Hahn Premium Lager

I'll have to keep this short as I'm a ball of stress after Carlton's near capitulation tonight against Adelaide.

There's not really much to say anyway about this one. It's a mainstream Aussie lager that tries its best to be a little bit Euro. Trying a bit too hard to be sophisticated, when really it should just be true to itself. Kind of like people who drive 318 BMW's.

It's a cleaner lager than you usually get from our big breweries, it's a bit easier to drink than say a Melbourne or
a Carlton but in the end it's still nothing special.

6/10

*Note, I'm going to Bali for a week tomorrow so will try and find some random beers over there (as well as the famous Bintang), not taking a computer so will probly have to update when I get back

Bluetongue Premium Lager

This is an interesting lager. I wasn't really that huge on the Pilsner from these guys, so I wasn't expecting the world
from the lager. Especially being more of an ale drinker.

It's quite a clean beer with more of a hoppy side to it than a bitter malt taste that you generally see with Australian
lagers. Strangely it grew on me as I drank it. At first I wasn't really that taken away, but the more I paid attention
the more I appreciated it. Everything about it is fairly subtle, but there isn't much the Bluetongue does wrong.

I drank it with a box of noodles full of chilli and the beer was a good neutralizer. It's very easy to drink and I imagine
it would be a nice summer beer.

7.25/10

Beck's

Since I've gone through most of the more abstract beers at my local bottleshops I'm having to dip into the more
mainstream beers, so I'm struggling to make these reviews interesting but bear with me.

This is a favourite of many, to be honest I kinda find it overrated. I've tasted a lot of lighter Euro lagers which
taste very similar. I will say that Beck's is a pretty clean version of the genre and an easy drink but it just doesn't
excite me.

I guess it's horses for courses, you could smash these all night but if you just want to sit down and drink a good beer
then it really doesn't hit the spot. I guess that's why I've noticed it is a favourite of a lot of females at the bar/club. It's one of those 'I don't really like the taste of beer, I just want to blame it the next day' type of
beers.

Still, it has it's applications so I won't judge it too harshly.

7/10

Boston's Mill Pale Ale

I'd never actually heard of this one before, and it's a local beer. Apparently John Boston started brewing beer with the grain from his mill around the times of the settlers according to bottle, I wonder where he's been hiding all this time? Seeing as his brewery has been underground for 200 years and most people have never heard it, this may well be the choice beer of hipsters. If this blog becomes famous they will be sure to let you know they were drinking it years ago.

This was a vibrant pale ale with the fruity tinge to it but also a caramel like flavour to it. It was pretty damn good I must say. I do like a good pale ale, and
this was right up my alley. If I ever stumble across it, perhaps if I'm ever in Fitzroy, I'll definitely down another one.

8/10

Saigon 333

Tonight I was out for the old man's birthday, and sampled a couple of very different brews. The first was Saigon 333, which I'm told is the 'working class' beer of
Vietnam. If you're thinking their version of VB, you're on the right track.

I'm sure in stinking hot weather an ice cold 333 goes down a treat, but with a nice meal it really didn't cut the mustard. It's basically just a boring, run of the mill lager without a whole lot of flavour. It's not a bad tasting beer, just when comparing with the previous 80 odd on this journey it's at the back of the pack.

4/10

Coopers Extra Strong Vintage Ale

People of Ye Olde Internets! Lend me your ears!

For on this morrow we haveth before us, an ale to quench the parched palettes of peasantry and nobility from land
to sea. Such an iron fisted beverage cometh from the brewery of the Cooper clansmen, and be aged for not but
five years! Ye best be prepared for this grand ale, this be not a drink for wenches!

I can't really tell if I sound like an old English person or a pirate right now so I'll put a stop to that.

This beer is very heavy handed. It has a deep, strong malty flavour and big sting in it's tail. It's not very easy
to drink and probably isn't the first beer you should drink when you walk in the door. It's hard to review effectively
as I really wasn't in the mood for this. It's 7.5% so it was always going to bite, but I have had smoother beers with
this sort of alcohol content.

