Just received an email from MR. Murphy himself offering this great lager at an affordable price, two days only so be quick!
Stella Artois Lager 330ml Bottles x24 ($36) @ Dan Murphy's
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erm I dissagree,
I buy mine from dans specifically because its Imported… Maybe different state by state… Im in SA
You generally can tell as the carton of imported is a non glossy white carton and the 6packs come wrapped in plastic not in a cardboard wrap…
I'm in VIC.
Those plastic wrapped ones are imparted from UK if I remember correctly (haven't bought them from Dan's since I discovered Costco). Few years back Dan had a batch of Belgium Stella but with very shot BB date.The Belgium brewed ones from Costco do some in cardboard six-packs. The ones in my fridge right now are 27 Feb 2017.
Correct. The dull white boxes & clear plastic wrapped 6packs are ex UK (the worst Stella by far). The Belgian brewed ones used to have matte gold colour incorporated into the packaging, but that was a few years ago - the only ones I've been able to find here in QLD are restaurant packs and they are rare.
You don't need to be a snob to taste the difference, locally brewed is terrible.
Bottled In United Kingdom/Australia/Belgium
Hope they don't use Adelaide water…
Adelaide water is actually perfect for Brewing (minus the chlorine)… Hard Water makes good beer according to Tim Cooper, Head Brewer at Coopers.
"Adelaide water is ideal for brewing beer" - guy who brews beer in Adelaide.
Yeah, if memory serves hard water is only suited to ales. Lighter stuff like lagers and the muck Coopers makes should be a softer water.
@sane:
Eh?
Coopers pretty much exclusively make Ales!!!
Their "Clear" and "Lager" sales would be miniscule by comparison to Pale, Sparkling, Mild and Dark sales.
(Even adding in the volume that they contract brew for Sapporo wouldn't tip the scales)Pretty sure neither SA brewer uses Mains, Murray water, anyway (too expensive).. Almost certain that they both use treated bore water. SA Brewing definitely do and even offer it for "sale" by donation.
http://www.brewsnews.com.au/2011/11/touring-coopers-brewery/
"Similarly, Coopers use aquifer water in the brewery, to reduce the demand on the city’s potable water supply. This salty water is purified using reverse osmosis. Any wastewater, about 30%, is piped 7 km underground to the Barker Inlet Wetlands. The salt content of the wastewater is similar to that naturally occurring in these inter-tidal wetlands."
Bought some Heineken bottles last night on special from the local bottleshop. Best before Aug 2016…..
They didn't taste too fresh so I'll passWhat does this have to do with the price of Tia Maria?
Thanks OP! Just got 2.
Heiniken 500ml cans 24 for $40 as well.
It might be useful to know before ordering that according to the website - "Please note: some stock is approaching its best before date".
Ones here are fully imported!
At chermside qld they are imported from the uk. Some have a bb Feb 17
Are the use by dates soon as wanted to keep this for later on year but not if they expire soon is this why they are cheaper
I still have a six pack of this from the last sale. It's absolute rubbish brewed in Australia and an insult to the Stella name. I can't give it away…
I ordered online, sowiuldnt buy this unless you check in store first that is actually Stella, the real Stella.
Choice (blind) taste test: Imported vs locally brewed
Stella Artois
Number of judges who preferred the locally brewed version: 3
Number of judges who preferred the imported version: 4Only 2 of 7 of the beers tested did judges prefer the imported stuff.
Interesting article - thanks for the link.
We performed the same blind test in our office few years back (with Stella), and 5 out of 5 preferred imported (Belgium - not UK).
Also did a test on Stella once. 6 out of 9 of us got blind.
i got a slab and it's been hard to get through the aussie stuff. It's worse than it used to be. It taste like fizzy water with an bit of a harsh alcohol taste.
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My local Aldi (Altona Meadows) had a slab for $39 imported from Belgium on the weekend. Never saw it advertised in any of their catalogues recently. Worth a look before buying the Dan Murphy's UK imported Stella.
I was born and spent first 11 of my childhood years watching dad and others drink great Belgium beers ( unfortunately I was too young and not allowed to drink yet ), and Stella was usually not what he choose. Stella is more suited to hotter climates such as ours here in Australia, I don't mind the draught on tap and used to like the Belgian import version ( ten years ago though, might have changed now ).
I used to remember dad saying in the 70's that Stella Artois was the first Belgian Beer to use Chemicals and many early drinkers of that brew experienced worse headaches and hangovers. Maybe because it's a easy drinking style, and some people just drank more, haha.
You can't beat a nice True "Trappist" double or triple Brewed Beer from Belgium ranging from around 5%ABV to 12% ABV.
Some of the lesser controlled "Abbey" Brewed Beers ( some Certified, others in name only ) can be good too, although usually cheaper can be more hit and miss.There are so many different types and styles that you have to work your way through the available range here in Australia to find out which one, or dozen(s) you like. Some even use wild yeast fermented or fruit such as cherries ( Kriek ),and even honey.
Without getting snobbish about beer/wine and food, I say if you like it, Enjoy whatever you choose and have.
As they say, "A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush."
Picked up a case of this and becks on the way home for $36 a pop.
Very pleased, thanks!
Imported UK Stella from the local Brighton store here
Belgium brewed Stella is always Sub $40 at Costco, Anyone getting Belgian brewed at OP posted price is a bargain.
Not a bad price for wife beater
Good price. However, note that Dan's Stella is brewed locally under license.
I now buy mine from Costco (yes - you need membership). Costco everyday price is similar (sorry, can't remember exactly how much: 30-something), but it's imported from Belgium. I'm by no means beer snob, but I could taste the difference. Belgium brewed is better.
Costco also has Italian imported Peroni (both Red and Nastro Azzurro) - again cheaper than locally brewed Nastro Azzurro that Dan sells.