Well I'll give it a go. So here are my favourite Aussie beers -
1. James Squire Amber Ale - Simply perfect at any time of year with any food or just to get drunk on. Just pips Coopers Sparkling for top spot.
2. Coopers Sparking - Absolutely a great beer. You gotta drink the sediment which makes all the difference.
3. Cascade Four Seasons or First Harvest - OK they are seasonal only and can differ emensely year on year but they are a pleasant surprise every time.
4. Little Creatures Pale Ale - I had the pleasant experience of first tasting this at the brewery and fell in love on the spot.
5. Toohey OLD - I know its a bit mainstream by comparison to the others on my list, but hey its a great beer to drink when you want something with a stronger and darker taste without having to chew on it (Guiness anyone?). And it doesnt give me bad hangovers like most mainstream beers.
Honorary mention -
* Coopers Special Old Stout (Which only missed the list because its hard to drink too many before you fall over).
And a final mention to all those great beers from so many of those small micro breweries and brew pubs from all over the country. Some of these beers are absolutely fabulous, if only we could get them everywhere! Many an hour has been spent sitting in a Brew Pub or Micro Brewery soaking up the scenery and the beer.
Pete.
A wise man once said "Drink Beer", an even wiser man (a wise-a#&%) once said "Sure drink Beer, but to Brew it first is the true meaning of Freedom!".