What's your poison this X-Mas

[Fantic125]

I have looked at the Heineken Keg at the store but I have never tried it, I have always opted for the bottles instead. I can taste the difference between Heineken brewed here in Australia and the imported stuff. Is the keg nice? Does it go flat after a while? Might have to try it.

The keg's OK. Used it a few times for parties etc, so it's usually gone in an hour or two. I have had it last 2 days once. Still have never come across a bad beer.........

 

[medhead]

I have looked at the Heineken Keg at the store but I have never tried it, I have always opted for the bottles instead. I can taste the difference between Heineken brewed here in Australia and the imported stuff. Is the keg nice? Does it go flat after a while? Might have to try it.

Heineken kegs hold up pretty well, certainly they'll last 30 days or so. They are sealed, and remain sealed, with a spout at the top. I have a bit of problem with too much head when starting to use them but that is poor pouring technique. I just checked my keg and couldn't see anything about brewing location. I always assumed the stubbies are brewed in Oz.

The lowenbrau keg on the other hand, is a different beast. It typical german efficiency, or perhaps German deference to purity, the keg has a difference mechanism. A tap at the bottom, usage involves deploying the tap and drinking, until the pressure is depleted i.e. a vacuum has formed with the removed beer and atmospheric pressure prevents beer from flowing. At this point you push it a button on the top of the keg. Now the keg is unsealed and can't really be resealed. So the beer will go flat after a day or so, which means it is best drunk in one sitting. Fortunately, I like German beer and the in laws gave me a keg fridge designed for this type of keg a couple of years ago.

Picked up a bottle of Remy Martin XO on the way back. Had to get it while on the CX flight since we cannot take duty free alcohol on board. Still works out 20% cheaper than Sydney duty free.

Nice. An ex did the remy Martin product training many years ago when working in duty free. I've always wanted to try it since then, but have never got around to it. I was one the keating surfing scholarship at that stage and remy was a bit out of my price range.

 

[notzac]

My current favourite tipple is the Gin O'clocktail - stolen shamelessly from a certain Twitter feed. Start with a large rocks glass, then add plenty of ice, a generous pour of a good mixing gin (so, 50-60 mLs of Tanqueray or Plymouth), 15 mL of Bottle Green Elderflower cordial and top up with Schweppes Dry Ginger Ale. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.

Alternatively, one could try the Royal Martini: three parts gin, one part gin, dash of gin. Serve ice-cold.

Aside from the gin fetish, I have a rather lovely bottle of Billecart Salmon NV chilling down for Christmas morning..

 

[The Rok]

Heineken kegs hold up pretty well, certainly they'll last 30 days or so. They are sealed, and remain sealed, with a spout at the top. I have a bit of problem with too much head when starting to use them but that is poor pouring technique. I just checked my keg and couldn't see anything about brewing location. I always assumed the stubbies are brewed in Oz.

The lowenbrau keg on the other hand, is a different beast. It typical german efficiency, or perhaps German deference to purity, the keg has a difference mechanism. A tap at the bottom, usage involves deploying the tap and drinking, until the pressure is depleted i.e. a vacuum has formed with the removed beer and atmospheric pressure prevents beer from flowing. At this point you push it a button on the top of the keg. Now the keg is unsealed and can't really be resealed. So the beer will go flat after a day or so, which means it is best drunk in one sitting. Fortunately, I like German beer and the in laws gave me a keg fridge designed for this type of keg a couple of years ago.



Nice. An ex did the remy Martin product training many years ago when working in duty free. I've always wanted to try it since then, but have never got around to it. I was one the keating surfing scholarship at that stage and remy was a bit out of my price range.

Well, first off, of I go for the keg and I'm drinking alone it will last 3 hours max, so longevity is not an issue. I will give it a shot.

In relation to the stubbies most are brewed here in oz, but if you look hard you can find import. Here in WA Dan Murphys sell a carton of "restaurant" Heineken (12x 330ml import) cartons. I bought a few cartons last week and am getting through them nicely.

They call it restaurant pack because there is just 24 bottles in a case, no 4x6 pack just all one case.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Costco are selling 2007 St Henri for $67, so I have picked up a stash.

 

[casanovawa]

Will most likely just stick to my bourbons and cokes... Not really a bourbon snob, most brands will do though think i have some Jim Beam and Wild Turkey from travels...

 

[KitKat]

Oh well, when in France...
Laurent Perrier
Belle Epoque
Gosset Rose..

 

[The Rok]

Heineken kegs hold up pretty well, certainly they'll last 30 days or so. They are sealed, and remain sealed, with a spout at the top. I have a bit of problem with too much head when starting to use them but that is poor pouring technique

I have since discovered that the glass shape, size and material has a huge effect on the size of the head.

Although plastic insulated "tankards" provide the best cooling and longevity of temperature, tall glasses actually provide a nicer drink with the perfect head. Having spent 7 years as a barman in Ireland I can pour a good pint.

A side effect of this is the necessity to drink quicker to avoid the temperature issue. I loike it.

 

[medhead]

I have since discovered that the glass shape, size and material has a huge effect on the size of the head.

Although plastic insulated "tankards" provide the best cooling and longevity of temperature, tall glasses actually provide a nicer drink with the perfect head. Having spent 7 years as a barman in Ireland I can pour a good pint.

A side effect of this is the necessity to drink quicker to avoid the temperature issue. I loike it.

I have a couple of Newcastle Brown branded tall pint glasses that I use. They fit nicely in a stubble holder. Also a number of German steins, but 1 litre is a bit much in summer I save my plastic tankard, with water jacket for freezing, for iced coffee.

 

[The Rok]

I was going to try to buy some Heineken glasses online but reckon I'll just go to the pub and brine a barman to "loan" me a few.

The keg is pouring nicely now.