Author Michael

A proud looking beer in a big bold bottle with a splashing of medals on the neck made the choice easy - how could I resist. Young's Special London Ale, like the bottle in which it has so carefully been...

Flying away with a curiously cheeky smile and beer in hand, the 1940s pin-up girl immediately captivates. Likewise, ACME IPA commands attention with an intense hoppy bitterness followed with incredibly...

5AM Saint is named as such because it is brewed with 5 malts, 5 hops and has a 5% ABV. 5AM Saint pours a deep amber colour with moderate head, exhibiting distinctive citrus aromas but also...

As thick as a pirate's beard, Big John Special Reserve is a unique brew, infused with authentic Kentucky Bourbon. Deep brown in colour, Big John is bold and dominates with a roasted malt...

Bridge Road Brewers’ Hefe Weizen, an unfiltered wheat beer style originating from Germany, is cloudy in appearance with curious aromatics of banana and herb. Whilst exhibiting a slight citrus, smooth...

Smoking food originated as a method of preservation. Smoking beer however is something quite different; before the 18th century when Kiln roasted malt became common, brewers dried malt over an open flame,...

What beats a bloody beautiful fruit-driven IPA on the white sandy beaches of South Beach, Miami? Not much I would say. Exhibiting strong citrus and curious pine aromas this beer immediately took me away...

Little Creatures Bright Ale is a refreshing brew with a light citrus and a mild honey flavour. With a distinct golden colour this beer has great clarity and nice carbonation. The malts in this beer have...

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...

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...

Route Des Épices, "Spice Route" in English, is a rye ale brewed with peppercorns, making it incredibly spicy and intense. Endowed with a crazed likeness of Christopher Columbus, this beer takes you on a...

Dark as the shadows of the warren, White Rabbit's Dark Ale is a malt driven beer with strong aromatics. Brewed by the Little Creatures crew, in Healesville near the famous Yarra Valley, this beer has...