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BEER STYLESTHE BEERS, THE BREWERS

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This Guide is designed to help you explore and understand more about beer; where it comes from, what it’s made from, who makes it as well as selected products that we think are great examples of each style.

Quite simply, we want to take you on a beer journey, where you can learn about some of the more commonly found beer styles as well as help you unearth other styles that we think you’ll enjoy. Happy discovering.

A B R I E F H I S T O RY

Beer is one of the oldest known alcoholic beverages. As far back as 15,000 years ago humans stopped their nomadic hunting and settled down to farm. Although the actual beer making process wasn’t recorded at this time, we do know that one of the first crops harvested was grain. At one stage this grain may have become wet, and soon after would have begun fermenting into an alcoholic pulpy mash – possibly the first beer.

The earliest recorded beers were thicker and more gruel-like than the clean, filtered beverage we know beer to be today.

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C O N T E N T S

4 The Ingredients

6 Lager

8 Pilsner

10 Wheat Beer

12 Pale Ale

14 Beers, Cheers and Pioneers

20 Ale

22 India Pale Ale

24 Dark Beer

26 Other Styles

By the 13th century hopped beer was becoming a perfected process in German towns, and also lasted longer, which meant it could be exported to wider parts of Europe.

In 1516 the famous German Purity Law was introduced, which stated that the only ingredients permitted in the production of beer were water, barley and hops. Yeast was later added as an official ingredient to the Purity Law – a law that still provides a benchmark for the production of beer today.

B E E R T O D AY

There is a huge amount of different beer styles being produced around the world, with many of the finest examples brewed here in Australia. One of the most significant shifts has been toward Craft Beer – beers that present strong or unique flavours, or that are made in innovative ways. Many Craft Beer breweries and Microbreweries have opened around the country, particularly over the last ten years, with the major breweries also producing their own range of Craft-style beers.

T H E I B U S C A L E

IBU stands for International Bittering Units – a measurement of the bitterness of a particular beer. This universally adopted reference system is an easy and accurate way to gauge how bitter one particular product is, compared to another. For example, a lighter-bodied Lager could be as low as 5 on the IBU scale, while a heavily hopped IPA could range as high as 60. Every beer style included in this Discovery Guide comes with an indicative IBU range.

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THE INGREDIENTS

Hops are the source of a beer’s bitterness and flavour. A perennial flowering plant, hops grow up to 9 metres tall. There are over a hundred different varieties of hops grown around the world, each bringing a different flavour profile with it, from the citrus and passionfruit of Australia’s Galaxy hop to the spice and cinnamon of the Czech Saaz variety. Pride of Ringwood is Australia’s most prolific hop variety and is favoured for its earthy, woody, herbal style. 60% of the hops grown in Australia come from the Derwent Valley, in Tasmania’s south.

Each hop style is rated by the amount of alpha acids it contains – the higher the alpha rating, the more bitterness is given to the beer, while a hop with a lower alpha score is used to emphasise a beer’s aroma.

When you consider the wide variety of flavour and taste profiles found across the vast range of beers available, also consider that all beer traditionally begins with just four key raw ingredients: hops, malt, yeast and water.

Within these four essential materials comes a world of different styles and flavours, while more recently it’s become easier to find beers that introduce new ingredients, such as spices, fruit, chocolate, coffee and herbs.

H O P S

The time at which hops are used in the brewing process also influences the bitterness and flavour of a beer. The earlier that hops are added, the more bitter the beer, and the later the hops are introduced affects the bouquet of the beer. This of course is a very simplistic approach to a key ingredient. A multitude of other factors play a huge role in how and when hops influence the brewing process, including temperature, how they are added and when else they can be introduced into the making of the beer.

Other familiar (and not-so-familiar) hop varieties include Fuggles (England), Crystal, Cascade and Apollo (U.S.) and Pacifica (N.Z.).

H A R V E S T E D H O P S

D E R W E N T VA L L E Y, TA S

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Malt is essential to the brewing process as it provides the ‘structure’ of a beer – its body and colour, as well as the fermentation itself: no malt, no beer.

Malt is created by soaking a grain – traditionally barley – in water, allowing it to germinate, creating sugars, then drying it in a kiln which changes the compound to fermentable sugars. The kiln’s temperature can influence the flavour of the malt, with a higher temperature or longer period resulting in a darker coloured malt which can create a more biscuit-like flavour. Malts can range from a lighter, sweeter caramel style through to a heavier burnt sugar flavour.

The amount of time the beer is in contact with malt also influences the colour of a beer, with a lesser time resulting in a lighter style beer, and a longer time resulting in an amber style beer.

As well as barley, other grains can be used to create malt, including wheat, oats, rye, millet, sorghum and rice. Different types of malt are often used within the one beer – for example Wheat Beers are generally made with around 50% malted wheat with the remainder being malted barley.

It comes as no surprise that beer is predominantly made up of water – more than 90% in fact. That means the quality, origin and characteristics of the water used play a large role in the flavour of the end product. In years past, without the benefits of modern beer making techniques and technological know-how that we employ today, water played a greater influence on the overall flavour of a beer. In fact many breweries have based their location on the proximity to the purest source of water they could find.

Around the world, water from different regions all have different qualities. Traditionally, hard water, like that found in Dublin, is best suited to making dark ales such as Stout, while Pilsen’s soft water is better suited to making a Pale Lager such as Pilsner Urquell.

Today however, water can be chemically adjusted to enhance or emulate a particular mineral or characteristic. But at the end of the day pure, natural water is still the prized ingredient.

Yeast is the magic ingredient that coverts fermentable sugars (created by malting) into alcohol and carbon dioxide. It comes in hundreds of different varieties, but is grouped into just two types: Top Fermenting and Bottom Fermenting.

Top Fermenting yeasts form a thick, foamy head on the top of the fermenting beer and are generally used in warmer ferments (15 – 25°C). This creates heavier, darker beer styles such as Ales, Stouts and Wheat Beers.

Bottom Fermenting yeasts are typically used to make lighter beer styles such as Lager and are used at cooler ferment temperatures (under 17°C).

Like the other ingredients in beer, the type of yeast used, as well as strict control of the temperature during the fermentation stage of brewing, plays a large role on the end flavour of the beer.

