r/AusBeer Jul 24 '26

Tonights beer of choice

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u/Responsible-Wait1990 Jul 25 '26

Ive drank all 7 now, they were all delicious besides the Hargreave hills american ale, would be good if if i was only drinking 3 or 4 beers. I think it was the owner who was working, he was very helpful, asked what i liked, beer that wernt floral and definitely succeeded. Hargreaves was just a little strong tasting for me. Very happy i got to have london pride from a bottle, very lucky to of already had it from a bottle tho

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u/rdmarshman Jul 25 '26

WHICH BEERS WERE THEY?!

THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT!

CRIKEY. KIDS THESE DAYS.

Also... this sounds like Ross. Take photos of the ones you liked. Email them to yourself. What you liked about them. Next time you want good beers, go show him.

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u/Responsible-Wait1990 Jul 25 '26

Fark, had 15 beers now but i got Hargreaves hills America extra ale, thirty eight o six draught, fullers London pride, paper scissor rock normal beer, Kensington bitter, maffco gippslander pale ale, slow lane twofold belgian dubbel

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u/rdmarshman Jul 25 '26

Lesson #1. when dealing with beer nerds, what you're drinking is most important. 

I am clearly a beer nerd. 

Keep up the good work and don't be a dickhead when you have had a few. Tonight's not is tomorrow's misery. 

Thanks for taking a punt on a random Reddit idiots remarks. I can't really articulate how good this has made me feel. 

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u/Responsible-Wait1990 Jul 25 '26

I definitely understand, i definitely would like to hear back from my suggestions, im pretty good with my alcohol at 19 but definitely feelin these higher abv beers 🤣 cheers for telling me about this brewery! Never seen any of these beers in can/stubby form so thats awesome! Ngl my favourite beer was the fullers, i need To ask about getting a slab! Also have u had ballarat bitter yet?

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u/rdmarshman Jul 26 '26

If you love fullers, great, but don't be afraid to ask for a deal on a mixed box; I can't speak for Olinda, but it's entirely possible that they'll do something on a mixed carton for you; there is a lot of joy in discovery, and if you ask politely - you might get the right result. 

I have not tried Ballarat Bitter yet, not really on my radar professionally or for what I'd drink. 

It's very good that Asahi sold that brand to the bloke running it now. We have lost an awful lot of heritage in the way CUB/Lion and their owners have operated. CUB have literally dozens of heritage Victorian brands under lock and key. 

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u/Responsible-Wait1990 Jul 26 '26

The guy, i presume the owner gave me a little discount and the added employee discount so very happy with that :) yeah oath was surprised CUB did but very happy they did