Anzac Day Beer Tastings
April 25, 2009 – 8:29 pm
Went into Dan Murphy’s today and decided to grab a variety of beers to try for something different, some where good some were not, here is my run down on those i have tried so far.
Birra Moretti (Italy) – 4.6% Alcohol
Sweet, with a subtle nutty aftertaste, fairly similar to a Canadian blonde.
Rating: 4/10
Verdict: Nothing really to write home about, one point was added for the retro style label and the guys mustache on the label.
Link: http://www.birramoretti.it/
Monteiths Enlivening Summer Ale (New Zealand) – 5.0% Alcohol
Very strange aroma reminiscent of lemonade. This is a strange beer not your everyday brew, tastes like a soft drink with a herbal taste that whacks your taste buds about 2 seconds after swallowing.
Verdict: Possibly a refreshing brew tp drink on a hot summers day, couldn’t see myself wanting another anytime soon.
Rating: 3/10
Link:http://www.monteiths.co.nz/
Wychwood Hobgoblin (UK) – 5.2% Alcohol
Thick creamy head, nice dark colour close to porter well balanced flavour profile with a gentle bitterness and a subtle toffee aftertaste.
Verdict: Very smooth i could definitely get used to drinking this.
Rating: 7/10
Zlatopramen (Czech Republic) – 4.8% Alcohol
Nice golden lager, with a pleasant bitterness and a subtle sweet aftertaste.
Verdict: This is what lager is all about smooth, refreshing, not much to think about.
Rating:6.5/10
Link: http://www.zlatopramen.cz/
Mallee Bull (Australia) – 5.6%
Copper in colour, soft malt aroma, very clean tasting with a gentle bitterness.
Verdict: WOW, these guys have excelled and made an ale that’s full of complexity, very smooth and not overpowering in any way shape or form.
Rating: 8/10
Link: http://www.mildurabrewery.com.au/
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