Who Remembers Horehound Beer by Bundaberg?

nath sanchez on 04/12/2020 - 11:15
Last edited 04/12/2020 - 11:45 by 1 other user

I'm interested to know how many people remember the Bundaberg Horehound Beer.

I'm sure everyone knows the ginger beer but when I was a kid my dad often bought the horehound flavour because he loved it. My main memories of it were taking a big swig when I confused the bottle for a ginger beer and then getting shocked by the taste, haha.

It's not for sale anymore unfortunately otherwise I would get some for my dad. If anyone is aware of any other decent horehound beer brands for sale please let me know.

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  • 5
    I remember it and I loved it
  • 3
    I remember it but I didn't like it
  • 28
    I have never heard of it
Food & Grocery

Comments

  • SF3 on 04/12/2020 - 11:33

    It's interesting they don't even show a photo of it (in your link). 😕

    I've got no idea what it is either.

    • AustriaBargain on 04/12/2020 - 12:01

      Makes you wonder why they paid someone to even make that page.

  • pegaxs on 04/12/2020 - 12:13
    +1

    *sigh* I miss it. :(

    I think years ago, I almost singlehandedly kept their production line operating with my consumption of Horehound…

  • AndyC1 on 04/12/2020 - 13:21

    Long gone from the supermarkets and was also removed from the Bundaberg Brewing Company web site at about the same time. I searched along time ago for it and did not find anyone who makes it commercially.

    You can brew it yourself, like home beer brewing from what I seen. Their are recipes on the internet for it.

    • pharkurnell on 04/12/2020 - 13:23

      Is it a type of beer? Google shows dozens of brands… I remember the name, never remember trying it

      • AndyC1 on 04/12/2020 - 13:37

        Bundaberg Horehound was a soft drink, but if you do it at home you could make it alcoholic if you use the right ingredients (i have not home brewed horehound).

        Something must have gone wrong with your google results as In OZ I cannot find anyone who makes it commercially.

  • BOGOF on 04/12/2020 - 14:05
    +2

    I mistakenly googled whorehound

  • GrueHunter on 04/12/2020 - 14:24
    +3

    Imagine somebody getting a glass of soda water and dripping in some of the stuff that stops kids biting their nails. They then brush their teeth, swish the foam around in their mouth, and spit into the glass.

    It was bubbles, bitterness, a hint of minty freshness, and depressing darkness. I don't know why it reminded me of graveyards, but it did.

    Made homemade once to see if it was any better. It wasn't.

    • nath sanchez on 04/12/2020 - 14:45

      Amazinggggg description!

      Before reading your comment I wouldn't know how to begin describing the taste to someone who hasn't tried it - but now I know.

  • Misplaced on 04/12/2020 - 15:03

    Apparently it's a weed that grows in sheep paddocks. I used to have a book with a recipe to brew the stuff.

  • Stewardo on 04/12/2020 - 17:48

    Maybe make him some homebrew.
    Or this, which is not at all like the Bundaberg cordial but has horehound
    https://3ravens.com.au/product/hhh/

    • nath sanchez on 04/12/2020 - 18:34

      I can't tell from the description on that website how much alcohol is in it. It might be worth a try though thanks for sharing.

      • Stewardo on 04/12/2020 - 18:42
        +1

        5.9%

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