Advocating Beer Variety
Brewery: Bentspoke in Canberra ACT Style: Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 10% Rate Beer: no rating yet Pour: Dark black with a coffee tan head. Looks amazing. Smells amazing. First taste has a strong dark fruit flavour. Sweetness in the finish and a hint of smoke and toastiness. Warming alcohol and dark chocolate comes through […]
Sweet, molasses like flavours with subtle bourbon notes that increase as it warms up.
Brewery: Feral Brewing Co in Bussedean, WA Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 9.1% Rate Beer: 96/100 Pour: ***lost review from 2016*** Deep dark chocolate colour with slight beige tan head. Smooth and rich with chocolate and coffee tones. Little more carbonated than expected. Boris is an unexpected Russian. He’s here for a good time and a […]
Besides Belgian ales, they also make some great craft cocktails. Simple food offerings, but the focus is on their quality brews.
What I love about brewery taprooms in America compared to Australia, is they are full on brewpubs with plenty of sitting, a sports bar or music club feel and huge kitchens with a great variety of share plates or main meals.
Brewery: Ridgeway Brewing from South Stoke, England Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 10% Rate Beer: 92/100 Pour: Dark black with no head on pour Straight up this has more of a barleywine flavour. Sweet dried fruit flavour with a hint of black coffee. A real surprise this one. Pairs well while watching A Nightmare Before Xmas.
