Furphy

Definition 

‘a rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd.’

Look at those, I'm drooling just thinking about it

This Victorian beer has been brewed with the heart and soul of Geelong, out of an old mill.

Made with Victorian hops and malt this is a fruity, malty tasting brew that is to be had while spinning a few furphy’s.

This beer has been out for a little while and I’ve been meaning to try it, I think it’s a funny name for a beer but I’m glad I finally got one. 

Not like any regular ale

Furphy is a part of the Little Creatures line up, known for Dog Days and Pale Ale.

It is great that a region has combined its best ingredients to come up with something remarkable and is proud to display a big V on its logo – for Victoria.

Available on tap and in stubbies and cans this is one you must try if you can get a hold of it.

Cheers,

Dave

Red Stripe

Here at Dave’s Beers of the World it is my mission to sample beer from everywhere in the world. I can now properly add another country to my list with Red Stripe from Jamaica.

Almost as famous as Usain Bolt

This isn’t my first Jamaican drink with Royal Jamaican Ginger Beer appearing in a sample box one year.

Right away I like the name, Red Stripe is what my favourite AFL team have on their guernsey, the bottle is shaped like a VB though, so it doesn’t win points for that – haha.

Red Stripe is a different tasting beer, it is a lager with a mild butterscotch flavour, it was easy to drink and was different from anything I have had before.

This beer is boasted as one of the many good things to come from the country including jerk chicken, Usain Bolt and Cool Runnings.

A running legend

If you want to stake the claim of being an international beer drinker, then this is one you should add to your list.

Cheers,

Dave

Corona Ligera

Where I want to be

At least once a day I have a daydream where I’m sitting in a chair on a warm beach with the waves crashing on the shore in front. Beside me is a bucket filled with ice and Coronas with lime wedges sticking out of them. 

Maybe one day it will happen. 

For now, I noticed that Corona released a new beer, a mid-strength, which is an ever-growing market here in this continent. 

Corona Ligera (with a silent G) is imported directly from Mexico and tastes just like it’s big brother, it is a crisp and refreshing beer, but I would rather drink it with fruit.

Corona have a new beer

For me I don’t need a lighter Corona, on a good night I can knock back almost an entire carton in a good session, I don’t necessarily need a weaker version.

Early reviews have praised its arrival, but it looks like the price point is pretty much the same as full strength which is not going to help sales.

If you are a Corona fan and want a slightly weaker version, then one is now available.

Cheers,

Dave

Holgate XPA

May has given a reason to love sci fi and beer even more,

Since may the fourth has officially become 'Star Wars Day' it is a good reason to get the movies out and watch the trilogies all over again.

Now that most of us are adults we can now also enjoy the movies we loved as kids with some Star Wars themed beers, in recent years these are starting to multiply.

A new favourite of mine is from Holgate, X-Wing XPA from Victoria.

This is the kind of beer you want to crack open just after you have shot a couple of proton torpedoes into the Death Star and made it back, made with four hop varieties (not including galaxy) it has a fruity aroma which matches the taste.

A good name for a good beer!

I mention galaxy hops because many Star Wars themed beers are being made with them - I wonder if they come from a galaxy far far away?

Being a craft beer it isn't going to be found everywhere and is likely a limited release.

Holgate have even gone one better and made a stronger version called the Millennium Falcon, this beer would do the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs as it packs a huge punch. It cost $22 for one stubbie!

Get one of these if you can and sit back on the couch with some of the best movies ever made playing at high volume.

Cheers,

Dave

May the Fourth be with you!