Beer Appreciation Thread

Koffee_Kosmo

I have VIP people coming for a BBQ next Sunday I can easily impress with the food but what beer should I serve ?? Suggestions of good but not expensive beers please and they should be available in Brisbane Beer is to go with Lamb & Chicken on Rotisserie See recipe thread for the next request :angel: KK

Seeya_Latte

Hard one KK If they're VIP then they're more into wine more than beer so I'd play it safe and stick to something like : 1. Stella Artois (imported one) 2. Corona (good if it's hot and the ladies like it too) 3. Boags (good Aussie cred beer) 4. And a good light The more exotic ones tend to be an acquired taste and or full bodied ( eg wheat beer) that not everyone appreciates, you want something that theyve probably had before and one that speaks for itself without the need for you to talk them up And of course goes down easy Oh and not VB or XXXX .... They tend to send a yobbo message (there I said it) Seeya

Jonty

Hi KK I agree a lot with Seeya. 1. Stella (good beer, also known as wife beater in Europe). Others that would fit in this taste league and not harsh are your usual Heineken, Peroni and Crownies. If I was to choose from those 4, Peroni wins. 2. Corona, Seeya summed it up spot on, a girly drink and will go down with ease. Ensure you have lemons or lime to drop into them. 3. Boags, Coopers or even Carlton Pure Blonde for weight watchers! 4. Always have a light beer, some people may be driving so don't underestimate having a good stock! Vino, if red keep it light like pino if hot or even a light cab merlot. Whites - I have no idea! RM will give those ideas! Bubbles, have a couple of bottles if the partners are comming. Best of all good luck with the entertaining

derrilex

Had some pepperjack the other day KK - bloody nice beer

WotB

I reckon something like this: http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_906911/gage-roads-sleeping-giant-ipa

Seeya_Latte

I find this time of year very exciting... The sun's starting to come out (Im in melb don't forget unlike you sunshine blessed Queenslanders). I'm always in DMs for a new beer to kick back with...i think that pepper jack and gage will be next on the sampling list...I've tried Sierra Nevada before... Nice but check out the price ! Before i hold a special bbq I prefer bringing home 1 or 2 new beers during the leadup and happy to write em off as I go but it's a big risk if you've got a BBQ and youre using a new beer on yor guests at your big event. I don't think KK's got that much time left to get his mouth around all our suggestions!!!

beanflying

Due to excess Beer Appreciation last night until 5am this morning I will not be appreciating any for a few days I expect. The Liver is evil and must be punished :pan For KK, any of the above would be nice with the food and a light Beer for that sort of thing would make a lot of sense to include. Consider Grolsch in the mix too.

Lwowiak

Hi KK, I used to entertain a lot like you are doing, when I lived in SA. I also had a charcoal grill, but preferred cooking on coals, as I had access to a lot of timber. Lamb and chicken was on the menu a lot. Beer always on hand: Boags - Tasty and easy to drink, well liked by many. Corona - especially when it got hot, and matched well with chicken. Though considered girly in the above posts, it was the preferred beer of many. Coopers Pale Ale - My friends and I grew up on Coopers, so we always have it, but many consider it a heavy beer, hence my preference for the first two. As the weather warms up, a perfect wine for barbecue (and any occasion really) is a light red of the rose style. Easily available: http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_900089/charles-melton-rose-of-virginia-ros http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_117925/turkey-flat-ros My favourite is the Rockford's Alicante Bouchet, but that is cellar door only. The Charles Melton Winery is just up the road from the Rockford's winery, and their Rose is a delicious wine, sure to impress, and perfect for what you are serving.

Koffee_Kosmo

I went and purchased Boags Premium Larger I had it a while back and it's very nice again this time around So I will keep it on ice and get another beer to have choice for the big day May even get a six pack of 2 suggestions from your replies , subject to availability KK

UNM

For something a tad different, XX is not bad (Dos Equis) - mexican and less naff than Sol or Corona. The Amber has a bit of body to it, but can still be served with Lime. Pepperjack aint bad. For barbecued food, something with a bit of bite to it would be good - a good quality Pils or an IPA. Not sure what is available up your way, but stick with a smaller craft brewery rather than one of the manufactured beers.

Seeya_Latte

Damn you KK Just had a BBQ with my next door neighbour and had to try something new. At 3.99 ea but well worth it.... Knappstein lager Very nice

mycuppa

Here you go KK - something that you can't go wrong with. Double Espresso Beer. Purchased in Glen Waverley by one of my customers as a present for me.

Seeya_Latte

Latest sampling of the bunch (all about $4 ea)... Only one or two held my interests way after drinking, but if I had to choose, I would say that I'd probably buy Grand Ridge again out of this list. Although not in the pic I did try this - Coopers Premium Lager I was equally pleased with this (and cheaper) Even though I enjoy different beers, I still find that Lagers tend to suit my pallete most Next - Peroni Leggera trying to find a good mid-strength (hopefully I find that this doesn't turn out to be an oxymoron)

UNM

Not to pick on you specifically see ya, but I find this Australian term 'mid strength' odd and difficult to follow. A bit like asking for a mid strength coffee. As I understand it, the term is usually (always?) referring just to the alcohol content Some beers are stronger than others, they are what they are. A doppelbock will typically be stronger than a hefeweizen in most important respects. Often a darker beer is stronger flavored than a lighter beer, but light beers frequently have higher alcohol content. Brewing to a specific alcohol content, rather than respecting the ingredients just seems wrong. Edit: actually it is not just brewing to specific alcohol content, but consumers choosing based on alcohol content. Anyway, you should try some different ales as well as lagers. Grab a Belgian witbier such as hoegaarden. I am guessing that will suit your palate better than some of the other ale styles.

Seeya_Latte

Hi UNM In relation to the mid-strength, I agree, that's why I'm looking around for a <4% beer that actually tastes of something. The reason for looking is purely from an incarceration perspective. I don't usually go for lights but the downside of this is that at bbqs (if driving) you cant keep knocking heavy's back for obvious reasons ....and find you end up finishing the day on soft drink with the kids ! For these occasions the 3-4%'s do there job, albeit most do it at the expense of taste.

UNM

If driving, cascade light is my usual choice. Otherwise, I moderate beer input based on effects. Since most beer I drink is in the 4-6 percent range, not really a good mix with driving after - can't text as smoothly while driving if I had a few :pan

beanflying

After a 38+ degree day sure am appreciating this and the couple of others ;D [attachimg=1]

Brett_H

Great Beer and great photo Tim!

Koffee_Kosmo

That beer is making me thirsty But that backdrop is something to drink to KK

LaSanMarcoMelb

I've recently discovered little creatures "Rogers". It's a mid strength at 3.5% which is 1 standard drink. It is surprisingly good for a lighter beer, same goes for coopers mid ale

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