stuck here... We be going home today...

 

[Quantum Theory]

http://m.capetownmagazine.com/event...h-super-cool-beer-tour/2015-01-02/11_37_55922

They charge you R495 for a "free beer special"?