Ah the old question of VB and Fosters.

I was working at Carlton United brewery many years ago and the people I was with told me the Fosters brew was exactly the same as VB.

Hmm! not sure if they were joking or not.

That's DEFINITELY how they make Fosters.

But as I've noted before on the forum, you don't see it on tap much here, nor a Aussies drink it.

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 17, 2026, 11:25:04 AMMaybe that urine recyc tastes better than VB

Isn't that how the make Fosters ?

Great to see you out and about.

It's a good feeling.

With all best wishes.

John

Many thanks Steven B and Class8mikado, and everyone else who has chipped-in with. Helpful comments!

Having given in for another pack could i show my ignorance with a few questions about pullmans of this era ...
Are all pullman cars 'at seat dining'  or are parlour cars non dining ?
Think i read somewhere that the Kitchen end of kitchen cars always faced towards the centre of the train...rather than back to back,  is that right ?

Thanks chaps.

Quote from: Newportnobby on April 14, 2026, 12:29:43 PMA selection of singles by Fine Young Cannibals.
I'd forgotten how good they were

A most excellent band. Having grown up with the whole 2-Tone movement, they were a natural progression for me, with Steele & Cox being ex-The Beat. Roland Gift's voice is, if you'll forgive the pun, a gift.

Maybe that urine recyc tastes better than VB

Not anymore, mate. I've got a fancy bumbag now

"Any food consumed must be bought on the premises"

Yet the old knacker even has his own nosebag!!