Post by: briann532 on August 27, 2016, 02:50:35 PM
Post by: SEADOO on August 27, 2016, 02:55:32 PM
Same as regular XXXX.
Both horse piss.
Post by: mrdenn1s on August 27, 2016, 03:09:55 PM
Easily the best beer in the country.
Post by: tryagain on August 27, 2016, 03:18:04 PM
Post by: tracker on August 27, 2016, 03:36:46 PM
Post by: Shaun99 on August 27, 2016, 03:42:06 PM
:cheers:
Post by: two up on August 27, 2016, 03:47:05 PM
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 05:17:57 PM
Might have another VB , cause l like them :cheers: :cup:
Post away , give it your very best , :cup: :cup:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 05:20:09 PM
VB....I even gag trying to say the word...... :o :o :oSadly VB are 2 letters not a word :'( but its a great drop :cup: :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 05:21:31 PM
lts Popcorn time & VB :cup: :cheers:
Post by: Moggy on August 27, 2016, 05:21:55 PM
I would rather give up drinking than drink that cats piss.Give yourself an uppercut, nothing is that bad. It just becomes an aquired taste :-)
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
Post by: Hoyks on August 27, 2016, 05:24:14 PM
I drank it before i developed taste buds. It is Ok (as long as there is no other choice*) between 2-3 degrees, go outside that bracket and it rapidly goes down hill.
*Possum piss counts as a choice
Post by: Coolblue80 on August 27, 2016, 05:24:19 PM
Post by: two up on August 27, 2016, 05:24:47 PM
Give yourself an uppercut, nothing is that bad. It just becomes an aquired taste :-)Yes, yes it is.
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
I hear drinking battery acid is an aquired taste too.
Post by: Dogsbreakfast on August 27, 2016, 05:25:05 PM
I rate that experience better than drinking a v.b.
Post by: shakey55 on August 27, 2016, 05:26:37 PM
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Post by: briann532 on August 27, 2016, 06:06:38 PM
When i was little, i accidently drank the water that my great grandmother was soaking her dentures in - once i realised, i threw up everywhere and couldn't sleep properly for a month having bad dreams about teeth chasing me.
I rate that experience better than drinking a v.b.
PMSL...........
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:10:45 PM
Having another VB & reading on :cheers: :cup:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:13:33 PM
Give it your Really Best Shot . Convince me . Have a Go , :cup: :cheers:
Post by: brickiematt on August 27, 2016, 07:17:57 PM
:cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:19:54 PM
Matter of Fact l got 1 Now :cheers: :cup:
Post by: brickiematt on August 27, 2016, 07:20:48 PM
Matter of Fact l got 1 Now :cheers: :cup:
x2
:cheers:
Post by: listo on August 27, 2016, 07:26:02 PM
You're a true Saint and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your services :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:27:53 PM
VB might not be the chosen brew for everybody , but it is for some that enjoy it we drink it .
Matter of fact l Got 1 Now :cheers: :cup:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:31:29 PM
No throwing insults from me Speewa, all I can do is say thank you. You're the salt of the earth old mate and so are the guys like you. As long as there are the "roll your sleeves up & do the dirty work" type like your fine self, there is less VB on the shelves getting in the way of the good stuff for the rest of us.All BS aside if you don't like VB , clear you mind of it & consume you chosen :cheers: :cup:
You're a true Saint and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your services :cheers:
Post by: listo on August 27, 2016, 07:34:51 PM
Post by: Streetkid on August 27, 2016, 07:41:17 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 07:47:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszIJDswTBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszIJDswTBM)
Nobody refers to Melbourne Bitter as "MB"
Nobody refers to Fosters Lager as "F", or even "FL"
Nobody refers to Carlton Draught as "CD"
"VB" is a term used by numbskulls...... ::) ::)
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 27, 2016, 07:49:37 PM
Those that cannot appreciate a vb most likely have never had a"hard earned thirst" and probably drink their beer mixed with lemonade anyhow.VB might be a bit strong for them or not to their taste , hard to tell :cheers:
Post by: briann532 on August 27, 2016, 07:50:55 PM
Post by: peter01 on August 27, 2016, 07:58:16 PM
The traditional and correct abbreviation for Victoria Bitter is "Vic"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszIJDswTBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszIJDswTBM)
Nobody refers to Melbourne Bitter as "MB"
Nobody refers to Fosters Lager as "F", or even "FL"
Nobody refers to Carlton Draught as "CD"
"VB" is a term used by numbskulls...... ::) ::)
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Nice work Geoff ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Jacko on August 27, 2016, 08:14:23 PM
Just remember there are millions of people out there who drink Budweiser!!!!That's only because they've never had a VB!
