Hi Grapies!We have an exciting episode on the Grapes and Lager Youtube channel on the Estrella De Galicia range of Beers (as linked below)! So what do we have on offer? How does 4 bottles each of the Estrella Galicia products we have ranged sound? Well, for $42.95 for this mixed 12 pack, I think it sounds pretty good particularly if you get to sample each one with this pack! Estrella De Galicia Special A bright golden beer. Pleasant and refreshing aromas with spicy tones that stand out. The mouth feel is neutral and light, with a very distinct taste of hops....
This month we are focusing on German beers, as Oktoberfest celebrations are rolled out in late September and throughout October (the offical dates in Germany for 2015 is 20th September - 5th October). Today, we are focusing on a beer style that has gained some following in Australia over 20 years ago. It was then we were first exposed to the German wheat beer style by a group of innovative guys who took the Bavarian style and made it a household name using a very iconic Australian name. This goes to show my age now as I remember spending many Sunday Sessions at the Matilda Bay Pub in Perth drinking a...
(MORE BEER PLEASE!) OKTOBERFEST Quick question Grapies - when does Oktoberfest start? Nope, not October - it actually starts in September! This event runs for 16 days and ends on the first Sunday in October (it was shifted to September when its warmer).Originating in Germany, it has become the largest Volkfest (People's Fair) in the World, as it is now celebrated all over the globe. The biggest here in Australia is the Brisbane Oktoberfest, which is held at the RNA Showgrounds and attracts all the Ozzies wishing to have a real Oktoberfest experience without the 20 hour plane ride to Munich! So how...
Well … I have been hassled by our subscribers and friends to put up a Belgian beer offer. In Belgium, beer is more than just a drink - it is a culture. Belgians take their beer seriously - and with good reason. The country has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for specialty beers since the Middle Ages. This is partly to do with climate, as it is too cold to grow decent wine making grapes but it’s just right for growing barley and hops. The land is excellent for this purpose also and Belgium is known for its good quality water...
Pure German Beer I have a confession to make - I love beer! I taste a lot of it and do partake in its consumption regularly (although in a lot less volume). A few years ago I was a little nervous about my true knowledge of beer. I understood the flavours, how good quality raw materials made the difference and how brewers put their own spin on their style. But it wasn’t until I worked with this 35 year old business owned by German-Aussies that I really understood the European (German) way of thinking. I was made aware of the...
