| Name | Style | Appearance Clarity Clear/Cloudy |
Taste and Description | What I like about it | What I don't like about it | Would I buy it again |
| Hawkers Hazy Pale, 375ml Can, On tap, 4.6%, 167 Henty Street Reservoir VIC 3073 | Pale Ale | Very cloudy light golden | Nice tropical passionfruit pineapple aroma. Uses Cascade, Citra, Motueka, Mosaic hops. Very refershing bite with good bitterness without being overly bitter or very hoppy. Nice dose of fruit. Long bitter finish. Nice beer. | Refreshing bitterness with a refreshing crisp bite and good dose of fruit. | Can't think of anything unlikable. | Definitely yes. Tried it fresh on tap 2/8/21 |
| Hawkers West Coast IPA, 375ml Can, 7.2%, 167 Henty Street Reservoir VIC 3073 | IPA | Not noted | Claims:American and Kiwi hops delivers punchy floral aromas with notes of citrus, pine and resin. Verdict:Full on American IPA bitterness, but with extra notes of those promised notes of citrus or floral hints. | Some hop complexity in the bitterness. Not totally boring. | Maybe actually too bitter. | Maybe. But prefer something a bit less bitter. Tried it 3/10/21 |
| Hawkers Glamour Time Mosaic Hopped Hazy IPA, 440ml Can, 6.5% | IPA | Light Golden Hazy | Aroma of pineapple hits you right away. And the flavour supports that. Nice balance of fruit and complex hops. Not overly bitter. Just enough. But short finish. | Refreshing complex bitterness balanced with fruitiness. | Short finish. | Yes. Tried it 22/9/23 |
| Sleeping Giant IPA, Gage Roads Brewery, WA, 330ml Bottle 5.4% | IPA | Dark Golden | One of my all time most favourite beers. A good all round IPA for most occasions. As someone who tasted this as his first IPA said "This is a seriously nice beer". Solid taste. Excellent strong hops taste. But not unpleasantly bitter. With a slight complexity that is satisfying. Without being fruity. Perhaps slightly earthy. Certainly well rounded and satisfying. With a long aftertaste finish that has a bit of complexity. If you don't think you might like IPA try this beer as an introduction. | Real Hop taste. Nice touch of complexity. Serious IPA bitterness that you expect. Still not overly heavy | Supply is cornered by distribution through the Woolworths chain including Dan Murphy and BWS. But its not overpriced. I prefer this beer to other highly ranked beers such as Sierra Nevada Torpedo. | Definitely yes. One of my all time favourites. Tried it 1/3/16 |
| Squid Rising | IPA | Golden Murky | Just a brief note of this exceptional beer which is becoming my favourite the more i encounter it. I have only found it available on tap. It is similar to Ferel Hop Hog but with a really well balanced Passionfruit taste and aroma coupled with a crisp bitterness that is long and refreshing. None of the elements are particularly overpowering but in excellent proportions. A really excellent beer. | Real Hop taste. Nice touch of complexity. Serious IPA bitterness that you expect. Still not overly heavy. Refreshing and crisp. Strong Passionfruit aroma and balanced taste. Tastes a bit like a softdrink when warm. | Can't think of anything unlikable at all. | Definitely yes. One of my all time favourites. Tried it 1/1/19-4/4/19 |
| Feral Brewing Co. - Hop Hog 330ml 5.8% | Pale Ale | Golden Murky Cloudy | Fine foamy somewhat creamy head. Excellent strong Hop taste. Claims to be American Hops. Tastes like an IPA more than a PA. Pronounced Passionfruit and Hop aroma unmistakably and pleasantly hits you as you bring it to your mouth. Slightly Citrusy with lasting Malt backbone as the label claims. If you don't think you might like IPA try this beer as an intermediary. | Real Hop taste. The fruity aroma adds to the complexity. Serious Pale Ale bitterness that you expect. Still refreshing not overly heavy | Only 330ml Bottle. A bit expensive. But better than Sierra Nevada Torpedo. | Definitely yes. One of my all time favourites. Tried it 1/3/16 |
| Feral Brewing Co. - War Hog American IPA 375ml Can 7.5% | IPA | Golden Murky Cloudy | Excellent strong Hop taste. Slight Passionfruit aroma and fruity taste. A logical addition to the Feral range. Try this one if the Feral Hop Hog is a bit too fruity for you. | Real Hop taste. Slightly fruity. 375ml Can | Maybe a little bit simple rather than complex in taste despite the fruity touch | Definitely yes. Tried it 20/3/18 |
| Feral Brewing Co. - New Zealand IPA | IPA | Not noted | Excellent strong Hop taste. Can't remember much else. Only had a taste because the NZ Bartender suggested that Feral Sly Fox is hoppier. Oh how rong he was! Tried it off the tap. Will update some time in the future. | Real Hop taste | Can't remember much else til i try it again :) | Yes. But not if the Stomping Ground One Eyed IPA comes back on tap ;) Tried it 22/3/18 |
| Feral Brewing Co. - Sly Fox | Ale | Golden very cloudy | The bottom end of the Feral range in terms of hopiness. Might suit people who like carlton Cold. As one lady described it "There's not a lot going on". Tried it off the tap. Don't know why the NZ Bartender said "It is more hoppy than the Feral NZ IPA". Oh how wrong he was! | Refreshing slam dunk drink | Lacks flavour | Definitely not. Tried it 22/3/18 |
| Feral Brewing Co. - Biggie Juice East Coast IPA,6%,375ml Can | IPA | Light Golden murky cloudy | Not a big IPA. Initial fruit and light bitterness is refreshing like a XPA. Gentle hoppy bitterness nicely balances the decent dose of fruit. Low bitterness medium length finish is not exciting. Tastes worse the more you drink it. Will have to revisit. | Somewhat refreshing for a hot day. Nice fruit and hop balance. | Lacks flavour for an IPA and not refreshing enough for an XPA. | Not sure. No. Tried it 1/9/19 fresh from a can at a tasting Yes. tried it again 3/11/20 and it seemed OK. |
| Feral Brewing Co. - Smoked Porter 330ml Bottle 4.9% | Porter | Black. Creamy Head | Caramel tastes. Tastes a bit like licorice. Maybe better cold rather than room temperature. Seems a bit heavy. The taste is what you expect from a porter | Tastes as you would expect from a porter | Tastes a bit like licorice and chocolate in a beer | No. Unless i want a proter. Tried it 8/11/18 |
| Stomping Ground - One Eyed IPA Stomping Ground Brewing Co, 100 Gipps St., Collingwood, VIC 3066, T:(03)94151945 |
IPA | Not noted | Excellent beer. Reminds me of Feral Hop Hog. Fruity, full flavoured hops taste that lingers and satisfies with complexity. As one lady said "Excellent. Plenty going on". Seems to be available only on tap right now. Such as sometimes at Water Rat Hotel South Melbourne where you can get a scooner at happy hour til 7pm for $5 normally $8.50 ;) when they are not pushing Feral Brewing beer instead. Or visit the brewery. | Excellent Hops taste. Slightly fruity. Lingering taste. | Whats not to like. Except its only available on tap right now in selected pubs or at the brewery it seems | Yes. Without hesitation. Tried it 14/3/18 |
| Stomping Ground - Hop Stomper IPA,6% Stomping Ground Brewing Co, 100 Gipps St., Collingwood, VIC 3066, T:(03)94151945 |
IPA | Golden | Reminds me of Feral Hop Hog. Fruity Citrus, full flavoured hops. Malts:Aussie Pale, Aussie Pils, Carapils. Hops:Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra, Cascade | Excellent Hops taste. Slightly fruity. Lingering taste. | Whats not to like. | Yes. Tried it 10/4/19 at the brewery |
| Stomping Ground - Hatchpot IPA,7.5% Stomping Ground Brewing Co, 100 Gipps St., Collingwood, VIC 3066, T:(03)94151945 |
IPA | Golden | Full flavoured and strong on hops. | Excellent Hops taste. Lingering taste. | A bit monocharacteristic. Not a lot of complexity. High alcohol. Just a traditional IPA but a logical addition in the Stomping Ground range | Yes. But prefer the Hop Stomper to the Hatchpot. Tried it 10/4/19 at the brewery |
| 4 Pines Brewing Co. - Pale Ale, 330ml 5.1%, "Born in Manly" whatever that means. 3B 9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100 | Pale Ale | Dark Golden, Slightly murky | Clean crisp refreshing hoppy bitterness. Towards an IPA style Pale Ale but not as full on. Not heavy. Pleasant finish. Satisfying. A logical member of the 4 Pines range of Ales. But at the upper end of the scale in terms of fullness of flavour and bitterness. Claims to be made from Citra, Amarillo, Cascade, Simcoe Hops. A lovely solid Pale Ale that is right up there amongst others. | Refreshing. Crips. Not overly strong. Not overly heavy. Nice solid lingering Pale Ale bitterness. | Satisfying without a lot of complexity in terms of fruitiness or aromas. | Yes. Tried it 12/3/18 Maybe not. Seems maybe its had its day compared to other more interesting beers. Tried it 16/3/19 |
| 4 Pines Brewing Co. - Citrus IPA Keller Door, Small Batch, 500ml 7% | IPA | Light Brown | Claims:Fresh blood orange, grapefruit and lime. Verdict:Can't really taste them in any dominance. Smells like a stout. Predominant caramel and malt taste. Good balance of sweet and pleasantly bitter stout notes. Pretty heavy flavour and appealing complexity. Long finish. | Complex with hint of sweetness of Lamington Porter. | Can't taste the citrus. Can't drink too much of it. | Yes. Worth trying. Tried it 31/10/21 |
| 4 Pines Brewing Co. - Kolsch, 330ml 4.6% | German Style Golden Ale | Golden | Reminded me of Victoria Bitter. But with a lingering long mild Hop aftertaste. A logical member of the 4 Pines range of Ales. But at the bottom end of the scale in terms of fullness of flavour and bitterness. Not like an IPA but more like what you might expect in a mild ale. With a clean bitter aftertaste touch. This is not a criticism as it probably lives up to its name of delivering a German Style Golden Ale, which perhaps tend to be traditionally not as strong as current IPA options. | Refreshing. Not overly heavy. Nice mild long lingering Pale Ale bitterness. | Not a lot of complexity in it to provide interest. Only 330ml Bottle. So a bit expensive for a beer that really is close to something like Victoria Bitter or Carlton Draught but with a lingering Hop finish. | Probably not. For the price it does not deliver great taste value. Tried it 11/11/17 |
| Brookvale Union by 4 Pines Brewing Co. - Ginger Beer, 4% 330ml Can | Ginger Beer | Not noted | Best ever tasted Ginger Beer according to Jan. | It is delicious according to Jan. | Nothing. | Tried it 11/5/21 |
| Balter IPA, 375ml Can 6.8% Brewed and Canned 14 Traders Way,Currumbin,QLD | IPA | Golden | This is a seriously nice beer. Reminded me of of a cross between Victoria Bitter and Feral Hop Hog. With a strong Hop taste. Crisp, clean refreshing bitterness. And a touch of citrus. You can drink this one really cold. The IPA still shines through. Imagine that from a Queensland beer. Just goes to show they don't just make XXXX. This one is at the totally other end of the spectrum! Looks like QLD can make beer :) | Refreshing and slightly fruity but with a proper IPA taste that you expect. No disappointment. A bit like Feral Hop Hog but crisper and even more refreshing. Not overly heavy. And it comes in 375ml Cans which is better value than other 330ml craft beers | Nothing to dislike. Not a huge lot of complexity in it. But enough of a citrus touch and serious clean hop taste to satisfy. | Yes, definitely. I will buy this one again. I was immediately impressed. And again the second time i tried it a week later. For the price it delivers great taste value. In a 375ml can. Tried it 12/1/18 |