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 08:15:30 PM
That's only because they've never had aVBVIC!
Fixed it for ya Jacko.... ;D
Post by: Jacko on August 27, 2016, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: Never enough time on August 27, 2016, 08:17:56 PM
Consequently I know what bad beer tastes like
I've found plenty of commercial good commercial beers
VB however rates alongside my poorer home brews, Carlton Draught though manages to equal my worst home brews!
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 08:19:31 PM
Post by: SambOz on August 27, 2016, 08:22:58 PM
x2
:cheers:
X3, - the real drink is here in Vic and delicious to anyone with a semblance of taste buds left, the uneducated youngsters might find passion fruit flavoured beer OK, but seriously, after a days activity nothing beats an ice cold Vic Bitter.
Speewa - listen to this man, knows his stuff !
Post by: Black Diamond on August 27, 2016, 08:33:53 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on August 27, 2016, 08:43:49 PM
GG
Post by: galah on August 27, 2016, 08:58:23 PM
Post by: jclures on August 27, 2016, 09:04:21 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 09:06:10 PM
Even when we had the xxxx strike up here years ago I could not drink that VB S***. lucky I home brew though. :cup::cheers:
John, the stuff they brew at Yatala is not VIC.
Post by: listo on August 27, 2016, 09:08:21 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 09:12:09 PM
:cheers:
Post by: listo on August 27, 2016, 09:37:38 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 09:44:35 PM
Interesting. I'll be getting aschoonerpot next time I'm in Melbourne.....
Fixed it for you listo.... ;D
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on August 27, 2016, 09:47:20 PM
Post by: tryagain on August 27, 2016, 10:13:30 PM
Interesting. I'll be getting a schooner next time I'm in Melbourne. The guys I go down there with drink Carlton Draught at the pubs, it's bloody hard work getting through that. After a few trips it got too much and I started drinking Furphy beer last time, I thought that was a nice drop.
I think you will find if you try a Carlton Draught after you try a VB the CD will now be eminently more drinkable in comparison.
Post by: GeoffA on August 27, 2016, 10:35:06 PM
I think you will find if you try a Carlton Draught after you try a VB the CD will now be eminently more drinkable in comparison.
In any event, it's pointless arguing about personal preference. ::)
The parochial attitude of QUEENSLANDER!!s is entirely predictable..... :P :P
:cheers: :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 28, 2016, 06:55:17 AM
In any event, it's pointless arguing about personal preference. ::)Calling them parochial is being a bit too kind to them as really they know not what they say :cheers: Might have another VB later :cheers:
The parochial attitude of QUEENSLANDER!!s is entirely predictable..... :P :P
:cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Sixpack on August 28, 2016, 07:35:43 AM
PS- Remember always declare a roadie.
Post by: JD-120 on August 28, 2016, 07:44:49 AM
Sent from my HTC_0PJA10 using Tapatalk
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 08:05:26 AM
Vic Bitter, XXXX, Carlton Draught all being ok to proceed
Post by: GeoffA on August 28, 2016, 08:06:28 AM
So to a cyclist, what's the difference between Green, Yellow and Red?
Vic Bitter, XXXX, &Carlton DraughtMelb Bitter
Fixed.....
Post by: briann532 on August 28, 2016, 08:19:57 AM
Being held in Sydney the Sydney rep goes up to the bar and orders a "new" the beer we drink round here.......
Not to be outdone the queensland rep orders a XXXX cos it's the "best drop"
The Vic rep of course orders a Vic Bitter.
Seeing this go on the little Tassie rep walks up and orders a lemon spritzer - "well if you poofs aren't drinking real beer, neither am I"
Post by: GeoffA on August 28, 2016, 08:22:38 AM
Post by: JD-120 on August 28, 2016, 08:28:07 AM
PS- Remember always declare a roadie.
