Lion Nathan has launched a new addition to their Tooheys Extra Dry range, 5 Seeds.
Have a guess what type of beer this actually is? Cider!
5 Seeds has been produced by the same people that made the popular Tooheys Extra Dry brew which is reassuring to know. It’s a medium cider reported to have slightly tangy apple characteristics coming through in both the flavour and aroma. Real apple juice sourced from Braeburn apples is used in this cider to produce a very light coloured beverage that in appearance can be compared to white wine. The aptly chosen name 5 Seeds, refers to when a perfect apple is cut in half across the core and in theory should reveal five seed chambers each with one seed in it. I can’t say I’ve ever had a perfect apple but obviously the creators of this beer have.
Unfortunately I have yet to see this cider make an appearance at my local bottle store but I am optimistic it will be on the shelves shortly awaiting my review. This is new territory for Lion Nathan so if you have already tried it, please post your comments below as we are all keen to know.
From the outset, this beer is intriguing. It is a beer that I have oftentimes thought quirky as I have seen it in the shop, but overlooked. I’m glad I gave it a chance, and I think you will be too.
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This Mexican beer, brewed by the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery (1890), has an interesting history. Pronounced “Dos Ecc-is”, the beer was a result of celebrating the XX century. The brewery began production in 1890, releasing its first keg in 1893, winning awards at the Chicago and Paris world fairs with that first brew. Four years later, Wilhelm Hasse created the Dos Equis (originally dubbed “Siglo XX”). The interesting thing about this turn of events was that this distinctively Mexican beer was created by a German, and it shows. It has a distinct organic taste that is synonymous with many German beers, but at the same time is undeniably Mexican.
The beer itself has a slightly heavier feel to it than what you would expect from a Mexican Cerveza, for example, Corona or Sol, but is refreshingly smooth at the same time . It is quite light in appearance, maybe more so than traditional lagers, and is quite fizzy, dubbed “a refreshing, golden aromatic pilsener-style lager”, which I concur is a very apt description. The bubbles are the first thing to hit you, followed by that distinct Mexican flavour, and then a pleasantly bitter aftertaste that lingers on your lips for quite a while after drinking. It’s heaviness has a tendency to make you feel like you are getting full quite quickly, so I would recommend it as a compliment to spicy Mexican food, as opposed to an easy-drinking session beer. As with most Mexican beers, it’s traditionally served with a slice of lime in the bottle.
The advertising for this beer is not what you would expect from a Mexican beer. We are used to people smiling, having fun on a beach, etc when we see many Mexican beers advertised on television. The campaign has rolled out distinctively different, a true salute to the kind of beverage it is. It follows a snapshot of the life of “the worlds most interesting man”, drinking what we are led to believe is “the worlds most interesting beer” which can be seen below. Aside from the clever advertising this beer also made an appearance back in 1999 in the hit comedy Office Space.
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Promoted as a “Vienna-style Lager Beer”, this beverage certainly sets itself up as a somewhat elite beer. While I partially agree, the product does have something missing. It feels like they have attempted to create a fully-rounded, full-bodied Mexican-style lager, but there is something that makes it just fall short of the mark. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoyed this beer, and would buy it again, but maybe not at the same frequency as other Mexican beers. This being said, I do recommend it, especially if you enjoy your Mexican cuisine.
BeerAdvice rating (out of five):3.5
From the outset, this beer is intriguing. It is a beer that I have oftentimes thought quirky as I have seen it in the shop, but overlooked. I’m glad I gave it a chance, and I think you will be too.
This Mexican beer, brewed by the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery (1890), has an interesting history. Pronounced “Dos Ecc-is”, the beer was a result of celebrating the XX century. The brewery began production in 1890, releasing its first keg in 1893, winning awards at the Chicago and Paris world fairs with that first brew. Four years later, Wilhelm Hasse created the Dos Equis (originally dubbed “Siglo XX”). The interesting thing about this turn of events was that this distinctively Mexican beer was created by a German, and it shows. It has a distinct organic taste that is synonymous with many German beers, but at the same time is undeniably Mexican.