| Balter XPA, 375ml Can 5.0% Brewed and Canned 14 Traders Way,Currumbin,QLD | IPA | Light Golden Cloudy | This is a very nice beer. A bit less strong bitterness than their IPA. Still with a strong Hop taste. Solid crisp but plain bitterness thats clean, refreshing and lingers. Slightly fruity touch of citrus. A logical refreshing alternative to their IPA. You can drink this one really cold. The IPA still shines through. Imagine that from a Queensland beer. Just goes to show they don't just make XXXX. This one is at the totally other end of the spectrum! Looks like QLD can make beer :) | Yes its good. Unmistakably IPA. Refreshing and slightly fruity pleasant aroma but with a proper IPA taste that you expect. No disappointment. Not overly heavy. And it comes in 375ml Cans which is better value than other 330ml craft beers. This XPA is also 30% cheaper than their IPA at the time of writing this. | Nothing to dislike. A bit of complexity in it. With enough of an aromatic citrus touch and serious clean hop taste to satisfy. | Yes, definitely. I will buy this one again. I was immediately impressed when I drank it on tap in Queensland and again from a can in Victoria over a period of time. For the price it also delivers great taste value. In a 375ml can. Tried it 12/2/18 |
| Balter Dazy Hazy IIPA, 500ml Can 8.0% Brewed and Canned 14 Traders Way,Currumbin,QLD | IPA | Dark Golden Murky | Has a lot going on. Hoppy, Malty almost sweet bitterness. A balanced IPA. Long gentle bitter finish with other flavours. The passionfruit is distinct. Not as bitter as expected. "Undercurrent of bitterness" is aptly described by the brewer. As it warms up the finish takes on more passionfruit sweetness. | Very likable with lots of taste element. May be a good IPA to introduce yourself to complex gentle fruity IPA's. | Not a very bitter IPA. Not sure if I am happy with the sweetness, compared to their other IPA's. I would not call it a "Double IPA" but a "Double Hazy Dazy" as Balter described. | Yes, but i would probably prefer their other IPA's. This one is just something nice and different. Tried it 5/9/19 |
| Balter Captain Sensible, 375ml Can 3.5% Brewed and Canned 14 Traders Way,Currumbin,QLD | Ale | Golden | Surprisingly impressive. Not watery or weak. Good for a low alcohol IPA substitute. Passionfruit aroma, gentle hoppy bitternessthat you expect from Balter. Perhaps not as big as their XPA but lower alcohol but with shorter finish and less aftertaste. | Tastes like a full Pale Ale, with a touch of passionfruit. Low alcohol. Fairly decent hoppy taste. Havent been so suprised since i tried Tooheys Gold for low alcohol cheap beer. | Nothing to really dislike that I can remember. But the price is not hugely cheaper than their XPA. | Yes, specially when I want a low alcohol beer, depending on price and other options such as Coopers Original Pale Ale, which may be an unfair comparions, i know. Tried it 8/2/20 |
| Hawthorn Australian IPA, 330ml Bottle or Can 5.8% Hawthorn Brewing Co. 801 Glenferrie Rd., Hawthorn 3172, Vic. |
IPA | Murky Golden | A seriously nice beer. Like you expect from the Hawthorn Brewery range. Strong bitey clean hops taste. With some complexity. The bitternes is surprisingly refreshing. Claims to be made from Australian Hops. When this beer gets past its "use by" date it takes on a distinct Malty taste, more heavy and less refreshing and more golden brown. | Crisp, clean refreshing bitterness. With a proper IPA taste that you expect. No disappointment. Quite refreshing. Not overly heavy. | Nothing to dislike. Not a huge lot of complexity in it. But enough complexity and serious clean hop taste to satisfy. | Yes, definitely. I will buy this one again. Tried it 9/4/18 |
| Fixation India Pale Ale, ?ml Bottle unmarked 6.4% Fixation Brewing Company 4 Boronia Place,Byron Bay,2481 NSW | IPA | Golden | A very nice IPA. As the label says it is bold,bitter,big yet balanced. Slightly fruity and as Cathy suggested perhaps a hint of caramel. With a strong Hop taste. Clean bitterness. | A proper IPA taste that you expect. No disappointment. Not overly heavy. Blanced with not anything particular overpowering. | Nothing to dislike. Enough complexity in it to satisfy. | Yes. I will buy this one again. Tried it 5/2/18 |
| Bodriggy-Utropia Pale Ale,On Tap,355ml Can 4.2% Bodriggy Brewing Co 245 Johnston St. Abbotsford, Vic. | Pale Ale | Deep Golden | Lovely complex hops with a decent hop bitterness kick that you want from a Pale Ale. Long bitter refreshing finish. Nice overall complexity of flavours. | Complex flavours with nice hops. Refreshing. Not bland or weak. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it on tap 16/9/23 |
| Bodriggy-Hazy Sipa Speccy Juice,On Tap,3.5% 355ml Can | IPA | Not noted | Pretty boring. Not much haziness, not much fruit, not much hops bitterness. | Refreshing. Low alcohol. | Not much hops or fruit. | No. Tried it 9/2/24 |
| Sail & Anchor Pale Ale 330ml 4.2% Made for Pinnacle Drinks in Freemantle WA exclusive to Dan Murphy and BWS. They do not reveal the Brewery. | Pale Ale. Unfiltered | Pale Brown | The makers describe it as fresh and fruity with American and local Hops with Citrus and Floral aromas. I would describe it as Victoria Bitter with a kick of Pale Ale. So if you are perhaps tired of VB because it doesnt have enough Hops kick then this is a good alterntive. Yes its a bit aromatic. It also has that bit of bitterness of a Pale Ale but is also refreshing like VB. No its not quite like an IPA. But more like Sleeping Giant or Hop Hog toned down towards VB. If you don't think you might like IPA try this beer as an intermediary. | Not a heavy beer. And yet not bland or weak. Real Hop taste. Nice aroma for abit of complexity. Quite refreshing on a hot day. More interesting than a VB or Draught beer. | Only 330ml Bottle. Made exclusively for the two big chains so no competition and limited outlets. | Yes. On a hot day when a VB just isnt enough for a Hop kick. Tried it 10/8/17 |
| Cricketers Arms - Spearhead Pale Ale 335ml 5.2% | Pale Ale | Pale brown | Fine foamy somewhat creamy head. No fruit taste or aroma. Striaghtforward Pale Ale taste. Not powerful IPA. Just PA. Tastes clean and fresh | Pale Ale bitterness. Refreshing not heavy | Not a big PA | Probably not. Maybe. Depending on price. But Hawthorn, Little Creatures IPA and others seem more complex and better. Tried it 16/3/17 |
| Philter - XPA Extra Pale Ale, Philter Brewing PTY LTD, Sydney, NSW 375ml can 4.2% | Pale Ale | Bright golden cloudy | A really nice beer. Strong hoppy Pale Ale taste with a touch of fruity aroma. Similar to Feral Hop Hog. If you like one then try the other. Tastes clean and fresh with complexity and a lingering balanced finish. A welcoming firm bitterness thats refreshing rather than heavy and totally solid. Appropriately named a Session pale Ale, but much better than most regular pale ales. | Pale Ale bitterness. Refreshing not heavy. The tropical touch of passionfruit hits you and makes it pleasantly interesting. And only 4.2% alcohol and a 375ml can. A seriously nice beer | Whats not to like | Yes. Without hesitation. Tried it 1/2/18 |
| Philter - Double Red Ale, 8% 375ml Can | Ale | Redish Brown | A punchy plethora of hops, malt, caramel, fruit, citrus, berry and a good dose of hop bitterness. With a hint of stout. | Complex and interesting. Elements are well balanced. | Nothing | Yes. Tried it 28/10/22 |
| Australian Brewery - All-Star Session IPA 355ml 4.2% | IPA | Brown | Full on Hoppy IPA taste. Very bitter. Uses American Hops. | Full on Hoppy IPA Taste | Bit too straightforward. No real complexity | Probably not. Bitter but not exciting. Expensive and a bit hard to find. Sleeping Giant IPA would be better i think. Tried it 25/3/17 |
| Ballast Point Brewing Company - Big Eye 355ml | IPA | Fairly dark brown rather than golden. Not murky | Super Bitter. Tastes a bit like super raw hops. But not grassy. Probably TOO bitter. Has some caramel nuisances but not much. Long lingering bitterness | Big IPA taste | Almost TOO bitter. A BIG beer. Expensive | Probably not. Too bitter. Almost like stout. Expensive |
| Ballast Point Brewing Company - Grapefruit Sculpin IPA 7.0% 355ml | IPA | Golden | Very bitter. Strong bitterness but not much Citrus flavour or aroma unlike some other beers like Feral Hop Hog. Bitterness seems to be doubled because of the hops and the grapefruit bitterness together. Not much hop complexity. A bit mono-characteristic. Probably TOO bitter. But not grassy. | Big IPA taste | Almost TOO bitter. A BIG beer. Not much of that expected citrus aroma and flavour. | Probably not. Too bitter and mono-characteristic. Tried it 25/7/19 in USA |
| Ballast Point Brewing Company - Pirate Life Brewing - Strong Pale Ale 355ml 6% | Pale Ale | Golden | Nice clean bitter taste. This is the type of beer you would expect Carlton United breweries to make as a step up from Carlton Draught or Victoria Bitter if they ever wanted to move into the Boutique IPA style beer market. Its like Carlton Draught or Victoria Bitter with serious Hops. Fairly simple refreshing strong Ale taste | Fresh and simple but really big Pale Ale taste | A bit simple dimensioned. Not a lot of complexity. But likeable for its simplicity | Maybe. The right beer when a VB just wont do but a serious IPA is a bit too heavy. |
| Pirate Life Pale Ale 5.4% 355ml Can | Pale Ale | Dark Golden Murky | Tastes like an American Style Double IPA more than a Pale Ale. But with a very slight hint of fruit. Very long very bitter finish. | Strong bitter with long bitter finish. More kick than I expect from a Pale Ale. A hint of fruitiness. | Simply bitter and maybe a bit unbalanced or uninteresting. But likeable | Maybe. If I want a big USA IPA. Tried it 5/6/20 |
| Pirate Life South Coast Pale Ale 4.4% 355ml Can, On Tap | Pale Ale | Golden Murky | Nice level of hopy bitterness. Refreshing. Proper Pale Ale. A bit like an XPA. Can not taste the citrus it claims. | Refreshing. Nice hopy bitterness. Proper Pale Ale. | Can not really taste much of the claimed peach, citrus and pineapple it claims. | Yes. Tried it on tap 17/2/22 |
| Pirate Life IPA (Light Blue Can)-Pirate Life Brewing 6.8% 355ml Can. | IPA | Strong Golden | Bitter. Long bitter finish. Bitterness is intense without being heavily strong. A bit like Sleeping Giant IPA but not as heavy and strong. Some complexity but the biterness masks it. Maybe a bit unbalanced. I probably prefer the Orange Can Pirate Life. | Strong bitter hops with long finish that you would expect from an IPA, particularly a Pirate Life one. Some complexity. | Maybe a bit unbalanced and simply bitter. But likeable | Maybe. When Pirate Life orange can is not available and depending on price. Tried it 30/3/19 |
| Pirate Life Brewing - Mosaic IPA 355ml Can 7% Hindmarsh,SA |
IPA | Golden Light in Colour, Slightly Murky | Strong Taste of Passion Fruit. High Hoppy crisp bitterness with long lingering finish. | Bitter and Fruity. Big IPA taste | Maybe a bit too bitter and simple dimensioned. Not a lot of complexity such as Maltiness or sweetness apart from the Passionfruit aroma and taste. But likeable for its Hoppy kick with a touch of fruit | Yes. Tried it 30/3/19 |
| Pirate Life Brewing - Black 355ml Can 5.8% | Black Ale | Black | First impreession is stout but really it is a stout ale with stout plus ale bitterness. More ale than stout. Strong fairly plain bitterness. Coffee nuiances. | Ale bitterness | Stout character with fairly plain bitterness | No. Tried it 6/11/21 |
| Pirate Life Brewing - Acai and Passionfruit Sour 355ml Can 3.5% | Sour | Watery Golden | Smells like fruit not hops.Tastes like a slightly bitter soft drink. Not super sour. | Refreshing soda water sour taste. | Does not taste like beer. The first beer I've poured down the drain. | No. 31/10/21 |