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WAT E R

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Scott spent his first six years in beer as a microbiologist before making the move to Brewer. He landed his dream job becoming Head Brewer at Matilda Bay in 2008. He is well-qualified when it comes to the technical side of brewing and experienced in making many different styles of beer. Scott is keen to ensure that Matilda Bay remains an innovator in the craft beer landscape, delivering quality and flavour. Their Big Helga Lager is a classic.

H I S T O RY

The word ‘lager’ comes from the German lagern (‘to store’). In the early nineteenth century Bavarian brewers experimented with brewing techniques that involved storing their beers for prolonged periods in cool conditions. After an initial fermentation the beer would be given a second ‘lagering’ period, during which time the drink would mellow and clear.

C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

As Lager is considered to be one of two main categories of beer (the other being Ale), defining a specific flavour profile can be misleading, as Lagers can cover a broad range from light to dark, and sweet to bitter.

Because of the low temperature of the fermentation, which produces less esters (the flavour compounds naturally created during fermentation), Lager develops simpler flavours. This means that the flavour of a Lager is determined primarily by ingredients other than yeast – such as malt and hops – allowing for a more neutral base on which to build a flavour profile, mainly fruity, flowery or spicy characteristics.

Broadly speaking, Lagers are lighter in colour and flavour, cleaner in taste and generally have a sharper or crisper finish, meaning they are ideal as a ‘session’ beer due to their lower alcoholic content and lighter character.

F O O D PA I R I N G

The lighter the flavour of the Lager, the lighter the food. Try spicy foods, curries, barbecues (white meat), cheddar cheese.

Pictured above: Beef vindaloo with nann and cucumber rita. Visit danmurphys.com.au/recipes for this, and our full range of recipes.

LAGER

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TigerSINGAPORE 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVSmooth and well-hopped using malt barley from Australia and Europe and bitter hops from Germany. The yeast is a unique strain exclusively cultivated for Tiger in Holland.

Monteith’s GoldenNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVA fresh, natural yeastiness in the aroma and a smooth malty character from Munich Amber malts. Slightly darker than more modern ‘mainstream’ Lagers.

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BELGIUM 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVThe unique yeast strain adds a light-to-moderate cooked pineapple aroma and creates a clean, crisp medium-bodied flavour. Saaz hops provide a subtle grainy, sweet finish. (#Brewed under license.)

John Boston PremiumNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.9% ABVSoft and smooth bitterness from NZ Super Alpha hops. Hallertau Hersbrucker hops are used late in the brewing for a floral, herbal flavour and aroma.

SinghaTHAILAND 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVThis 100% barley malt beer contains notes of lemon, flowers and cinnamon, with a full-bodied, distinctively rich and hoppy taste.

Quilmes CervezaARGENTINA 330mL Bottles 4.9% ABVA light malt aroma with hints of honey on the palate. Uses Patagonia hops, barley malt grown in The Pampas and pure Andes water.

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Matilda Bay Big HelgaWA (AUS) 345mL Bottles 4.7% ABVUsing original malted barley and brewed in the traditional all-malt brewing method – meaning no brewing adjuncts such as sugar are added. After fermentation the brew is dry hopped using Pacifica hops, which produces a refreshing fruity hop aroma.

James Squire Sun DownNSW (AUS) 345mL Bottles 4.4% ABVBrewed using a unique pale and wheat malt and a hop blend led by Australian Summer variety hops. Hints of citrus and freshly cut grass.

Mac’s GoldNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 3.8% ABVA naturally brewed all-malt Lager. Mid-palate bitterness and hints of citrus persist, while sweet malts provide a delicate caramel sweetness and crisp, clean aftertaste.

Budvar PremiumCZECH REPUBLIC 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVGolden colour with a delicate and balanced aroma. Hints of vanilla and a rich hop accent. Mild bitterness of medium intensity with a soft and smooth taste.

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JAPAN 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVCombined with Noble hops and the use of the first press method, this beer delivers on purity and smoothness. (#Brewed under license.)

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P I LSNER

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4 – 7°C

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H I S T O RY

In the early 1800s the brewers of Pilsen, in what is now the Czech Republic, were increasingly frustrated at the inconsistency of their beers. Josef Groll, a Bavarian brewer was hired to teach the German method of brewing. Groll’s use of local Saaz hops, the town’s soft water and lighter, partly malted barley all combined to create a light, straw coloured beer – a stark contrast from the heavy dark Ales traditionally brewed.

C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

Put simply, Pilsners are a clean, simple and refreshing style of beer. The method of production tends to be more on the ‘minimalist’ side, with an emphasis on lightly kilned malted barley, soft water and Lager yeast.

Pilsners are characterised by a medium-to-full body, high carbonation, a golden honey colour, dense, rich foam and a crisp, clean, bitter finish. Most noticeable is the tangy, floral, sometimes citrus aroma imparted by the hop varieties used – predominantly the Noble Saaz. The palate too reflects a lighter use of hops and grain.

Within the spectrum of Pilsners you can find darker to lighter variations, with the original Czech style on the heavier side.

There’s a suggested pouring method for Pilsner, which is to tilt the glass slightly as you pour, until the glass is half full. Then, put the glass down for a minute, allowing the head to settle. Pour again until almost full, rest another minute and then finish pouring the glass for a firm, creamy head.

F O O D PA I R I N G

Lighter foods such as chicken dishes, salads or salmon, or with light desserts such as lemon shortbread or fresh berry dishes.

Pictured above: Crispy salmon cakes with julienned root vegetable salad and lemon mayonnaise. Visit danmurphys.com.au/recipes for this, and our full range of recipes.

Raised and educated in the United Kingdom, Rod studied brewing at Heriot–Watt University in Edinburgh where he gained a degree in Brewing and Microbiology. In 1989 he joined the renowned London family brewers Young & Co., before joining George Gale’s Brewery in Hondean, on the south coast of England. In 1994, Rod left to take up the role of Development Brewer at Ringwood Brewery, a pioneering microbrewery set up in 1978. Promoted to Head Brewer in 1997, Rod established the brewery as one of the major real ale breweries in southern England. Migrating to Australia in late 2004, Rod helped set up and operate a small microbrewery in the Yarra Valley township of Coldstream prior to his move to Mildura in August 2009.

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WeihenstephanerGERMANY 500mL Bottles 5.1% ABVA smooth, pale malt background with the grassy, floral aromas of European Hallertauer hops. Sweet and well balanced with a crisp finish.

