Recent Tasting Notes

Barefoot Radler (11/20)
Far more in the soft drink genre than beer but I guess that's not totally unexpected for the style (4.2% abv notwithstanding). Lemonade driven nose is quite pleasant. I couldn't help but enjoy the flavours; more lemonade but a nutty / bran-like flavour provides a nice underlay. There is certainly a time and place for beers of this style.

Moo Brew Stout (16/20)
I've heard good things about this beer and am happy to confirm that the 'mail' is spot on. Although labelled as a stout this beer strays into the Imperial space with classic fruitcake flavours and a heavy toast / roast from the malts. Hints of sweet marzipan add a layer of complexity to the aromas. Similar to taste, and a very firm bitter kick on the finish. On the whole shows a lot of balance.


Moo Brew Hefeweizen (12/20)
Standard issue hefe here and a more than passable interpretation of the German genre. Mild wheat and spice on the nose and palate. Palate gets a touch oily with more spice on the finish and a late kick in the back palate from some lemon flavour.


Moo Brew Pilsner (16/20)
Good stuff this but not what you would call classical, rather it continues a trend of very good Antipodean new worldly pilsners and is right at the front of the class with Murray's, Emersons and Wanaka. Good lifted nose of fruit, particularly passion fruit; very pretty. Palate goes into overdrive with masses of sweet fruits but with an undeniable pilsner edge.


(Side note: I consumed this beer with a strong King Island 'black' cheese and this had the incredible effect of lifting the flavours significantly. This must be MB's best beer?)