Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Best Beers: Vale Ale


I think Ive found my Aussie beer of choice. Vale Ale comes from the famous wine region of McLarren Vale in South Australia. The guys behind the label believe good beer is made by small companies with a passion for brilliance. Not unlike the small boutique wineries that have put the region on the map.

These guys go so far as to even proudly tell you how the beer is made;

Malt:
Pale - sweet malty flavour
Wheat - Mouth feel and ‘palate fullness’
Crystal - Caramalised flavour and imparts golden colour.

Hops:
Super Alpha - soft bitterness
Amarillo - passionfruit grapefruit
Cascade - spicy, citrusy.

As it is an ale - it is cloudy in colour and the flavour exhibits a fruitiness - almost tropical inspired with confectionery aromas. The hoppy flavour marries with a wonderful bitterness and toasted.

I'm also a major fan of the packaging. Very cool. Bring on Summer.
cost - $77 case of 24, delivered
www.mvbeer.com

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