Red Hill Brewery – Belgian Blonde
David Ellis sips on Red Hill Brewery's Belgian Blonde Ale - tasting better now than he's ever had - with its subtle, sweet, spicy alliteration of aroma and lovely rich mouthfeel.
The Smoked Porter
David Ellis reviews The Smoked Porter - the newest inclusion to the regular range from the Feral Brewing Company in the Swan Valley, WA - which includes a hit of bitter, chocolate roast and some serious smoky malt.
Bright Lager
Bright Brewery is nestled into the mountain oasis that is Bright, and the Bright Lager is a lovely, malty pale lager that is very crisp and refreshing with a dash of earthy hops to balance it out, writes David Ellis.
Growler from 2 Brothers
Founded by Andrew and Dave Ong, 2 Brothers have been carving their niche in the market down in the industrial area of Moorabbin, Victoria and the quality of beers from this brewery has been outstanding. The Growler is no exception, writes David Ellis.
Perverse Sexual Amalgam
If you're not intrigued by a beer called Perverse Sexual Amalgam, then there may be something a little bit wrong with you. This sour beer from the lads at Moon Dog Brewing Company is nothing short of amazing, writes David Ellis.
La Sirène Saison
Becoming very popular in the beer geek ranks, David Ellis explains why he can't get enough of La Sirène Saison beer - gentle characters of citrus fight with a spicy taint and earthy funk to create something truly excellent.
Moo Brew Pilsner
Moo Brew from Berriedale in Tasmania produce a very true to style version of a German pilsner, using all traditional ingredients to create an Australian version of a delicate, dry, crisp pilsner, writes David Ellis.
Temple Saison
Saison often comes up as the style of choice to sip on when the sun is high, with good reason. Fresh, spicy, dry and usually at the lower end of the alcohol spectrum it often presents itself as irresistible once the mercury begins its ascension, writes David Ellis.
Punch & Judy’s Ale
In a beer culture where light and midstrength beers have a terrible name, Murray's have created a low alcohol beer that doesn't compromise any of the flavour and character of full strength beers, writes David Ellis.
Knappstein Enterprise Brewery Reserve Lager
Always wanting a point of difference, craft brewers have avoided creating pale lagers to distance themselves from the big guys and to create something interesting for the craft beer fans, who probably don’t want to drink pale lager anyway. Except for this one, writes David Ellis.
Mornington Peninsula Imperial IPA
Australian craft beer columnist David Ellis reviews a fan favourite, Mornington Peninsula Imperial IPA. This hop centric ale is bitter, with a splash of tropical fruit, and continues to get better with each and every release.
India Saison
The first time David Ellis tasted India Siason was at the Victorian Microbrewery Showcase last year and it was most certainly an instant favourite. If you're a hop head, then this one's for you.
