It’s probably about time for me to review an Australian beer and there just happened to be one in the fridge, Carlton Dry.
Carlton Dry has a taste true to its name, very dry and crisp – I suggest it always be served chilled.It is a full strength premium lager but is quite bland to the taste buds. It has a medium yellow appearance and a light fruity smell.
The Carlton brand was founded in 1864 where it began delivering its blend of beers with the help of the magnificent Clydesdale horse which is immortalized on every bottle.In 1907 Carlton Breweries joined forces with the Foster’s Brewing Company and through brand development are now part of the Fosters Group.
One of the main attractions towards this beer is that it is a low-carb alternative.Carlton Dry has 30% less carbohydrates than other full strength beers and will still give you the same kick that any other full strength beer usually would.This element combined with the crisp dry taste keeps it above the average.So if you’re in the market to watch the old beer gut and like the dry beer variety, I suggest you give Carlton Dry a go.
Carlsberg – ‘Probably the best beer in the world’ – I think not.
Although Carlsberg may be marketed as the best beer in the world, I certainly don’t believe it is.It has a very unique taste, creamy but yet crisp at the same time.Not being a fan of creamy beers probably doesn’t help but there’s something about Carlsberg that makes it different.It has a light yellow appearance and quite a distinctive sweet aroma.
Carlsberg brewing began back in 1847, in beautiful Denmark (Queen Mary’s new home).This is where the foundations were laid for what we now call the Carlsberg beer.Unfortunately, Carlsberg is no longer brewed and bottled in Denmark but rather under license by Forster’s here in Australia.
Even though I might not be an absolute fan of the Carlsberg beer I don’t believe it’s a bad brew and hence why it has an early mention on my blog.It’s a beer that can be comfortably consumed in quantity unlike its big brother – Carlsberg Elephant Beer, which I will review at a later time. Carlsberg should be always be served chilled to get the most out of it. Carlsberg is readily available from nearly every bottle store at minimal cost, the last six pack I bought even came with a free cooler bag which I use on a regular basis.Unfortunately, this notion is not the same for pubs, certain ones will serve it but not as a majority.Carlsberg goes well with most main meals especially pasta, which I enjoyed with it tonight.
Please feel free to go and try a Carlsberg and make your own mind up on whether it is the best beer in the world.
Rating (out of five):
Quick Facts : 5.0% alcohol – 330ml green bottle – Pop top
I honestly cannot think of a more deserving beer to write my first review on other than the old Mexican classic, the Corona, which I am currently drinking.
Brewed and bottled in Mexico since 1925 the Corona has come a long way from its humble beginnings. The Corona is now available in more than 150 countries worldwide and comes in different variations, such as the new Coronita:
Which is 2/3rd’s the size of the original Corona – thus making it the perfect companion for a backpack or for a girlfriend who might be starting out on beer drinking. I do admit the Coronita is currently rather hard to get your hands on, but I have found it on offer at one of my local watering holes, the Regatta.
So what is it that makes the Corona so appealing?Simply put – the taste! and the fact that you can easily drink them all night without any nasty side affects that other alcohol has to offer.This may have to do with Corona’s unique smooth, crisp, citrus taste or maybe the fact that Coronas are made with all natural ingredients in 1 of the 8 Modelo breweries in Mexico.
Tradition says that a Corona should be drunk with a slice of lime but it can be enjoyed with nearly any citrus fruit, my current favourite is a lemon, but in desperate times of need I have gone so far as to drink a Corona with a slice of Orange,which I probably won’t do again. Like any good beer the Corona should be served chilled but be careful not to freeze it as an instant freezing reaction can occur if the bottle gets sufficiently tapped on any surface once removed from the fridge, this I can attest to as I have had it happen to me and I was left with an undrinkable frozen Corona! Check out the youtube footage below to see what I am talking about.
Corona is the ideal partner for any occasion or meal and can be consumed at any time of the day/night.It certainly is an enjoyable brew and if you have not yet experienced the unique taste of a Corona, I suggest you get down to you local pub, club or bottle shop and try one today!
Rating (out of five):
Quick Facts : 4.6% alcohol – 330ml clear bottle – Pop top