Gage RoadsWA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 3.5% ABVSaaz, US Sterling and NZ Hallertau hops provide a clean, crisp bitterness and a light, spicy aroma. The malt is nearly all Pilsner with light Vienna and light Munich added.

EfesTURKEY 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVA rich, honey-gold colour with citric tones of lemon and a hint of orange, enhanced by a sense of honey, toffee and biscuit. A smooth, clean finish.

BrassBELGIUM 330mL PET Bottles 4.7% ABVA highly floral nose with sweet malt and lemon notes. Smooth, dominant malty characters round out with well-balanced bitterness.

Coopers 62SA (AUS) 355mL Bottles 5.0% ABVUsing a combination of traditional Saaz and Hersbrucker hops, balanced by an all-malt recipe of Australian-grown malted barley, finishing with a residual sweetness.

BluetongueNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVMade with 100% pale malt and Australian hops, showcasing a malty flavour, pleasing bitterness and fruity, hoppy aromas.

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Mildura Brewery Stefano’s VIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVExpressed through elegant yet uncomplicated malt and hop characters, this very pale Pilsner is brewed with a blend of Australian Pilsner and German specialty malts and generously hopped with the noble Saaz variety.

Pilsner UrquellCZECH 330mL Bottles 4.4% ABVThe original Pilsner, it has a distinctive full-bodied taste with an intensely hoppy, full-bodied flavour and a characteristically fine bitterness against a background of honey-sweetness.

James Squire Four ‘Wives’NSW (AUS) 345mL Bottles 5.0% ABVPale and Munich malts are blended with Czech and New Zealand Saaz hops and Lager yeast, delivering a distinctive floral hop aroma and spicy finish.

Mac’s Hop RockerNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 4.8% ABVA full complement of Nelson Sauvin and New Zealand Cascade hops provide citrus aromas with complexity and bitterness. Balanced with classic malts for body.

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Little CreaturesWA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.6% ABVElegant with crisp bitterness, styled on classic European Pilsners. Benefits from a long and slow fermentation.

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WHEAT BEER

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H I S T O RY

In the Middle Ages, German tribes brewed beer by using the ingredients that were plentiful and readily available to them – and often this was wheat instead of barley. As these beers were so much lighter than the traditional dark beers, they were given the name Weissbier, or ‘white beer’.

C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

While most beers contain malted barley, Wheat Beers, as the name suggests, also contain a significant amount of wheat – anywhere from thirty to seventy per cent. While the wheat doesn’t contribute greatly to the taste of this lightly-flavoured variety of beer, it does result in a silky and luxurious mouthfeel.

The protein in the added wheat is also responsible for a Wheat Beer’s hazy appearance, full body and thick, long-lasting head.

Wheat Beers are historically brewed in Europe, where countries like Germany and Belgium have each staked their claim as the home of the variety. Belgian Wheat Beers are called Witbier and, while slightly bitter, are commonly flavoured with spices and fruits like coriander and orange peel. Unfiltered German Wheat Beers are called Hefeweizen, and commonly contain notes of banana, bubble gum and vanilla. Other popular German Wheat Beers include Kristallweizen, which is in the same style as Hefeweizen only filtered for a clearer appearance, and Dunkel, made using Munich malts to create a dark, heavier style of Wheat Beer.

F O O D PA I R I N G

Lighter foods including salads, seafood and sushi.

Pictured above: Crayfish stack with nussli salad. Visit danmurphys.com.au/recipes for this, and our full range of recipes. Not only is Weihenstephan the world’s oldest working brewery, it’s also

one of the world’s most modern breweries. Sitting on Weihenstephan Hill in the Bavarian city of Freising, Benedictine Abbot Arnold first started brewing and selling beer in 1040. Today the Weihenstephan brewery maintains close links with the Technical University of Munich, combining hundreds of years of brewing expertise with the latest in scientific technology and innovation.

The Weihenstephan range encompasses a variety of beers, including a number of Wheat Beers, all created to the highest standards.

WE IHENSTEPHAN

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Erdinger DunkelGERMANY 500mL Bottles 5.6% ABVBrewed using Bavarian Hallertau hops, balanced with sweet, malty flavours and gently tart fruit, leaving a full-bodied, light bitter finish.

Weihenstephaner HefeGERMANY 500mL Bottles 5.4% ABVFull-bodied and complex in flavour with fruity, banana overtones, brewed with a 50% wheat/barley malt blend.

Erdinger KristallGERMANY 500mL Bottles 5.3% ABVCitrus and clove fragrances with fresh spring water and hops sourced from the Bavarian Hallertau region produce a smooth, light-bodied beer with a refined, Champagne-like finish.

Murray’s Whale AleNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVBrewed with quality malted and flaked Australian wheat, British Maris Otter malted barley and finished with a spicy late hop hit from NZ Motueka hops.

Hoegaarden WitbierBELGIUM 330mL Bottles 4.9% ABVA pleasant and balanced citrus flavour interlaced with a selection of spices, balancing the sweet and sour flavours derived from the wheat and yeast.

Mildura Brewery HoneyVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVSoft and mellow, wheat and Orange Blossom honey flavours complement the light aromatic wheat structure of the beer. A clean, slightly spicy, mild hop finish.

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Wingwalker Belgian StyleUSA 355mL Bottles 4.6% ABVThis Belgian-style beer features complex flavours of orange peel, coriander and subtle spice. An unfiltered Ale, this has a uniquely crisp taste with an exceptionally smooth finish.

Paulaner Hefe-WeizenGERMANY 330mL Bottles 5.5% ABVThe distinctive fruity, clove and spice aromas and flavours are derived from using 60% malted wheat, a specialty cultured yeast and traditional Hallertau Valley hops.

Bee Sting HoneySA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVWith approximately 4.5 grams of Orange Blossom Honey per bottle, subtlety and balance is achieved by double-hopping with Styrian Golding, and fermenting out excess sugars.

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis HefeweizenUSA, 355mL Bottles 4.8% ABVProduced using the traditional Bavarian style of open vat fermentation, this technique adds uncommon depth and flavour to this golden brew.

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Hargreaves Hill HefeweizenVIC (AUS) 330ml Bottles 4.9% ABVBrewed with 50% malted barley, and 50% malted wheat and lightly hopped with Hallertau hops. The selected yeast strain provides hints of nutmeg, clove and banana.