If a roadie is called in the forest, and no one is sober enough to have heard it, has it been called?
Post by: Nifty1 on August 28, 2016, 08:29:10 AM
Post by: Moggy on August 28, 2016, 08:36:12 AM
.....I bet nobody ordered a Southwark...... ;DWith good reason too, that stuff is ghastly.
In my family were geographical drinkers, 1 son drinks vb, #2 drinks tooheys new, #3 drink xxxx & i drink great northern. Thats the east coast covered, now towork on the rest of oz
Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk
Post by: Nifty1 on August 28, 2016, 08:37:50 AM
Post by: Sixpack on August 28, 2016, 08:58:42 AM
If a roadie is called in the forest, and no one is sober enough to have heard it, has it been called?No mate ;D
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 09:12:23 AM
Tell you what though, it's bloody popular with the indigenous in the Territory. I have seen them buy a single can over the bar for $6, on a credit card, and I have seen VB can mountains taller than me and ten metres wide out in the bush. Still wouldn't drink it though.
Fark that post has pissed me off. Here we all are having a bit of light hearted banter and some twit brings race into the discussion. Seriously mate, race has nothing to do with this thread nor about drinking beer. Take your attitude elsewhere.
KB
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Post by: Foo on August 28, 2016, 09:17:28 AM
VB is drinkable, just, if it is at a temp of 2c. ;D
Foo
Post by: oldmate on August 28, 2016, 09:29:05 AM
Next thing you know we'll be having a go at the mexicans. Oh, hang on....
I thought it was only Mexicans that drunk vb?
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 09:32:34 AM
Next thing you know we'll be having a go at the mexicans. Oh, hang on....
Mexicans, as in those south of the Vic/NSW border? Or Mexican as in the people from the country of Mexico? If the former, no race distinction is implied by using that term, it is simply a colloquialism based upon a location and is mainly associated with sporting events. If the latter, thought those guys drank Coroners.
KB (as in cold gold)
Post by: Sixpack on August 28, 2016, 09:42:28 AM
It was only a matter of time this went south
Post by: JD-120 on August 28, 2016, 09:51:47 AM
Sent from my HTC_0PJA10 using Tapatalk
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 09:54:25 AM
"No thanks, that's not my type of beer on offer tonight, so I'll settle for an iced water & drive everyone home after the party" said no man ever ;D
It's been a long while but all this talk has got the better of me. I'm going to get a VB tally today & have another crack. I'll post the results later... If the thread is still open
Post by: prodigyrf on August 28, 2016, 09:57:59 AM
but there are the traditionalists among us- http://supervapestore.com.au/e-liquid/tobacco (http://supervapestore.com.au/e-liquid/tobacco)
How'd ya find vapin VB anyway?
Post by: JD-120 on August 28, 2016, 10:01:59 AM
If the thread is still open
so true ;)Sent from my HTC_0PJA10 using Tapatalk
Post by: tryagain on August 28, 2016, 10:20:14 AM
The parochial attitude of QUEENSLANDER!!s is entirely predictable..... :P :PBut is it? I think XXXX is just as bad. I think it must be made from unfiltered Brisbane river water, it just tastes dirty to me like VB. XXXX summer is OK on a hot day but generally a good pale ale is my choice.
:cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Sixpack on August 28, 2016, 10:45:05 AM
You're the smartest guy on here Sixpack. Your first and last posts are the most accurate on here.Thanks listo, its true.
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 11:29:43 AM
It was only a matter of time this went southIt's about a mexican beer, it started in the south
Plus any discussion that runs the risk to criticize a man's partner, car or drink was never going to end well
So here's a pic to cheers us all up
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/3ecc605b2d902e560d81caab4f010c17.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/1fc45c8d368ec360b060fb135502e2eb.jpg)
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 11:35:14 AM
Mexicans, as in those south of the Vic/NSW border? Or Mexican as in the people from the country of Mexico? If the former, no race distinction is implied by using that term, it is simply a colloquialism based upon a location and is mainly associated with sporting events. If the latter, thought those guys drank Coroners.
