SLOWBEER NEWS + ARRIVALS

FEATURE BEERS
ORKNEY (SCO) Dark Island Reserve
10% abv 750ml $45.00
From arguably one of Scotland’s most famed breweries, the dark island reserve is brewed as a limited release of only 1,500 bottles. In terms of style, this beer is almost a hybrid of a porter & barley wine but perhaps more fittingly named a strong ale. Aged in old Dalmore whisky casks for 3 months enables this ale to develop excellent depth & complexity. Rich & viscous in body displaying smoke & peated malt characters as well as rich coffee & chocolate notes from the roasted malt. Raisin & prune like fruity esters add to the already multifaceted palate. Certainly one of the worlds best brews & has excellent cellaring potential! (Limited stocks!)

BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS (AUS) Imperial Oak Aged Porter
8% abv 750ml $30.00
Following our recent Bridge Rd tasting, we were lucky enough to get our hands on some more & possibly the last of this brew. Having sold out very quickly last time, we don’t expect it stick around for long! Brewed as a one off to celebrate this Beechworth brewery’s 4th Birthday, with only 1,000 bottles produced. Having been aged in Giaconda winery oak barrels adds intrigue to this, one of the country’s most unique beers. Being a porter, this beer is very rich possessing masses of dark roasted malt. However in somewhat of an interesting move, it is then dry hopped with NZ Nelson Sauvin hops renowned for attributing tropical & citrus fruit characters. Add to this the vanilla & toasty notes from the oak ageing & you have one multilayered brew! (Limited Stocks!)

RED HILL (AUS) Bohemian Pilsner
5.9% 330ml $5.50
This is Red Hill’s most recent addition to their seasonal line-up, last year being the first time they produced it. Based on the old world classic, from the town of Plzen in Bohemia, Czech Rep. This example is perhaps a more modern interpretation, being unfiltered & a touch higher in alcohol. Still, this brew is brimming with noble hops attributing spicy & floral notes. Bottom fermentation allows this beer a crisp & clean finish as required by the style. If your searching for an easy drinking, yet complex brew for summer there's no need to look any further!

RECENT ARRIVALS
RED HILL (AUS) Bohemian Pilsner 330ml $5.50
ORKNEY (SCO) Dark Island Reserve 750ml $45.00
Dark Island 500ml $9.00
Dragonhead Stout 500ml $9.00
Raven Ale 500ml $9.00
INNIS & GUNN (SCO) Original Oak Aged 330ml $7.00
Blonde Lightly Oaked 330ml $6.50
HEATHER ALES (SCO) Alba Scots Pine 330ml $6.50
Grozet Gooseberry & Wheat Ale 330ml $4.50
Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale 330ml $6.50
Fraoch 330ml $4.50
BALTIKA (RUS) #4 Dark Lager 500ml $5.00
#6 Porter 500ml $6.00
#9 Strong 500ml $6.50
MAISELS WEISSE (GER) Kristal 500ml $5.50
Dunkel 500ml $5.50
OKOCIM (POL) Porter 500ml $6.50
DAVENPORTS (ENG) IPA Export Bitter 500ml $8.00
Original Bitter 500ml $8.00
OHANLONS (ENG) Royal Oak Traditional Bitter 500ml $8.50
JENNINGS (ENG) Snecklifter Strong Ale 500ml $8.00
NETHERGATE (ENG) Old Growler Porter 500ml$8.50
DALESIDE (ENG) Old Leg Over 500ml $8.00
MERRIMENS (ENG) OLD FART 500ml $8.00
CAIGHORN (ENG) Sheepshagger Gold 500ml $8.50

PLUS HEAPS MORE NEXT WEEK!
...IF YOU MUST KNOW: EPIC ARMAGEDDON IPA & MAYHEM + FRESH STOCKS OF FULL RANGE OF ROGUE, MEANTIME & MUCH MORE

If you wish to order any of the above beers, hop online or alternatively email: sales@slowbeer.com.au. For the locals, swing by over the weekend to pick some up & have a chat.

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SLOWBEER'S OLD WORLD TASTING + NEW RELEASES

OLD WORLD BEER TASTING TOMORROW 20/11 FROM 5-7PM
Since, opening about 2 months ago we have endeavored to host tastings featuring some of the lesser known brews & breweries with a greater focus on modern, new world styles & practices. This week will be a slight change of pace, in doing so we will be looking at some of the most iconic old world brews & breweries to serve as a reminder that the ‘classics’ are rightly so.