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PALE ALE

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H I S T O RY

‘Pale Ale’ was a term that was first used in 1703 to describe beers that had been made from malt dried with coke – a material derived from coal. Using coke resulted in less smoking and roasting of the barley malts, ensuring a lighter looking beer. Pale Ale’s stock increased in the following centuries, eventually becoming one of the world’s most popular beers.

C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

Although Pale Ale is made using a diverse range of methods, styles and ingredients, they all use the same fermentation method. Like all Ales, Pale Ale is made using warm fermentation, where yeast forms a foam on the top of the beer while it ferments. The name ‘Pale Ale’ comes from the beer’s lighter appearance, which is due to the higher proportion of pale malts used during brewing.

Pale Ales are renowned for their hoppy taste, low-to-medium malt presence and their bright, crisp bitterness. This bitterness is offset by a natural caramel taste, as well as fruity and floral notes, creating an enjoyable medley of flavours.

Some – including many Australian and American varieties – have a spicier and less malty flavour.

F O O D PA I R I N G

Perfect with rack of lamb and mint sauce, a gourmet meat pie or a delicious steak.

Pictured above: Thick cut T-bone steak with buttered mushrooms and salt and pepper fries. Visit danmurphys.com.au/recipes for this, and our full range of recipes.

Chuck Hahn is the Brewmaster at the Malt Shovel Brewery, where he brews a range of flavoursome Ales in honour of James Squire, Australia’s first brewer. Before this, Chuck was Chief Brewer for five years for the Lion Nathan group with beer quality responsibilities spanning ten breweries, and he also founded the Hahn Brewery in Sydney in 1988. Chuck is not only a master craftsman, elevating the science of brewing to an art form; he is also a passionate believer in the importance of complementing good foods with great beers.

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Murray’s Angry Man NSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVA unique blend of British and German malts, British yeast and loads of fresh, fruity hop character.

Endeavour NSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVFeatures Tasmanian malt and hops; including Summer for lifted stone fruit and spice, Galaxy for citrus and passionfruit, and Aussie Cascade for floral grapefruit.

Gage Roads Atomic WA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.7% ABVAn American Pale Ale packed with citrus hops and aromas. Five specialty malts are used to provide backbone.

Wicked Elf NSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.4% ABVFloral and citrus aromas and citrus hop flavour from Oregon-grown Cascade hops match the generous malty character from Australian and UK malts.

Matilda Bay Alpha VIC (AUS) 345mL Bottles 5.2% ABV100% pale malt plus a small amount of dark crystal add character and palate weight. Added US Cascade hops provide complex fruit and citrus aromas.

KosciuszkoNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVPale and Munich malts with a unique blend of hops create a balanced beer with wholesome, bready malt and yeast characters including passionfruit and citrus notes.

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James Squire One Fifty Lashes NSW (AUS) 345mL Bottles 4.2% ABVAn Australian-style cloudy Pale Ale with restrained bitterness. Malted wheat adds refreshing character while Nelson Sauvin hops provide a lightly fruity nose, with hints of passionfruit, grapefruit and citrus.

Little CreaturesWA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.2% ABVWhole hop flowers provide a luscious flavour and aroma. Intense citrus and stone fruit characteristics are balanced with select malts for a refreshing finish.

Matilda Bay Fat Yak VIC (AUS) 345mL Bottles 4.7% ABVBrewed from natural ingredients, including premium malts, American Cascade hops and a hint of New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops.

Hargreaves HillVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.9% ABVWith balanced hops and malt, a unique twist is added with the careful use of American Cascade and Amarillo hops, lending a gentle floral, citrus character.

Sierra NevadaUSA 355mL Bottles 5.6% ABVDeep amber colour with an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character, the fragrant bouquet and spicy flavour are the result of the generous use of whole-cone Cascade hops.

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BEERS , CHEERS AND P IONEERSAn exploration of beer simply wouldn’t be complete without a ‘who’s who’ of beer, breweries and pubs around our big, brown beer-loving country. What better place to start a discovery of beer, than at the discovery of Australia…

Since the First Fleet landed in 1788, Australia has had a strong connection to beer. Not only did Captain James Cook request four tonnes of beer accompany his journey to the southern continent, but on board were two men responsible for producing the first beer in Australia – the now familiar names of James Squire and John Boston.

As far as icons go, the famous Cascade name is about as close to a national treasure as a brewery can get. Located in Australia’s southern capital, this Hobart institution is the oldest continually operating brewery in Australia, first established in 1824 by Peter Degraves. Originally a saw milling operation, the site was selected because of the proximity to the clean waters of the Hobart Rivulet, fed by rainfall and snowmelt from Mt Wellington.

Less than 25 years later, competitors appeared thick and fast with the island state boasting no fewer than 48 different breweries. History tells us who won that challenge, with

Cascade continuing to rise in popularity to become the colony’s premier beer.

Despite being all but destroyed in the 1967 bushfires, the Cascade Brewery has maintained its reputation as a producer of very high quality beer, due in no small part to the ingredients used. Cascade is the only Australian brewery – and one of only a few worldwide – that operates its own maltings, producing malt for its mainstream beers from locally grown barley.

Some of Cascade’s signature labels include Cascade Premium, Pale Ale, First Harvest, Stout and Blonde.

Nearly 130 years ago, James Boag and his son, also called James, took over the then Esk Brewery on the banks of the North Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania. Their new company initially brewed 80,000 litres of beer every week, and with a growing reputation and subsequent demand production rapidly increased to over ten times that amount.

Fast forward to 2002, and with a reputation of excellence well-established, the Boag’s Centre for Beer Lovers opened its doors giving visitors a unique insight into the production of the famous beers behind this famous name.

Today J Boag and Son employs over 150 staff and produces over 76,000,000 litres of beer annually.

As a non-paying passenger on the First Fleet courtesy of Her Majesty, the convict James Squire seemed destined to make his mark with beer. On the journey to the new colony he was discovered to have been brewing beer onboard, and was later sentenced to 300 lashes for the act (“one hundred and fifty now and one hundred and fifty when able to bear it”).

Once granted freedom, Squire’s exploits became many and varied, including farmer, baker, butcher, banker and even a town constable. But beer and brewing always seemed not far away. As well as being credited with the first successful cultivation of hops in Australia, James Squire also established The Malting Shovel Tavern, originally located almost halfway between Sydney town and Parramatta.

Today, the Malt-Shovel Brewery in Camperdown, NSW, maintains the legacy of the James Squire name. Director and Brewmaster Chuck Hahn is developing an impressive range of labels, all bearing testament to the importance of one of our true beer pioneers.