| Little Creatures - Pale Ale 5.2% 330ml Bottle | Ale | Golden | Very mild bitterness. Refreshing. More like a VB than a Pale Ale. Decent finish but not a lot of complexity. | Refreshing. Mild bitterness. | Not hopy enough for a Pale Ale. | No. Coopers Pale Ale is better and cheaper. Tried it 23/10/21 |
| Little Creatures - XPA 4.9% 330ml Bottle or 375ml Can | XPA | Light Golden | Refreshing with a mild bitterness as you might expect from a XPA. Long gentle bitter finish. Galaxy, US Crystal, NZ Nelson Sauv, dry hopped with Galaxy again and Mosaic hops. | Long gentle bitter finish. Refreshing. | Not as hoppy as I would like. | Maybe. Balter XPA and Panhead XPA are better. Actually even Coopers Pale Ale might be preferable. Tried it 1/7/2021 |
| Little Creatures - Hotchkiss Six Domestic Stout 4.5% | Stout | Black | Described as smooth with dark chocolate qualities from caramel malt, English chocolate malt and roasted barley. Oats are meant to add to a full and rounded palate. Fruity aromas and aniseed-like spice from late brewhouse additions of NZ Rakau and Southern Cross hops. My comments: Colour is black. Head is frothy but very little. Aroma is slightly spicy and hops. Malt and Grain tastes roasted and chocolate. Aroma intensity is high. Taste is thin to medium with bitter flavour and chocolate toasted maltiness. Little carbonation. Character is malty of medium intensity. Bitterness is medium with medium aftertaste. | Not really a fan of stout. Cant remember anything particularly memorable | Not really a fan of stout. | No. Unless I want to try a stout. Tried it 2018 |
| Stone & Wood - Garden Ale 330ml 3.8% | Ale | Medium Brown | Tastes like a mild watered down Pale Ale. Not much of an Ale taste | Easy to drink. Not heavy. Refreshing | Watery Ale taste. Does not linger | Probably not. Too light in taste. Actually tastes watery. So why bother. Tried it 15/3/17 |
| Stone & Wood - Pacific Ale 330ml 4.4% | Ale. Unfiltered | Light Cloudy Golden | Fruity aroma and flavour. Bit of an Ale taste but not convincing. A bit better than the Garden Ale but still a bit thin tasting in terms of hops. And has a pretty short finish. | Easy to drink. Not heavy. Refreshing. A step up from their Garden Ale | Bit more of an Ale taste. Does not linger much | Probably not. Too light in taste. So why bother. Tried it 16/12/17 and again 20/2/20 |
| Stone & Wood - Cloud Catcher Ausi Pale Ale 330ml Bottle 5% | Ale | Murky Golden | Decent hop kick. Decent pale ale. Long bitter finish. Similar to USA IPA. A bit of fruit shines through once it comes off the chill. | Good hopy taste. Surprising for Stone and Wood | Nothing | Yes. Tried it 30/4/21 |
| Stone Brewing - Peak Conditions Hazy Double IPA, 8.1% 355ml Can, Escondido,CA, USA, Richmond,VA, USA | IPA | Murky Golden | Claims:Real passionfruit,orange and Guava. Verdict:Slightly orange aroma. Sweet orange tones with underlying clean uncomplicated bitterness. Nice balance. Very long bitter finish.Lives up to the double IPA title.But not over the top. Lives up to it's claims and expectations. A USA West Coast IPA with a big hit of fruitiness. | Good bitterness. Fruity unusual taste. Good balance. A pleasant unusual treat of fruity sweetness and hops. Unexpected from a USA IPA. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes. Tried it 1/10/20 |
| Moon Dog - Old Mate Pale Ale, 5%, 330ml Bottle, On tap, 17 Duke St, Abbotsford VIC 3067 | Pale Ale | Golden Murky | Nice hoppy bitterness, not over the top but certainly plenty of it. A very decent Pale Ale. Long finish. Malt notes which shine more and more as it warms up. Its simple Malt and nice Hops in the right combination. No fruit. | Bitterness is hoppy not just bitter. Good balance for a Pale Ale. Its simple and it works. | Nothing noted. | Yes. Tried it 2/9/19 from bottle and 14/11/21 on tap with same blind test verdict. |
| Moon Dog - Lager, 4.5%, 330ml Can | Lager | Light Golden | Tastes like a Lager but with the addition of a hint of grassiness and hoppy bitterness that gives it an extra bite. | Hoppy bitterness above a normal Lager. | Nothing noted. | Yes. Tried it 15/3/24. |
| Moon Dog - Beer Can, 330ml Can 4.2% | Lager | Slightly Murky Golden | No fruit aroma. Smells like beer. Good hoppy bitterness. Not grassy. Medim finish. Tastes like a Pale Ale. | Sessionable refreshing pleasant bitterness. Not over the top. | Medium finish. Simple hoppy bitterness. No fruit. | Yes, as a refreshing sessionable ale. Although Balter XPA is nicer. Tried it 15/3/20 |
| Moon Dog - Timothy Tamothy Slamothy Caramel Chocolate Biscuit Milk Stout, 6.5% 330ml Can | Stout | Black | This one has Orange top as opposed to the Blue top product. Caramel sweetness balanced against substantial Stout flavour. A bit like a Lamington Porter. Sweeter than their blue top product. Delicious for a stout. | Balanced Stout and Caramel notes. Interesting mix. | Nothing. | Yes, Cathy says. Me, I can take it or leave it. Tried it 15/8/23 |
| Moon Dog - Timothy Tamothy Slamothy Double Chocolate Biscuit Milk Stout, 6.5% 330ml Can | Stout | Black | This one has Blue top as opposed to the orange top product. Chocolaty coffee flavour balanced against substantial Stout flavour. Not particularly sweet. More like dark chocolate. Not as sweet as their orange top product. | Balanced Stout and Chocolate notes. Interesting mix. | Nothing. | Yes, Cathy says. Me, I can take it or leave it. Tried it 20/8/23 |
| Moon Dog - The Pav is Ours - Pavlova Pale Ale 330ml Can 5.5%,32 Chifly Dr.,Preston,Victoria | Ale | Slightly Murky Golden | Aroma is Rhubarb.Flavour is bitter with pineapple or stonefruit notes. Not a hoppy bitterness. Peculiar and not great. | Nothing to really like. | Not a pleasant bitterness.Not a refreshing beer kick you may be looking for. | No. Tried it 20/1/21 |
| Moon Dog - Fruit Salad IPA 440ml Can 7% | IPA | Murky Golden | The fruit haze moves around like a Lava Lamp. Actually tastes like a great balance of fruit salad and hops. Sparkling and refreshing. But definitely like a proper hazy IPA. Another hit from Moon Dog! | The fruit salad is nice, novel and interesting compared to the usual mango and citrus. | Short finish but adequate for what it is. | Yes. Tried it 28/11/23 |
| Moon Dog and Run the Jewels - No Save Point Hazy IPA 440ml Can 6.5% | IPA | Hazy Golden | Colaboration between two breweries. Lovely fruity first impression with complex hops. Good long finish with a pleasant bitterness and rich overall flavour. Just about everything you want from a Hazy IPA. | Fruit and hop complexity. Good fruit and hop balance. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 14/11/23 |
| Red Hill Brewery - The Rip Pale Ale 355ml Can,On Tap 4.5%,88 Shoreham Rd Red Hill South,VIC T:(03)59892959 | Pale Ale | Slightly Murky Golden | Good bitterness with nice hop complexity. A solid refreshing pale ale. Claims-Malt:Pale, Vienna, Wheat, Rye, Crystal.Hops Bittering:Hallertau.Aroma:Mosaic, Ella, Galaxy.Original Gravity:1038.Bitterness:15 IBU. | Refreshing nice hoppiness. Almost like an XPA. Fairly low alcohol. | Nothing to think of. | Yes. Tried it on tap 16/7/23 |
| Yeastie Boys - Melon Balls Dortmunder Melon Lager 440ml Can 5.1,Yeastie Boys Australia,Brookvale NSW | Lager | Murky Golden | Claims:Melon,lemon,lime and Pilsner, Aurion Ale, Gladiator, Vienna, Melanoidin Malts, Huell Melon Hops,Aranello Hops,Melon Juice concentrate. Verdict:Tastes like a Pale Ale with Melon Aroma and a fruit kick.Bitterness sets in after a few seconds and lingers. | A Lager with fruit and a surprising Pale Ale attitude. Not boring lager. Definite melon aroma not citrus. | Nothing to dislike. | Not noted so maybe. Tried it 20/2/21 |
| Coors - Crisp Refreshing Lager (Brewed in Australia) 330ml 4.2% | Lager | Light Golden | Plain Lager. Supposedly "Born in the Rockies". But Brewed in Australia. | Clean plain lager. Refreshing. Not heavy. Claims to be low carb compared to other Lagers. | Bit too straightforward. No real complexity. | Probably not. A bit like drinking water on a hot summers day. Unexciting. May as well drink Aldi Rivet Gold,XXXX Gold or Tooheys Gold taste wise. Tried it 10/3/17 |
| Innis & Gunn - Original - Oak Aged Beer 330ml 6.6% | Ale | Brown | Scottish. Toffee or Caramelly a bit sweet. But like a stout. Not much bitterness | Unusual, complex, interesting. | Bit too sweet. Not very hoppy. No real appealing taste for me or complexity | Probably not. Too sweet but not pleasantly so for my taste. Tried it 26/3/17 |
| Barrow Boys Brewing Co. - Pedlars Pale - Melbourne 330ml 5.3% | Ale | Golden | Good bitter Ale taste. Hoppy. Claims residual live yeast. | Good Hop taste. Interesting. | No complaints | Yes depending on price at a bottle shop and alternatives if at a restaurant. Tried it 11/4/17 |
| Lorry Boys - Tim and Joes Golden Ale 330ml 4.4% Made by Macarthur Grange Brewing on behalf of Liquorland |
Pale Ale | Dark Golden | Proper Ale taste. Pretty decent Pale Ale. Bitter with lingering taste. Works very cold. No comlexity. | Works very cold. Still works when off the chill and warm. | No complexity. Just simple bitterness. | Yes if it is on special. Tried it 9/3/18 |
| James Squire One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale On tap or 345ml Bottle 4.2% | Pale Ale | Murky Golden | Disappointing. Not much bite. No lasting taste. Similar to XXXX Gold. Tried it fresh off the tap and again from a bottle. A below average pale ale. Maybe a hint of hops. | A suitable substitute for XXXX Gold or a Lager. Refreshing | Not my idea of a Pale Ale. Not much bite. No lasting taste. Not much hops. | No. Depends on cheaper refreshing low flavour alternatives such as XXX Gold. Tried it 9/3/18,9/3/20 |
| James Squire Broken Shackles Lager, 345ml Bottle 4.6% | Lager | Not noted | Typical Lager. A bit watery. Pale and Munich malts. Hallertau Mittelfruh hops. | Refreshing | A bit watery. | No. Tried it 19/10/22 |
| James Squire Zero, 330ml Bottle 0% | Zero | Not noted | Watery. No hops taste to speak of. Has a refreshing bite similar to soda water. | Refreshing substitute for soda water | Watery. Not enough hops. | No. Tried it 23/9/23 |
| Leo - Thailand 330ml | Not noted | Not noted | Slightly Malty and sweet. Not Hoppy. | Refreshing. | Boring. Weak. As Cathy said, You can drink this or water | No. Tried it 2/6/17 |
| Firestone Easy Jack IPA,4.5%,Cans,Bottles,On Tap | IPA | Golden | Described by the bartender at Salinger Pub in Rochester NY as a Session IPA. Verdict:Excellent beer. Serious hops with a good dose of citrus aroma and taste nuiances. Good complexity. Tastes like Feral Hop Hog or dare i say it like Squid Rising. Perhaps not quite as balanced but pretty close. Very satisfying. | Serious hoppy IPA with a good dose of citrus aroma and flavour nuances. My kind of beer right now. | Nothing to dislike. All good. | Yes, absolutely. Looking forward to trying it again soon. Tried it fresh off the tap 30/7/19 at Salinger Pub in Rockester NY,USA at happy Hour US$4 Pint which is good value. |
| Firestone DPA | Not noted | Not noted | Not Noted | Not Noted | Didnt like it. Boring | No. Tried it 3/6/17 |
| Firestone IPA | Not noted | Not noted | Bitter. Hoppy | Not noted | Hoppy IPA taste but lacks any complexity. A bit boring | No. Tried it 3/6/17 |
| Sierra Nevada, Lager | Lager | Golden | Not what I expected from Sierra Nevada having tasted their IPA and other beers. But it is what I would expect from a Lager. Refreshing with a bit of bite. Low on bitterness but with a bit more bite than some other lagers. | Refreshing lager with a bit of bite. | Expensive for a fairly ordinary tasting lager. | No. Not really into Lager any more. Tried it 9/10/17 |
