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Created by ka43 > 9 months ago, 28 May 2008
ka43
NSW, 3105 posts
28 May 2008 12:45PM
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Got given a case of VB stubbies for a quick contra thing at work. Stupid me didnt specify and the guy didnt ask.
Now I have nothing major against VB but it has to be shared with my staff. Thing is, no bugger wants it.
What do I do??
Take the case and swap it for something else at the bottle-o??
Just let it sit there and gather dust??
Any "normal" suggestions would be appreciated.
Want to see what you guys would do[}:)]

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
28 May 2008 12:49PM
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I'll buy it off you for $20.

Or put it in the buy and sell.



Bertie
NSW, 1351 posts
28 May 2008 12:58PM
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sell it to the kids down at the local high school for more than a carton of VB is worth. then go buy good stuff!!!

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
28 May 2008 11:08AM
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Pour it into a glass.

Seriously I don't see what the big deal is, I doubt many 'vb haters' could actually tell you which beer is VB, given three schooners of different brands.

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
28 May 2008 1:31PM
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nebbian said...

Pour it into a glass.

Seriously I don't see what the big deal is, I doubt many 'vb haters' could actually tell you which beer is VB, given three schooners of different brands.


Most VB haters would be either coughing their guts up or under the table after three schooners.

evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
28 May 2008 1:51PM
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nebbian said...

Pour it into a glass.

Seriously I don't see what the big deal is, I doubt many 'vb haters' could actually tell you which beer is VB, given three schooners of different brands.


True. I usually only buy top-shelf imported beer (just less of it). I can remember a few special beers in my life. One of them was on a 35 degree day after cutting down a few trees and loading into a flat bed. That VB will remain with me forever.

Wait till it's stinking hot when Aussie beer is at its best.

Gestalt
QLD, 14983 posts
28 May 2008 1:54PM
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evlPanda said...

nebbian said...

Pour it into a glass.

Seriously I don't see what the big deal is, I doubt many 'vb haters' could actually tell you which beer is VB, given three schooners of different brands.


True. I usually only buy top-shelf imported beer (just less of it). I can remember a few special beers in my life. One of them was on a 35 degree day after cutting down a few trees and loading into a flat bed. That VB will remain with me forever.

Wait till it's stinking hot when Aussie beer is at its best.


agree, or chill it to rediculous cold.

russh
SA, 3027 posts
28 May 2008 1:33PM
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Take them to a party stick it em in the ice and then drink the good stuff that someone else brought.

Sure as hell has happened to me before

At the end of the night some despo will drink it.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
28 May 2008 2:17PM
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Think of all the millions of sober people in Africa...drink up and count your blessings!

Ellobuddha
NSW, 625 posts
28 May 2008 4:56PM
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swap it at local - that stuff will killl you. It used to be better 10 years ago. Doesnt really stack up to a Becks or Corona does it.

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
28 May 2008 6:09PM
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Think of what you would do with a schooner full of wombat piss.

Then do the same thing. Down the drain.

Krusty
NSW, 441 posts
28 May 2008 8:24PM
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Ellobuddha said...

swap it at local - that stuff will killl you. It used to be better 10 years ago. Doesnt really stack up to a Becks or Corona does it.


Coronas, so tastless you have to stick a lime in it to get some flavour!

Dont know why people are so fussed about imported beer! Why buy an import when you can get the real deal localy. Coopers, Beez Neez, James Squire, Red Back, James Boag these are just some of the real beers we have in Australia! All you bloody import drinkers should stop wasting your money and think about the enviroment, how much green house emmisions come from importing a case of Becks from germany to australia a **** load! And our beers way better anyway! Go local

Mark _australia
WA, 23737 posts
28 May 2008 6:46PM
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I once had to get rid of a running, licensed Holden Gemini. Stuck a sign on the back window saying "will swap for carton of beer". Before I got to work I had 3 offers.

Maybe stick your VB on the side of the freeway with a sign saying "will swap for Holden Gemini"

actually that was a few years ago so you could could maybe get up to a Daewoo or something now

Richiefish
QLD, 5612 posts
28 May 2008 8:59PM
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either way you'll end up "chucking it".

Ellobuddha
NSW, 625 posts
28 May 2008 9:13PM
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Love Coopers, but no cheaper than imported now. Too many "cool" people drinking it these days. I always said that Corona is Mexican VB, but if its real cold theres nothign better on a late Summer afternoon whilst standing anywhere near a barbie after a day on the water.

Becks is just a nice crisp clean flavour.

