FKA Passionfruit Cider, Hope Brewery
Hope Brewery have launched their new FKA passionfruit cider In celebration of the upcoming FKA Festival featuring The Rubens & Safia live.
Hope brewery say this naturally refreshing cider is just that; a crisp and vibrant delight with passionfruit aromas and flavours
FKA Passionfruit Cider will be available at FKA Festival on the 19th October 2019 atHope Estate.
With 5.0% abv, it is currently available to purchase through theHope Estate website.
Big Drop DIPA, Capital Brewing
Capital Brewing have a limited release DIPA, Big Drop.
Capital Brewing say this DIPA is loaded with hops. Orange sherbert, green melon & lime splash across the palate finishing long, dank and resinous
Coming in with 8.2% abv and90 IBU, stockists are available directly through the Capital Brewing website.
DNEIPA, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co
Cheeky Monkey have released a collaboration brew with Barpop.
The fresh orange DNEIPA drinks like straight breakfast juice, says Cheeky Monkey.
Brewed with Amarillo and Ella hops andPale, rolled oats, wheat and carmunich malt.
With 8% abv it is available on tap and for take-away in 375m cans at the Caves Rd Brewery.
Melbourne Storm edition Base Lager, Brick Lane Brewing Co.
As the official beer of the Melbourne Storm, Brick Lane Brewing have released a limited edition Melbourne Storm 2019 can.
Based on the award winning Brick Lane Base Lager – this brew is perfectly paired with gathering your mates and watching Storm smash through the final rounds and on to the finals, says Brick Lane
This 4.4% abv will be available to purchase on the Brick Lane Brewing online shop soon.
Kinky Cola, Dainton Brewery
Kinky Cola is a new addition to Dainton Brewery’s range
This brew is kettle souredwith sour cherries and natural cola flavouring.
Made with Schooner pale ale malt base anda low hop profile.
Available now at 5.2% abv through participating stockists in 355ml cans
Splice of Heaven, Moon Dog Craft Brewery
Moon Dog Craft Brewery have launched a 6.5% abv tropical ice cream IPA.
The Splice of Heaven Pine-Lime ice cream IPA is brewed using Tomahawk, Kohatu and Citra hops, Pale, Wheat, Oats and Crystal Malt with a dash of vanilla.
Pineapple and lime notes contrast with the vanilla sweetness, according to Moon Dog, and the latest brew is available in 330ml cans and kegs.
Vodka & Peach Iced Tea, Brookvale Union
While obviously not a beer, this new addition to Brookvale Union’s lineup is interesting enough to get a mention.
The lightly carbonated peach ice tea-flavour drink is a 4% abv beverage, and will be launching nationally from early September.
Brookvale Union says its Vodka & Peach Iced Tea is “punchy, dark but light, straight but saucy, tight but loose”.
Queen of the Damned Red IPA, Akasha Brewing Co
Originally brewed in collaboration with the Royal Albert Hotel, Akasha Brewing Co has re-released its Queen of the Damned Red IPA, this time in cans.
Made with Citra and Centennial hops, this hoppy red IPA will be available again at the Royal Albert Hotel from Thursday 22nd August.
It’s also available at select locations, detailed on the Akasha website.
Nitro Double Fudge Chocolate Milkshake Stout, Green Beacon Brewing
Newly-acquired Green Beacon Brewing Co has launched the next instalment of its milkshake series, a Nitro Double Fudge Chocolate Milkshake Stout.
The 6.2% abv nitrogenated stout features notes of sweet cream, espresso and praline, according to Green Beacon.
It will be available from 1pm on 23rd August as an in-house draught exclusive alongside its two previously announced Fathom releases.
Hybrid IPA, Ballistic Beer Co
Brisbane’s Ballistic Beer Co has launched its Hybrid IPA in collaboration with Deep Creek Brewing Co.
Ballistic’s brewers say it has the grit and bitterness of a West Coast IPA with the dry hopping schedule of the East coast, with passionfruit and gooseberry aromas as well as bursts of pineapple.
It’s made with Nelson Sauvin and Galaxy hops, Pale and Munich malt, and US-05 yeast.
