SLOWBEER'S NEWS, REVIEWS & ARRIVALS

As you may have gathered, last week was somewhat hectic, with plenty of great new beers hitting the shelves. As usual, this week is no different. Brand new breweries, the likes of which the country has never seen, some crazy new releases from the lads at Brewdog & as always, plenty more!

FEATURE BEERS
BREWDOG (SCO)
Abstrakt AB:01 375ml $22.50
The first release under their new abstrak label, this brew is a Belgian style Quad, infused with vanilla bean. Unlike the rest of the range, the abstrakt philosophy (with regard to the label/bottle) appears to be less is more. However, in typical Brewdog fashion this doesn’t necessarily translate to the beer. Dark, rich & exceptionally complex, with the added dimension of vanilla means this brew will be an excellent candidate for cellaring.

Hardcore Imperial IPA 330ml $7.00
Centennial, columbus & simcoe in the boil as well as dry hopping ensures this 150IBU brew is not for the faint of heart. Recently awarded gold in Imperial IPA category at Beer World Cup!
NOTE: WE HAVE SINK THE BISMARCK! ARRIVING NEXT WEEK. STOCK IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

FEATURE BREWERY
ANDERSON VALLEY (USA)
New North American craft breweries gracing our shores are always met with much excitement & AVBC deserves nothing different. Hailing from California, this West Coast brewery has plenty to offer & has received many accolades. As if producing great beer wasn’t enough, theses guys run one of the few solar powered breweries in the world!

20th Anniversary Imperial IPA 650ml $21.50
Hop Ottin IPA 650ml $16.00
Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout 650ml $16.00
Boon American Amber Ale 650ml $14.50
Boon Extra Special Bitter 355ml $7.50
Brother Davids Tripel 650ml $19.50
Brother Davids Dubbel 650ml $19.50
Deependers Dark Porter 650ml $14.50

NEW ARRIVALS
FROM NEW ZEALAND
Renaissance Craftsman 500ml $10.00 – Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
FROM US
Rogue Double Mocha Porter 650ml $21.00 - Super –charged version of their brilliant mocha porter
Rogue John John Dead Guy Ale 650ml $18.00 – Whisky Cask Aged Dead Guy Ale
Rogue XS Russian Imperial Stout 207ml $7.00
Rogue XS Imperial Red Ale 207ml $7.00

FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUSTRALIA
Grand Ridge Supershine 330ml $9.00
FROM NEW ZEALAND
Renaissance Paradox 500ml $9.50 – A brilliant showcase of the delicious Riwaka hop variety
FROM US
Rogue Dead Guy Ale 650ml $15.00
Rogue Yellow Snow IPA 650ml $15.00
Rogue Brutal IPA 650ml $15.00
Rogue Juniper Pale 650ml $15.00
FROM BELGIUM
De Molen & Mikkeller Mikkel & Menno 330ml $10.50
FROM UK
Meantime IPA 750ml $22.00
Meantime London Porter 750ml $22.00
Meantime Chocolate 330ml $8.00
Meantime Coffee 330ml $8.00

MIKKELLER WINTER WARMER SHOWCASE
After the success of our recent Barrel Aged tasting, I figured we’d better get cracking & decide on a theme for our next in August. With some careful consideration (of the weather) & in keeping with what we originally promised we have decided to offer the following:

Beer Geek Brunch Weasel – Imperial Oatmeal Stout brewed with kopi luwak, the world’s most obscure & expensive coffee (RRP $32.00)
Beer Geek Brunch Weasel Highland Edition – As above + aged in Highland Whisky casks (RRP $40.00)
Beer Geek Brunch Weasel Islay Edition – As above + aged in Islay Whisky casks (RRP $40.00)
Black – Huge, thick & rich Imperial stout fermented with champagne yeast to get to a heady 18%abv (RRP $23.00)
Black Whisky Edition – As above + aged in French Whiskey casks (RRP $42.00)
Black Peated Edition – As above + aged in Peated Whiskey casks (RRP $42.00)

When: BOTH Wednesday 4th August 7pm & Sunday 8th August 7pm
Cost: $30.00 to try ALL beers ($210 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION, SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS