May 2020 Beer Club Subscription

Posted on Apr 30, 2020

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Tasting Notes

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Melon Balls Lager - Dortmunder / Export

5.1% ABV

21 IBU

Yeastie Boys

Wellington City, Wellington

Melon Balls is the crispy boi you need as we transition from spring to summer. A complex yet elegant malt grist is the foundation upon which melon, lemon, and lime notes of Huell Melon and Cashmere hops are layered before the gentle amplification of honeydew melon. Make no mistake – this is still a Dortmunder Lager but it is a deliciously fruity and refreshing one.

One Brew Nation Wattleseed Brown Ale Brown Ale - Other

Nomad Brewing Co.

Brookvale, NSW

Rogue is famous for their Hazlenut Brown Nectar and one of Nomad's favourite native ingredients is wattleseed for its nutty taste. So bring these brewers together and it had to be a wattleseed brown ale. With a mix of Australian and NZ malts the result is a medium bodied brown ale with gentle sweetness from the malts and a nuttiness from the wattleseed.

Hop Harvest Steam Ale California Common

4.9% ABV

35 IBU

Badlands Brewery

Orange, NSW

Lil' Crispy Pale Ale - American

4.8% ABV

30 IBU

Clown Shoes

Boston, MA

Black Head Milk Stout Stout - Milk / Sweet

4.7% ABV

The Coastal Brewing Company

Forster, NSW

Named after the multi-award winning (Keep Australia Beautiful Program) Black Head beach which is located midway between Forster and Taree. The lactose (milk) added during the boil makes this a sweeter style stout and with moderate IBU's and ABV this will appeal to stout and non stout drinkers alike.

Irish Red Ale Red Ale - Irish

5% ABV

20 IBU

Hop & Clover Brewing Co

Just like being in Ireland, this softer style Irish Red Ale is one of the original Hop & Clover beers. Roasted and smoked barley and East Kent Goldings hops bring out the dark red colour and warmer finish. Caramel maltiness with hints of toffee and smoked malt... and Irish Charm

P.O.G. IPA IPA - American

7% ABV

70 IBU

Mountain Goat Beer

Richmond, Victoria

This American IPA has been brewed with New Zealand malts, American hops, and Passionfruit, Orange and Guava juice from NSW, making it a transpacific taste sensation! Medium gold, with a slight chill haze, and big fruity aromas, this tropical brew is perfect for late summer nights on the lanai.

Stone Peak Conditions Hazy Double IPA IPA - Imperial / Double New England

8.1% ABV

55 IBU

Stone Brewing

Escondido, CA

West Coast hops. East Coast haze. Passion fruit, orange and guava juice inspired by the popular Hawaiian drink. This ridiculously tasty double IPA combines influence from across the country into one of the most flavorful beers we’ve ever released. One could call it a perfect storm, we’d say it’s Peak Conditions.

Juicy Juicy Bang Bang Double IPL Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager)

7.5% ABV

Blackman's Brewery

Torquay, VIC

Double the Juice, Double the Bang!

Sabru-1 Experimental Hazy IPA IPA - New England

6.1% ABV

58 IBU

Seven Mile Brewing Co.

Ballina, NSW

This Hazy IPA is made with Sabro and Bru-1 hops. Bru-1’s aromas of pineapple and stone fruit pair with the flavours of coconut and tropical fruit from the experimental hop Sabro (HBC 438) Enjoy this hazy blend!

Hazy 01 Pale Ale - New England

5% ABV

Modus Operandi Brewing Co.

Mona Vale, NSW

The first in our new HAZY Series. Our 5% Hazy 01. Brewed with hazy hop heavyweights Galaxy, Citra and Mosaic giving it some serious tropical juice aromas and thick, fluffy mouthfeel. Drink Fresh

Moon Dust Stout - American

5.6% ABV

Mountain Culture Beer Co.

Katoomba, New South Wales

A sessionable stout made for misty mountain days. Rich cocoa and coffee notes rise above its smooth, creamy caramel body leaving space for only a hint of residual bitterness.

Sundaze Sippah Pale Ale - American

5% ABV

Two Birds Brewing

Spotswood, Victoria

The Summer Ale of our Brew Tang Can series. Your new esky staple, Sundaze Sippah is a thirst quencher designed for kicking back and making like it can be all so simple.

Jaipur IPA - English

5.9% ABV

55 IBU

Thornbridge Brewery

Bakewell, Derbyshire

A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish.

Island Colada Cream Ale Cream Ale

6% ABV

25 IBU

Kona Brewing Company

Kailua Kona, HI

Cream ale with coconut and pineapple

Lamponi - Raspberry Sour - Fruited

5% ABV

8 Wired Brewing Co.

Warkworth, Auckland

Who doesnt like a fresh raspberry sour? This one is brewed with freeze dried oregano, basil and thyme. Fruity, cmmplex, effervescent and bery refreshing!