The Hybrid IPA will be available in kegs and cans from August 29th, at Ballistic’s Westend and Salisbury sites as well as selected bottle shops and venues.
Double Decade White IPA, Holgate Brewhouse
Holgate Brewhouse have launched a ‘Belgo-American’ IPA – combining citrusy hops and Witbier years for a Belgian twist on the IPA style, in honour of their ‘Double Decade’ 20th birthday celebrations.
The 7% abv beer uses Calypso and Mandarina Bavaria hops, Pale and Wheat malt as well as sweet orange peel and crushed coriander seed thrown in.
Holgate’s Double Decade White IPA will be launching at Bendigo on the Hop Festival on August 31st.
Fruit Tang Clan,Two Birds Brewing
Victoria based Two Birds Brewing has dropped a limited release tropical sour.
The beer is a fruity kettle sour with hints of mango, guava and pineapple in every mouthful, said Two Birds.
Coming in at 4.7% abv, it will be available on keg at the following stockists:
Victoria:Two Birds Nest, Thornbury Local, Carwyn Cellars, Fancy Hanks, Chip’s Loft, Hop Temple, The Goods Shed
New South Wales:To All My Friends, Blind Bear, The Welcome Hotel, Carlisle Castle, Monkey Bar
Queensland:Sneaky Baron, Scratch Bar, Tipplers Tap South Bank
Belgian Dubbel, Felons Brewing Co
Felons Brewing have a limited release dark Belgian Dubbel this Ekka.
The Dubbel has 100% Euro hops, a Pilsner Malt base with an addition of Belgian dark candi syrup.
It liftsaromas of banana, mixed spice and clove. Flavours of chocolate, raisin and prunes are complimented by a lingering warmth and smooth finish, says Felon.
With 8% abv, this brew will be available on tap only.
Inversion, Bright Brewery
Bright Brewery have a new NEIPA release this winter, Inversion.
The tropical juicy Inversion NEIPA features Vermont Ale yeast from the Americanbrewery where the NEIPA style first originated.
It has New World Idaho 7, Mosaic, and Galaxy hops all laid down during fermentation.
With 6.7% abv, it is on tap at Bright Brewery now and will be hitting shelves around Melbourne and Victoria this week.
It is also available to purchase directly through the Bright Brewery website.
Everleigh, Urban Alley Brewery
This cream ale is a collaboration betweenUrban Alley Brewery and The Everleigh.
In time for The Everleigh’s 8th birthday, Urban Alley says the brew reflects the same care and attention that The Everleigh team shows their cocktails and more importantly, their guests.
The 4.3% abv cream aleboasts Victorian Super Pride and Enigma hops withWyeast 2112 California Lager, fermented at 15-17 C.
Australian ale malt is used, mixed with flaked corn, malted wheat and Coopers schooner heritage malt.
How Now Brown Cacao, Moon Dog Craft Brewery
Moon Dog Craft Brewery has launched the latest in its range – How Now Brown Cacao, a Cacao Brew Cream Ale.
Brewed with Toowoomba- owned Metiisto ArtisanChocolate. The Cream Ale has a pale base with a chocolatey taste, says Moon Dog.
The 6.0% abv brew comes nitro charged in a can and is also available poured, through normal CO2 or Nitro-equipped taps.
Discovery Series, Wayward Brewing Co
Wayward Brewing Co are releasing a special new range -the Discovery Series.
The series will launch with three inaugural releases including Ripasso Rosso, Ripasso Bianco, and Balthazar Imperial Stout.
The new range will feature 375ml barrel aged and bottle conditioned beers. They can either be drunk immediately or cellared, to evolve over time.
The range will be officially released from Wednesday 28th August. Keep an eye on theWayward Brewing Facebook page for details on launch events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane!
Fixation and Obsession IPA- New Look, Fixation Brewing Co
Fixation Brewing have rolled out the new look for their Fixation IPA, changing their 330ml bottles to 330ml cans.
Obsession IPA has also seen a change, upgrading the 330ml bottles to larger 375ml cans.
Both Fixation and Obsession will also be available to purchase in proper 24-pack cartons.
Managing partner Tom Delmont, said a growing number of their beer drinkers are seeking out cans.
