Friday, 9 December 2016

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers - Old Godfather Barley Wine Ale

Strong malt and with a strong sherry flavour.  There is a deep red fruit flavour.  This is a strong flavoured beer.

6/10

Thursday, 8 December 2016

Garage Project - Touchwood Elderflower & Honey Tripel

The aroma is oaky with a light sweetness.  The appearance is a coudy apricot.  There is  a nice oak up front with fruity notes like mandarin and apricot.  This is a silky and smooth beer.

7/10

Friday, 2 December 2016

Mismatch Brewing - Session Ale

Sweet yeasty aroma and pale appearance.  A nicely balanced apricot and feijoa flavour.  A little bitter and savory at the end.  Good on a hot day.

6/10


4 Pines Brewing Company - Double Cascadian Dark Ale

Smells like chocolate buscuits with a deep dark appearance.  Toasty malts with a syrupy chocolate flavour.  There is a floralness with a turkish delight note and a bit of spice.

6/10


4 Pines Brewing Company - Hoppy Doppelbock

Smells like  apricot juice with a burnt caramel appearance.  This is a big beer.   It is quite syrupy with a sugary flavour a strong pineapple flavour.  There is a large hoppyiness.

6/10


Thursday, 1 December 2016

Garage Project - Texas Tea Brown Ale

A light spicy aroma with a surprising dark appearance.  There is an oakiness with a chilli space.  There is a souriness and silky fruit.  The chilli sits really nice on the pallet.

7/10


Sunday, 27 November 2016

Stone & Wood - Fore Fathers Willie Simpson Doppelbock Lager

Chocolate and Malt aroma with a dark slightly red appearance.  There is a dark toasted malt flavour up front and citrus sourness at the end.  The beer is quite light and sweet.  It is a well balanced beer.

8/10