CS5 Mad Props

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Permalink Reply by vdog on June 22, 2010 at 2:31pm

Not having been involved in previous swaps I don't have a benchmark to compare this round to, but I don't think there was a dud beer in the bunch for me. There were beers that didn't suit my tastes completely, and some that had flaws, but definitely nothing 'bad'.

My favourite from the swap was Dale's NZPA - well brewed, and something that was right in the sweet spot for me as far as matching what I like brewing/drinking anyway. Outstanding. Honourable mentions to Studio1 and Haish as Rev said - both terrific examples that were just edged by Dale for the reasons above.

Count me in for the next one Rev, I'll definitely be keen.

Permalink Reply by studio1 on June 22, 2010 at 7:40pm

jeez - I've only had a few from the swap so far...too much stock on hand (like 42L of bitter on handpump that is in danger of getting 'oxidised' and MUST be drunk haha!) and prob 18 or so craft beers on hand. MUST>>>>DRINK>>>MORE>>> lol.

Cheers for the props T

Permalink Reply by Mike Neilson on June 22, 2010 at 8:25pm

I loved Haishes bitter, like alot but also Martins beer, I must say though all I can remember was that it was very saline like, and didnt get much else to tell you the honest truth which is a good thing, but after 2-3 Case swap beers who can?

Permalink Reply by Reviled on July 2, 2010 at 9:24am

Any more mad props for CS5?

Permalink Reply by Dale on July 2, 2010 at 9:30am

Man I haven't even got through half of mine, but so far Studio1 is the standout for me.

Permalink Reply by Reviled on July 2, 2010 at 10:33am

Youre obviously not drinking enough then Dale ;o) haha I finished all mine over a week ago, was too hard to keep away from the amazing beers this time round!!

Permalink Reply by Dale on July 2, 2010 at 10:40am

haha I do have an excuse, 4 wisdom teeth out.

Permalink Reply by Reviled on July 2, 2010 at 10:44am

Ouch bro, say no more!!

Permalink Reply by JackoNZ on July 12, 2010 at 11:14am

First case swap for me, very enjoyable with a good mix of beers to work through. I thought they were all well brewed, no major faults in any of the beers, quality stuff fellas.

Here's my top 3:

Gold: Haish's Ordinary Bitter - Excellent beer, nicely balanced, flavoursome, easy drinking bitter, loved it.
Silver: James P's Bitter Pils - Really good flavour and aroma in this beer. A thirst quencher I could drink a lot of.
Bronze: Barry's Southern English Brown - Another well brewed and balanced beer. Inspired me to give the English Brown style another go myself.

Thanks to everyone who's given their feedback on my beer, really appreciate it.

Cheers

Permalink Reply by Martin Bridges on July 24, 2010 at 6:10pm

As I work my way through the last beer of this Case Swap it's time to reflect. Excellent set of beers, not a duff one amongst them. A few stood out for me, but every beer I tasted had it's good points. Anyway, the ones that stick in my head:

Haish's Bitter - everything a good bitter should be, and the recipe is locked and loaded into Beersmith for me to brew next time I do an Ordinary.

Vdog's Hobs of Hell - I love me a good Porter and this was up there with some of the best I've tasted.

Simon's Imperial Bitter - which was really an ESB, and was another excellent beer.

James P's Bitter Pils - the crossover Pale Ale/Pils has finished the case swap in some style for me.

I really appreciated the opportunity to throw my experimental beer out there and I'm really grateful for all the feedback.

Cheers!