Mailing a 6pk showcasing aussie brewing

Discussion in 'Australia' started by perthbelgianbeer, Oct 21, 2012.

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  1. perthbelgianbeer

    perthbelgianbeer Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2011 Australia

    Aussie BAers, im gonna send a few btls of aussie beer to a belgian fella who's probably tried naught but a coopers vintage '10 from our shores. Aiming to send beers that are a good showcase of belgian style brewing over here, and/or aussie beers that are just so good they have to be included

    I came up with
    Wild thing 2012 / billy b's dark / billy b's golden / la sirene saison / moondog perverse / hop hog
    And probably will post a coopers vintage 08 too cos he liked the 2010 he found somewhere in brugges.

    So i guess this is sort of a 'what would you chuck in a 6pk to showcase aussie brewing to beery ppl in europe/usa etc.

    Just a casual thread in case anyone wanna proffer up their own 6pk suggestions
     
    #1 perthbelgianbeer, Oct 21, 2012
  2. dgilks

    dgilks Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2008 Australia

    I definitely wouldn't add Peverse Sexual Amalgam and probably only do one Billy B beer. Maybe Mad Abbott Tripel and Brewboys Seeing Double.
     
    #2 dgilks, Oct 21, 2012
  3. danieelol

    danieelol Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 Australia

    I think Perverse Sexual Amalgam is good (at least the last release) but each to their own

    A Murray's Anniversary Ale would be ideal to include if possible. Also consider things like Bridge Road B2 Bomber (I haven't had it but it gets good reviews) or Saison Noir if available. Also Grand Ridge's barleywines might be worth including. Or Empress or Triple Hightail. Or maybe one of Red Duck's many funky new brews. Quite a lot to choose from really.
     
    #3 danieelol, Oct 21, 2012
  4. Lukie

    Lukie Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2007 Australia

    Wild Thing, Billy B's Golden, Hop Hog, La Sirene, MG Black IPA (newest release), Freaks & Geeks.
     
    #4 Lukie, Oct 21, 2012
  5. hawthorne00

    hawthorne00 Devotee (331) Nov 23, 2010 Australia

    Grand Ridge Moonshine (Scotch Ales are Belgian, right), Temple Saison de Miel, Murray's Heart of Darkness Oak Aged, Red Duck Gnaume, Red Hill Double Barrel Temptation, Hop Dog Sticky Figgy.
     
    #5 hawthorne00, Oct 21, 2012
  6. MrKennedy

    MrKennedy Pooh-Bah (1,838) Dec 29, 2006 Australia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Really good box Andrew!

    Stuff I've sent to trading partners overseas that have gone down well were: Seven Sheds Stella IPA, Wild Thing, Knappstein, Moo Brew Imperial Stout (oak), Hop Hog.

    Mulder1010 has sent a few bottles of Clout Stout out and they have been well received.
     
    #6 MrKennedy, Oct 21, 2012
  7. heygeebee

    heygeebee Pooh-Bah (2,125) Aug 6, 2010 Australia
    Pooh-Bah

    interesting and a good general discussion thread that we have not had for a while... moi?
    • Bridge Road India Saison
    • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
    • Knappstein Lager
    all for their 'Aussie-ness', than add in because they are good
    • Wild Thing
    • and the current Aussie Black IPA de jour...

    then maybe an out-of-date can of VB for comparison sake :grinning: just to make up the six
     
    #7 heygeebee, Oct 21, 2012
  8. danieelol

    danieelol Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 Australia

    ugh Lukie, Freaks & Geeks is horrible. Like crushed vitamin tablets.
     
    #8 danieelol, Oct 22, 2012
  9. foles

    foles Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2007 Australia

    If only feral watermelon warhead was in the bottle. And all the other sours they did.
     
    #9 foles, Oct 22, 2012
  10. perthbelgianbeer

    perthbelgianbeer Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2011 Australia

    i'm with lukie here, i thought freaks and geeks was great and a really unique combination of styles/flavours... i'd even call it balanced.

    i've to'd and fro'd over knappstein & also pacific ale... probably only leaving them out due to a 'belgian bent' in most of my chosen six. liking the sound of all the other suggestions as far as a top 6 goes -- but for posting 6 different beers and keeping price down, the typical aussie 'limited release comes in longnecks' cuts out a lot of beers like B2 bomber etc. wish i could justify the transit price of a VB for a practical joke : )

    oh and if / when i buy a clout stout, it'll definitely only be for me : )
     
    #10 perthbelgianbeer, Oct 22, 2012
  11. Lukie

    Lukie Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2007 Australia

    Sounds like you might have had a dud. It was a superb beer, full of complex malt character.
     
    #11 Lukie, Oct 22, 2012
  12. aussieoverlord

    aussieoverlord Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 Australia

    first post so please bear with me.
    Have to ask why would you send "Belgian Styles" or Saisons to Belgium?
    Why not send unique beers to your mate. Black IPA's (Murray's or Kooinda) or a Murray's Anniversary Ale to him
     
    #12 aussieoverlord, Oct 22, 2012
  13. Lukie

    Lukie Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2007 Australia

    I don't see how they are unique to Australia. If we are talking Australian, I would send him beers that use Australian ingredients (hops), such as Feral Hop Hog, Stone & Wood Pacific.............................. something with Pride of Ringwood for the lols?

    Sacch infected Crown Ambassador?
     
    #13 Lukie, Oct 22, 2012
  14. perthbelgianbeer

    perthbelgianbeer Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2011 Australia

    Fair enough question - i guess i didnt explain the whole story before

    He saw the moondog perverse video on their website and expressed interest in that beer
    So i thought id send a few aussie sours to show how far aussie brewing has advanced in that regard

    Then i thought it wouldnt be a half bad idea for a thread

    Sending the la sirene cos i think its up to belgian standards and am keen to hear his thoughts
     
    #14 perthbelgianbeer, Oct 23, 2012
  15. spicelab

    spicelab Savant (1,223) Nov 6, 2009 Australia

    Having tried the Red Hill Double Barrel Temptation last night I second Hawthorne's recommendation.
     
    #15 spicelab, Oct 23, 2012
  16. sinkas

    sinkas Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2008 Australia

    why not send them some australian chocolate, hot chips and diamonds to really fuck them up
    you would haver to be a dead set todger-fondler to send pseudo belgian beers to belguim
     
    #16 sinkas, Oct 23, 2012
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  17. perthbelgianbeer

    perthbelgianbeer Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2011 Australia

    call me a todger-fondler then case :slight_smile:
     
    #17 perthbelgianbeer, Oct 23, 2012
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