The tale of a free beer.

Lrevheadgl on 26/06/2023 - 19:54
Last edited 26/06/2023 - 19:55

Long story short. I got a free can of beer as a promotion from a major supplier of grog with the purchase of $50 +

I put it in my fridge and had forgotten about it til now. Was making myself a Greek salad and spotted it in the fridge so I thought I would drink it. Checked the BB date, was all good, and opened it.

First whiff was somewhat similar to a steaming pile of week old grass clippings. I Then looked at the can. Yep, it was an IPA. Even knowing it was this, I still took a little sip.

First bit, I nearly chundered. It tasted like it smelt, and what I can only imagine 5 day old horse piss sitting in a bucket in the sun tastes like.

So, if you ever get one of these offers, do yourself a favour, pour it straight down the sink and do a Bear Grylls.

Food & Grocery

Comments

  • jv on 26/06/2023 - 20:02

    Was making myself a Greek salad

    Are you in Greece ?

    Mythos beer is pretty good.

    jv on 26/06/2023 - 20:02 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • revheadgl on 26/06/2023 - 20:27
      +3

      This is Ozbargain, where the F do yo think I live? Canberra for the record.

      And I now truly feel part of the community.

      I have been JV'd!

      • jv on 26/06/2023 - 20:28
        +1

        Canberra for the record.

        So it is not Greek salad then.

        Maybe you made a 'Greek style' salad?

        Anyway, I'm sure you can get Mythos beer in Canberra… Ask @Savvas

        • revheadgl on 26/06/2023 - 20:34
          +1

          No, proper Greek salad. Tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives and a chunk of fetta, or feta if you a purist, and a little olive oil, lemon juice. And that is it.

        • revheadgl on 26/06/2023 - 20:43
          -2

          Tried Mythos about a year back. It is pretty ordinary. I am not a beer connoisseur per se.
          More of a beer guzzler. I see no point in drinking other than to get drunk. And I wan't to enjoy my getting drunk, not drink horse piss.

          I know what beers I like and at 60+ I will keep enjoying them til I cark it.

  • Wiadro on 26/06/2023 - 20:06
    +1

    was it a beer called better beer?

    • jv on 26/06/2023 - 20:19

      Nah, that tastes like water.

      • terrys on 27/06/2023 - 14:01

        Not at all. I've been waiting decades for someone to work out how to carbonise yet still leave it tasting like flat stale Double Diamond, an epicurean offering for those who can't handle the powerful flavour of Watney's Red barrel.

  • barge-in hunter on 26/06/2023 - 20:16
    +3

    I had a very similar experience when they released Carlton Zero… I probably should have known better

    Never again

    • jacross on 27/06/2023 - 07:45

      Hmm I actually thought it was quite good.

  • AndyC1 on 26/06/2023 - 20:18

    Same experience with IPA…. so bitter and horrible.

    • jv on 26/06/2023 - 20:20
      +7

      IPA…. so bitter and horrible.

      Your taste buds are broken.

      Get new ones.

      so bitter

      Beer is supposed to be bitter…

      Do you drink lemon juice and complain it is sour?

  • Xistn on 26/06/2023 - 20:48

    Sniff a hand pressed organic cider…. Unless you have a foot ferish like JV.

  • Bing0 on 26/06/2023 - 21:06
    +1

    Grass clippings are awesome…fruity beers get my gag reflex going, should be illegal.

  • SBOB on 26/06/2023 - 21:08
    +6

    Long story short

    Wasn't short enough

    You know there's plenty of beer styles out there, and you don't have to like all of them..

    You'll be surprised to find out many people prefer the taste of beer styles that aren't just extra dry, super dry, or named after a state or Qld region.

    • revheadgl on 27/06/2023 - 08:28
      +2

      Most of my friends and acquaintances all prefer completely different beers. There are only a few of us that all like the same beer. This was meant to be a joke story anyways. Perhaps I should give up my comedy carreer now lol.

  • Eeples on 26/06/2023 - 22:33

    How long was it in the fridge?

    • revheadgl on 27/06/2023 - 08:22

      About 2 months.

  • Mechz on 26/06/2023 - 22:55

    All beer tastes crappy, Stouts however, are quite fantastic.

    • revheadgl on 27/06/2023 - 08:22
      +1

      I have actually been enjoying a few Coopers stouts lately. Nice flavour.

  • blitz on 26/06/2023 - 23:14

    First bit, I nearly chundered. It tasted like it smelt, and what I can only imagine 5 day old horse piss sitting in a bucket in the sun tastes like.

    You could have just said it was American beer and leave it at that.

  • apple2016 on 26/06/2023 - 23:20
    +1

    Well you have no idea of IPA's.
    Instead of blaming, you need to educate yourself.
    Hops are not for everyone. Also with IPA's , the fresher the better!

    • revheadgl on 27/06/2023 - 08:21

      I just haven''t found one that appeals to me so far. Only tried about a dozen different ones. This one was at the end of its BB date, probably why it was a freebie.

  • baker bob on 27/06/2023 - 00:08
    +3

    I've never felt compelled to create a thread to tell people not to drink a beer style I don't like, do you do the same with everything else you dislike? Very strange.

    • Sammy2000 on 27/06/2023 - 02:37

      Welcome to the internet.

    • ssfps on 27/06/2023 - 03:24

      yet you live in a society… strange, no?

    • revheadgl on 27/06/2023 - 08:18

      It was just meant to be funny. Not taken seriously.

  • jacross on 27/06/2023 - 07:46
    +1

    Well okay but judging by your automatic dislike of IPAs I don't think I can base much on your story as you have narrower tastes than me.

    Which is perfectly fine.

    Anyway I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.

  • Brian McGee on 27/06/2023 - 08:24

    Pale Ales are the worst tasting 'beer' ever. Why add all the fruity or herby garbage?
    Lager or Pilsner style beers are the best. A nice clear and tasty liquid, not some cloudy dishwater.

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