The beer itself has a slightly heavier feel to it than what you would expect from a Mexican Cerveza, for example, Corona or Sol, but is refreshingly smooth at the same time . It is quite light in appearance, maybe more so than traditional lagers, and is quite fizzy, dubbed “a refreshing, golden aromatic pilsener-style lager”, which I concur is a very apt description. The bubbles are the first thing to hit you, followed by that distinct Mexican flavour, and then a pleasantly bitter aftertaste that lingers on your lips for quite a while after drinking. It’s heaviness has a tendency to make you feel like you are getting full quite quickly, so I would recommend it as a compliment to spicy Mexican food, as opposed to an easy-drinking session beer. As with most Mexican beers, it’s traditionally served with a slice of lime in the bottle.
The advertising for this beer is not what you would expect from a Mexican beer. We are used to people smiling, having fun on a beach, etc when we see many Mexican beers advertised on television. The campaign has rolled out distinctively different, a true salute to the kind of beverage it is. It follows a snapshot of the life of “the worlds most interesting man”, drinking what we are led to believe is “the worlds most interesting beer” which can be seen below. Aside from the clever advertising this beer also made an appearance back in 1999 in the hit comedy Office Space.
Promoted as a “Vienna-style Lager Beer”, this beverage certainly sets itself up as a somewhat elite beer. While I partially agree, the product does have something missing. It feels like they have attempted to create a fully-rounded, full-bodied Mexican-style lager, but there is something that makes it just fall short of the mark. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoyed this beer, and would buy it again, but maybe not at the same frequency as other Mexican beers. This being said, I do recommend it, especially if you enjoy your Mexican cuisine.
If you are a subscriber of the inthemix mailing list like myself, then you would have noticed a recent email was sent to you with the subject line [ITM] Who loves a free beer?
I’d like to confirm that this is a legitimate survey and I have spoken with inthemix staff to verify this. Unfortunately though as nicely as I asked they wouldn’t tell me what the free beer was except that it was a new product which they are conducted research for. So until I get my ‘free beer’ all I can suggest is that if you’re also a member of inthemix get onto the survey via your email link at get yourself some free beer!
The latest Coles/Liqourland catalogue has a coupon for the newish Überbräu beer, allowing you to purchase a six pack for $9.99 but hurry this offer ends next Wednesday the 19th August. Unfortunately we haven’t reviewed this beer yet but will be doing so in the near future. For the time being here’s what I can tell you about it – Überbräu is a premium lager made in France and fully imported into Australia. A bottle of this French brew has 5.0% alcohol which equates to approximately 1.3 standard drinks. Until the review is up, why not give it a try while it’s on special and let us know your thoughts, cheers!
Liquorland have to two noticeable specials starting tomorrow, Thursday 23rd July in there beer department. They are as follows:
1. Buy any 2 cartons for $75 – choose between Miller Chill or Cantina ($37.50 per carton).
2. Buy any 2 cartons for $90 – choose between Corona or Peroni ($45 per carton) bargain!
The above deals will be available from the 23rd through to the 29th of July at Liquorland stores.
I will update this post tomorrow to let you know if either Dan Murphy’s or 1st Choice have out done these deals, cause if they haven’t remember they will both beat advertised prices!
Another recent addition to hit the shelves of liquor retailers here in Queensland is Steinlager Pure, or so I thought. Lion Nathan who owns the brand say on their website that this beer was launched in 2007, so I’m confused as to why only in recent months it appears to be making a debut in Queensland. Nonetheless, I am not complaining as I am all in favour of new brews.
In essence what first attracted me to this beer was the way it was marketed as being completely pure. It contains absolutely no additives, no preservatives and best of all it’s ingredients are all sourced from within New Zealand where it is brewed. Steinlager Pure uses a unique variety of hops called Pacific Jade which are commissioned by Steinlager to deliver a smooth and refreshing flavour to this brew.
This lager has a sweet, indulging aroma with a rich golden appearance. On the palette it is refreshing with a clean, crisp taste. There is a dominating malt flavour, with a hint of creaminess. A six-pack of this lager was enough to tie me over, I enjoyed it but wouldn’t make a night of drinking it.
If you’re interested in giving this brew a try, head over to the interactive Steinlager Pure website here and use the unique ‘Steinlager Pure Finder’ to find your local stockist.
