December 2021 Beer Club Subscription
1st Dec 2021
Welcome to this month's tasting notes. Get ready for a mouth watering selection of delicious beer. The full list of beers included in this month's beer subscription are below. Note different beers are included in different packs. This selection can be seen and rated on Untappd here.
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Cult IPA IPA - New England / Hazy
6.2% ABV
Brewery: Mountain Culture Beer Co.
Location: Katoomba, New South Wales
Beer Description: An intoxicating blend of juicy hops with a soft body, it might brainwash you into selling everything you own, growing a ponytail and starting a drumming circle just for one more sip.
Proper Crisp IPA IPA - International
6% ABV
Brewery: Garage Project
Location: Wellington City, Wellington
Beer Description: Perfect partner for the perfect crisp. Nelson Hopped IPA.
Low Spark Golden Ale
5.2% ABV
Brewery: Deeds Brewing
Location: Glen Iris, Victoria
Beer Description: Low Spark is a celebration of a very special experience; seeing live music! Whether it's having a beer round the corner before queuing for the gig, elbowing your way to the front of the crowd to see those sweet licks, or gazing across a sea of lighters as the crowd begs the band for just one more song! Citra, Eclipse, Galaxy and a hint of Orange Zest will keep your taste buds screaming for more, all night long. Drink when your head is spinning from the sound of a loud guitar! Cheers!
Hazy IPA IPA - New England / Hazy
6% ABV
30 IBU
Brewery: Quakers Hat Brewing
Location: Manly Vale, New South Wales
Beer Description: Luscious haze combined with big fruity hop notes.
Fat Man Red Suit Big Sack IPA - Red
7.5% ABV
65 IBU
Brewery: Bridge Road Brewers
Location: Beechworth, Victoria
Beer Description: The ‘Fat Man’ has been created as an Australian Christmas Ale, that combines the rich toffee malt flavours with the big hop aroma and flavour. Originally brewed for export to Canada this red IPA showcases some of our Aussie Hops. Galaxy, Topaz and Enigma.
Hefeweizen Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen
5.1% ABV
16 IBU
Brewery: Moo Brew
Location: Bridgewater, Tasmania
Beer Description: Moo does a traditional Heff - we don’t mess with this one, sticking to old world german method.
On What Grounds - Coffee Porter Porter - Coffee
6.1% ABV
25 IBU
Brewery: Local Brewing Co.
Beer Description: Have you ever craved your beer and coffee in one? We have teamed up with our mates at Veneziano Coffee Roasters to bring you this bold roast with hints of almonds, dark chocolate and caramel using 20kg of their crave coffee bean roast. Words can't espresso how well vanilla and lactose round this porter out. Hops: Magnum, Fuggles Malt: Maris Otter, Caramalt, Munich Malt, Dark Crystal Malt, Brown Malt & Chocolate Malt Additions: Vanilla, Lactose and Coffee Beans
Cosmic Labyrinth Pale Ale - New England / Hazy
5.8% ABV
Brewery: The Uraidla Brewery
Location: Uraidla, South Australia
Pils. Pilsner - Italian
4.7% ABV
25 IBU
Brewery: New England Brewing Co.
Location: Uralla, New South Wales
Fathom Kula Sour - Fruited
5.7% ABV
Brewery: Green Beacon
Location: Teneriffe, Queensland
Pomelo Volador IPA - American
5.7% ABV
Brewery: Molly Rose Brewing
Location: Collingwood, Victoria
Beer Description: When the little hop started slinging grapefruits our way there was only one thing to do. Make a beer that would be game changing alongside tacos & palomas. ¡Salud!
London Calling Extra Special Bitter Extra Special / Strong Bitter
4.3% ABV
40 IBU
Brewery: Five Barrel Brewing
Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
Beer Description: This is an English Style Ale known for its balance between malt and hop bitterness. ESB's have an earthy, herbal English-variety hop character. with a medium to high hop bitterness, flavour and aroma. Malt: Ale, Dark Crystal, Medium Crystal, Light Chocolate, Biscuit Hops: Fuggles, East Kent Goldings, Challenger, Centennial Appearance: Dark orange to medium amber Aroma: Sweet caramel Flavour: Toasty caramel balanced with bready and biscuit notes Body: Medium-full
Baroness Lager - Red
5.2% ABV
Brewery: Molly Rose Brewing
Location: Collingwood, Victoria
Beer Description: Hoppy Red Lager
Hunter Classic Kölsch
4.5% ABV
15 IBU
Brewery: FogHorn Brewery
Location: Newcastle, New South Wales
Beer Description: Refreshing lager-like drinkability with the complexity and character of an ale? That’s Hunter Classic. Inspired by the cold fermented Kölsch style ales of Germany, this multi award winning brew belongs 100% to the Hunter. A Trophy winning recipe perfected over 20 years of brewing. Enjoy a Classic.
Third Eye Pale Ale - American
5.2% ABV
40 IBU
Brewery: The Uraidla Brewery
Location: Uraidla, South Australia
Hawaiian Haze IPA IPA - New England / Hazy
6% ABV
30 IBU
Brewery: Ballistic Beer
Location: Salisbury, QLD
Beer Description: Hawaiian Haze IPA has arrived with a double dry hopped flavour explosion. Juicy tropical licks of pineapple, mango, passionfruit, and mandarin burst atop a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. It's the luscious hazy hitter on everyone's lips. Can you resist?
Farmhouse Ale Farmhouse Ale - Saison
5.5% ABV
30 IBU
Brewery: New England Brewing Co.
Location: Uralla, New South Wales
Beer Description: We love this style. Yeah, strong words, but this summer style Saison, brewed traditionally with an unrestrained fermentation in open top fermenters, ticks the boxes. You’ll start with classic saison aromas mixed with citrus and floral notes thanks to a large dry hop with Ella flowers. The body is super dry, with fruits, white grapes and a touch of earthiness. HOPS Amarillo, Hallertau Mittlefruh MALT Malted Wheat, Coopers Ale & Corn Sugar
7 Bells Sour - Fruited Gose
4.2% ABV
15 IBU
Brewery: Green Beacon
Location: Teneriffe, Queensland
Beer Description: Vibrant passionfruit flavour with refreshingly tart finish.