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Originally an area for the rich and influential, Woolloomooloo on Sydney’s waterfront soon became a more ‘lively’ area and by the early 20th century was known for the iconic Finger Wharf – one of the world’s largest wooden buildings – and the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel. Built in 1920, the Hotel is located on the site of the Macquarie Hotel, and today plays host to some of Sydney’s most successful functions and events.

Built in 1897, the Ramsgate Hotel opened at a time of growth in Adelaide’s Henly Beach area. Situated in front of a jetty used for loading sheep, there seemed to be a logical need for a hotel to serve beer for the thirsty workers.

Starting with just two beers, there is now a range of 17 different beers and ciders available on tap, along with 45 bottled beers and ciders, all in an environment that mixes old world charm with the latest facilities and modern décor. One feature not to be missed is the now famous bulkhead in the main bar area featuring famous beer quotes.

Historically, a ‘cooper’ is the name given to the craftsman who builds barrels – originally used to house beer. Today, a family of Coopers is the name synonymous with a tradition of making beer – known for its authentic and character-laden products.

South Australia’s Coopers Brewery has continuously been in the hands of the Cooper family since founder Thomas Cooper produced his first commercial beer in May 1862. Using a family recipe, Thomas brewed a ‘restorative beverage’ for his unwell wife. Word spread of his brew, which was quickly embraced by locals. As a result of the demand for his Sparkling Ale and Best Extra Stout, Thomas established the Coopers Brewery at Leabrook in 1881.

Today, Coopers is the largest Australian- owned brewery and in 2012 celebrates its 150th anniversary.

While celebrating 150 successful years of family-owned brewing in 2012, the Cooper family is also firmly focussed on the future. The fifth and sixth generations of Coopers are still heavily involved in the business, and are committed to carrying on Thomas Cooper’s legacy. Family members hold key positions across the business including management, marketing, and still keeping a keen eye on the brewing itself.

Coopers Brewery currently supplies around 4% of the Australian beer market and expects further growth as their products become more widely available, particularly in the eastern states.

To celebrate their 150th anniversary Coopers are releasing a new celebratory beer – appropriately a bottle conditioned ale, in keeping with the Coopers tradition.

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The Hotel boasts picturesque views of Sydney Harbour and the Botanical Gardens, along with a range of function and dining spaces. The standout feature of the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel is undoubtedly the large balcony, which can fit up to 40 people.

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‘Six O’clock Swill’ is the term used in the early part of last century when licensing laws dictated that Australian pubs close at 6pm, creating a last minute rush by thirsty workers who finished at 5pm to buy their drinks. Ironically, this rush created a culture of heavy drinking – the opposite reason why the law was introduced in the first place! Tasmania was the first state to abolish the 6pm closing time in 1937. Other states eventually followed and by 1967 the official closing time for pubs was a generous 10pm. Perhaps most sensibly in retrospect, West Australia was the only state to never adopt an early closing time.

There’s more than feathery names in common between these two iconic Western Australian breweries. Competition between the Swan Brewery and the Emu Brewery was initially fierce, but ended in 1927 with Swan acquiring Emu yet choosing to run it separately rather than amalgamate.

The Emu Brewery can be traced back to 1837, founded by James Stokes and originally called the Albion Brewery.

After years of struggle and varying quality, in 1908 the name changed to the Emu Co-operative Brewery and soon after became profitable

once more, even going on on to win awards for its beers at the Royal Agricultural Show.

The Swan Brewery began in 1857, founded

by settler Frederick Sherwood. By 1879 the

brewery had market dominance in Perth with 75% of all hotels serving Swan’s products. The

depression years of the 1890s were followed by the gold rush – the catalyst that turned the Brewery’s fortunes around.

Today both labels continue to produce their signature brews from a shared brewery located in Canning Vale.

Formally a private house and then Melbourne’s first school, the famous Young & Jackson’s Hotel began its life trading as a pub under the name of the Princes Bridge Hotel in 1861. In 1875 the name changed to Young & Jackson’s by the new owners Henry Young and Thomas Jackson. Young was also an avid art collector and in 1909 the pub housed the famous painting Chloe, which has become a Melbourne icon, appropriately showcased in this Melbourne institution. Young & Jackson’s is also famous for being the first hotel to launch Foster’s Lager in 1888 and Crown lager in 1958.

Brothers William and Ralph Foster created the now famous beer back in 1887. Committed to ensuring the quality of their product, they even sold it with ice to maintain the perfect temperature for their beverage. Today, Fosters is sold in more than 150 countries, making it the largest selling Australian beer brand in the world.

VB is considered by many to be Australia’s most iconic beer brand. In 1894 the Melbourne Brewery & Distillery Co. launched a Bitter Ale. After several brewery amalgamations and label redesigns, by 1907 the first appearance of a ‘VB’ label was produced on the Bitter Ale, and an institution began. 1958 saw the release of Victoria Bitter Ale in a can. Ten years later what we now know as the modern VB label made its first appearance.

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Ever wondered where the ‘United’ in ‘Carlton & United Breweries’ came from? Back in 1907 six different breweries joined together to become what is today one of the biggest players in Australia’s beer market.

From the amalgamation of the Carlton Brewery, McCraken’s City Brewery, Victoria Brewery, Castlemaine Brewery, Shamrock Brewery and Fosters Brewery have come some of the most well-known and loved beers in the country, including Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde and perhaps the most famous of them all – VB.

In 1878 the Castlemaine Brewery began brewing in the suburb of Milton and soon produced their first beer – XXX Sparkling Ale. Built on this legacy the XXXX brand was introduced in 1924, accompanied for the first time by mascot Mr Fourex. The use of Xs is a nod to the traditional grading system used to indicate the strength of an ale, and today the XXXX range has extended to include XXXX Bitter, XXXX Gold and XXXX Light Bitter.

Considered by many as ‘the place to be’ to celebrate any event, Queensland’s 123 year-old Breakfast Creek Hotel has seen floods and wars – and even an uprising in 1977 when the traditional wooden kegs used to serve beer were replaced by a stainless steel version. Outrage and a petition soon followed and today The Breakfast Creek Hotel is one of only two locations in the country still serving beer from a wooden (and some say best) source.