| Sierra Nevada, California IPA,4.2% 355ml Can | IPA | Murky Golden | Serious double IPA type hops with a reasonable noticeable touch of citrus fruit. Long bitter finish. Yet a fairly low alcohol level that proves you don't need a lot of alcohol to make a kicker IPA beer. | Serious American style IPA hops. Reasonable balance of fruit. | Maybe too bitter. A bit earwaxy. | Yes. When I want a serious IPA with some citrus. Tried it 24/2/21 |
| Sierra Nevada, Wild Little Thing Slightly Sour Ale, 5.5% 355ml Can | Sour Ale | Rose | Claims:Guava, Hibiscus and Strawberry. Verdict: Does not taste like beer or hops. Tastes like soda water with a hint of strawberry and grapefruit type bitterness. | Not super sour. | Does not taste like beer. | No. Tried it 9/4/21 |
| Sierra Nevada Mountain Culture-Summer Pale Ale,5.6% 355ml Can. Brewed in Katoomba NSW,Australia | Pale Ale | Not noted | A serious beer. Sierra Nevada big hoppy American style bitterness you might expect with a touch of complexity like a fruitiness or hop complexity perhaps from Mountain Culture. Long finish. | Big hoppy bitterness and long finish. | Could have a touch more hop or fruit complexity. | Yes. Tried it 1/11/23 |
| John Boston, The Guard House, Golden Ale 330ml 4.2% | Ale | Light Golden | Cant taste any hops. A bit bland. No bitterness. Tastes like Lager. Watery. No aftertaste. About as much bite as cold soda water. XXXX Gold would be preferable with more flavour and bite. On second thoughts, it does have some reasonable malt flavour. | Whats there to like. Although it does have some malt flavour. Some might say its what you expect from a Golden Ale | Tastes a bit like water. Tastes like a non alcoholic beer you can get for half the price. Or as Cathy said "Why would I buy that when I can buy Hawthorn for the same price". | No. Drink XXXX Gold instead. Tried it 13/10/17,14/11/17,6/11/18 |
| Venom Brewing-Honeycomb Choc Porter 7.5% 375ml Can | Porter | Not noted | Cant really taste much honey. Perhaps just the slightest hint. Mainly has hints of choc flavour. | Can not really think of anything. | Not enough honey notes. | No. Tried it 19/7/23 |
| Venom Brewing-Illusion Shaker Imperial Sour 440ml 7% Can | Sour | Light Green | Cant taste any hops. Is everything as described Green Melon, Pineapple, Lactose mouth feel. Cant taste any hops. Not overly sour like some others. | Whats there to like. Although it does have some fruity flavours. | Does not taste like beer. | No. Tried it 14/4/23 |
| Two Birds Brewing, Passion Victim 330ml Can 5.0%. Brewed at The Nest Brewery, 136 Hall Street, Spotswood, Vic, 3015. Visitors welcome | Ale | Light Golden | Big on Paasionfruit taste not just aroma. With an Ale taste. A bit like Ferrel Hop Hog but without the hoppy punch. Tastes somewhere between Passiona Softdrink and a Pale Ale. A bit fizzy like a softdrink. Not sure if its more a softdrink or a beer. Apty describe on the can as "a Passionfruit Summer Ale". "tropical fruit hop trio of Amarillo, Mosaic and Galaxy with passionfruit puree added to the fermenter". And yes thats what it tastes like | An unusual balance of fruit as much as beer. Refreshing if you are not sure if you want a beer or a softdrink. I wonder if women might like it. | Quite fizzy a bit like a soda softdrink. Too fruity as compared to hoppy. Tastes a bit like a non alcoholic beer. | Probably not. Too much like a fizzy fruit drink. Although some people will perhaps like it. Tried it 9/2/18 |
| Two Birds Brewing, Kenny Porter 375ml Can, 5.8% | Porter | Not noted | Very slight bitterness. Not sweet. Chocolate and coffee notes. No hops taste. Very light on taste. Short watery finish. | Refreshing. | Watery short finish. | No. Tried it 9/10/21 |
| Mountain Goat, Organic Steam Ale 330ml 4.5% | Ale | Light Golden. Cloudy | Cant taste any hops. Bland. No bitterness. Tastes like Lager. Watery. No aftertaste. About as much bite as a cold soda water. XXXX Gold would be preferable with more flavour and bite. | Whats there to like. | Tastes like water. Tastes like a non alcoholic beer you can get for half the price | No. Drink XXX Gold instead. Tried it 11/11/17 9/7/19 Tried again. Still the same opinion |
| Mountain Goat, Pale Ale, 5.2% 375ml Can. 80 North Rd. Richmond, Victoria | Pale Ale | Not noted | Claims:US hop line up. Bursting with stonefruit, pine and citrus notes. Verdict:Plain bitterness. Like you expect from a USA Pale Ale. Not much fruit. Nothing special. | Good level of bitterness for a Pale Ale. | Bitterness is a bit boring plain monocharacteristic. | No. Tried it 19/10/22 |
| Mountain Goat, Very Enjoyable Beer, 4.2% 375ml Can. 80 North Rd. Richmond, Victoria | Lager | Not noted | Seems watery at first but has quite a big hoppy bitterness for a 4.2% beer. Bitterness is a bit plain but substantial. Like an entry level USA IPA. Maybe better than their Pale Ale. Australian Galaxy and Ella hops. | Low alcohol with substantial bitterness beer taste. | Bitterness is a bit plain monocharacteristic. | Maybe. For a low alcohol beer. Tried it 19/10/22 |
| Great Northern Brewing Company, Super Crisp Lager, Mid Strength 330ml Bottle, 375ml Can 3.5%. Brewed in QLD. | Lager | Light Golden | Cant taste any hops. Bland. Watery. The concensus of 5 other men agreed at time of tasting it "tastes like the closest thing to water". It came fresh and cold from the tap. No aftertaste. No bite. | Whats there to like. | Tastes like water. Admittedly its targeted as Mid Strenth. Tastes like a non alcoholic beer you can get for half the price | No. Drink Tooheys Gold Mid Strength Beer instead. Tried it 24/2/18 |
| Great Northern - Zero, 0% 330ml Bottle | Zero | Light Golden | First sip tastes like a pleasantly refreshing lager with a bit of beer bite. But then has a short finish. Ends up watery. | Refreshing intial beer kick. | Not much bitterness. Short finish | Maybe. When I want a 0% beer. Tried it 24/10/22 |
| Steamrail - The Gold Digger Golden Ale,330ml 4.5%. Brewed for Liquorland. The label talks a lot about Ballarat and a story of the Gold days. But thats about as exciting as it gets. | Ale | Light Golden | Reminds me a bit of XXXX Gold. Maybe a touch more Ale but not enough to mention. | Whats there to like. | The low end of Ales in terms of taste. Seems to be an example of Liquoraland wanting to cash in on the Boutique Beer market. Without brewing a Boutique beer. In a 330ml bottle. | If XXXX Gold is available cheaper in 375ml then I would buy XXXX Gold or even VB instead. Tried it 6/3/18 |
| Tooheys Gold. 3% 375ml can. | Bitter | Golden | A beer thats classified as Mid Strength. Tastes a bit like Victoria Bitter or Carlton Draught but not with quite as much bite. Perhaps similar to XXX Gold. I like it because its a beer you can drink every day or on a hot day where you want something that just refreshes, without much alcohol. It has low alcohol but still tastes like proper beer not water. And the price of a 30 can block is a bargain. Never found a substitute quite like it in all these respects. The ideal low alcohol beer for me. | Low alcohol but still tastes like proper beer with a bit of a lingering taste. | Nothing to dislike except that the limited marketing seems to make it a bit hard to get. | Yes. Always good to have on hand when u feel like a beer for the refreshment and resfreshing taste but dont want to consume a lot of alcohol. Tried it 2010-2017 |
| Tooheys - Ice Beer. 3.8% 375ml can. | Lager | Light Golden | Refreshing beer kick taste with a very slight hop bite. Short finish. | Low alcohol. Refreshing. | Low on hops and body. | No. Tried it 3/12/23 |
| Goose island Session IPA | IPA | Deep golden amber clear | Not sure is this is the same as Goose Island Midway Session IPA because I bought it from the tap menu card where it was simply shown as Goose Island Session IPA. Watery bitterness. A bit like VB on steroids. Not much lingering taste but does have a bit. Maybe OK on a hot day. | Smells OK but the flavour ends up a disappointment. Maybe OK as a session IPA. | Tastes a bit watery and not much lingering taste. All up a bit ho hum rather than wow. | Only if there is no other IPA and no other known beers on the restaurant menu card as was the case on this occasion. Tried it 11/6/18 |
| Tuatara Coastin Session IPA 330ml Bottle,4.6%, New Zealand |
IPA | Golden slightly murky | Good tasting hops with a good complex bitterness. Fairly refreshing not too heavy as you would expect from a session IPA. But still has the hop kick of a proper IPA. A hoppy bitterness that lingers. The hop body is at the high end of session IPA. Says it is loaded with passion fruit melon and mango but really just has a hint of fruity aroma. | Slight fruity aroma and high end hoppiness for a session IPA without being too heavy. With fairly low alcohol content. A good session IPA. | Cant think of anything to dislike. | Yes. Tried it 5/7/18 |
| Nomad Brewing Co. Easy As IPA 330ml Bottle,4.5%, Sydney, NSW |
IPA | Murky Amber | Claims: Aromatic, malty-sweet, medium bodied, balanced bitterness finish, huge aromas of tropical and stone
fruit, sessionable. My Verdict: Very bitter. Full on bitterness with long lingering finish. Tastes like ears wax. Would not do multisession because too bitter and not refreshing enough. Bitterness and flavour is a bit mono dimensional. No fruit flavour. |
Full on bitterness. Low alcohol content. | Bitterness is plain and mono dimensional. | Probably not. Unless no other IPA's on offer. Tried it 21/7/18 |
| Nomad Brewing Co. Jet Lag IPA 330ml Bottle,6%, Sydney, NSW |
IPA | Golden Cloudy. Foamy Head | Very strong full on bitterness that lingers. Claims to have a lime aroma and lime peel content but I can't pick it. If you are looking for fruit-No. In fact I looked for it and still couldnt smell it unlike other beers that have an unmistakable citrus or passionfruit aroma. | Full on bitterness. | Maybe too bitter for me. A bit mono dimensional. | Probably not. Unless no other IPA's on offer. Tried it 6/11/18 |
| Nomad Brewing - Powder Day Salted caramel Double Milk Stout. 8% 440ml Can. 5 Sydenham Rd, Brookvale, NSW, 2100 | Stout | Black | Chocolate aroma. Tastes like a malty chocolate milk shake with a touch of bitterness. Slightly stouty. Doesn't really taste like beer.More like a bitter softdrink.With hops, yeast, sea salt, caramel, sugar, malted wheat, lactose. | Refreshing. It is like a dessert. Something different. | Does not taste like beer. Cathy suggests add cream and freeze it as ice cream. Might end up like Cascade Stout Ice Cream. | No. Tried it 3/10/20. |
| One Brew Nation Wattleseed Brown Ale 440ml,5% Limited Edition |
Ale | Black | Tastes like a mild chocolate stout but has Ale characteristics. Not sweet not bitter. A bit like a porter. | Not too bitter, not too sweet. Probably one of the best I've had in this style. | Not a fan of chocolaty beers. | No. Tried it 2/11/20 |
| New Belgium 1554 Black Lager 355ml Bottle,5.6%, Brewed and bottled by New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, NC, USA |
Black Lager | Black with a fine creamy head | Malty chocolate flavour but not sweet and not really bitter. Slightly stoutish. Reminds me of Cascade Stout. | Interesting to taste try. | Wouldnt seek it out. Despite the first sense of fullness of taste it tasted a bit shallow maybe due to a short not lingering finish. In fairness I think mine was getting a bit old. So maybe give it another chance. | Maybe give it another chance depending what what else is on offer. Tried it 15/7/18 |
