Barons ESB
Beer-a-Day #102
Extra Special Bitter is my “go-to” style. After being disappointed by a few bottles from England that didn’t survive the trip, I’ve looked in the other direction for one from Australia.
Golden color; a little hazy. Not much head. Slight aroma, with a bit of citrus from the hops. Medium body, with a bit of a burnt-toast flavor in the finish
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Barons Black Wattle Superior
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Tags: australia, barons, black wattle superior
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Beer-a-Day #347
Crafted for those who demand the finest of beers, Wattle Seed Ale’s character is born from the select blend of roasted barley and wheat, with subtle hopping and the unique infusion of Australian wattle seed. The resulting beer offers a superb balance of flavour and complexity, richness in colour with a lasting creamy [...]
Hoptopsy ESB
November 29, 2009 - 11:30 PM
Tags: barley and hops, esb, hoptopsy
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Beer-a-Day #333
I often find myself at Barley and Hops.
This time, I availed myself of their Hoptopsy ESB.
It has a nice amber color and a good finger’s-width off-white head. Plenty of spicy hops in the aroma. Medium malty body offset by a pleasant bite.
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Tags: australia, barons, pale ale
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Beer-a-Day #321
This thirst quenching Barons Pale Ale uses the finest Australasian ingredients including Pacific Hallertau and Nelson Sauvin Hops. Best enjoyed icy cold.
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Boont Extra Special Beer
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Tags: anderson valley, belk's, boont extra special beer, esb
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Beer-a-Day #281
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Tags: esb, scarlet lady ale, stoudt's brewery
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This English-style ale is brewed with Marris Otter and Caramel malts for a rich, reddish-copper color and smooth maly palate. The use of bittering & aroma addition hops balances the regal, sweet maltiness and imparts a softly perfumed aroma.
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Tags: australia, charity, hargreaves hill, wildfires
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating wildfires in Australia these past couple of weeks. The effect on people and the environment is just staggering.
The Hargreaves Hill Brewery, just north of Melbourne, was devestated. And after they just completed an expensive expansion.
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Walk to the Pub.
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