KB (as in cold gold)
This is my beer of choice. Picked up another slab yesterday. Hope that doesn't mean I'm............(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/e33e19894925ca7a64e6db0c5b444405.jpg)
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 12:12:50 PM
I've never seen it before
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 12:13:15 PM
KB
Post by: Sixpack on August 28, 2016, 12:33:08 PM
It's about a mexican beer, it started in the south
Plus any discussion that runs the risk to criticize a man's partner, car or drink was never going to end well
So here's a pic to cheers us all up quote]
I bet ya no one took notice of what was in her hand Scarps...
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 12:34:10 PM
Is that like Tooheys Old Scarps? I apologise if that comparison is offensive >:Dnot offensive at all, yes similar. I travel to Sydney for work a fair bit and drink Tooheys Old when there.
I've never seen it before
And these are my favourites. We could be brothers ;DWell it's possible
KB
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 01:35:33 PM
Sorry, way off topic. Back on, VB or Vic, whilst not my preferred drinking option, is nonetheless a great drink on a hot day (can't believe I just said that, hope Matt doesn't read this ;D)
KB
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 01:46:42 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/5a2d4983de4cdde7bd4d92571556e8cf.jpg)
Post by: tracker on August 28, 2016, 01:54:52 PM
Sadly VB are 2 letters not a word :'( but its a great drop :cup: :cheers:
I known !!!!!! that's how bad it is ........ >:D >:D >:D >:D
Post by: Swannie on August 28, 2016, 02:00:14 PM
Swannie
Post by: tryagain on August 28, 2016, 02:23:19 PM
l do like VB .Think I may have now figured out the reason for your username ;D
Having another VB & reading on :cheers: :cup:
Post by: Dogsbreakfast on August 28, 2016, 03:04:06 PM
Hats off to them.
Post by: speewa158 on August 28, 2016, 03:09:04 PM
Are we discoursing your limited grasp of Australian or you lack of taste in beers ??? :cheers:
I known !!!!!! that's how bad it is ........ >:D >:D >:D >:D
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 04:15:59 PM
Well, the deeds been done. Knights are about to kick off, so I thought I'd get this bad boy down before I already had a bad taste in my mouth.
It smells alright & went down easily enough, but that aftertaste is a bit funky, almost sour. Not something I'd rush back for, but it's still far from the worse drop I've had. I reckon if I persisted, I could get used to it. I'm interested in tasting a Victorian brew now.
I'd give it a 4 out of 10
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 04:20:01 PM
I saw this while I was there, I got a stubbie to try. Man, I must live under a rock! It makes Tooheys Old taste like poofters mouthwash. It almost has a chocolate finish & is smooth as. I wish I'd bought a box now.
I'd give it 8.5 out of 10
Post by: oldmate on August 28, 2016, 04:34:42 PM
. If the latter, thought those guys drank Coroners.
KB (as in cold gold)
Lol nah. Coronas to Mexicans is like fosters to Australians. They just export that Shit.
Post by: oldmate on August 28, 2016, 04:37:21 PM
It's about a mexican beer, it started in the south
Plus any discussion that runs the risk to criticize a man's partner, car or drink was never going to end well
So here's a pic to cheers us all up quote]
I bet ya no one took notice of what was in her hand Scarps...
In her what?
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 05:08:30 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/3108130dfdca0dc245a893bd242e87e2.jpg)
I saw this while I was there, I got a stubbie to try. Man, I must live under a rock! It makes Tooheys Old taste like poofters mouthwash. It almost has a chocolate finish & is smooth as. I wish I'd bought a box now.
I'd give it 8.5 out of 10
Great, you are learning :cup: When you get a chance, try a Coopers Dark Ale or a Dogbolter. Maybe hard to source in Roma.
KB
Post by: brickiematt on August 28, 2016, 05:23:00 PM
This is another excellent dark beer. Even better on tap ;D
Sorry, way off topic. Back on, VB or Vic, whilst not my preferred drinking option, is nonetheless a great drink on a hot day (can't believe I just said that, hope Matt doesn't read this ;D)
KB
Too late, you're sprung Dave ;D ;D
Kudos to you for the brave admission though, i know it can't have been easy >:D :D
:cheers:
Post by: KingBilly on August 28, 2016, 05:47:27 PM
KB
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 06:14:28 PM
Great, you are learning :cup: When you get a chance, try a Coopers Dark Ale or a Dogbolter. Maybe hard to source in Roma.