5/10

Mountain Goat Steam Ale

Did you know that mountain goats aren't actually goats at all, and they are actually from the sheep family?

No you didn't because I just made that up.

This is a great, no nonsense Aussie ale. It's maybe a bit pricey at some spots, but purely based on flavour it's a
winner.

It's a well balanced beer, that swings from a hoppy burst to a malty aftertaste and is certified organic.

Honestly this is the type of beer I could drink all day. It isn't overly adventurous but they've stuck to the task
and pulled it off beautifully. I would have thought most people might have come across this beer before, but if you haven't
and you like a good ale, give it a burner.

8.25/10

Bridge Road Brewers Beechworth Australian Ale

These guys have some game. The previous beer I had from them was very solid, and this is no different. It describes
itself
as a 'session beer', and has a balance of malt and hop characteristics. I tend to agree. It's very easy to drink but
full of flavour at the same time. It's similar to other ales like Little Creatures, with maybe a little less of a
flavour explosion, and a slightly more bite to the finish.

There is a logo at the top which is a bit disturbing though... it kind of looks like Ned Kelly standing next to a bed
with his shirt off, and black X's over his nipples...

*pause*

...

8.5/10

Yebisu

Props to the Japanese and their Beer brewing nous. I've always liked Kirin and Asahi, but had never tried this one.
It only came in a can which was a bit of a bummer, but I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. It professes to be
'smooth as silk', and has a picture of a fat guy with big ears holding a red fish on it...

Ahh, Japanese people...always keeping us guessing!

This one has an almost sweet flavour to it! It's pretty vibrant and then smooths out towards the end. I must say though
the novelty started wearing off towards the end. I found it similar to honey beers, at first it's enjoyable but then
towards the end you're a bit over it. I had this pegged as just over an 8 at first but I've slightly scaled it down.
Good beer.

8/10

Pure Blonde

Drankin at the desk like a bowss.

Unfortunately it was a Pure Blonde.

Not the most exciting of beers. A majority of these 'low carb' beers are like Diet soft drinks, lite cheese and Lorex watches. Cheap imitations. Do it properly or don't do it at all.

I feel sorry for dudes who buy slabs of these types of beers rather then explore the microbreweries.

Basically it's a safe, low flavour lager. Not much else to say. It certainly isn't bad, it's pretty easy to drink... I'd just rather be drinking something else.

5/10

Mythos Hellenic Lager

Here we have a Greek beer. It's actually a good drink. It's a clean, fresh style of lager which is fairly light
on it's flavours, but what it does it does well. It's very balanced, and the bitter aftertaste is subtle.
It's a very refreshing beverage and after a long day, which today has been, it did hit the spot. There's really
not a lot else to say as it's a simple beer. I would recommend it, if you're into those lighter, crisper beers
then this is a good option.

8/10

Cintra

This is a Portuguese brew, to my knowledge the first I've ever tried and was recommended by the bloke in the bottle
shop. It's quite an interesting beer I must say. It's maybe a bit maltier than the Mythos which I drank earlier,
and there's a new flavour in there that I really can't identify. I can't even properly describe it, it's kind of
tangy.

It goes down pretty well, I'd rate it similar to the Mythos, but it's a very different beer. This one has a bit more
character to it, and is similarly easy to drink.

All in all my first experience with a Portugese beer was a good one

7.7/10

La Trappe Blond

What is this? I don't even...

This is a very full flavoured dutch beer that has a blend of hops, malt and a fruity tingle to it. It's damn original,
I'll give it that much. I can't remember tasting a beer like this.

It's pretty daring, it starts with a very strong fruity taste to it which I can't really pinpoint as to what it is, perhaps
just a different batch of hops. I will be honest, I'm actually not that huge on the particular flavour, but that's really
just personal opinion - I'm sure others might disagree. It really is dominating, the maltiness is all but overshadowed. It's also 6.5% alcohol, but it is only slightly noticeable.

This is a beer drinkers beer, casual drinkers will probly take it like a punch in the face. The flavours are huge and
unforgiving and caught me off guard with the opening sip. Was good for a try, but I won't going back.

