| ranked #12 out of 61 beers |
rated 2.68 out of 5 |
total 678 votes |
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Tooheys Old
| Origin: |
Australia |
| Alc/Vol: |
4.4% |
| Tasting Info: |
Beer tasting 3 09/09/05; beer sample 17 out of 20 |
Beer test results for Tooheys Old
In a blind test, our beer tasters came to the following conclusions:
| Appearance: |
Dark, almost chocolate coloured beer, similar in colour to Coca-Cola. |
| Aroma/Bouquet: |
High intensity, roasted/toasted aroma with a hint of chocolate and licorice. |
| Taste: |
Full-bodied, creamy beer with chocolate toasted/roasted taste, good bitterness. |
| Summary: |
Average. |
In a blind test of Tooheys Old, our tasters commented:
“Despite the slight taste of burned ash, it’s nice.”
“Someone overcooked this beer!”
“Interesting, unusual.”
“I don’t like the roasted taste.”
“It has an ash taste and is very dark. Is this Guinness?”
December 4, 2005 @ 10:17 pm
STEVE RUSH said,
one of australia’s better dark ales and the only decent beer xxxx make
December 22, 2005 @ 6:59 am
Arnold said,
Made the mistake of buying a jug of this for the mates. Turned out I had to drink the whole jug. :X
March 9, 2006 @ 10:14 pm
Tracy said,
Took my new boyfriend out for beers at Rainbow surf club and bought him an old… cause that is what i drink and well its all he drinks now. Manogomou […] more
April 3, 2006 @ 7:21 pm
Denis Potts said,
Tooheys Old is a beer for drinkers with a mature palate not for people used to drinking lager style beers.
November 16, 2006 @ 8:49 pm
Doug said,
The dark ale that dares to cock its leg at all the aussie lagers. This sadly is as close as we get to variety in the Aussie brewing industry
December 10, 2006 @ 1:39 am
Ash said,
Good stuff, the smokey taste gets a bit much after a few. great winter beer, not really a session beer though IMO.
April 16, 2007 @ 10:27 am
Steve said,
I’m a yank who lived in Wollongong. Before I moved there, I didn’t like beer. After I had the Old, I’ve fallen in love with beer. Now that I’m back […] more
April 20, 2007 @ 1:51 am
Anthea said,
This beer is beautiful, if you really dont like the taste i suggest trying it with a little bit of raspberry then you will be hooked it is such a smoo […] more
June 9, 2007 @ 7:51 am
Rodrick said,
This beer is ok if you only want one. Lacks body for a dark beer. Would have expected a creamier feel in the mouth but was like water. All is good wit […] more
July 8, 2007 @ 3:28 am
Neil said,
Not a bad beer id drink it at a mates house at a BBQ if he was supplying it i wouldn’t personally go out and buy it not my style nor taste but yeah it […] more
July 10, 2007 @ 12:44 am
Peter Larkins said,
G’Day Mr Tooheys Old. Love the old up until the last slab I purchased last week -J/N23122(22694).The taste seemed stale.The screw top took very litt […] more
July 29, 2007 @ 7:20 pm
Don said,
Full bodied dark beer with plenty of flavor and aroma. Chocolaty with a stiff head. One of the best beers I’ve ever had. Wish we could get it in the U […] more
August 6, 2007 @ 2:27 am
Ekalam Ngekup said,
Great on tap. Not as good from the bottle.
August 30, 2007 @ 4:59 am
josh said,
me and swell drink olds every weekend, they are the best beer ever.
August 30, 2007 @ 5:03 am
hodge said,
luke and josh love smashin olds,,,,,, i like the occasional one but they get a bit much after a while…
October 2, 2007 @ 9:00 pm
Kyle said,
I’ve had a lot of beer. Too many to keep track of and yet Tooheys Old is one I can’t forget. After a trip out to Australia I cannot wait untill I find […] more
November 3, 2007 @ 12:16 am
Rich said,
Tooheys Old is one of the brews I missed after leaving Australia last April. In the states, one can go to the Taphouse where there is 160 beers availa […] more
January 19, 2008 @ 4:26 pm
Wayne said,
I live in Cobar and we used to be the biggest drinkers of this beautiful beer in the world. We still have a black beer club which is associated with t […] more
February 3, 2008 @ 7:46 am
Jimmy Newton's Son said,
250 of you morons voted this beer #53 out of 61 beers. Hopefully it stays as popular with you blokes so we can keep getting it freely. Would be voted […] more
February 19, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
nath said,
a real mans drink.only good thing tooheys has done to be real
March 25, 2008 @ 4:31 am
chris said,
Find me a person who has had a hangover after a heavy session on Tooheys Old.A wonderful beer 5/5
March 25, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Pat said,
most people are too soft for old, i’m only 18 and i love it so harden up nothing like hearing ome old war storie over a few olds at the pub
March 30, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Justin B (a Brit abroad) said,
Australia’s best kept secret: Toohey’s old is the mutt’s nuts! Very tastey, and goes down easy.
April 2, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Ton said,
I learned about Tooheys old from my friend in Sydney when we where there for holidays, now i can’t wait to have one when we will be there again.
June 27, 2008 @ 6:18 am
Terry said,
Does anyone know where I can buy Tooheys Old in UK
June 29, 2008 @ 11:36 am
Ton said,
Does anyone know or Tooheys Old is sold outside Australia? Holland for instance.
July 16, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Marchpig said,
Mistake? How?
January 4, 2009 @ 8:46 am
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