They only serve cold beer here mate. You must be thinking about them German beers. The only time they'll drink it warm is when the icebox is on the fritz.

It's good, but some of it is a little strong. When the alchohol content is over 5% I get into trouble too easy. It's fun to watch them go after a Duvel's like they do their regular pub fodder. At 12% content, they get pissed (english for drunk) pretty quick.

As for the Ashes, I found out later that the five day event they had here in Brisbane is only one of 5 such matches they'll have over the next month or so. Right now they are just finishing the second 5 day Ashes match in Adelaide, looking to be a draw. Next they will play in Sydney, then Melbourne, then ending in Perth sometime in January. If you can imagine, there are folks who will attend all five days of all five matches.

Some people really have nothing in life to live for, y'know?