KB
I might be able to find the coopers, but the dogbolter sounds like a challenge. It might have to wait until we go away again
Post by: listo on August 28, 2016, 06:19:33 PM
This is another one I tried ages ago, back then I was very vanilla with beer and didn't like anything with flavor. I found this beer to be bloody sensational back then even, but it was pretty expensive. I might have to give it another lap one day.
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 28, 2016, 07:17:12 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160828/3108130dfdca0dc245a893bd242e87e2.jpg)
I saw this while I was there, I got a stubbie to try. Man, I must live under a rock! It makes Tooheys Old taste like poofters mouthwash. It almost has a chocolate finish & is smooth as. I wish I'd bought a box now.
I'd give it 8.5 out of 10
Welcome to the dark ale club
Post by: speewa158 on August 28, 2016, 08:50:34 PM
l will enjoy my VB 8) :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: jclures on August 28, 2016, 08:58:00 PM
After reading these posts , again l have the importance of being an individual reinforced to my . To those that are not individuals suck up your chosen brew & deem it " Nectar of the Gods " as you see it .
l will enjoy my VB 8) :cup: :cheers: :cheers:
Yep, and I will enjoy my home brew, good or bad. ;D ;D :cheers:
Post by: speewa158 on August 28, 2016, 09:10:02 PM
Yep, and I will enjoy my home brew, good or bad. ;D ;D :cheers:
lf it works for you , Enjoy :cup: :cheers:
Post by: Diesel Power on August 28, 2016, 10:40:43 PM
Haha.
Regards.
Post by: speewa158 on August 29, 2016, 06:39:37 AM
Vomit Bombslf it affects you so badly , stay away from it . l will handle it thanks :cup: :cheers:
Haha.
Regards.
Post by: SambOz on August 29, 2016, 02:56:41 PM
Agree KB -
The Vintage Coopers will do OK any day, if it was cheaper I'd drink it regularly, in the meantime Vic Bitter does very nicely.
Post by: Diesel Power on August 29, 2016, 10:52:26 PM
Melbourne Bitter isn't a bad drop.
Regards
Angus.
Post by: KingBilly on August 30, 2016, 06:57:31 AM
Agree KB -
The Vintage Coopers will do OK any day, if it was cheaper I'd drink it regularly, in the meantime Vic Bitter does very nicely.
Yeah mate, I can't afford to drink the Vintage too often. Normally buy a slab when the each new Vintage comes out and it takes me 6 months to slowly savour it every so often.
KB
Post by: EagleBoy on August 30, 2016, 01:18:35 PM
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/best-of-travel/where-to-find-the-worlds-best-brews/news-story/87f27e26674293a7944ac0cde8d3563a (http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/best-of-travel/where-to-find-the-worlds-best-brews/news-story/87f27e26674293a7944ac0cde8d3563a)
Post by: SambOz on August 30, 2016, 09:10:03 PM
Post by: speewa158 on August 31, 2016, 06:30:31 AM
Compiled by amateurs ;DFrom other states with nothing better to do :cheers:
Post by: Davepatrol on August 31, 2016, 09:27:53 AM
Post by: oldmate on September 01, 2016, 09:13:02 PM
Post by: Troopy_03 on September 02, 2016, 08:22:17 AM
The serria Nevada pale ale in that list is a good drop. Bought a heap of it when I was in the states.
I have to agree with you there.. Pity it's so bloody expensive over here though $83.99 a carton at Dan's currently. If you're very lucky, you can get it at discount of over 40% when it gets very close to best before date. You have to know when they do their stock culling though.
Post by: Robbo on September 02, 2016, 08:49:10 AM
For continued consumption of your favourite brew.. ;D ;D
Post by: oldmate on September 02, 2016, 01:10:56 PM
I have to agree with you there.. Pity it's so bloody expensive over here though $83.99 a carton at Dan's currently. If you're very lucky, you can get it at discount of over 40% when it gets very close to best before date. You have to know when they do their stock culling though.
hahaha, yeah i paid about $28USD for a carton in San Fransisco a few weeks ago, from CVS (supermarket)