So it has been a long time between posts. This has been partly to not only my innate laziness, but also some personal stuff I have had to deal with. A few good friends (both old and new) and family have helped me get through the last few months. I won't bore you with all the details but needless to say, you have helped me immensely. So thankyou everyone.
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Heaven. Meaty, cheesy heaven. |
Anyway enough of that boring shit. Back in the game. What's up? Philly Cheesesteak in Brisbane. That's what's up! West End to be exact. I got wind a few weeks ago that there was a new place opening up on West End, and I have been eagerly awaiting for it to open so I can sink my teeth into that sloppy, cheesy, delicious mess that is a cheesesteak. So good. We went to PJ's Steaks with some good friends on Friday night to test this bad boy out and it didn't dissappoint. I went for the original with American cheese. Minus the onions. I have to say, pretty accurate representation of the classic Cheesesteaks I was smashing during our brief visit to Philly earlier in the year. Super keen to go back. Many, many, many times. A good time was had by all. Finished off with a quick stop into Archive to try a "Day of the Long Shadow Ale" by Little Creatures. Was looking forward to this but was a bit dissapointed. 4 standard drinks per glass was to quote a friend, "the handbrake" of the evening. Beer was ok, but thought it would have more spices or more flavour. Just wasn't quite balanced enough and the mouthfeel was a little heavier than I would have liked.
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Cheesesteaks? You bet! |
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American Cheese? Of course. |
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Melty? You know it! |
If I'm starting to sound like a bit of a beer wanker, it's because I now am. I have gone a little brew crazy. I attended my first BABB (
http://www.babbrewers.com) meeting last week and am going to join next month. Some knowledgable dudes there. Super helpful and looking forward to soaking up as much knowledge as I can. I have graduated from kit brewing to extract and put down my first pumpkin ale on the weekend. Smells pretty damn good, but will have to wait a few weeks (maybe months) before I have a verdict. Gradually going to work my way up to all grain which is kind of like enlightenment for home brewers. Once I have reached all grain, my spiritual brew quest will be complete. I am slowly but surely, kitting out the speakeasy to meet my requirements. You are all welcome for a beer.
Currently listening to: Vinnie Paz - Cheesesteaks
Currently drinking: Brooklyn Brewery East India Pale Ale
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Beer. It all starts here. |
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Spicy |
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Hops. Yum. |
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Boil baby boil |
Did you bring the Brooklyn Brewery beer back with you or lo and behold is there now a stockist in Brisbane?!
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back again bro.
P.S. Pumpkin ale sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteErin - Brooklyn beers available at Archive (http://www.archivebeerboutique.com.au) in West End. Not cheap, but definitely worth splashing out on every so often. About $8 a bottle I think.
ReplyDeleteI'll let you know when the pumpkin ale is ready!
Love reading your posts Luke, glad to see you are back blogging. Always good for a read and a giggle.
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