| Colonial Brewing Co - Draught 4.8%, Brewed at 89 Bertie St,Port Melbourne, Victoria, Osmington Rd,Margaret River, WA |
Kolsch | Light Amber Clear and Frothy | Agree with the description that it is a Draught beer that is uncomplicated, natural and honest without gimmick. Delicate hop flower aroma precede a palate that is crisp, light and balanced that it could be mistaken for a Pilsner. Aroma in my opinion is herbal, floral, slightly fruity esthers, medium to high intensity. The taste is bitter with medium to full body. Medium carbonation. Fruity Hoppy Character of high intensity. Bitterness is high with long after taste. | I liked it. | Did not notice anything to dislike. | Yes. Overall impression is good. I really liked it. Tried it 2018 |
| Colonial - Pale Ale 4.4% 375ml Can |
Pale Ale | Murky Golden | Decent level of bitterness with a nice taste of hops with complexity and almost fruitiness. Refreshing. Decent finish. A bit like an XPA. | Nice hops and bitterness. A good Pale Ale. Fairly low alcohol. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 14/10/22 |
| Colonial Brewing Co - IPA 6.5% 375ml Can, Brewed at Osmington Rd,Margaret River WA, 89 Bertie St,Port Melbourne,Victoria |
IPA | Not noted | Slightly fruity aroma. Big IPA hit. Long bitter finish. If you are not big on fruit but like a big USA style IPA hit you should like this one. | Slightly fruity aroma. Fresh IPA bitterness. | Bitterness is a bit simplistic but good. I Would prefer a bit more fruit and grassy hops perhaps. | Yes. Tried it 14/8/20 fresh in a can from Bertie St, Port Melbourne |
| Colonial Brewing Co - Porter Robust,6% 375ml Can, Brewed at Osmington Rd,Margaret River WA, 89 Bertie St,Port Melbourne,Victoria | Porter | Not noted | Described as:Brewed with roasted malts for rich chocolate and coffee flavours. Balanced with classic and new world hops. My opinion:Not noted | Not noted | Not noted | Not noted Tried it 15/8/20 fresh in a can from Bertie St, Port Melbourne |
| Vale Brewing, Fox Hat Metric IPA, 7% 375ml Can, Brewed in SA | IPA | Cloudy Golden | Nice balance of stone fruit and hops. Decent true IPA bitterness with a long hop finish. | Good balance of fruit and hops with a decent lingering finish. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes. Tried it 10/2/24 |
| Vale Brewing, Vale Ale 4.5%, Brewed in McLaren Flat, SA |
Ale | Fairly dark golden murky | Maltiness sweetness gets you right away. Pleasant touch of hops coupled with a malty sweetness of Malt Beer or stone fruit. Can't smell the claimed citrus but it seems to be in the taste. Agree as it claims it does "compliment the fine malt backbone". And yes you could call it what you would consider an Australain style Ale. | I liked it. The pleasant maltiness with hops is a nice change. With a decent lingering finish. It has Amarillo and Cascade Hops. | Nothing to dislike. Plenty and enough to like. Nothing in particular overpowers. | Yes. Tried it 2018 |
| Southern Tier Brewing Co - Pumking Ale, 8.6% Draft or 355ml Bottle, New York, USA | Pumpkin Ale | Copper Golden | Slightly hoppy with a pumkin taste a bit like pumken pie. Pie spices, malty, cinnamon and nutmeg hints. Like an IPA with cake instead of fruit. But balanced with bitterness a bit like a porter. | Unusual, interesting and enjoyable. Good balance of flavours between bitterness and pumkin pie taste. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it in bottle and on tap at World of Beer, Charlotte NC, USA 27/12/22. |
| Southern Tier Brewing Co - 2XIPA Double India Pale Ale 8.2%, 355ml 12 Fl Oz, Brewed in Lakewood NY USA |
IPA | Amber | Good solid strong bitterness like you expect from an IPA. Long bitter finish. But the bitterness is a bit mono characteristic. No particular great aroma or citrus to add any interest. Straightforward and uncomplicated. | Solid IPA taste. As you expect from an American IPA | Did not notice anything to dislike. A bit mono characteristic. | Yes. Tried it 22/11/18 in USA |
| Triple C Brewing Co - Baby Maker Double IPA 8.5%, On Tap, Cans, Brewed in Charlotte NC USA |
IPA | Copper Golden Clear | Serious Hop bitterness on the first sip. Long finish. Fairly plain hops. Classic IPA style. | Good solid IPA bitterness as you expect from an American IPA | Bitterness is a bit plain mono characteristic. | Yes. Tried it 28/12/22 on tap at French Quarter Restaurant Charlotte USA |
| Triple C Brewing Co - Planet Pulp Juicy IPA 6.5%, On Tap, Cans, Brewed in Charlotte NC USA |
IPA | Hazy Golden | Great balance of interesting hops plus fruit. Very hazy. Great taste. Brewed with Mosaic, Citra & El Dorado hops. | Great balance of hops and fruit | Nothing | Yes definitely. Tried it 7/1/23 on tap at Cajun Queen Restaurant Charlotte USA |
| Noda Brewing Co - Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale 8.8%, On Tap, Brewed in Charlotte NC USA |
Pumpkin Ale | Dark Brown | Bitter with a decent hint of pumpkin plus hints of spice. | Good balance of bitterness and pumpkin | Nothing | Yes. Tried it 6/1/23 on tap at French Quarter Restaurant Charlotte USA |
| Gatekeeper 3.5% Session Ale-Holgate Brewhouse, Australia 3.5% 330ml Bottle |
Ale | Golden Murky | Mildly hoppy. Not bitter hoppy. A bit malty. Still has a Pale Ale taste. More bitter than Victoria Bitter. Fairly foamy. Cant pick the passionfruit but maybe the other orange, berry and floral notes that it claims. A mild Ale that therefore has complexity. Malts:Pale, Vienna, Crystal, Carapils. Hops:US Cascade, Mosaic. | Mild but complex pale ale taste. Interesting and not a bad taste for a low 3.5% alcohol beer. | Did not notice anything to dislike. Perhaps not as fruity as it claims. | Probably not. Depending on price. Tried it 2/4/19 |
| Bass-The World's first Pale Ale,Brewed by William Bass and Co, USA 5.1% 355ml Bottle |
Pale Ale | Light Brown,Clear | Tastes like a solid lager with a bit of maltiness. Not hoppy. Cathy thinks it has a touch of molasses. I think it has some taste of sweet malt beer. Still has a Pale Ale taste. Not very bitter. | Mild but complex malty pale ale taste. | Did not notice anything to dislike. | Probably not. Tried it 27/7/19 in USA |
| Anchor Steam Beer, Made in San Francisco since 1896. Anchor Brewing Co, USA, 4.9% | Lager | Deep Amber | Tastes like a lager with some hoppiness. A bit like a Lager with some Hop Steroids. Fairly strong bitterness. Medium length finish. Slight maltiness. | Not bland. | Did not notice anything to dislike. But a bit ordinary. | Probably not. Tried it 27/7/19 in USA |
| Pilsner Urquell,Brewed in Plzen Czech 4.4% 330ml Bottle |
Pilsner | Golden Clear | Surprising bitterness for a pilsner. Has some bite. Quite bitter with some nuiances. Fairly long finish. | Not bland. | Not a boring Pilsner. | Yes if IPA is not available on the menu. Tried it 27/7/19 in USA |
| Bad Shepherd Brewing, Reserve Rd Draught Pilsner - 386 Reserve Rd,
Cheltenham, Vic 4.4%, 375ml Can |
Draught Pilsner | Light Golden | Tastes pretty much like a Pilsner. Mild. Not a huge hops taste. Not bitter. Similar to XXX Gold. Refreshing bite. Claims to be a Czech Pilsner thats not too hoppy or too bitter sessionable beer. It lives up to that claim. Straightforward and uncomplicated. | Refreshing simple Pilsner type taste. If thats what you want. Good flavour with fairly low alcohol. | Did not notice anything to dislike. It is what it claims. | No. May as well buy Victoria Bitter or Carlton Draught or XXXX, depending on
price Tried it 6/4/19 |
| Bad Shepherd Brewing, Sticky Date Stout 7.5% 355ml Can | Stout | Black | Quite sweet. Has the claimed butterscotch caramel tones and hint of vanilla. Reminds Cathy of Lamington Porter from Tasmania. | Rich sweetness. | Nothing to dislike. It is what it claims. | Cathy says Yes definitely. Tried it 22/7/23 |
| Ellsworth IPA,Stoneyard Brewing Co,48 Merchant
St,Brockport NY,USA 6%,1 Pint Can and On Tap |
IPA | Light Golden Murky | Refreshing bite and bitterness. Passionfruit,Peach and Citrus Fruit aroma and flavour nuances. Not excessively bitter over the top. Allows hops to shine through with a pleasant hoppy bitterness. Long finish. Not monocharacteristic. A bit like Feral Hop Hog bitterness turned down a touch. A very nice beer. | Refreshing IPA with Passionfruit and Orange citrus nuances. Bitter but not overly so. Reasonably balanced. | Did not notice anything to dislike. It is what it claims. | Yes. Tried it 3/8/19 at La Casa Mexican Resataurant in Rochester NY,USA |
| Rohrbach Space Kitty Citra Double IPA 8.4% 1 Pint Can or On Tap. Rohrbach Brewing Co,97 Railroad St,Rochester NY,USA |
IPA | Dark Golden | Rohrback says it is a "Trio of rare Hops. West Coast Style". They recommned "Do not age Space Kitty and please drink fresh". Tried it off the tap. Taste is a nice kick of strong bitter hops with a full bodied IPA style. But a bit mono dimensional and not enough of citrus nuances to speak of. Straightforward and uncomplicated. The "Citra" on the label probably refers to the type of hops rather than citrus aroma nuances. | Full bodied unmistakably IPA | Did not notice anything to dislike. A bit mono characteristic. Perhaps not as fruity as I expected from the "Citra" on the label which probably refers to the type of hops rather than citrus fruit aroma dominance. | Yes, if no better IPA is available on the menu. No, I would not seek it
out in a shop. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap from Rohrbach near their brewery at the Public Market Food Trucks Rodeo,Rochester NY,USA 31/7/19 |
| Rohrbach Red Wing Red Ale, Can or On Tap. Rohrbach Brewing Co,97 Railroad St,Rochester NY,USA | American Amber Ale | Deep Amber | Rohrback says it is a "American Amber Ale. Lightly hopped, it highlights the caramel malts used in the brewing process...a local classic brewed for the Rochester Red Wings...Crisp and refreshing". Verdict: Caramel malt flavour hits you like a stout. But not as stouty as Guiness. A refreshing bite with a short finish, ready for the next sip. Below the taste lies a slightly hoppy Pilsner or mild Ale taste. Not overly heavy so may be sessionable. | It is something different. Not overly heavy so may be sessionable | Did not notice anything to dislike. | Maybe. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap from Rohrbach near their brewery at the Public Market Food Trucks Rodeo,Rochester NY,USA 31/7/19 |
| Richardson's Canal House RCH IPA,1474 Marsh Road Pittsford NY,USA. 6.3% On tap. Brewed by CB Craft Brewers, Honeoye Falls,NY,USA | IPA | IPA | Crisp solid bitter with a decent dose of hops. Very long bitter finish. Not fruity. | Solid IPA with a decent dose of hops. | Did not notice anything to dislike. | Yes. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at Richardson's Canal House in Pittsford NY,USA 6/8/19 |
| 5th Frame Rotating IPA, Fifth Frame Brewing Co,155 St Paul St, Rochester,NY,USA | IPA | Very Murky Golden | Tastes like muddy cider. Terrible. Not really much IPA flavour to speak of. Was recommended by waitress at Dinosaur BBQ restaurant as "very popular". Maybe they were just trying to get rid of it. | Nothing likable about it | Tastes like IPA Beer mixed with cider. I dont't know if thats what it is. But it just doesnt work at all for me. | No. Absolutely not. Except perhaps for wanting to confirm how bad it is. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at Dinosaur BBQ Restaurant, Rochester NY,USA 1/8/19 |
| The Kind IPA,Three Heads Brewing Co,Rochester NY,USA,6.8% | IPA | Golden | Described by the brewery as "enormous aroma and maximum flavor. It.s
like taking a walk through a pine forest and ending up at a citrus farm.
