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Stone and Wood Jasper Ale

Altbier

Been given a brand tweak and now packed with Galaxy, Enigma and Mosaic hops. Still has that caramel edge. 10/8/17

ABV: 5.4

IBU: 35

BOTTLES: 500ml

Nail NZ Pale Ale

Pale Ale

Some Motueka hops take the drinker to the land of the long white cloud. Hides alcohol very well and leaves you with visions of the tropics. 10/8/17

ABV: 6

IBU: 30

TAP: Available for short time

Fixation Squish IPA

IPA

Orange is such a natural match for IPA and Fixation's Tom Delmont has blended the fruit so magnificently. This brew is nudging the ABV scale but is so easy drinking. 30/7/17

ABV: 5.9

IBU: 45

CANS: 375ml

Balter IPA

IPA

The name and packaging are simple. But the beer is far more complex with an appropriate hop sting. Another winner from Balter, who are on a hot streak in quick time. 30/7/17

ABV: 6.8

IBU: 72

CANS: 375ml

Cheeky Monkey Australian Lager

Lager

A gold medal-winner at Perth Royal Beer Show. If you like the well-known Lagers made by the big guys, you'll adore this version and it leads a rebranding for the brewery. 2/7/17

ABV: 4.6

IBU: N/A

CANS: 375ml

Gage Roads Sea Devil

Imperial Stout

This Imperial Stout from the west coast has caramel, roast coffee and bitter chocolate, with high alcohols adding some sweetness to the brew. Perfect for winter and at this stage only on tap. 2/7/17

ABV: 9

IBU: 70

AVAILABLE ON TAP

Modus Operandi Cascadian Howl

Black IPA

This brew is a tribute to the cartoon coyote that never catches the Road Runner. If only Wile E Coyote had this juice. This style howls with citrus and resinous North West US hops. 2/6/17

ABV: 8.2

IBU: 85

BOTTLE: 500ml

James Squire Cabin Fever

Session IPA

Yet another from the James Squire stable. This easy drinking pale ale features Citra, Centennial, and the new and exciting hop blend Fortnight, which when combined, create a luscious citrus-tropical aroma. 2/6/17

ABV: 4.5

IBU: 35

BOTTLE: 330ml

4 Pines Cherry Coconut Brown Ale

Brown Ale

Just like a Cherry Ripe. Coconut roasted to sounds of Marvin Gaye and cherries macerated until they’re hot just like an oven. This brew has polarised beer drinkers' opinions. 1/6/17

ABV: 5.5

IBU: 17

BOTTLE: 500ml

Little Creatures Dreadnought

Foreign Extra Stout

A brew as dark as night with two ships passing by, backed by six specialty roasted malts giving it a toasty edge. The earthy aroma furnished by British Fuggle hops. Named after the warship. 1/6/17

ABV: 7.4

IBU: 60

BOTTLE: 640ml

Two Birds Pale Ale

Pale Ale

A new world style and designed to fit in nicely into the existing range, including, Golden, Sunset and Taco. It has two types of oats to give it a silky mouthfeel while the hops lend pine, pineapple and passionfruit notes. 5/4/17

ABV: 5

IBU: 28

BOTTLE: 330ml

White Rabbit Chocolate Stout

Chocolate Stout

Plenty of pano chocolate packed into this beauty by brewer Jeremy Halse. Easy drinking and silky smooth on the tongue. Only available for a very limited time via MoCU. 5/4/17

ABV: 5.6

IBU: N/A

BOTTLE: 750ml 

James Squire Mid River

Pale Ale

The James Squire team has used five hop varieties to keep the flavour in this mid strength which replaces another reduced alcohol brew - The Constable - in the brand's range. 28/3/17

ABV: 3.5

IBU: N/A

BOTTLE: 345ml and on tap

Hawkers Hop Series

India Pale Ale

Following on from their IIPA release the Melbourne-based team keep the resin going with another hop bomb on tap and in package. This beer will reach beyond the Victorian borders. 28/3/17

ABV: 6.1

IBU: 70

BOTTLE: 330ml and on tap

LIttle Creatures Elsie

California Common

Named in honour of a beloved keg service Kombi, Elsie is also a Fremantle tribute to the Steam Ales that blossomed in the US during the goldrush in the late 1800s. 22/3/17

ABV: 4.2

IBU: 20

BOTTLE: 330ml

Fixation Squish

India Pale Ale

Almost a year into the operation and the Tom Delmont-Stone and Wood partnership have released a new IPA that blends fruit and hop character for a beautifully aromatic and flavoursome adventure. 21/3/17

ABV: 5.9

IBU: 50

KEG ONLY RELEASE

Black Brewing XXXPA

India Pale Ale - Tripel

We know XXXPA is Russian translation for golly or wowee. This strongarm IPA with a Belgian Tripel twist must be treated with respect. First use of the Denali hop in Aussie brew. 20/3/17

ABV: 9.8%

IBU: N/A
BOTTLE: 330ml

Eagle Bay Black India Pale Ale

Cascadian Dark Ale

Seasons are changing so the beers are getting darker. This is the perfect example and its cacao nib influence is sublime. 17/3/17

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: N/A

BOTTLE: 330ml

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Little Creatures Shade Chaser IPA

India Pale Ale

Available via MoCU this is the second single batch release from LC. Big punchy citrus notes and packed with Citra hops. 17/3/17

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 40

BOTTLE: 640ml

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Guinness West Indies Porter

Porter - other

What a great pity this was only available a short time. Sweet chocolate, full body and solid mouthfeel. 17/3/17

ABV: 6%

IBU: 50

BOTTLE: 500ml (Limited release of 9600)

Otherside Brewing Harvest Red

Amber/Red Ale

The Amber Ales are popular but this from the Fremantle newcomers doesn't get too sweet. However, it does have lovely caramel. First up can from the team. 17/3/17

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: 36

CAN: 500ml

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Matso's Angry Ranga

Fruit Beer

The chilli has been thrown in with some of Matso's famous Ginger Beer and it provides a kick to the mouth yet as a mid-strength it won't rock the head. Been popular in Broome and now available for the Southerners. 02/03/17

ABV: 3.5

IBU: 0

BOTTLE: 330ml