BWS currently have Sapporo listed as their ‘beer of the month’ and are selling it for $10 a 6pack! All you have to do is print out the voucher located here and take it down to your local BWS along with $10. I purchased my 6-pack last night. Please note that although this beer is marketed as Japan’s Oldest Brand it is actually brewed & bottled in Canada. This offer expires on the 4th of June so be quick and enjoy.
It’s about I did a new beer review and what better way to start off my 2009 reviews than with a local brew, such as the Redoak Organic Pale Ale.
Redoak specialise in premium boutique beers and are claimed to be ‘Australia’s most awarded brewery’. They are based in Sydney where they have their Boutique Beer Café located at 201 Clarence Street. There are over 20 individual brews to try at this café and let me tell you the next time I’m down that way, I’ll be making a stopover.
This beer is brewed using certified organic ingredients from the malt to the hops, so if you’re one to sit on the organic bandwagon, then you can feel confident drinking this unique brew.
Redoak Organic Pale Ale pours a consistent full head which looks near picture perfect in my opinion. It also has a significant amount of effervescence to it. The colour of this beer is a light gold shade with a cloudy haze due to the ingredients suspended in the beer. The dominating is sweet and fruity, with a light citrus secondary aroma. Last, but not least the taste – wow! The packaging on my 6-pack says ‘unique’ and that’s exactly what it is. One of my initial thoughts was that this beer tastes like Belle Vue Kriek, but that was soon altered by the bitter hops aftertaste. This beer is without a doubt very fruity not only in it’s aroma but in it’s taste. I found it relatively refreshing and kept me going back for more, I am on my third bottle now as I type.
For a premium boutique beer I believe this to be rather reasonably priced. I picked up a 6-pack from my local Dan Murphy’s for $15.90. Generally, I am quite pleased with most fruity brews and this is no exception, my only concern is, would I want more than a 6-pack? I’ll leave this with you to ponder over, but first you’ll have to give this unique pale ale a try.
This is the first James Squire brew to be reviewed on BeerAdvice and it certainly won’t be the last. This limited release lager is aimed at the craft beer segment and has been developed to be enjoyed during these hot summer months. In case you were wondering, what exactly a craft beer is, here is a general definition: a craft beer is one that is made by a small, independent brewer that uses only traditional brewing methods and high quality brewing ingredients.
James Squire began his brewing career as a convict sent to Australia on the First Fleet. Although he started from some very rocky beginnings, he ended his life as a brewing legend. His legacy and name are now carried on by the Malt Shovel Brewery in Camperdown, more then one hundred and fifty years later and this is their latest limited release brew.
This beer is certainly smooth and fresh, which reinforces its target climate. It has a rich malt taste and mild bitterness, while not being overly carbonated. There is a pleasant sweet aroma probably attributed to the malt used and it pours a pale shade of gold. I believe this beer is perfectly suited to our hot summer and is worth the extra cash at the checkout. You’ll currently be able to get yourself a six-pack of this limited brew at Dan Murphy’s for $17.99 and in my opinion, its money well spent!
Well it’s certainly been a while since my last review and I apologise for that, but in the meantime, a new blonde beer has appeared on the shelves of many Australian liquor retailers. This attractive new beverage is Bavaria Blonde.
Brewed in Holland by the family owned Bavaria Brewery and imported to Australia courtesy of the Australian Beer Connoisseurs, this new low carb brew makes for a welcome addition to the Australian blonde beer scene.
For nearly 300 years the Bavaria Brewery has been producing premium quality beers and this new brew is no exception. Brewed using pure certified 100% mineral spring water that comes directly from the deep underground springs that run beneath the brewery. I’m not sure wether it’s the natural spring water or the traditional brewing methods used by Bavaria but this beer certainly does not leave you with a nasty hangover, like some other blondes have been known to do. Bavaria Blonde premium lager comes with only a third of the carbohydrates found in a standard beer which in reality equates to an average of 0.9 grams per 100ml and it has 28 calories per 100ml. Let me tell you this beer is a very smooth and flavoursome brew. It has a full taste typical to that of a premium import but comes with a refreshing finish. There is a sweet aroma from this blonde and it dresses in a light shade of gold.
If you would like to try this new low carb beer then head down to your local 1st Choice where it currently retails for $37.90 a carton, which in my opinion is a steal for this top quality brew. Let’s face it, everyone loves a blonde from time to time!