Cascade, Columbus, Citra and Simcoe hops help this beer to bring joy to the
world, one sip at a time". Verdict:Bitter bitter bitter. Mono characteristic. I think i will have to try it again properly some time to confirm what i think. |
Bitter IPA taste | Bitter. Super bitter. Mono characteristic taste. | No. Except perhaps for wanting to confirm how bad it is. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at Dinosaur BBQ Restaurant, Rochester NY,USA 1/8/19 |
| Brooklyn Defender Golden IPA, Brooklyn Brewery, San Leandro CA USA, 5.5%, 12 fl oz Can | IPA | Golden | Hoppy Bitter. Tastes OK. Typical USA IPA. Flavoursome. Better than some other IPA's. | Typical USA IPA. Flavoursome | Can't remember anything to dislike. | Yes.Tried it in Rochester NY,USA 28/7/19 |
| Ellesworth IPA, Stoneyard Brewing Company 48 Merchant St, Brockport NY, USA, 6%,1 Pint Can | IPA | Light Golden Murky | Described by the brewery as "A New England-Style IPA". Won silver in New York State Craft Beer Competition 2019. Passionfruit aroma. Refreshing bite and bitterness. Not over the top bitterness allows hops to shine through. Long finish. Not mono characteristic. A very nice beer. A bit like Feral Hop Hog turned down a touch. | Passionfruit or Citrus nuinces. A very nice IPA | Can't remember anything to dislike. | Yes.Tried it in Rochester NY,USA 29/7/19 |
| Juice Bomb IPA, 6.5% Can or on Tap. Sloop Brewing Co, 755 East Dr.,#106 Hopewell Junction, NY,USA | New England IPA | Golden very Murky | Described by the brewery as "Our juicy, hazy, flagship IPA. The low bitterness and late hopping showcase the citrusy, juicy notes of American hops. A blast of tropical aroma is followed by a resiny and balanced flavor. Juice bomb features all the aspects and nuances of full hop flavor - not just bitterness. An IPA for real hop lovers." Verdict: Bitter but not over the top. Good hops and a good measure of fruitiness. Good balance. | Just as promised. Good balance. | Can't remember anything to dislike. | Yes.Tried it on tap at Toasted Bear Tavern, 689 South Ave, Rochester NY,USA 30/7/19 |
| Genesee Lemon Strawberry Cream Ale, 5.1% Can or on Tap. Genesee Brewing Co, 445 Saint Paul Street, Rochester NY,USA | American Cream Ale | Golden very Murky | Has natural lemon and strawberry flavours added. Claims "Smooth like a Lager. Crisp like an Ale".Verdict: Wow! It's like a Strawberry Cider with a hint of hoppy bitterness. Bizzare but there is something likeable about it. The description is correct. Refreshing. Worth a try. | Just as promised. Refreshing. Unusual. Worth a try. | Can't remember anything to dislike. | Yes.Tried it on tap at Toasted Bear Tavern, 689 South Ave, Rochester NY,USA 30/7/19 |
| Coastline Pale ALe, 5% 355ml Can. Bowen Island Brewing Co, Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada | Pale Ale - American | Deep Amber | Claims; "Malts:Pilsner, C-60, Vienna. Hops:Galena, Nugget, Willamette, Apollo, Cascade, Bravo, Centennial. With a good dose of hops, this well-balanced beer has a brilliant copper color and a delicious malt body". Verdict: Malty hoppy Pale Ale taste. Followed by a very long strong hop finish. | IPA style. Pretty good. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes.Tried it in Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer Train 9/8/19 |
| Molson Canadian Lager, 5% | Lager | Light Golden | Tastes like Lager or Pilsner as you would expect. Short finish. Effevescent taste sensation. Not as good as Victoria Bitter. Reminds me of Corona. Refreshing but not very interesting. | Refreshing. | Not very interesting. Typical Lager. | No.Tried it in Canada on tap at Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub, Banff, Alberta, Canada around 14/8/19 |
| Holy Roller IPA, 6.3%, Cans and on tap. Urban South Brewery, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana,USA | New England IPA | Golden very Murky Cloudy | Made with Mosaic and Citra hops. Aeromatic IPA style. Has a fruity aroma. Not overly bitter but nice. | Fruity aroma. Not verly bitter. It is good. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes. Tried it at Oceana Grill in New Orleans,LA,USA 3/12/18 |
| Panhead Quickchange XPA,4.6%,355ml Can and on tap | XPA Pale Ale | Light Golden Clear | Described by the brewery as "Mosaic, Galaxy and Citra
Hops with a few luscious notes of mango, guava, lychee and
pineapple". Verdict:Yes. A nice Pale Ale style bitterness with XPA style refreshment and a nice touch of citrus and pineapple notes. Good balance between bitterness and citrus when you dont really feel like a heavy hops hit. Fairly complex. Nice fruity aroma. Quite evervescent from the can like a cider. The pineapple aroma hits you right away. Similar to Balter XPA. Long gentle bitter fruity finish. A very nice beer much to my liking. |
Slightly bitter hoppy PA taste but also refreshing as an XPA should be. Fruity notes and aroma. | Can't think of anything to dislike other than lack of big hops taste. But its very much what you want in a XPA on a hot day. | Yes. No hesitation when you feel like a XPA. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at Pub 30/8/19 and from can 31/8/19. Both are consistently nice. |
| Coopers Brewery, Original Pale Ale,4.5%,375ml Bottle | Ale | Golden somewhat murky | Quite a decent beer. What you expect from a Pale Ale. Initial taste might seem a bit watery but then the bitterness hits. Bitterness is a bit mono characteristic and not grassy. Aroma is of Ale. No fruitiness. Refreshingly bitter similar to Victoria Bitter but with an extra hop kick. A bit like an XPA. Quit effervescent when first poured. | At around $2 a bottle at Aldi it is a reasonable alternative to something more bland such as VB. When you want more flavour than a VB but a similar refreshing taste. | Nothing to really to dislike for a simple Pale Ale that does not boast any complexity. | Yes. Tried it 1/9/20. |
| Coopers Brewery, XPA,5.2%,375ml Can | XPA | Murky Light Golden | Claims:"full of fresh citrus hop flavours". Verdict:No fruit aroma. Refreshing and decent XPA bitterness with medium length finish. Bitterness is a bit plain and boring not complex. No fruit taste to speak of although Cathy says it is very fruity. | Refreshing XPA bitterness | Medium length finish with not enough fruit flavour and hop complexity. | Maybe. But only if nothing better is available. Tried it 16/6/21. |
| Coopers 2019 Vintage Ale,7.5%,355ml Bottle | Ale | Dark Amber Murky | Initial taste is fresh and a bit boring. But long very bitter finish kicks in after about 10 seconds. But its just pure bitter monocharacteristic like earswax. Not much complexity. Not grassy hops. Quite gassy and frothy. No fruitiness or fruit aroma. | Long bitter finish. | Bitterness is boring and not balanced against anything else. lacks complexity. | No. Unless nothing else available. Tried it cold and fresh at a tasting from a bottle 31/8/19. |
| Coopers Brewery, Best Extra Stout,6.3%,375ml Bottle | Stout | Black | Decent malt and caramel taste. Not overly bitter. Quite drinkable. Good flavour. Thick with creamy head. | Not overly bitter or heavy but still rich in taste. | Not a fan of stout. | No. Tried it 14/6/21. |
| Howler Brewing Company, Not So Pale,5.2%,On Tap,Maybe Cans 47 Westernport Road,Lang Lang,Victoria |
Pale Ale | Murky Golden | Decent bitter hop kick like an American IPA. Can't really taste the promised claimed "big citrus passionfruit burst". Maybe more like a slight hint not like a big juicy IPA. In my opinion no fruitiness or fruit aroma. But a good Pale Ale. | Good hoppy bitterness. Its a decent big Pale Ale. | Claimed fruitiness is too low to really notice. | Yes. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at the brewery 16/1/21. |
| Howler Brewing Company, I Go To Rio, Tropical IPA Sour,5.5%,On Tap 47 Westernport Road,Lang Lang,Victoria |
Sour Beer | Not noted | This was recommended by bar maid in Inverloch who mixed good Cocktails. Verdict:Very Sour. Overpowers any hop if there is any. | I dont like sour beers at this point. | Sourness overpowers any hop taste. | No. Too sour. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at the brewery 16/1/21. |
| Howler Brewing Company, Christmas Stout,5%,On Tap 47 Westernport Road,Lang Lang,Victoria |
Stout | Not noted | Uses Cocoa Bens in the brewing process. Hence Chocolatey flavour. Not really bitter nor sweet. Tastes like a Lamington Porter but maybe not as sweet. Cathy liked it. Has characteristics of Christmas as you might expect. | Not bittery stouty. Has chocolatey flavours of Christmas | Not really for me. | No. Although Cathy liked it and would try it again. Tried it cold and fresh off the tap at the brewery 16/1/21. |
| Young Henrys IPA, 6%,375ml Can | IPA | Murky Golden | Fruity pleasant aroma. Refreshing on the first sip. Good hoppy bitterness with a balanced touch of pineapple or passionfruit. Not overly bitter, not overly fruity. Balanced. | Hops, Bitterness, Fruit balanced and refreshing. Unmistakably IPA. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes. Its up there with the good ones like Panhead XPA, Squid Rising etc. Tried it 3/5/20. |
| Heaps Normal - Quiet XPA, 0.5%,375ml Can | XPA | Not noted | First impression is nice flavour hops and citrus aroma similar to Panhead XPA. But the finish is short and a bit watery. Seems disappointing until you discover it is low alcohol 0.5%. Pretty good for a almost zero alcohol beer. | Nice Hops and refreshing, Citrus hint. Almost zero alcohol | Short watery finish | Yes, if I want zero alcohol. Tried it 28/12/21. |
| Grifter Brewing Co - Big Sur IPA, 6.7%,375ml Can | IPA | Light Golden Murky | Nice hop aroma. Decent hop kick with refreshing finish. Some hop complexity. | Nice Hops and refreshing | Low on fruit | Yes. Tried it 11/12/22. |
| Love Shack Pale Ale, 5.0%,375ml Can, On Tap | Pale Ale | Not noted | Nice XPA style with a pleasant hop aroma. But short finish. | Nice Hops and refreshing | Short finish | Yes. Tried it 11/12/22. |
| Burleigh Brewing - Hop Nectar, 5.5%, Can size not noted | IPA | Golden Clear | Big grassy hop bitterness. But a bit plain apart from the grassy kick. Long finish. | Big bitterness with grassy complexity | Bitterness is a bit plain. Not fruity | Yes. Tried it 29/11/22. |
| Smart Brothers Brewing - Pale Ale, 5% 355ml Can, 4/1071 Frankston-Flinders Rd.,Somverville,VIC | Ale | Murky Golden | Vienna and Munich malts. Australian and USA Hops. Nicely balanced Pale Ale. Pleasant bitterness and good finish. Slight hint of fruit. | Good balance of bitterness and fruit. Good for a Pale Ale. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 10/9/22. |
| Three Sheets Pale Ale,4.9% 330ml Bottle, Lord Nelson Brewery, Sydney, Australia | Ale | Murky Golden | Malty aroma. Malty taste. Gentle bitterness does not overpower the malt but provides a refreshing Pale Ale taste that you expect. | Slightly malty Pale Ale. Gentle long bitter malty finish. | Not hoppy and not as citrusy as promised. But is what you expect from a Pale Ale. Cathy says it has a slight sourness she does not like. I do not think it is enough to mention. | Yes, if I want a refreshing beer with more body than a VB on a hot day. Tried it 17/2/20 at Gold Coast. |
| Boulevard Brewing Co - The Calling Double IPA 8.5% 330ml Bottle. Cheap from BAW Wholesale 38 Ordish Rd, Dandenong South, Victoria. | IPA | Murky Golden | Proper American style IPA with a slight touch of maltiness. Good likable bitterness. Not simplistic. Not like earwax. Not fruity but hoppy. Long solid bitter finish. | Proper IPA. Good price. Surprisingly good taste. It grows on you. | Can't think of anything to dislike. | Yes. May be Canadian ? Imported to many parts of the world according to the label. Tried it 1/12/19. |
| Monteith's Brewing Co. New Zealand, Phoenix IPA,5%,330ml Bottle | IPA | Golden | Fairly decent but also plain and ordinary with a short finish. Bitterness is similar to some Pale Ales or basic USA IPA rather than a kd big IPA. | Decent clean simple bitterness. Refreshing. Sessionable. | Monocharacteristic. Short bitter finish makes it taste watery. Would prefer Coopers Pale Ale. | No. Unless the choice on the menu is limited. Tried it 27/1/21. |
