Australian Beer
Beer drinking in Australia is ingrained in our culture.
This is the next instalment of the Australian Beer Review in support of #teamaustralia members.
The aim of these reviews is to share the different types of beer produced in Australia.
Beer Review - #7 - XXXX Gold
Source
Brewed by:
Castlemaine Perkins
Alcohol Content:
3.5%
Beer Type:
Australian Lager
History:
Manufactured in the Australian state of Queensland, XXXX Gold by Castlemaine Perkins, this beer was first introduced in 1991. XXXX Gold is brewed at the Castlemaine Perkins brewery in Brisbane, Queensland and at Boag's Brewery in Launceston, Tasmania. In 2012, XXXX Gold was the highest selling beer in Australia, stealing the mantle from Victoria Bitter.
Castlemaine Perkins Brewery, Brisbane, Queensland
Availability:
XXXX Gold is available for purchase in:
375 mL bottles, 375 mL bottles, 750 mL bottles (or 'long-necks)
Drinkers Review:
XXXX Gold is a mid-strength beer with a clear golden body and a white head that fizzles to nothing. This beer is the weak little brother of XXXX Bitter. It is a beer that allows red blooded Aussies to consume 2 cans in the first hour, and 1 every hour after that and still be able to drive home without the risk of losing your licence and having your car crushed under the draconian, nanny state eye. When the other options are VB, Toohey's New and XXXX Bitter then this would be the beer of choice, aside from that there is little reason to touch this with a barge pole. It's actually pretty ordinary, but hey, any beer on a hot summers day is better than none.
XXXX also sponsors the best State of Origin team in the world!
Rating:
1.5 out of 5 Stars
What are your thoughts on this beer?
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Previous Beer Reviews:
#1 - Victoria Bitter (VB)
#2 - James Boag XXX Ale (Boag's Red)
#3 - Carlton Cold
#4 - FIGJAM
#5 - Cascade Stout
#6 - Little Creatures Pale Ale
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