OK Now its getting serious. As detailed previously, I have recently been tasting a few darker beers, mainly porters. Having been tempted by the dark side, I felt the need to go further. My latest was a stout from Red Hill Brewery, one of Victorias best known and acclaimed microbreweries. There may be no going [...]
Archive for the ‘Cold winter's night’ Category
10 Sep
Red Duck Porter
My experimentation with some darker beers continues. Tonight I have sampled a Red Duck porter from the Purrumbeet Brewing Company in Camperdown A fine drop for a cold night like tonight. Stay tuned for more Porters and stouts (although I will be off the air for the next few weeks as I take a holiday)
4 Aug
Holgate Nut Brown Ale and Christmas Ale
I am certainly learning to appreciate the appearance and aroma of beers much more and in many cases this seems to be having the effect that I am slightly disappointed by the actual drinking. I often expect more than what is delivered. I suspect this is a matter of educating my palate a bit better [...]