7.25/10

Innis and Gunn

This beer talks some big game. This is like the Allen Iversen of beers. It is a Scottish oak aged beer. It brags about
it's painstaking crafting process on the back of the bottle, and claims to have aromas of vanilla and toffee with a mild
oak finish that stems from hand selected barrels. I was impressed by this because personally, when I need to buy a barrel
I usually send the cat out to pick them up rather than go myself.

The vanilla tone to it is present, the toffee element not so much maybe in a very mild sense. To be honest given all the
braggadocio the flavour is probly tamer than I expected. It has a little sting in it's tail due to the aging process
that brings the alcohol content up to 6.6%.

It's a tough one to review... because all in all it's probly not exactly my type of thing. And it's definitely not
something you'd want to drink over and over, but it is a good beer drinking experience. It's an original, small batch
beer that doesn't really follow a trend.

7.75/10

Salzburger Stiegl

This is a very Germanic style beer. Has a bit of a dry fruity/floral flavour to it, and is heavy across the board but
not to it's detriment.

It's similar to the Schwelmer one I had earlier, but this is better. It's not as harsh and is very drinkable.

These beers are a go hard or go home affair. Big on flavour, bitter aftertaste, but it works.

I wouldn't say they are my favourite style of beer, but they are fairly easy to drink despite being heavy.

7.25/10

Coopers Clear

This is like... a slightly more refined Tooheys Extra Dry. It's very similar, crisp and dry but just has a touch more flavour to it.

There's not really much else to write about it given that I just reviewed the Tooheys. They are pretty close, the Coopers gives it a slight edge as it just is a touch more well rounded.

7/10

Tooheys Extra Dry

This is one of the best Aussie mainstream beers out in my opinion. It's a very good summer beer. It's clean, crisp
and sharp and pretty easy to drink. This is a beer best drunk on a hot summer day while standing over a barby
cooking a steak.

I'll keep it brief because a lot of people are probably familiar with this one.

6.75/10

Zywiec

This would be up there with the strangest name award. It's a Polish beer, being the first I have sampled from...
the land...of the Poles. I couldn't really think of anything else Poland is famous for apart from being invaded.

I'm starting to notice a theme with average euro beers. They all have this stinging aftertaste to them which
I'm not really fond of. This particular lager actually has a decent initial flavour to it that is then overtaken
by a cheap tasting pang at the end. Bit of a shame really.

6/10

Three Kings Dry Lager

Considering it's called a 'dry lager', this was a bit out of the ordinary. To be honest it tastes more like an
ale than a lager and it isn't that dry! That being said it isn't a bad beer, just a bit deceptive I guess.
It has a fruity, pale ale like flavour to it, it does have a more lager like finish to it but the prominent
features remind me more of an ale. It's like a heavy ale.

It's not too bad, it's not exactly a favourite, but it's a good beer and worth a try if you're bored and want
something different.

7.5/10

2 Brothers Taxi Pilsner

This is a strange beast this one. It's one of the most unique Pilsners I've drunk. The initial flavour is very strong
which is a bit out of the ordinary and the aftertaste is actually quite mellow. To be honest, it doesn't really taste
like a Pilsner! At first I wasn't really that into it, but the closer I got to the bottom of the bottle the more
it had grown on me.

It's like when you sometimes listen to a band's new album when they've changed direction. At first, you don't like it
because it's not what you expected. But as time goes by and the dust settles, you start to appreciate the creative
risks taken.

I'd like to drink another one, as I still haven't totally got my head around it.

7.5/10

Bridge Road Breweries Beechworth Pale Ale

Wow this one is a winner. Great Pale Ale! This is hop city, and the flavour is clean and strong. The bitterness
is very subtle, it's all about the hops. Anything else is just a side act. If you're into Pale Ales then definitely
give this a try if you see it. I haven't really seen this around too much, but it is top shelf.