It could be argued that Crown Lager was Australia’s first ‘occasion’ beer – from 1919 the product was only available to visiting dignitaries. Queen Elizabeth II’s royal visit in 1954 was marked by Crown Lager being sold to the public for the first time. Little has changed, with the bottle and label almost identical to how it appeared when first released.

In 2008 Crown Lager was joined by the Crown Ambassador Reserve Lager – at around $90 a bottle, one of Australia’s most expensive beers. With impressively high- grade ingredients the Crown Ambassador is only available on a limited annual release and is recommended to age for at least five to ten years.

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Craft Beer in Australia can be traced back to the late 1980s, with Matilda Bay being the first new brewery to open in the country since World War Two. Their first beer was the Redback Wheat Beer, which inspired more brewers to follow in their footsteps. James Squire’s Amber Ale was released in 1998 and Little Creatures Pale Ale in 2000, all characterised as ‘Australian Craft Beer’. This term refers to beers that are brewed with a focus on flavour using traditional brewing techniques, a strong sense of the ingredient quality and of the locations these ingredients are sourced from, compared to the volume of beer created.

Nearly 30 years ago, Phil Sexton, Howard Cairns and Nick Trimboli began the Matilda Bay Brewing Company in Fremantle WA, and hit success with their first release – Redback. Since then their stable has grown to include Alpha Pale Ale, Beez Neez, Big Helga and the famous Fat Yak. The brewery is now located in Port Melbourne VIC, returning to its industrial roots.

The Sail & Anchor Hotel, located in Fremantle opposite the markets on South Terrace, was originally known as the Freemason’s Hotel when it first began in 1854. The Sail & Anchor is the original home of the Matilda Bay Brewing Company and beers such as Redback. Today the Sail & Anchor Hotel continues to be an iconic Australian hotel.

If the folk behind Fremantle’s Little Creatures love one thing, it’s flavour. The signature of a Little Creatures Craft Beer is the floral aroma derived from using whole hop flowers in the brewing process. Their willingness to embrace new technology has seen their range grow to encompass Little Creatures Pale Ale, Pilsner, Bright Ale and Rogers’ Beer.

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With over 140 Craft Beer manufacturers in Australia, the push toward creating limited volume beers with distinctive flavours, made with passion and innovation has never been greater. Be it their location, style, ingredients or even their names and packaging, microbreweries and the culture they’re continuing to build can only mean more opportunities to experience something new. Here are just a few of the names and labels leading this charge.

Stone & Wood are a great example of the location of a brewery influencing the product. The laid-back, beach-focussed town of Byron Bay on the NSW north coast has resulted in owners Ross Jurisich, Brad Rogers and Jamie Cook to brew beer that makes the most of the ingredients by letting the flavours and aromas do the talking through minimal processing.

Burleigh Brewing is what you get when you cross a surf loving Hawaiian (Brennan Fielding) with a once corporate law professional (Peta Fielding). The result is a range of beers that use the purest ingredients possible, that are given “lots and lots of time to do their thing”. Not only is Burleigh Brewing the Gold Coast’s only craft brewery, but Master Brewer Brennan is also two-time World Beer Cup Champion.

The McLaren Vale Beer Company made an impact from the very beginning, winning a trophy at the Australian International Beer Awards for their Vale Ale in 2008, the same year they established their brewery. Needless to say, more awards have followed since then. Led by Head Brewer Jeff Wright, McLaren Vale opened their ‘Cellar Door’ in the town’s historic Salopian Inn in 2009.

Home brewing beginnings continue to influence Mountain Goat today. Their first release in 1997 – the Hightail Ale – was a genuine backyard creation, made to a philosophy that still applies today – natural ingredients, no pasteurisation, no additives and no preservatives. Mountain Goat also produce the Steam Ale as well as an array of one-off beers available on tap at their brewery, located in an old warehouse in Richmond VIC.

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ALE

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20 – 50SERV ING T EMP

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H I S T O RY

The term ‘Ale’ was first used to describe a beverage brewed without hops, to distinguish it from ‘beer’. Along with bread, Ale was a dietary staple during medieval times as a significant source of nutrition. It contained just enough alcohol to act as a preservative, while limiting the intoxicating effects.

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Strong, assertive and more robust in taste, Ales are traditionally darker and cloudier than Lagers, ranging from a rich gold to almost amber/red in colour. They are fuller-bodied and ‘fruitier’ tasting than a Lager.

Unlike Lager, Ale is made with a top-fermenting yeast and brewed at a warmer temperature for a shorter amount of time creating the flavour esters that Lager does not.

Most modern-day Ales contain higher levels of hops, which impart a bitter herbal flavour that balances the sweetness of the malt.

The heavier use of malted barley also contributes to the deeper colour and richer flavour.

The end result can be a flavour range that encompasses a wide variety of fruit-based nuances, including, but not limited to: apple, pear, pineapple, banana, plum, cherry or prune.

Ales can also cover a variety of styles, including Bitter Ale, Cream Ale, Dark Ale as well as Pale Ale and India Pale Ale, which are also covered in this Discovery Guide.

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Heavy hearty food. Roasted meats, slow cooked osso bucco.

Pictured above: Roast beef fillet with baby jacket potatoes and hot grained mustard. Visit danmurphys.com.au/recipes for this, and our full range of recipes.

A fifth generation Cooper’s brewer, Tim began his working life as a doctor, completing his studies in 1979. After 11 successful years – with a break studying Brewing Science – he decided to join the family company, starting as Technical Manager, moving to Operations Manager 3 years later, then becoming Director of Brewing. His influence on the Coopers brand and their products has been significant, with Coopers Ale considered by many to be a modern- day Australian icon.

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Dos Equis XX Amber AleMEXICO 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVCaramel and burnt sugar flavours, yet at the same time subtly spicy, fruity, and bitter. Well-structured and complex, with a long finish.

Vale AleSA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVHop additions of Amarillo and Cascade give a fresh, crisp finish with lingering flavours of citrus, passionfruit and peaches. These are matched with the sweet honey finish from crystal malt.

Boddingtons Pub AleENGLAND 440mL Cans 4.7% ABVRecreating the Draught experience. Rich and golden-brown in colour with a thick head and bold flavour.

James Squire Nine Tales Amber AleNSW (AUS) 345mL Bottles 5.0% ABVPale and Crystal malts, three distinct hops led by the Willamette variety, and a 140-year-old top fermenting ale yeast delivers a long, slightly nutty finish.

