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The main Victorian beers are the [[Fosters]] line and the [[Tooheys]] line. Most pubs will be licensed to sell either one of these lines of beer on tap - the main exception being [[Heineken]]. | The main Victorian beers are the [[Fosters]] line and the [[Tooheys]] line. Most pubs will be licensed to sell either one of these lines of beer on tap - the main exception being [[Heineken]]. | ||
| − | Tasmanian beers are arguably the best beers brewed in Australia - mainly due to the superior water quality in the island state. Notably, [[Hahn]] | + | Tasmanian beers are arguably the best beers brewed in Australia - mainly due to the superior water quality in the island state. Notably, [[Hahn]], [[Cascade]]and James Boag's. Some will argue South Australian beer is a close second, but that is my no means the general consensus. [[Coopers]] is well worth drinking though. |
==Australian breweries== | ==Australian breweries== | ||
Revision as of 06:53, 16 November 2007
Most Australian beers are considered "non-premium". Notable exceptions are Crown Lager and Hahn
The main Victorian beers are the Fosters line and the Tooheys line. Most pubs will be licensed to sell either one of these lines of beer on tap - the main exception being Heineken.
Tasmanian beers are arguably the best beers brewed in Australia - mainly due to the superior water quality in the island state. Notably, Hahn, Cascadeand James Boag's. Some will argue South Australian beer is a close second, but that is my no means the general consensus. Coopers is well worth drinking though.
Contents
Australian breweries
Barons Brewing
Castlemaine Perkins
- XXXX - "Four X"
Coopers
- Sparkling Ale
- Original Pale Ale
- Dark Ale
- Mild Ale
- Premium Lager
- Best Extra Stout
- Extra Strong Vintage Ale
- Premium Light
- Birell
Fosters - includes CUB
Based in Abbostford, in the inner North East suburbs of Melbourne.
- Carlton Black
- Carlton Cold
- Carlton Draught
- Carlton Dry
- Carlton Mid
- Crown Lager - "Crownie"
- Fosters Lager
- Melbourne Bitter
- Pure Blonde
- Red Back
- Sterling
- Victoria Bitter - "VB"
- Victoria Bitter original ale
Cascade
- Premium Range
- Cascade Premium Lager
- Cascade Premium Light
- Degraves Collection
- Cascade Amber Ale
- Cascade Blonde
- Cascade Stout
- Cascade Pale Ale
- Tasmanian Range
- Cascade Bitter
- Cascade Draught
- Cascade Lager
Ballarat Brewing Company
Micro Brewery's
http://www.bluebottlebeer.com.au/
- Five Islands
- Lawrence Victor Estate
- Little Creatures
- Malt Shovel
- Mountain Goat
- Otway Estate
- Red Duck
- The Sunshine Coast
- The 3 Ravens
- Wig & Pen
- Wineglass Bay
- Bootleg
http://www.littlecreatures.com.au/
- Pale Ale
- Pilsener
- Roger's Beer
- Bright Ale
- Red Hill
- Matilda Bay Brewing Company
http://www.hargreaveshill.com.au/
http://www.bridgeroadbrewers.com.au/
http://www.bootlegbrewery.com.au/
http://www.redduckbeer.com.au/
Glass types and sizes
Glass: 200ml
Pot/middy: 285ml
Schooner: 425ml
Pint: 570ml
Jub: 1140ml
Annual consumption
Australian's drink an average of 109.9L of beer per year, making them the 4th biggest consumer of beer.
Legal drinking age
The legal drinking age in all states of Australia is 18.
Legal driving limit
Fully qualified drivers in Australia must have a BAC of less than 0.05. Drivers holding a Learners Permit or Probationary Licence must have a BAC of 0.00 (ie, no alcohol).
