What a UFC! After a big day of drinking and watching some classic fights, I nestled into a kebab for dinner and tucked into this bad boy. I'd never seen this beer before when I picked it up from the Prahran Market. You really do feel for some of these micros that have the same level of distribution as 'Hooters and Hijabs' magazine, while some straight out bullshit beers litter the city from asshole to breakfast.
The Cav pours a dark gold/amber with a decent head. The taste caught me off guard, this beer is bigger than it looks. Huge tropical flavours like paw paw and mango sit up front, backed up by piney hops and a bitter finish. The carbonation is bold and sharp but fades quickly. It's like an Angry Man or Pacific Ale mixed with a strong American Pale Ale. It's a great combination and thoroughly enjoyable.
The amalgamation of tropical fruits and slabs of hops give the beer distinct diversity. This would work in both hot and cold weather, indoors or out. Cavalier Pale Ale deserves a lot more notoriety. I've never heard of it, I've never heard anyone else mention it. This Brunswick based brewer is on to a winner with this one. If you see it out and about some time grab a couple.
8/10
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