| Bent Spoke Brewing Co - Crankshaft IPA, 5.8%,375ml Can | IPA | Cloudy Golden | Nice fruity hint, slightly malty. Decent hoppy bitterness. Long bitter finish. | Decent hoppy bitterness. | Nothing noted. | Maybe. Have to try it again. Tried it 16/5/20. |
| Blackman's Brewery - Juicy Juicy Bang Bang Double IPL, 7.5%, 500ml Can, 26 Bell St,Torquay, VIC 3228 and 82 The Terrace,Ocean Grove,VIC 3226 | IPL | Murky Golden | Like a Double IPA with fruit. Fruity aroma. Big on fruit with a sharp bitterness. Bitterness: 50 IBU, Malt:Pilsner, Hops:Aust Pale, Marris Otter, Cara Pils, Mosaic, Falconcer's Flight, Amarillo, Yeast:Lager | Fruity, hoppy strong bitterness. | Too bitter. Strong bitterness is earwaxy. | Yes. Tried it 17/5/20. |
| Coastal Brewing Co.,NSW - Careys Peak Citra Galaxy Cold XPA, 4.5%, 375ml Can | XPA | Light Golden Murky | Citra and Galaxy hops with Lager yeast. Nice taste, refreshing and crisp like a proper XPA should be. With a slightly fruity aroma and taste. Decent hopy bitterness with a long finish. | Refreshing with a nice hopy long bitter finish. Somewhat fruity aroma. | Nothing comes to mind. | Yes. Tried it 1/2/22. |
| Coastal Brewing Co.,NSW - Very Crowdy NEIPA, 6.3%, 375ml Can | IPA | Light Golden Murky | Quite fizzy. Slightly fruity aroma but not fruity taste. Light hoppy taste with reasonable level of bitterness. Leaning towards almost a sour character but more bitter than sour. An interesting unusual balance. maybe due to the claimed oats content. | Unusual bitter hops and fizzy almost slight sourness. Nice hops. Refreshing. | Nothing comes to mind. | Yes. Unusual and interesting. Tried it 2/3/22. |
| Clown Shoes-Lil Crispy Crisp Ale,4.8%,1 Pint Can | Ale | Clear Golden | Big hop bitterness with a very long bitter finish. No fruit. Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, Huell Melon. | Big hoppy bitterness. Not your regular Lager. | Nothing to dislike. | Yes perhaps if i want a Lager with a bitter kick. Tried it 20/1/21. |
| Iron Jack Lager,3.5% 330ml Bottle,On Tap,Australia | Lager | Light Clear Golden | No pronounced aroma. Refreshing. No particular flavour. Slightly Bitter. Very Lager type. Short finish. Fills the mouth with a full taste. | Refreshing. | Short finish. | No. Why bother. Tried it 2020 on tap. |
| Peroni-La Birra Italiana Tradizione E Qualita, 4.7%,330ml | Not Stated | Light Golden | Tastes like water. Slightly bitter.Boring.Waste of time. | Nothing to like. | Tastes like non alcoholic beer. Mild but not delicious. | No. Tried it 23/4/20. |
| Heineken Lager,5% 330ml Bottle | Lager | Light Golden Clear | Aroma is a bit like paint thinners. A bit more of a bite than many other lagers. Full lager taste but not a pleasant flavour. Prefer Amstel Lager instead. | Not watery. Long finish. | Tastes like a glue aroma. | No. Tried it 2020 from a bottle. |
| Amstel-Slow Brewed Extra Mature,Brewed in Holland,5% 330ml Bottle | Lager | Light Golden Clear | Aroma is simply beer. Pleasant hops taste. Similar to a Pilsener. Reasonably bitter hops kick with a reasonable length finish. Preferable over Heineken Lager. | Pleasant hops bitterness that is pronounced but not over the top. | Nothing particular. | Yes if no IPA is on the menu. A bit of a summer beer. Maybe try it with a squeeze of lime or lemon. Tried it 22/10/20 from a bottle. |
| Gaffel Koelsch,4.8% | German Koelsch Full Ale |
Golden Clear | Described by the brewer as "Full Ale". Initial taste is a bit watery but flavour lingers nicely. Has noticeable mushroom taste with a bit of bitterness. | Not bland. Refreshing and more complex than some Lagers. | First impression is a bit watery. | Maybe. Tried it cold and fresh on tap at Tivoli,German Club 18/1/20. |
| Taverner's Tasmanian Strong Honey Ale,330ml Bottle,8.0% | Ale | Black Cloudy | This Ale is like Stout. Reminds me a bit of Cascade Brewery Stout but this one is not as good. Bitter but not hoppy, more like earwax. Flavour lingers more gently than the bitter hit. Not sure about the honey. The bitterness overpowers the honey. | Nothing to like for me. | Does not taste nice at all. Had a lot of coarse sediment. Probably yeast. It is brewed in the bottle. | No. Tried it 6/2/20. |
| Black Hops Brewery Pale Ale,375ml Can,4.8% Brewed in Burleigh,QLD | Ale | Golden Murky | Citrus aroma like pineapple. Refreshing pineapple nuances with citrus that lingers. Good refreshing bitterness. Claims "Pale Malted barley and tropical Hops aromas". It meets its claim. | Full bodied Pale Ale a bit like an IPA. Tropical aftertaste lingers. | Nothing really to dislike. | Yes. Tried it 8/2/20. |
| Yassas Lager, Brewed in Victoria, Australia,4.2% On Tap | Lager | Golden Light | Firm bite of bitterness. Almost hoppy. Not big. But firm. Good served cold. A bit like a Pale Ale. Surprisingly better than your average lager. | Not bland. Not watery. Refreshing. A bit like a Pale Ale. Better than many Lagers. | Can't think of anything to dislike. | Yes. There is not much choice at the Yassas Restaurant anyway. Certainly not IPA. Tried it cold and fresh on tap at Yassas,Greek Restaurant, Docklands 3/2/20. |
| Yulli's Brews - Colin Ginger Pale Ale, Brewed in NSW, 5% 375ml Can | Pale Ale | Golden Light Murky | Smells and tastes spiced. Slightly hoppy. Strong on ginger as promised. Ginger prevails over the hops. | Nothing. | Not a fan of ginger. | No. Tried it 3/4/22. |
| D-Pav Draught, Brewed by Boags in Tasmania, Australia,4.6% On Tap | Draught | Golden | Tastes similar to Carlton Draught. Maybe slightly maltier. Has a decent finish for a draught beer. A bit of refreshing pleasant hops that lingers. | Hops kick. Long finish. Better than the Furphy Ale which is also on tap. | Can't think of anything to dislike. | Yes. If I am eating at Dandenong Pavillion Restaurant. Because not much choice there. Tried it cold and fresh on tap there 7/3/20. |
| Kurious Oranj IPA,6% 330ml Can,Little Thief vs Damaged Goods,4B Sheffield St, Paraparaumu,5032,NZ | IPA | Light Golden Clear | Citra and Huel Melon hops,Ale malt,Sweetcorn,oats,candied orage. A mild IPA with surprisingly little citrus aroma or citrus flavour.Don't expect a big orange hit. The orange hints are overpowered by the hop bitterness.Fairly long bitter finish surprisingly strong compared to the initial bitterness. | Long bitter finish. Mild citrus hints. | Citrus hints too low. Did not deliver the citrus hit expected. Bitterness lacks complexity. | Probably not. Bitterness lacks complexity and fruit balance. Tried 21/9/20 |
| El Segundo Brewing Co, USA, Steve Austin's Broken Skull IPA 6.7% 1 Pint Can | IPA | Clear Light Golden | Fruity aroma. Refreshing. Proper big American style IPA with good interesting bitterness and a very long full bitter finish. Bitterness covers any hint of fruit suggested in the aroma. Citra, Cascade, Chinook hops. | Full big IPA with a nice long bitterness and refreshing taste. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried 27/3/21. |
| Sabru-1 Experimental Hazy IPA, Seven Mile Brewing Co. 6.1% 375ml Can | IPA | Cloudy Golden | Very fruity. Full of flavour specially pronounced pineapple and stone fruit. Made with Sabru and Bru-1 Hops. Nice long bitterness. | Balanced fruit and bitterness. Nice long bitter finish. | Nothing. | Yes. Big tick. Tried 3/11/20. |
| Black Sheep IPA,Brewed in Yorkshire,England 5.1% 500ml Bottle | IPA | Dark Golden | Plain hoppy IPA similar to a typical American Style. Fairly monocharacteristic. Did not make any special notes. | Typical traditional IPA style with a decent Hops kick. | A bit unexciting and mono characteristic. | Yes. If nothing else is available as an alternative. Tried 22/10/20. |
| Black Sheep - Blitzen Ruby Christmas Ale 4% 500ml Bottle. Distrbuted by Aldi | Ale | Brown | Very Malty. Like a gentle Stout with Ale bitterness. | Interesting Stouty Ale balance. | Too malty and simple very earwax like bitterness. | No. Tried 22/1/21. |
| Akasha Brewing Co - Little Smith IPA, 3.5% 375ml | IPA | Golden Cloudy | Bood bitterness. With a good dose of fruit. | Good bitterness. Satisfying drink. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 15/11/20. |
| Mr Banks Brewing - Stay Classy West Coast Lager, 4.8% 600ml Can, 12 Hi-Tech Pl, Seaford, VIC | Lager | Very Light Golden. Almost watery. | Big refreshing Lager with a bite and extra depth and slightly fruity. Fruity aroma. Unusual and surprisingly likeable. | Lager with bitterness attitude, refreshing and fruity. | Nothing. | Yes, when I dont want a big IPA. Tried it 16/11/20. |
| Mr Banks Brewing - Oatmeal Stout, 5.5% 355ml Can | Stout | Black | Mild flavoured stout with caramel notes. Not overly bitter but rather roasty oat flavour. | Not overly stout bitterness with interesting flavours. | Not a rich flavour. Short finish. | No. Tried it 2/9/23. |
| Jetty Road Brewing - JR IPA, 5.8% 375ml Can, 12-14 Brasser Ave., Dromana, VIC | IPA | Murky Golden | Claims: American hops with notes of Tropical fruits, Melon and Guava. Verdict: Pineapple aroma with pleasant solid IPA bitterness. With a good dose of passionfruit or pineapple which is pleasant and long finish without being super bitter. | Well balanced hops and fruit. Right level of bitterness. Refreshing. A great IPA beer. | Nothing. | Yes. 31/5/21. |
| Local Brewing Co - Runaway IPA, 6.2% 355ml Can, 3 Hilton St, Clifton Hill, VIC 3068 | IPA | Cloudy Light Golden | Claims: Simcoe, Ekuanot, Citra and Centennial hops. Verdict: Clean substantial and refreshing bitterness. No fruit. Fairly short finish. | IPA hopiness. Refreshing. | No fruit. | Maybe. 20/7/21. |
| Zytho Brewing - Zesty Pale Ale, 4.6% 375ml Can. | Pale Ale | Murky Light Golden | Claims:Hints fresh citrus and passionfruit notes and light bitterness.Verdict:Refreshing light bitterness similar to an XPA. Maybe just a hint of fruit but not much. Decent hop kick with medium finish. | Refreshing nice bitterness. Specially on a hot day. Not too heavy. | Would be nice to have a bit more fruit. | Yes. Tried it 20/6/22. |
| Zytho Brewing - IPA, 5.4% 375ml Can. Crafted and Canned by Tribe Brewery, Goulburn for Pinnacle Drinks, NSW | IPA | Light Golden Murky | Claims:Balanced bitterness and firm malt backbone. Verdict:Bitterness does not overpower on first sip but sets in slowly with a reasonable finish. Not overly bitter. | Not overly bitter. Yes the malt comes through specially once off the chill. | Bitterness is a bit boring. | Probably not. Nothing special. Tried it 4/10/20. |
| Zytho - IPA, 5.6% 375ml Can | IPA | Dark Golden | Well balanced IPA. Good bitterness and refreshing. Not over the top bitterness. Long finish. | Good bitterness. Likeable hops. Good IPA Balance. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 5/3/22. |
| Zytho - Tropical Haze, 5% 375ml Can | Pale Ale | Golden Murky | IPA style taste. No fruit taste. Good bitterness and good finish. | Good hop dose with hoppy bitterness. | Bitterness is plain American style. No fruit. | Yes. Tried it 23/6/22. |
| Deschutes - Fresh Haze IPA, 6.5% 1 pint 568ml Can. Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon, USA | IPA | Hazy Golden | Claims:Intensely juicy, Irresistably Hazy, Freshly squeezed. Verdict: Mine was 15 months old but still tasted good. The right balance of nice hops with some fruit without sweetness. Decent length finish. | Balanced fruit and hops. Nice beer. Still good off the chill. Probably even better within the 4 months prescribed on the can. | Prefer something slightly fruitier like Balter Hazy. | Yes. Tried it 12/10/21. |
| Molly Rose Brewing Co. - When life gives you lemons - Farmhouse Ale, 4.2% 375ml Can | Ale | Light golden slightly cloudy | Very effervescent.Very bitter with a touch of lemon zest type bitterness which is short and does not linger. Slight lemon aroma. It is a bitter drink but not much beer characteristic. | Unusual combination of the bitterness of hops with a touch of lemon. | Bitterness is plain and boring without much hoppy character. | No. Tried it 22/2/21. |