Pepperjack AleSA (AUS) 345mL Bottles 4.7% ABVCreated using the finest malted barley grains, intensely aromatic hops and Pepperjack’s own Barossa Valley Shiraz. Profound fruit-driven aromatics.

White Rabbit Dark AleVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.9% ABVThe open fermentation process creates a distinct fruity raisin aroma, balanced against toffee and caramel characters derived from select roasted malts.

Newcastle Brown AleENGLAND 330mL Bottles 4.7% ABVUses fewer hops for a less bitter taste, and a blend of light and dark malts for a smooth flavour.

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Coopers Sparkling AleSA (AUS) 375mL Bottles 5.8% ABVWith its famous cloudy sediment and distinctive balance of malt, hops and fruity characters, the old ‘Red Label’ is a slice of Coopers history, brewed naturally using the century-old top fermentation method.

Duvel Belgian Golden AleBELGIUM 330mL Bottles 8.5% ABVPilsner malts, Bohemian hops and a unique yeast strain create an intense and aromatic ale. Blonde and refreshing, but with flavour and complexity.

“Old Speckled Hen” AleENGLAND 355mL Bottles 5.2% ABVWonderful warm flavour bursting with body. Malt loaf and toffee flavours combine with a bitterness to give a balanced sweetness without being cloying.

Grand Ridge Moonshine Dark Scotch AleVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 8.5% ABVA true connoisseurs beer, best sipped after dinner, not too cold. Expect deep, warm and rich malt flavours.

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INDIA PALE ALE

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40 – 80SERV ING T EMP

10 – 14°C

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The hop-rich India Pale Ale (or IPA) first came to prominence in the 18th century as a beer that thrived on the long journey of British soldiers serving in India. By using hops as preservatives, and making it with a higher alcohol content, brewer George Hodgson was able to create a beer that was better suited to the four-month journey. Despite being brewed in London, IPAs didn’t come to prominence there until around 1840.

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Gold to amber in colour with a persisting head, IPAs are a flavour-filled variant of Pale Ale. While brewers originally included extra hops to help give the IPAs a longer ‘shelf life’, today they’re used to give them a more intense, bitter taste. The extra hops also result in IPAs having a more distinct hoppy, floral aroma opposed to other Ales.

Some brewers minimise the bitterness in IPAs by including crystal malt in addition to pale malt. This results in a darker colour compared to traditional Pale Ales, as well as strong toffee, caramel and sugar flavours to ensure that the beer isn’t too hop flavoured. Other brewers use hops with citrus flavours to make the traditional, bitter hop flavours less dominant. Although originally a British beer, IPAs are now brewed around the world, with Australia and America in particular creating exciting single hop or blended varieties.

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Smoked beef brisket, grilled lamb, strong spicy dishes – particularly curries. Desserts with strong flavours – caramel apple tart, blue cheese.

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In 1979, with some home brew experimentation under his belt, Ken Grossman embarked upon the foolhardy pursuit of building his own brewery, naming it after the mountains where he loved to hike. Still personally involved in every step of the process, the entire Sierra Nevada range is produced using only the purest ingredients.

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DundeeUSA 355mL Bottles 6.3% ABVCrystal and caramel malts provide this beer with a delicious flavour profile, while a mixture of four hops create a spicy aroma and long hoppy finish.

ValeSA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.5% ABVUsing a combination of hops from three countries and a balance of malt and hops, provides a firm bitterness that shows passionfruit, citrus and stone fruit characters derived from the hops.

Brewdog PunkSCOTLAND 330mL Bottles 5.6% ABVLight golden in colour with tropical fruits and light caramel on the nose. The finish is aggressive and dry with the hops emerging over the warming alcohol.

Gage RoadsWA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.4% ABVAromas of dark stone fruit and citrus. The use of five malts create a malt sweetness matched with balanced hopping of Cascade, East Kent and Chinook hops.

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NSW (AUS) 345mLBottles 5.6% ABVRobust malty flavours and earthy floral aromas from dry hopping with English ‘Fuggles’ hops. #Unavailable in QLD stores. Online purchase & delivery is available for QLD.

Sierra Nevada TorpedoUSA 355mL Bottles 7.2% ABVBig, bold and full of flavour, this highlights the complex citrus, pine, and herbal character of whole-cone Magnum and Crystal hops.

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DARK BEER

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30 – 50SERV ING T EMP

8 – 12°C

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Darker beers were first sold in Britain during the 1730s, where they were originally called Porters. The strongest – or ‘stoutest’ – of these dark beers were called Stout Porters, and the name was eventually shortened to simply Stout. While the advent of Ales in Britain meant that dark beers like Stout lost their popularity there, the intense and rich style found favour in Ireland, where brewers like Guinness and Murphy’s kept the sophisticated taste of Stout alive.

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Although Irish Stouts are the most popular variety, there are a number of other Dark Beers, all sharing the rich, brown and black base of roasted malt. Some Stouts contain chocolate, which adds sweetness and extra body to the beer, while other variations include Porter, which contains a higher alcohol content, and Dunkel, a fruity, sweet and dark German Wheat beer.

Heavier than Lagers and Ales, Dark Beers are a full-bodied beer perfect for lovers of strong flavour. They get their rich flavours, powerful aroma and distinctive dark brown, almost black, colour from the dark barley and roasted malts used to brew it.

Although Stouts are made all over the world, their traditional home is in Ireland, where world famous Stouts like Guinness are brewed. These Irish Stouts are thick, with rich flavours of toast and coffee, and aromas of chocolate, coffee and barley. These are accompanied by the renowned thick, creamy long-lasting head that’s synonymous with Stout.

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Roast or smoked foods, blackened fish, roast meats. Sweeter styles are better paired with desserts like Tiramisu or chocolate cake.

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Tony Mercer, Monteith’s head brewer is responsible for several of the Brewery’s most highly acclaimed beers, including their Black Beer, Monteith’s crisper and fruitier interpretation of a Stout. Tony and his team carefully nurture the beer in small batches to coax out the full natural flavours. The end result is clear; every bottle of Monteith’s is an example of Tony’s dedication to brewing beers that are powerful, memorable and unique.

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Kozel Dark BeerCZECH REPUBLIC 500mL Bottles 3.8% ABVA mild sweet and spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate – a result of the roasted caramelised Bohemian malts and traditional Czech Saaz hops.