Basically I dont care where it comes from or how much it costs - its how it tastes. I know people who love VB, just not me. Wherever you get it, however much it costs, you've gotta enjoy it.

greenleader
QLD, 5283 posts
28 May 2008 11:40PM
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now ka 43 are you seriously telling me that no one you know likes flat sugary p1ss with a little bit of hops flavour?

ka43
NSW, 3105 posts
29 May 2008 9:03AM
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Gee, thanks fella's.
Your replies have probably started another "local vs imported" flame on.
Mark, your so close. I had a Gemini panel van which I sold to a crim (didnt know then) for $700 and a case of Carlton Draught. Probably shouldve just taken the beer.
Greeny, Offhand, I cant think of anyone. Want to swap for a case of your lovely XXXX??
I love Aussie beers, just not a big fan of Vitamin Bee.
Ill swap it.

WINDSURFnSNOW
NSW, 1613 posts
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29 May 2008 11:02AM
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Hey Larko,

I know a place where even the cheapest nastiest beer is appreciated when it's free.


Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
29 May 2008 1:43PM
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serve it to the inlaws

Gestalt
QLD, 14983 posts
29 May 2008 1:48PM
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drink more scotch,

russh
SA, 3027 posts
29 May 2008 1:21PM
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Ellobuddha said...

Love Coopers, but no cheaper than imported now. Too many "cool" people drinking it these days.


Coopers Pale ale $62 for two cartons at the local Sip'n'save.
37.99 at the local bottlo.

I bought a carton at the Parnania bottlo in Sydney while staying with relos's a year ago or so and it was $52 then

Sparkling ale $39.99 on special regularly here

It's not the cool people that drink it in SA - it's people that like the taste of local beer - the Squires stuff is great but costs a premium here as well

Carona - $58 carton - Becks $52 Both tasteless beers that are so overated - the advertisers must be laughing their heads off - my home brew used to taste better

My beer mantra
"if the beers clear - steer clear"

P.C_simpson
WA, 1492 posts
29 May 2008 12:21PM
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have a BBQ saying b.y.o, when everyone else brings good beer drink theirs, there is always someone who will drink anything, when you drink all their beer. they will drink what ever is left, your VB will be no longer, well most of it.

LeStef
ACT, 514 posts
29 May 2008 3:10PM
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I can see that out of 23 replies, not one was from Victoria.
They are a bit bitter there...

You should drink Cascade and Boags ! Well, and Coopers of course.
My favorite idea is definitely the BYO BBQ.

kiterdan
WA, 680 posts
29 May 2008 1:41PM
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If you want find out the cheapest beer in your neighbourhood - www.boozle.com.au

VB only tastes good when you're doing a funnel or if they're cans, a shot gun. It doesn't matter if you waste it either!

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
29 May 2008 4:07PM
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VB brewed in Victoria is good. VB brewed in Queensland is crap.

I have found in NSW the VB in 750ml bottles is probably from Victoria and all the other stuff, including kegs is probably brewed at that place between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Yatla or something like that.

But I'd rather drink a crap local beer than some crap foreign beer that took six months to get here.

Wineman
NSW, 1412 posts
29 May 2008 5:53PM
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Mobydisc said...

But I'd rather drink a crap local beer than some crap foreign beer that took six months to get here.


Yep. Fresh is best.

Go to a micro-brewery & taste from a fresh keg

Went to James Squire Brewery with Chuck Hahn cuppla years ago - extra yum!..beer

It's almost beer o'clock....must get a Coopers outta ridgey-didge

stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
29 May 2008 5:59PM
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At least VB is better than Emu Bitter I think licking a toads back would taste better than Emu.
Anyway scotch or bourbon for me

MikeyS
VIC, 1509 posts
29 May 2008 6:14PM
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LeStef said...

I can see that out of 23 replies, not one was from Victoria.
They are a bit bitter there...

You should drink Cascade and Boags ! Well, and Coopers of course.
My favorite idea is definitely the BYO BBQ.


Us Vics are just embarrassed that such a beer is named after our state.

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
29 May 2008 6:22PM
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............... or did you mean Victoria Beckham

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
29 May 2008 9:16PM
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you have a case of beer, sorry but I just don't see what the dilemma is.

sailpilot
QLD, 788 posts
29 May 2008 11:23PM
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Obviously the last guy had the right idea and offloaded the case to you. Now you wait till some unsuspecting person does you a favour worth rewarding and hey presto case has a new home (and if the guy actually likes that ****e then you look like a top bloke. Else he posts similar question an another forum.



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