White Rabbit Dark Ale 5.2%
August 6, 2009 – 10:56 pm
The guys from Little Creatures a few years back really changed the way everyone thought about beer with their big malty ale creations from the west coast. Last year they expanded and opened up a brand new brewery located in Healesville, Victoria. Rather than continuing production under the Little Creatures brand in the east, the new brewhouse creates beers under the White Rabbit banner.The dark ale from White Rabbit proves the dedication to tasty ales has not changed one bit though with the move across the country.
Decanting a bottle into a glass presents a deep copper colour ale, sporting a short lived tan coloured head. The aroma is hard to catch when cold, but is packed with big malt notes, accompanied with hints of bruised apple and fresh cut grass.
On the palate toffee and caramel flavours dominate along with hints of plum, raisins and apple. The hops stop the malt overpowering the drinker, resulting in a beautifully balanced ale. The aftertaste is sweet, with a fantastic hop twang that leaves the taster longing for that next sip.
Rating: 7.9 / 10
Verdict: This is not a beer you want to drink quick, its a drop that encourages you to take it slow and enjoy every sip. If you love big malty ales you won’t find one much tastier than this number.
Link: http://www.whiterabbitbeer.com.au
Tags: ale, VIC, Victoria, White Rabbit
3 Responses to “White Rabbit Dark Ale 5.2%”
By Matt on Jan 26, 2010 | Reply
This is a delicious beer, easily high 8′s especially if you like dark ales as it does no wrong.
If your a fan of James Squires Amber Ale then this is right up your alley.
By Mal Smith on Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
7.9/10 may be a bit harsh. It gets an 8.5 to 9 from me. You could go a long way before you found a better dark ale on the market, especially at this price point.
By admin on Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
@Mal I had it again a few weeks back and will agree the original score is a bit low. In my opinion a beer can rub the drinker up differently depending on the day so I will just have to assume it didn’t impress me overly on the day. Never the less decided to keep it as it was originally for posterity’s sake.