If I was to criticise it...and this sounds strange... is that it's almost not raw enough. The bitter beery
aftertaste is almost non existent. It's being petty though, really this beer is almost flawless as a pale ale.

Highly recommended, wish I had another one.

9/10

Sapporo

Japanese beers seem to be fairly similar with a few quirks. They all have that clean, crisp feel to them. Sapporo however is maybe a bit stronger on the maltiness and not as sharp as a Kirin or Asahi. Personally I rate it third behind those two, but it's still a good beer.

Maybe if anything this is a more indoors, winter time Japanese beer whereas Kirin and Asahi are good in a chilled bottle or glass outside or in a beer garden... if that makes sense.

7.5/10

2 Brothers Growler American Brown Ale

This is another dark ale which is pretty intense on flavour. It has a deeper flavour to it than the white rabbit I
just tried. It's a bit similar at heart though. It actually got better with food, I started eating a kebab midway
through the beer and it stepped up a gear. That being said... kebabs do make anything better really. Even sex.
Garlic sauce is however hard to get out of your sheets.

Back to the beer at hand, there's not much more in depth analysis I can give. It's a solid dark ale. It doesn't
really try anything different, but it's a well brewed beer.

7.75/10

White Rabbit Dark Ale

A while back I was recommended White Rabbit. I bought the yellow labeled one which turned out to be a light
honey style ale, which was ok but a touch disappointing. Honey beers aren't really my thing. I spotted another
one there which was a dark ale and I finally got around to trying it.

I do like a good dark ale, and this one is not too shabby. It has that signature malty flavour with a nutty-like
sheen to it. It's heavy, as it should be, but very drinkable. It's probly middle of the road in terms of
dark ales I've drunk, maybe slightly above average.

7.5/10

Red Angus Pilsner

This is 'pure grain fed beer', hence the Angus tribute in the name. This is a proper Pilsner, full on flavour.
Very hoppy, and a strong aftertaste. It's balanced though because there's a lot of flavour all the way through it.
Like I've said previously, Pilsners aren't my number one choice but this is a good one. Better than the Coopers, and
far better than the Bluetongue which were both a bit weak wristed.

This Pilsner is a go hard or go home affair and it does the job well. If Pilsners are your cup of tea, give it a go.

7.5/10

Estrella

This is an imported beer from Barcelona according to the label. It's quite unimpressive really. The bottle says
it is the 'premium quality beer in Barcelona since 1876' and that it remains 'the heart of city life' and tells me
to 'enjoy the taste of Barcelona'.

Well then... I've always wanted to go to Barcelona. Not anymore.

This is quite strange, it almost has a slightly sour taste that runs through the middle of it, disappears, then
comes back in the aftertaste. Apart from that the other elements are similar to euro lagers, a clean (but slightly
less than usual) initial taste and a soft aftertaste (which is stronger here). Everything is out of whack. Not a fan.

5/10

Effen Lager

This Effen Lager is effen good! I drank this last night but didn't write the review till today, which was a bit
of a mistake cus I'm trying to remember the experience. It has a BIG flavour, similar to when you drink something
like Little Creatures or Squires, that first initial boom of strong hop and malt flavours all blending together almost
perfectly.

The difference is this is a lager not an ale. You still get the same dry, bitter aftertaste but it works in
nicely with the flavours. The label states that it is 'no ordinary lager, with real flavour and body' and that it
is 'full of character, well balanced and damn easy going'.

The description really is bang on point, and not just a bunch of wanker marketing. Great beer.

8.75/10

Amstel

This was pretty average really. It's a lightly flavoured, somewhat crisp lager. It would probably be a decent
summer beer actually come to think of it. After a long day though I kinda wanted something more interesting.

As a thought, reviews are probably going to get harsher as I go along here because there is a wider scope for comparison
so I'll be careful not to slag something off that didn't deserve it. My understanding is that this is a mainstream
beer in Holland, so putting in the same vein as something like Heineken and then comparing it to our local
big beers... it goes alright.