Marston’s OysterENGLAND 500mL Bottles 4.5% ABVEnglish Aroma, Fuggles and Goldings hops are added for their fruity, floral and spicy contribution, with the majority of the bitterness coming from roasted malts.

Young’s Double ChocolateENGLAND 500mL Bottles 5.2% ABVChocolate malt and real dark chocolate are combined to produce a smooth, full-flavoured dark beer.

Coopers Best ExtraSA (AUS) 375mL Bottles 6.3% ABVNo additives, no preservatives and brewed naturally using a top fermentation method. The rich, dark texture comes from specially roasted black malt.

Murphy’s IrishIRELAND 500mL Cans 4.0% ABVCreated using only 100% natural ingredients: pure pale malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley, hops, Murphy’s yeast and water.

CascadeTAS (AUS) 375mL Bottles 5.8% ABVBrewed using a high charge of roasted barley and a strong infusion of Tasmanian hops. A full-bodied, strong roasted character with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste.

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Monteith’s Black BeerNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 5.2% ABVCrafted from a blend of five premium malts with biscuit, nutty, caramel, chocolate and coffee malt characteristics melded with the berry fruit aroma of Green Bullet hops.

James Squire Jack of Spades PorterNSW (AUS) 345mL Bottles 5.0% ABVRoasted barley and wheat malts, subtle hopping and a long maturation create hints of malt chocolate, a pillowy head and a light, creamy finish.

Stoke DarkNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVCoffee and dark chocolate aromas, with a well balanced, full malt body. Subtle bitterness livens the palate while not overpowering the flavour.

4 PinesNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.1% ABVA dry Irish-style Stout imparted by roasted, unmalted barley and accentuated by high hop bitterness from British Target, East Kent Goldings and Fuggle hop varieties.

Guinness DraughtIRELAND 440mL Cans 4.1% ABVThe key ingredients include roasted malt barley for extra flavour, twice as many hops for a richer taste and two centuries of brewing craft.

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Leffe BlondeBELGIUM 330mL Bottles 6.6% ABVFull-bodied with fruity honey and caramel sweetness combine to produce a slightly spicy and hoppy finish with a hint of clove and bitter orange.

Monteith’s Doppelbock Winter AleNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 6.0% ABVBlending traditional German Munich malts with a Pilsner malt and a hint of dark malt delivers an full-flavoured Ale with a fire-red hue.

4 Pines KolschNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.6% ABVNew Zealand’s Southern Cross hops blended with traditional noble hop varieties of Czech Saaz and Hallertau produce a subtle fruity aroma, complemented by a light malty undertone.

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Mac’s Spring Tide Low Carb LagerNEW ZEALAND 330mL Bottles 4.3% ABVA full-flavoured Lager, initially distinguishable by aromas of pear and bubblegum esters from the yeast, followed by clever additions of organic hops push the malt taste, creating a character rare in a beer this dry.

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La Trappe BlondBELGIUM 330mL Bottles 6.5% ABVThe hop varieties in combination with the Trappist fermentation process produce an aromatic, fruity and fresh aroma, with a malty and slightly sweet flavour.

La Trappe QuadrupelBELGIUM 330mL Bottles 10% ABVA warm, intense flavour. Malty, slightly toasted and pleasantly bitter with a sweet aftertaste. Identifiable aromas include banana, almond and vanilla.

Loosely translated as ‘double beer’, Dopplebocks are traditionally a stronger, darker style of beer, higher in alcohol, exceptionally malty, and with very little bitterness.

This style of beer is the result of controlling brewing times and temperatures, plus the conversion of malt grain to fermentable sugars, meaning fewer carbohydrates.

A traditional Kolsch is clear, with a bright colour, noticeable hop flavour and aroma, and less bitterness than a Lager.

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The Trappist name refers to where the beer is brewed, not its style. It must be brewed in a monastery, and monks must play a role in its production. There are only seven certified trappist breweries – six in Belgium and one in the Netherlands.

Abbey beers are commonly brewed under license by a brewery, using the name and recipes of an abbey that no longer makes beer itself. High in quality, like the Trappist they focus on the traditional method of brewing.

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Barossa Valley AleSA (AUS) 330mL Bottles 5.2% ABVCertified organic malt and hops produce a big but well-balanced beer. Five hop additions make this a must-try for lovers of hops.

Redoak Pale AleNSW (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.6% ABVA specially chosen strain of London Ale yeast provides a distinctive fruity character with a firm hop bitterness and rich malty flavour.

O’Brien Premium LagerVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVA full-bodied gluten-free Lager, naturally brewed from millet and sorghum. The long fermentation and maturation periods delivers a smooth, clean and rich beer.

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O’Brien Pale AleVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVBrewed from millet and sorghum, this Pale Ale is light golden in colour with a sweet and fruity aroma and flavour.

Schnitzer Bräu Premium GERMANY 330mL Bottles 5.0% ABVThis full-flavoured gluten free premium Lager is made with special millet malt.

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Mountain Goat Steam AleVIC (AUS) 330mL Bottles 4.5% ABVHallertau and Citra hops along with a light dose of Galaxy flowers at the end produce a conservatively hopped, certified organic Ale.

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A selection of refreshing, easy drinking and approachable styles from some of Australia’s leading breweries. Includes Pilsner from one of WA’s finest brewers, Pale Ale from Australia’s legacy to a brewing pioneer, Lager from Australia’s first modern Craft Beer brewery and a Sparkling Ale first introduced to Australia in 1862.

A flavour-packed selection from different countries to tantalise your tastebuds. Includes a stunning Amber Ale all the way from Mexico, a multi-award winning Lager from Singapore, a Belgian Style Wheat Beer made in America, and the original Pilsner from the Czech Republic.

From light to dark, this selection of Craft Beer covers the colour spectrum of beer styles. Includes an iconic Australian Lager, one of WA’s finest Pale Ales, the latest in IPA and a tasty example of a Black Beer from New Zealand.

‘The Australian’ Mixed Case

‘The International’ Mixed Case

‘The Craft Beer Paddle’ Mixed Case

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If you like what you’ve read, you’ll love what you can buy with our ONLINE ONLy OFFER. Our Mixed Cases each contain six bottles of four different beers, and have all been carefully selected to help you explore the wide range of beer styles available. Each mixed case is an amazingly low $59.90 – including FREE DELIvERy! This offer is only available at danmurphys.com.au and comes with our 100% money back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase.

For full product information and to order visit danmurphys.com.au/mixedcases

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