Tuesday, December 23, 2008

International Beer Shop, Perth, Releases Cleanskin Imperial Pale Ale


Imfamous Perth beer retailer has recently started stocking this mysterious beer, apparently it's a beer slightly adrift of a local craftbrewers commercial quality assurance standard, so they bottled it and its selling out quick at AUS$30 a carton.
Full of the new season Austrlalian Galaxy hop flavour and aroma with a rich malt backbone, this is a utter bargain, can't wait to taste the commercially acceptable version apparently from the Swan Valley.

Colonial IPA now on tap at Royal Hotel, East Perth


In all its 7.2%ABV glory, the AIPA is now on draft at Royal Hotel, East Perth.
You will have to ask for it, its nowhere to be seen on any drink lists
It is creamy, with a harsh woody, earthy bitterness, not like what I recall enjoying at the brewery 12 months ago but all the same great to see something un-sessionable available on draft.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Gage Roads "Roll out the Barrel"


Gage Roads Oak Conditioned Saison
Gage Roads White-Wine Barrel-aged Saison
Now available is very limited quantities via Clancy's Fish Pub's
The 5.8% Saison, as available in wax dipped champagne bottles previouly, deviod of any wood; arrives smelling faintly of damp oak and with an extra sharpness and sour twang, making it a excellent summer tipple.