80%
Estrella Damm – S.A. Damm (Spain)
When one thinks of Spain, rarely does one imagine beer. Sangria, wine and tapas tend to be envisioned first. However, this is a great example of why the beers from this country should not be...
80%
85%
Boston’s Mill Pale Ale – John Boston Premium Beverages (Australia)
There exists a certain brand of beer which takes its name from a famous convict-turned-brewer which is very popular. Mr Squire was said to have been the first person to grow hops and brew beer in Australia....
75%
Vale Ale – McLaren Vale Beer Co – (South Australia, Australia)
From the land of some of Australia's most famous wines, comes a beer that is broadening the views of what McLaren Vale has become known for. With plenty awards in hand, Vale Ale is making a name for...
90%
The Quiet American – 2012 Single Batch – Little Creatures (WA, Australia)
Quiet in name but loud in flavour, this interesting hybrid US IPA / Belgian Trappist ale is a big hitting beer. Deep golden in colour, strong hop aromas hit the nose immediately with curious banana...
80%
ACME California IPA – North Coast Brewing (California, USA)
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...
80%
Celebration Ale – Sierra Nevada (California, USA)
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...
75%
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...
70%
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 and...
65%
Original Ale – Monteiths Brewery (New Zealand)
Pale ales by definition are pale. Not for this bold beer. A pale ale by character but almost brown by colour, Monteiths' Original Ale is from a recipe of over 143 years old. Monteiths is a curious little...
75%
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...