6.5/10

Coopers 62 Pilsner

I'm getting a bit bored with Pilsners really. They're not bad, but they're really nothing special at the same time.
This is a pretty clean and polished beer, it's by no means bad, but its... just... boring. They're all a bit
samey samey. Maybe it's just me I dunno, I've drunk this once before at a pub and didn't mind it but this time
I kinda wanted to be drinking something else.

I'm trying not to be unfair in this review because it wasn't a bad beer. If you like Pilsners, then this will do
you fine. If not, you're not missing out on much. I'll give it the run of the mill 7/10

7/10

Matilda Bay Big Helga

I've had the redback and a wheat beer from these guys before and they were pretty good, my bottleo has stopped stocking
them for some reason. I found this at an IGA surprisingly. It describes itself as a 'Dry Munich Style Lager'.

I have to say, this is pretty impressive. I tend to lean towards ales over lagers as they have more flavour and they
tend be more diverse.

This is a GREAT lager. It boasts about its natural ingredients and whatever they've used is a great mix. The flavour
is not overbearing, but still strong and balanced and the traditional bitter aftertaste is not too subtle, and not too
strong.

There's not really much else to say about it, but if you do come across it give it a try. It's amongst the best lagers
I've drunk.

8.5/10

Stone & Wood Pale Lager

After the surprise success of the S&W Pacific Ale I thought I'd give this one a burner. It was quite a contrast
to that flavour explosion however, being somewhat tame in nature. It's very, very subtle, quite a clean taste to
it. I'm struggling to decide on this one, I'm wishing I had another one to drink to fairly review it.
The flavours are good, the malt is not overpowering and it isn't too bitter... but it's almost TOO subtle.

Considering some of the shockers I have come across along the way I won't be too objective. While it isn't
daring, there are more positives than negatives. If you like crisp beers like Kirin, Peroni etc... you'll
probably enjoy this but don't expect too much oomf.

7.5/10

Beezneez Honey Wheat Beer

This is a bit of a contentious one. Lots of people rave on about it, and a lot are the complete opposite.
I actually fall somewhere in the middle. I'm not really a huge fan of honey beers...as beer is not
and isn't really meant to be a 'sweet' drink. A lot of honey beers I've had in the past after one or two
you just really want something else to drink. I feel that Beezneez maybe finds a better balance between
using the honey as a gimmick, and attempting to just be a good beer.

The honey is present, but subtle, and it has a good light ale flavour to it. Not really one of my favourites,
but it is a decent beer.

7.25/10

Jamieson BEAST IPA

Beast by name, beast by nature. This shit will put hairs on your chest. IPA's can pack a punch because of their higher alcohol content, but this packs a wallop. The Squires IPA I had earlier is a pretty damn smooth balanced IPA, this is heavy handed and leaves you reeling after each swill. It has a strong amber ale-ish flavour to begin with and then POW! a sharp, bitter aftertaste.

I guess it does what it was designed to do, but in the whole scheme of things it isn't easy to drink.

6.75/10

Quilmes Cristal

Artistic back porch lighting on behalf of DJ Elev8.

This is an Argentinian beer, and that's the most interesting thing I can really say about it. Can't say I was a big fan. Doesn't taste very refined at all. It's pretty rough. Nothing tastes balanced, including the carbonation. It's just an unimpressive lager really, wouldn't bother with it.

5/10

Kingfisher Lager

I think I've had this once before a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, but I'm not quite sure.
Either way, it's a good beer. It's an Indian beer, that takes its influences from Euro lagers.
It has the trademark crisp initial taste that then blends into a maltier aftertaste. This however isn't
as soft around the edges and has a bit more punch to it. The aftertaste lingers and is more bitter
than your standard euro beer, but it's not over the top. 7/10 has become my standard rating for
your run of the mill good beer, this pretty much sits around that territory.

7.5/10

Lucky Beer

This beer, hands down, so far wins "The Most Awesomest Bottle" competition. It will be hard pressed to lose that title as well I would imagine. As you can see the bottle is crafted into a happy buddha! This is a Chinese beer, I haven't had much experience with them but Tsing Tao is a good drop.

