Bluey Ultra Crisp Lager

 A newish beer has been launching that is named after a legend and has finally come my way. 

Bluey Ultra Crisp Lager, named after the ‘Aussie Legend Bluey’ a hard-working Blue Cattle Dog that became famous in Australian history is a light beer, or is it a mid strength beer? I’m not sure, the BWS, Dan Murphy’s Juggernaut that sells it under their brand Pinnacle describes it as both in the same description. 

At .9% and at 330mls, it is in between a light and a mid, and 45mls short of a standard beer. 

Its flavour profile is described as a light crisp style with a dry finish, the hallmarks of a Toohey’s Extra Dry. 

It is selling at around $40 - $45 a carton depending on where you look for it. 

If you want to try something different that isn’t too out there and easy to drink or if you are into dogs, then this beer will appeal to you. 

Cheers, 

Dave

Thunder Road Brewhouse Limited Edition Cans

A Victorian brewer I had never heard of until now is doing all kinds of crazy things with beer.

They have created a signature series, I was fortunate enough to sample a couple of them and can now share with you my thoughts. 

Dark & Creamy Boysenberry India Pale Ale 

This IPA is dark, creamy and it has boysenberries, on top of that it contains lactose. 

A 6% delight it was a gold medal winner in the Speciality Beer Category at the World Beer Awards in 2019.

Coconut Porter 

Described to be smooth and silky, this porter is brewed with cacao nibs, coconut and vanilla. Like it’s brother it also contains dairy. It is a little bit weaker at 5% but both come in big cans so there is more of it to enjoy in one go. 

The beers are labelled five and six respectively, I’ll be on the hunt for the first four if they are still in production. 

Cheers, 

Dave

Bridge Road Brewers Nitro Mountain Lager

 I must admit I was very curious when we picked this one in a mixed 6-pack.

This is not just an ordinary beer, it has been nitrogenated.

“This beer has been inspired by the maltier lagers of Europe with a new world twist of aromatic hop aroma and flavour. It has also been nitrogenated to provide an extra smooth and creamy texture.” It says on the label.

Their description is spot on, by following the instructions on the can you spin it x4 times, crack it and pour it quickly into a glass, the result is a thick creamy head, much like a Guinness but without the widget that gives it the creamy head.

This was such a pleasure to drink, its flavour profile was complemented with its creamy head.

Apparently, it goes great with ‘Neck deep powder’.

I’ve been skiing and snowboarding before and I think this would go perfect after dominating some mountains.

Nitrogenated beers seem to be popping up around the place, I’ll have to sample some more.

Cheers,

Dave