Anzac Day Beer Tastings

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:29:56 +0000

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

Link:http://www.wychwood.com/

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