An IPA with ferocious bite if not quite the right animal stripes on the can if in fact they were going for a Lion – the king of the Jungle. No – the outside looks more like what you would find on a middle-aged woman out on the prowl for unsuspecting young men not “weak … [Read more…]
I held off reviewing this one until it was well and truly winter. Now with the fire going and snug on the couch with the TV on in the background I am finally able to enjoy this hearty breakfast inspired stout. Garage Project should be way passed surprising me by now but they have done … [Read more…]
Straight off the bat you can taste the Mosaic and Motueka hops accompanied by the Rolled Out and Pilsner malts. No fancy description required for this one, just the heads up on the can that its part of an ongoing ever-changing series, a unique combination of ingredients that is brewery fresh each time. So smooth … [Read more…]
A 3.7% session IPA?Touted as all the flavour without the booze this Tasman inspired IPA features Cyro Citra, Cyro Simcoe, Motueka, Nectaron and Riwaka hops.I love that Behemoth give the shoutout to my adopted hometown not only by name but also by flavour but I don’t love that they toned down the punch.Sure it has … [Read more…]
Chock full of New Zealand hops and described on the can as a fruit salad of taste, this is perhaps my favourite of the Behemoth variety. True to form the taste is dominated by the mix of New Zealand hops but well balanced by malts allowing for a easy flow without a staggering frontal assault … [Read more…]
Parrotdog have recently taken to naming their beers after real people. Tina is no exception. According to the can; Tina “tended her garden with the care of a master horticulturist” and always searched for that “revolutionary hybrid”. This IPA honors her by doing the same – using the Nectaron hop – a new variety created … [Read more…]
“Oh holy shit”My first words after taking an explosive introductory sip of this latest experiment from Garage ProjectCucumber style beers – at least for me – generally don’t work. But Garage Project went heavy on the Pickle here and actually managed to make something somewhat drinkable.It’s – different bite makes it great in small doses, … [Read more…]
Garage Project are generally pretty good at naming beers and although this one is no exception- it doesn’t really advertise the contents inside.The taste is straight up heavenly.Hardly a visceral assault on the tastebuds as the name describes.Mango, Vietnamese mint, lime and chilli all combine under a marriage of Amarillo and Citra hops.It’s just… beautiful.Malty … [Read more…]
I have been loving this Kettle Sour explosion of late and so when I saw Garage Project diving into it I had to try this one. My first reaction was “woo!” As the silky yet sour hit caressed my taste buds.Then I searched for other flavours as I took further sips.The dry hops did add … [Read more…]
After a run of back to back beers whose names did not match their contents I reached this combo breaker. Golden Path – complete with a colour scheme and design that definitely fits with the hazy yet smooth taste. Featuring Mosaic, Columbus and Strata hops in a balance that intrigues, caresses but does not over … [Read more…]