This one however...not so lucky. It seems to be hyper carbonated leaving a ZING kind of feeling on your tongue while
and after you have a swig. It's more prominent than the flavour itself. Then once you pick up on the flavour...
it's a bit strange. I can't even really explain it. It's kind of light and crisp in feel so it's not overbearing
or bad, it just tastes a bit off.

Can't really recommend it, unless you want a cool looking bottle

5/10

Jamieson Raspberry Ale

Well this one is a doozy. I'm not really a fan of messing with the genetics of beer to this extent.
You might end up getting yourself into trouble down the line that you didn't originally foresee.
Kind of like investing in GM Crops, cloning animals, or navigating certain nightclubs in Thailand.

I've had those Carlton Lime and Lemon fusion beer things and they are a joke. It's basically like a bloody UDL! It's
not beer! Sacrilege! So I was apprehensive to try this so called Raspberry Ale.

At the end of the day though... it's not that bad. It's toeing a very fine line, but walks it carefully.
The initial flavour surprised me, the raspberry flavour is quite strong but it does soon fade into a bitter,
hoppy aftertaste that hangs around for some time. You're left with more of a beer taste in the long run.

I can't really see myself getting into this beer, but as a once off, it was decent. It's still a beer I suppose, but only just.

7.25/10

Budweiser

This is the second yankee beer so far. I actually didn't know this, but each Budweiser comes with a joke on the label.
The one I got on my beer was 'Budweiser King Of Beers'. This is a unique novelty I hadn't come across before.

To be honest, it's not that bad. It's a bit of a typical fare lager but it's just got more depth than some other
American beers I've had in the past, particularly the Miller I had recently. The Miller really had no flavour to begin
with and a bit of a malty aftertaste. This has got flavour across the whole band, except there's not much of an aftertaste
to it in contrast. This encourages you to keep drinking which is a subtle but well planned marketing ploy. It still pulls
it's punches, as American beers do, but it holds its own in the ring.

7/10

Peroni

This is one of the best mainstream euros around. It makes absolute mincemeat of beers like Stella that people cling on
to for reasons unbeknown to me. Clean is the word. It always tastes fresh, and while not heavy on flavour what it does
pack is pleasant to the pallette. It's kind similar to a Kirin, probably just one step behind though.

8/10

Another Double Whammy - Little Creatures

Little Creatures Pale Ale

This was the first of three different beers I downed on UFC Sunday. Speaking of which... wow @ Jon Jones. That shit
was amazing.

This is a favourite of many, and in some aspects 'the best beer ever'. I'm not necessarily in that class, but it's
a very good beer. So far it's probably jostling with the Squire's Golden Ale. It's a full flavoured fruity pale ale
that is an explosion of beeryness. It really is one of the best beers out, whether it is THE best I can't make that
call yet. I go through phases so hands down I dont think I really have a no.1 favourite yet.

9/10

Little Creatures Pilsner

This was pretty good. It's a clean, crisp Pilsner with a good balance of flavours. Some Pilsners have too much weight
on the aftertaste and an almost non existant opening flavour. This is a pretty good balance between the two. I'd put it
up there amongst the best Pilsners I've had. Which is probably with the Squire and Trumer Pils (which I've done but I'm still waiting
on the photo for). The Monteith's was good too, this is probably better.

8.25/10

Hans Klopeks Hefeweizen

Yes this one had quite an epic name. This was a really full flavoured beer in the typical German vein. Unfortunately I don't remember a lot else but I gave it a 7.5 on the night.

7.5/10

Craft Red Ale

Holy shit this one was intense. It was a deep red colour and full of strong flavours. It went alright with food but you wouldn't knock back a six pack. It was very malty but there was something different about the flavour which I can't account for. Pretty unique.

I haven't got the other two photos yet so the other reviews will come soon.

6.75/10

Alhambra

This is the first of a series of 4 beers I sampled at a work dinner. I apologise for the brief reviews but this night started here and ended up at a gig at the corner hotel till 1 am so the start of the night is a bit hazy.