| Slow Lane Brewing Co.- Solitude Belgian Dark Strong Ale, 9.4% 375ml Can, Botany, NSW | Ale | Dark Brown | Tastes like a mixture of Ale and Stout 50/50. Decent bitterness, touch of molasses type sweetness. Long finish. Bit chocolatey when off the chill. | Good balance. Not a simple stout. | Not a fan of stout. | No. Tried it 8/12/21. |
| Initial Brewing - X XPA, 4.2% 375ml Can | XPA | Murky Golden | Described: Smooth tropical extra hoppy. Verdict: Has hop bitterness but it is monocharacteristic and plain with short finish. | Decent dose of hoppy bitterness. | Bitterness is plain. Claims to be tropical but no fruit flavour to speak of. | Maybe. Because it was $3/can at BWS on special.Tried it 11/5/21. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- IPA, 6.8% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | IPA | Dark Golden | Claims:Belgium full bodied grain infused IPA dry hopped to enhance robust flavours. Verdict:Proper IPA bitterness. Seems American style. | Proper typical IPA Bitterness. | Nothing noted. | Maybe.Tried it 6/3/22. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Chillin Pig Pils, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Pilsner | Not noted | A refereshing mild pils. With a slight hoppy bite. Short watery finish. | Refreshing and sessionable clean taste. | Not a fan of pilsner with short finish. | No.Tried it 8/5/21. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Kolsch, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Kolsch | Brown Golden | Suprisingly bitter with substantial maltiness. | Bitter and Malty. Reasonable finish. | Nothing. | Maybe. Tried it 8/5/21. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Sunrise Ale, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Ale | Golden | Described: Belgium cross-over ale with lager hop hints and passionfruit undertones. Verdict: Good refershing Pale Ale bittererness of hops with a dose of passionfruit. Bitterness is almost IPA level which shines through as it comes off the chill. | Reasonable balance of bitterness and fruit. Reminds me of Balter XPA or Panhead XPA. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 8/5/21, 6/3/22. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- PPB Porter, 5% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Porter | Not noted | Slightly bitter and chocolatey. Has honey in it. | A decent porter. | Nothing. If you like Porter. | No. Not for me. Tried it 8/5/21. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Jinja Beer, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Ginger Beer | Not noted | Beer not Cider. Weak flavour. | Both Cathy and Jan liked it. | Not a fan of ginger. | No. Not for me. Tried it 8/5/21, 6/3/22. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Stoned Lime, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Not noted | Not noted | Lime aroma shines through. Has hops but not very bitter hoppy. More like a cider. A bit sweet. | Lime aroma. | Not excited unless you like cider. Sweet and cidery. | No. Not really my idea of beer. Tried it 8/5/21. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Moonlight Ale, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Pale Ale | Dark Golden | Claims:Grain infused ale with medium hop flavour and aroma. Verdict: Pale Ale bitterness but short finish. | Pale Ale bitterness. | Short finish. | No. Tried it 6/3/22. |
| Pickled Pig Brewing Co.- Little Pigs Lager, 4.6% On Tap, Tweed Heads, NSW | Lager | Golden | Claims:German grain and hop infused lager dry hopped to enhance grain and hop flavours. Verdict:Not a weak Lager. Bavarian Lager. | Hoppy. | Nothing noted. | Maybe. Tried it 6/3/22. |
| Brick Lane Brewing Co.- Avalanche Hazy IPA, 6.7% 355ml Can, Dandenong South, VIC | IPA | Light Golden Hazy | Good solid bitterness just before being over the top. Long likable bitter finish a bit like a double IPA. A good dose of fruit similar to between Balter Hazy and Panhead XPA. In good balance and proportions. | Good hops level. Good fruit level. Good balance. | Nothing | YES definitely when I want a hop and fruit kick. Tried it 1/12/21. |
| Bells Beach Brewing Co.- IPA, On Tap, Geelong, VIC. The menu at the restaurant did not say which of the IPA range they were serving. | IPA | Golden | Good solid bitterness. A regular simple good big American style IPA with plain bitterness and good finish. Tried it on tap at Mexican Restaurant in Hoddle St., Collingwood. | Good hops bitterness level. Proper IPA. | Bitterness is a bit plain | YES. Tried it 30/4/22. |
| Schofferhofer Kristallweizen,Brewed in Frankfurt,Germany,5% 500ml Bottle | Wheat Beer | Not noted | Must admit I am not a fan of Wheat Beer. Typically gassy and low on flavour. And quite heavy to drink. But if that's what you like then this is what I think is a typical Wheat Beer. | It is what is says. No Hops kick to speak of. | Fairly bland. My idea of a typical Wheat Beer. | No. Tried it 7/3/20. |
| Dainton Beer-Choc Berry Bomb,7.3% 440ml Can | Weisse | Murky Red | Quite sour and bitter rather than sweet. No real chocolate taste. No distinctive berry taste other than perhaps sour raspberry. | Nothing. | Sour and boring. A bit like a Sour. | No. Tried it 29/7/23. |
| Asahi Super Dry 0.0%,0% 330ml Can | Lager | Light Golden | Watery. No hops taste.Short finish. Disappointing 0% Beer. | Nothing. | No hops taste. No body. | No. Tried it 1/9/23. |
| Mountain Culture, Moon Dust Stout - Limited Release, 500ml 5.6%, Katoomba, NSW, Australia | Stout | Black | Claims:Sessionable Stout,Rich Cocoa and Coffee notes, caramel body with a hint of residual bitterness. Verdict:Tastes as claimed but a bit thin on body. Lingering mild bitterness. | Good chocolatey flavours. | Seemed a bit flat. But it was 8 months old so maybe unrepresentative | No. Tried it 30/12/20. |
| Birra Moretti L'Autentica - Premium Lager 4.6% 330ml Bottle | Lager | Light Golden | No aroma.Watery, very light bitterness, no hops. Not much flavour. Tastes like a non alcoholic beer.About the weakest beer you might ever drink | Refreshing. | Waste of time if you feel like a beer. Much cheaper and better alternatives around. | No. Tried it 14/4/20. Again 3/12/22. Same verdict. |
| Green Beacon Brewing - Wayfarer Tropical Pale Ale 4.9% 375ml Can | Ale | Light Golden | Fruity tropical aroma. Not big bitterness or body. Has the fruit taste. Short finish. You can slam this. | Refreshing fruity Ale style. But not as strong as an IPA. | Watery after the sip. | No but maybe if it is on tap special on a hot day. Tried it 24/5/20. |
| Ekim Brewing Co - Trident IPA 6% 375ml Can | IPA | Golden | Good solid pleasant IPA bitterness. Tastes like an American Double IPA. Very long finish. | IPA bitterness. | No fruit. | Yes. Tried it 18/12/21. |
| Freshwater Brewing Co - Wedge Cerveza 4.6% 375ml Can | Lager | Golden | Tastes like VB. Refreshing. | Refreshing. | Not very hoppy. | Yes, if nothing better available. Tried it 19/12/21. |
| Colossal Brewing - Mind Harvest East Coast India Pale Ale 6% 375ml Can | IPA | Not noted | Tastes like a classic American IPA. Hefty plain uncomplicated bitterness and long finish. Claims mango and citrus aromas but I could not taste it at all. | Proper simple IPA. | Lack of fruit. Plain bitterness. | Yes. Tried it 1/1/22. |
| Moo Brew Pale Ale, 4.9% 375ml Can, Bridgewater, Tasmania | Pale Ale | Golden | Claims:American style pale ale. Verdict:Yep American style plain bitterness. Not over the top like an IPA. No fruit. Just as promised. | Decent Pale Ale bitterness. Decent finish. Not overly heavy. | Bitterness is a bit plain. | Yes. Tried it 6/7/22. |
| Black Hops Brewery - Caribbean Haze Fruit and Rum Hazy IPA, 7.8% On Tap some Bars | IPA | Murky Golden | Bitterness like a double or triple IPA. Can't really notice the Rum content. Very long finish. Not fruity. | Big IPA. | Maybe too bitter. | Yes. Changes every year. Tried it 20/6/22. |
| Deeds Brewing - Double Time Hazy Pale, 4.6% 375ml Can, Glen Iris,VIC | Pale Ale | Light Golden Hazy | Fairly light hops. Not a big Pale Ale. Not and IPA. More an XPA refreshing style. Can't taste much fruit. | Refreshing light bitterness. | Can't taste much fruit. Balter and Panhead are better. | Yes. Tried it 11/6/22. |
| Broke Deck - West Coast IPA, 8% 440, Garage Project Brewery, Aro St., Wellington, NZ | IPA | Cloudy Golden | Solid complex bitterness with a long finish. Claims citrus but that doesnt seem to shine through much. A decent IPA. | Complex bitterness. Lightly citrussy. | Citrus doesnt really shine through much. | Yes. Tried it 14/8/22. |
| Ballistic Beer Co. - Hawaiian Haze Pale Ale, 4.6% 375ml Can, Salisbury, QLD | Pale Ale | Light Golden Hazy | Pale Ale bitterness with a long finish. Good but nothing special. | Refreshing bitterness. | Bitterness is a bit plain. No fruit. Quite gassy. | Yes. Tried it 12/8/22. |
| Ballistic - IPA, 5.8% 375ml Can | IPA | Light Golden Murky | Decent IPA hop kick without being overly bitter. But a bit plain. Very slight hazy character makes up for the plain bitterness. Long finish. | Decent IPA hop kick. | Bitterness is a bit plain. | Yes. Tried it 1/12/23. |
| Sweet Water Brewing Co - Hazy IPA, 6.2% Draft or Can, Atlanta,Georgia,USA | IPA | Hazy Murky Golden | Good bitterness with a nice touch of fruit. Nice citrus like orange peel. Good long finish. | Good balance with nice hops. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it on tap at Boardwalk Billy's, Charlotte NC, USA 22/12/22. |
| Community Beer Co - Mosaic IPA, 8.6% Draft, Can, Bottle, Dallas,Texas,USA | IPA | Dark Golden | Good bitter kick. Hoppy. Somewhat plain American style bitterness. Long finish. | Solid bitterness. | Somewhat plain bitterness. No fruit. | Yes. Tried it on tap at Yardbird Restaurant, Dallas TX, USA 19/1/23. |
| Brouhaha Brewery - Raspberry Saison, 5.9% 375ml Can, Baringa,QLD | Saison | Golden Murky | Tastes like soda water with a touch of beer. The hint of raspberry makes it almost like a softdrink. Effervescent. | Might make a summer drink. | Not really beer. | No. Tried it 10/6/22. |
| Mahrs Brau - Helles Vollbier 4.9% 330ml Can | Lager | Light Clear Golden | Low on hops. Refreshing with little bitterness. Hops:Hallertauer Herkules, Hallertauer Mittelfrueh. | Refreshing touch of bitterness. Goes well with food. | Simple Lager style. | No. Tried it 10/11/20. |
| Tinnies Pacific Ale, 4.3% 375ml Can | Ale | Light Golden | Refreshing bite and a good hint of stone fruit. Fairly low on hops with a medium finish. Not heavy. | Refreshing and slightly fruity. Not bad for a 4.3% beer. | Bitterness is a bit plain. | Yes. Tried it 10/12/23. |
| Tinnies Ultra Low Alcohol Hoppy Ale, 375ml, 0.5%. Made for Liquorland. | Ale | Light Golden | Claims:Real Craft, full flavour. Verdict:Refreshing initial bitterness like a mildly bitter or lager style beer with a very short watery finish. Leaving a slight fruity hint. | Hint of fruit finish. Refreshing initial bitterness. | Pity about the short watery finish which was as expected of the low alcohol beer. Not very hoppy. | Only if almost zero alcohol is desired. Tried it 22/9/21. |
| Pipeworks Brewing - Infinite Citra, Citra Hopped India Pale Ale, 1 Pint 473ml Can 7% | IPA | Hazy Light Golden | Nice balance of intense hop bitterness and citrus. Long finish. | Hop kick with complexity and fruit hint. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 19/11/23. |
| Urban Alley Brewery - Blonde Ale 4.5% 375ml Can | Ale | Light Golden | A bit low on Ale bitterness. No real hops taste. Short finish. | Refreshing. | Not much flavour. | No. Tried it 19/1/24. |
| Amundsen - Apocalyptic Thunder Juice New England IPA 6.5% 440ml Can | IPA | Hazy Golden | Big IPA bitterness with a decent hint of fruit. Refreshing with a decent length finish. | IPA taste with a hint of fruit. | Nothing. | Yes. Tried it 1/1/24. |
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