“Cans offer advantages in terms of quality and convenience. For bigger, hoppy IPA’s that we love to brew, having them in a can instead of a glass bottle means those delicate hop flavours and aromaswon’t deteriorate as fast, and we don’t have to worry aboutlight-strike,” he said.
Jasper Ale, Stone & Wood
Stone &Wood have added a new Hoppy Red Ale to their backyard range- Jasper Ale.
Coming in at 5.4% abv it boasts a Tropical Fruit Aroma, with Spicy Hops and Rich Crystal roasted malts.
Like other brews in the Backyard Range, this ale commemorates the Northern Rivers, paying homage to the hinterland village Federal, once known as Jasper.
Currently available in 375ml bottles and on tap in bars.
Imperial Pineapple Sour, Hope Brewery
Hope Brewery is brewing a taste of the tropics this winter with their Imperial strength Berliner Weisse with a pineapple twist.
Using Mosaic hops , the beer will be featured at the Hunter Valley Beer & BBQ Festival on 3-4th August at Hope Estate, two hours north of Sydney.
The Hope Estate Cellar Door is open seven days, visit local independent bottle shops or check out the website to order Hope’s Imperial Pineapple Sour new brew.
Good Wicket XPA,Hawthorn Brewing Co
Hawthorn Brewing Co has released a new light and bright XPA to its current range, layeringtropical fruit and citrus flavours.
Hawthorn says it boasts a full hop forward flavour with 9 grams per litre of dry hop used.
Created in collaboration with Beer Deluxe, Good Wicket has 5.0% abv andis available now in 375 ml cans.
Lock, Stock & Dubbel Barrels, Two Birds Brewing
Victoria’s Two Birds Brewing has launched a limited release Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel.
Stored away in former wine barrels the sweet, oaky brew comes in at 8.5% abv.
Coming in 500ml bottles, the Dark Dubbelis available to purchase now for limited time only.
Resonate, BentSpoke Brewing
Canberra born SAFIA and BentSpoke Brewing have joined forces to create Resonate.
This Pale Ale was brewed to a 24-hour custom soundtrack by SAFIA, aiming to change the way the yeast behaves and create a unique flavour profile.
The release will be extremely limited, available for sale Friday, August 9th at 12am via online retailer Boozebud, or directly from BentSpoke’s Braddon brewpub.
The Island NEIPA, Sauce Brewing Co
Sauce Brewing Co has collaborated with Bar Pop to create its Island NEIPA.
Using Sabro hops the IPA throws off a powerful tropical fruity flavour according to Sauce.
It will be available at the Perth Craft Beer Festival (16-18 August), as well as in500ml tinnies exclusively in Western Australia.
Eastern states will get a sneak peek of neipa at the brewery on IPA Day, Thursday 1 August.
Paddock to Pale, Wayward Brewing
Paddock to Pale is this month’s limited release from Wayward Brewing.
This hybrid farmhouse Pale Ale utilises an Irish Ale with French Saison hybrid yeast.
NZ Moutere hops provide aromatics of citrus and peach with a clean, balanced finish, according to Wayward.
Available on tap and in tinnies mid August, Keep a lookout on Wayward Brewings Facebook page for stockists.
Headliner Double IPA, Otherside Brewing Co
Headliner is the first of Otherside Brewing Co’s seasonal brews to be released and kicks off the brewer’s Creative Release, which looks for artists to be involved in the design of cans for Otherside’s seasonal beers.
Headliner features artwork by Maylands-based artist William Kitely. Kitely said that the Perth Hills landscape inspired the design, and was meant to reflect the hoppy and ‘complex’ Headliner Double IPA.
“The pine, citrus, and the hops in this IIPA reminded me of the lull of Summer – as those sea breezes slowly roll up towards the Perth Hills releasing the pollen of Darlington’s old pine trees far and wide,” he said.
XPA, Jetty Road Brewery
Jetty Road has released the Jetty Road XPA, the brainchild of head brewer Blake Bowden and a halfway point between the Jetty Road Pale Ale and IPA.
Jetty Road said the 5.2% abv brew is full of “bursting orange and mandarin citrus flavours, balanced with a firm dry piney bitterness”.
Jetty Road beers are available on tap and in cans at more than 200 outlets across Australia.
