90% Dubbel – Grimbergen (Belgium) Kris July 9, 2012 Ale, Monastic/Trappist Ale The Grimbergen abbey in Belgium was founded in 1128 and fast became famous for warm hospitality and the brewing of fine ales. Like most abbey ales,...
85% Brooklyn Brown Ale – The Brooklyn Brewery (New York, USA) Michael June 21, 2012 Brown Ale Brooklyn Brown Ale makes me happy. Pouring a deep mahogany colour with magnificent pepper aromas - I could hardly control my...
85% Mallee Bull Strong Ale – Mildura Brewery (Australia) Kris June 20, 2012 Ale, Strong ale "No other animal can put on a more fear-inspiring aspect than a full-grown wild Mallee Bull" wrote W.L. Morton in the late 1890s referring to the...
75% Black Beer – Monteith’s Brewing Co. (New Zealand) Kris June 19, 2012 Ale, Dark Ale This beer is a very interesting specimen from the Monteith's brewery in Greymouth, New Zealand. I've been to that brewery in Greymouth and I can...
75% Vale Ale – McLaren Vale Beer Co – (South Australia, Australia) Michael June 17, 2012 Pale Ale 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...
90% The Quiet American – 2012 Single Batch – Little Creatures (WA, Australia) Michael June 16, 2012 Indian Pale Ale (IPA), Monastic/Trappist Ale 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...
90% Young’s Special London Ale – Wells & Young’s Ltd (London, UK) Michael May 6, 2012 English Bitter 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...
80% ACME California IPA – North Coast Brewing (California, USA) Michael May 6, 2012 Indian Pale Ale (IPA) Flying away with a curiously cheeky smile and beer in hand, the 1940s pin-up girl immediately captivates. Likewise, ACME IPA commands attention...
70% Old Rasputin – North Coast Brewing Co. (California, USA) Kris April 29, 2012 Imperial Stout, Stout 1 Comment The wizened old fellow on the label, presumably Old Rasputin himself, proclaims an old Russian proverb "A close friend is not made quickly". He's...
70% 5am Saint – Brewdog Brewers (Scotland) Michael April 29, 2012 Amber Ale 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...
75% Big John Special Reserve – Harrington’s Breweries (New Zealand) Michael April 15, 2012 Scotch Ale, Strong ale 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...
60% Hefe Weizen – Bridge Road Brewers (Victoria, Australia) Michael April 10, 2012 Wheat beer Bridge Road Brewers’ Hefe Weizen, an unfiltered wheat beer style originating from Germany, is cloudy in appearance with curious aromatics of banana...