This was a Spanish beer that from memory was very strong and malty. It wasn't bad, was heavy but drinkable at the same time. Wouldn't put it up there with my favourites but it was decent.

You also might notice there is a sneaky gap between my buttons showing, this just proves that this beer challenge is not just for the blokes to follow, but all the ladies out there as well.

7/10

Grolsch Premium Lager

I can't actually remember if I've had this before or not. It's a really crisp, clean lager in a similar vein
as say a Peroni. Or a Japanese beer like Kirin. That's not to say that tastes exactly like those beers, but
it just has that sharp, crisp feel to it.

I like it, I'd rate it above most Euro beers that I've come across. It's pretty easy drinking, and would be a
good beer to smash on a hot day. I can't say this for sure just yet but I might even rate it above a Carlsberg.

If you haven't tried it, give it a go.

7.75/10

Knappstein Reserve Lager

Wow there's a lot going on here. This is a very full flavoured cloudy lager that tastes almost like a hybrid between an ale and a lager.

At the start you get a fruity/floral burst that trails into a bitter lageryness. It's not exactly my cup of tea but at the same time it is a pretty good beer.

It's not a session beer, and it's probably not something I'd really hunt down again personally, but it's a good unique brew.

7/10

Phoenix Beer

After my less than positive review on the now infamous 'Three Horses' beer from Mauritius, I was suggested this one
as a superior rival to the much coveted crown of 'Best Beer from Mauritius'.

I like the simplicity of the name 'Phoenix Beer'. No fuckin around, it's just beer. This mantra also carries over into
the beverage itself. It's actually more like an aussie lager than a euro lager I'd say. It doesn't really have that
fruity tinge to it, and the malt and hops are more at the forefront. It's pretty easy drinking.

7/10

Miller Genuine Draft

Ahhh American Beers. From a land that heralds itself as being tougher and stronger than the rest of us they sure have a pissweak game at the drinking table.

It's not exactly bad, but there really just isn't much going on here. It's light on the flavour and isn't very exciting, just an average lager.

6/10

3 Ravens Golden Ale

This is quite a unique golden ale. It has a very, very malty flavour to it and a pleasant subtle bitterness.
It has some punch to it, so the casual beer drinker might be taken aback by it. It's probably suited to people
who prefer ales in general, which is a category I fall in to. There are better light ales out there in my opinion,
but this is a fairly good beer. It's original, flavourful, and balanced.

7.25/10

Mac's Brewery Sassy Red

First off let me say one thing.

For the second time, I have pulled the ring pull straight off one of these beers without it actually opening the beer.
THIS MAKE JESS MAD. The beer is then trapped inside the bottle unable to be enjoyed. THIS MAKE JESS MAD.
I then have to use various contraptions and sharp objects found in the kitchen to try and free the beverage from
its sealed chamber. THIS MAKE JESS EXTRA MAD.

I am trying not to deduct points for this but I will endeavor to judge the beer on its merits.

This is at a base level, a standard bitter lager that we Aussies are used to. But it has some layers to it. It
has a very unique malty initial flavour then then fades into a bitter aftertaste. The bitterness is sharp, but no Grand
Ridge Brewery. It's a decent drop. It's not amazing, but it's far from bad.

7/10

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

Wow this was a bit of a surprise. This has a BIG fruity punch to it, which I'm not always a big fan of but this works.
This is a great summer beer. Bit of a shame the weather is shit and I'm still a bit crook. I can't really put my finger
on the specific flavours but it tastes a little bit like orange and mango!

It's still a beer though, it tastes like a clean golden ale at first before a citrusy flavour washes over followed by
mango. This is my take on it anyway. Given the fact I'm a bit blocked up my taste might be a bit off kilter.

I dunno if you'd drink a whole bunch of these, but you could easily knock back a few. I like it. I reckon I'll go back
to these one day and try a six pack. Very interesting beer. It's hard to explain but the fruit elements taste natural. Not
artificial or forced.

8.25/10

This might sound high but I'm giving it points on the basis that in theory this beer shouldn't really be on my favourites
list, but it is.