Fruit characteristics

Mad Brewers’ Hoppy Hefe – Maltshovel Brewery (Australia)

Maltshovel’s seasonal offering can be summarised as simply “madness in a bottle”. This unique Hefeweize/Wheat Wine fusion is an intense experience. With strong citrus aromas it exhibits characteristics similar to a moscato. At 35 IBUs and 7.0% ABV this beer... Read More »

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7.5

Reserve Amber Ale, Vintage 2010 – Endeavour Brewery (Australia)

This brilliant amber ale has a deep copper colour, caramel aromas and the full-bodied palate commands a myriad of flavours, finishing with distinct chocolate characters. Endeavour Reserve Amber Ale is by far one of the best Australian Amber ales... Read More »

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9.0

Fat Yak – Matilda Bay Brewing Company (Australia)

Fat Yak was promoted by a terrible TV ad, fortunately the beer isn’t as bad. I can only imagine what would happen if you let an ad agency make beer: they would spend the whole time making a funky label... Read More »

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7.0

New Norcia Abbey Ale, Maltshovel Brewery (Australia)

Abbey Ale is a very aromatic, Belgian style ale – described as a true “monastic ale”. Named in honour of the Benedictine monks of New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town which is situated 140km from Perth. Here the monks of New... Read More »

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9.0

Reserve Pale Ale, Vintage 2011, Endeavour Brewery (Australia)

Endeavour’s Reserve Pale Ale is a strong, hop driven pale ale with very distinctive citrus characteristics. The beer derives it’s intense flavours from the three different hops used: Galaxy and Cascade hops deliver the citus notes and Summer hops... Read More »

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7.5