Vale/IPA Company info: McLaren Vale Beer Company McLaren Vale, S.A [www.mvbeer.com] Bottle size sampled: 330 mL Alcohol: 5.5% Standard drinks: 1.4 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for AU$3.99 Label info: ‘Vale/IPA is our interpretation of an American India Pale Ale, using a combination of hops from three countries. This beer is designed with a […]
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143. Vale/IPA
Posted: May 13, 2012 in Australian alesTags: ale, IPA, mason hell-cat, McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale Beer Company, south australia, summer fruits, vale/ipa
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70. Vale/Ale
Posted: September 15, 2010 in Australian alesTags: ale, mason hell-cat, McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale Beer Company, south australia, Vale Ale
Vale/Ale Company info: McLaren Vale Beer Company McLaren Vale, S.A [www.mvbeer.com] Bottle size sampled: 330 mL Alcohol: 4.5% Standard drinks: 1.2 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for AU$4.49 Label info: Vale/Ale; Be/Silly; Be/Honest; Be/Kind What the label really means: I’m not sure I understand it completely, but I like it. I like […]
122. One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale
Posted: October 21, 2011 in Australian ales, Tough labelTags: ale, James Squire, Malt Shovel Brewery, mason hell-cat, one fifty lashes pale ale, refreshing, summer
One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale Company info: Malt Shovel Brewery Pty Ltd Camperdown, N.S.W [www.james-squire.com.au] Bottle size sampled: 345 mL Alcohol: 4.2% Standard drinks: 1.1 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: $TBC Label info: ‘The story goes that when James Squire was discovered stealing ingredients from the stores to make the colony’s first batch of beer, the Judge ordered 150 […]
117. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Posted: September 14, 2011 in ale, International beer, traditional looking labelTags: california, mason hell-cat, pale ale, sierra nevada brewing co, sierra nevada pale ale, USA
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Company info: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. California, U.S.A [No website listed on bottle] Bottle size sampled: 355 mL Alcohol: 5.6% Standard drinks: 1.6 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for $4.75 AU Label info: ‘Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a completely natural ale. There are no additives; only the finest malted barley, whole hops, brewer’s […]
4. O’Brien Pale Ale
Posted: April 22, 2009 in Australian ales, ill-conceived label, Only drink if it's free, UncategorizedTags: bitter, Crackenback, mason hell-cat, obrien pale ale, pale ale, pasta, pizza, Victoria
O’Brien Pale Ale Company info: O’Brien Brewing Pty Ltd Ascot Vale, VIC http://www.gfbeer.com.au Bottle size sampled: 330 mL Alcohol: 4.5% Standard drinks: 1.3 Cap type: Non-twist Label info: There’s no descriptive information written on the label – which is fine by me. I think they are hoping that the words ‘naturally brewed’ and ‘gluten free […]
218. Golden
Posted: August 14, 2014 in ale, International beerTags: ale, Golden, Golden Crafted Ale, mason hell-cat, summer, The Celt Experience, Wales
Golden Company info: The Celt Experience Brewery Caerphilly, WALES [celtexperience.com] Bottle size sampled: 500ml Alcohol: 4.2% Standard drinks: 1.7 Cap type: Non-Twist Cost: I picked this up for $5.99 AU Label info: ‘A zesty body and citrus aroma with a snappy finish. Drink to inspire you to an evening of passion! Circa 500BC, during the Celtic Golden Age, most of […]
209. Queen of the Night
Posted: May 2, 2014 in ale, International beerTags: ale, calavera, mason hell-cat, Mexico, pale ale, Queen of the Night Pale Ale, skull, winter
Queen of the Night Pale Ale Company info: Cerverceria Mexican Tecate, MEXICO [No website listed] Bottle size sampled: 330 mL Alcohol: 4.8% Standard drinks: 1.3 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for AU$4.50 Label info: ‘Day of the Dead Beer’ and ‘Cerveza De Los Muertos’ What the label really means: As a big fan of […]
173. Moo Brew Hefeweizen
Posted: March 13, 2013 in Australian alesTags: ale, berriedale, Hefeweizen, mason hell-cat, moo brew, Moo Brew Hefeweizen, moorilla, overly carbonated, summer, Tasmania, wheat
Moo Brew Hefeweizen Company info: Moo Brew ‘Brewed at Moorilla’ Berriedale, T.A.S [www.moobrew.com.au] Bottle size sampled: 330ml Alcohol: 5.1% Standard drinks: 1.3 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for $TBC AU Label info: ‘This beer is inspired by the classic Bavarian wheat beer. Hefeweizen is naturally cloudy with a vibrant yellow colour and strong foam […]
142. Dogbolter
Posted: May 6, 2012 in Australian lager, traditional looking labelTags: dark lager, Dogbolter, Dogbolter Dark Lager, Fosters, Lager, mason hell-cat, Matilda Bay Brewing Company, Victoria, winter
Dogbolter Company info: Matilda Bay Brewing Company Dandenong South, V.I.C [www.matildabay.com] Alcohol: 5.2% Standard drinks: 1.4 Cap type: Non-twist Cost: I picked this up for $3.30 AU Label info: ‘The use of aromatic chocolate malt and chocolate wheat delivers an intense roasted caramel flavour, luscious rich toffee palate and mouth-filling maltiness. A refreshing sharpness in the mid […]
All I want for Christmas is…a slab
Posted: December 13, 2010 in NewsTags: Christmas, mason hell-cat
This week, I was posed an interesting challenge from a reader, PeachesB. PeachesB asks: I want to put together a ‘beers of the world’ package as a xmas present for my old man just wondering if you could recommend some? I’m looking at getting him about 24 bottles. I’m not concerned about price as long as they […]
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