Archive for June, 2008

Jamieson Beast India Pale Ale

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Pow! this is a beer which lives up to it’s label. You expect a far away mountain town like Jamieson to have it’s specialties. This is definitely one of them.

The Beast is an IPA with such a powerful range of flavours that you would think it ran a risk of turning into a bit of a mess, but it stays true to style and shines through with all the things you look for in a satisfying drink – there’s a ripping hops aroma, the burnt caramel flavours, the citrus aftertaste, and a hefty alcohol content!

Jamieson Brewery
Eildon Road, Jamieson, VIC
www.jamiesonbrewery.com.au

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Temple Pale Ale

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Temple Pale AleTemple Pale Ale comes in a very nice looking bottle. Unashamedly inspired by Japanese artwork, it makes a stylish change from the usual ‘traditional’ theme that defines so many beer labels.

The beer is good too. I was recommended it by a guy at Swords in Vic Market after mentioning that my favourite drop was Little Creatures Pale Ale. Well, he knew his stuff, because this is a nice drop – similar to Little Creatures, but with a bit more body in the hops. There’s citrus flavours, but they’re not as flowery. Perhaps not as immediately accessible, but well worth getting acquainted with.

They say:

Temple Brewing Company is dedicated to brewing distinctive handcrafted beers from the finest ingredients. Temple Pale Ale is full flavoured with a clean bitterness and a rich malt character balanced by a unique blend of spicy floral citrus hops.

Temple Brewing Company
Level 8, 124 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
www.templebrewing.com.au

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