Beers on tasting include:
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Weihenstephaner Original Bayrische Mild
Weihenstephaner Dunkelweizen
Timothy Talyor’s Landlord Ale
Well’s Bombardier Bitter
Youngs Double Chocolate Stout

With the warm weather upon us, what better way to spend it than drinking & chatting about great beer? Remember that Slowbeer tastings are very informal, so don’t be shy. Swing by between 5-7pm, you wont be disappointed.

NEW ARRIVALS & FRESH STOCKS EXPECTED FROM
EPIC (NZ)
Featuring more armageddon ipa & new mayhem strong ale
BREWDOG (SCO)
Featuring stone (us) collaboration ‘basha’ black ipa
ROGUE (US)
EISENBAHN (BRA)
MEANTIME (ENG)
Featuring new high saison
ORKNEY (SCO)
Featuring the highly sought after dark island reserve
RENAISSANCE (NZ)
BRUNEHAUT (BEL)
BALTIKA (RUS)
DAVENPORT (UK)
MAISEL (GER)
WATERLOO (BEL)

The above beers are expected to hit shelves in the next week or so, keep your eyes & ears peeled if your keen to get your hands on some of these brilliant brews!

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SLOWBEER'S EPIC TASTING + OTHER NEWS

Keep things short & sweet. A friendly reminder of this weeks events.

EPIC TASTING TOMORROW 13/11 5-7PM
Those in the loop would be well aware that Luke Nicholas, founder & head brewer of New Zealand's world renowned Epic brewery is currently in Melbourne. In conjunction with Luke’s visit, Slowbeer will be hosting a tasting of the highly acclaimed Epic range tomorrow night from 5-7pm in which Luke will be present. Very exciting indeed If you consider yourself a beer lover, then this opportunity to pick the brain of one of the worlds best brewers should not be missed!

For those not familiar with Luke & his work, check this out: http://www.epicbeer.co.nz/ - Now you have no reason to miss!

ARCTIC FOX TASTING
In what will be a double header tasting weekend, Saturday 14/11 will see Slowbeer host the boys from Arctic Fox. The Dandenong based brewery is one of the States newest, producing a modern, aromatically hopped lager & traditional english style pale ale. Both beers will be on tasting with the possibility of their new american pale ale being ready in time as well!

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With the warm weather upon us, what better way to spend it than drinking & chatting about great beer? Remember that Slowbeer tastings are very informal, so don’t be shy. Swing by between 5-7pm, you wont be disappointed.

SLOWBEER NEWS & TASTINGS

3 RAVENS TASTING
Tomorrow, Friday 6/11 we will be hosting a 3 Ravens tasting from 5-7pm. We will be accompanied by one of the brewers, either Marcus or Ben. The full range will be on tasting as well as the possibility of a sneak peek at their new release!

Beers on tasting include:
3 Ravens Blonde – german style altbier
3 Ravens Bronze – english style bitter
3 Ravens White – belgian style witbier
3 Ravens 55 – american style pale ale
3 Ravens Dark – german style rauchbier (smoke beer)
3 Ravens Black – oatmeal stout

EPIC TASTING
Our weekly tastings have become somewhat of a routine, however next week will be something a little special. Those in the loop would be well aware that Luke Nicholas, founder & head brewer of New Zealand's world renowned Epic brewery will be in Melbourne next week. In conjunction with Luke’s visit, Slowbeer will be hosting a tasting of the Epic range on Friday 13/11 in which Luke will be present. Very exciting indeed!

ARCTIC FOX TASTING
In what will be a double header tasting weekend, Saturday 14/11 will see Slowbeer host the boys from Arctic Fox. The Dandenong based brewery is one of the States newest, producing a modern, aromatically hopped lager & traditional english style pale ale. Both beers will be on tasting with the possibility of their new american pale ale being ready in time as well!

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DO YOU TWEET?
For those inclined, you can also follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/Slowbeer

With the warm weather upon us, what better way to spend it than drinking & chatting about great beer? Remember that Slowbeer tastings are very informal, so don’t be shy. Swing by between 5-7pm, you wont be disappointed.