The Best of Gabs 2019

About the beer

Balter XPA

– Brewed by Balter Brewing Company
– American Pale Ale
– ABV: 5%
– 3 x 375ml cans

TASTING NOTES
Balter XPA might be pale but there’s nothing weak about this bad boy. Tropical and floral aromatics set off a fruity palate that will punch your taste buds in the pleasure zone. Finished with a refreshing bitterness, the XPA is tailored for those who enjoy a fully-hopped beer that’s still easy to drink.

STONE & WOOD PACIFIC ALE

– Brewed by Stone & Wood
– Pacific Ale
– ABV: 4.4%
– 3 x 330ml bottles

TASTING NOTES
Light on the palate, strong on the passion fruit and tropical flavours, this beer is by far their most popular offering. Brewed using Australian Barley and wheat, it champions the striking and identifiable characteristics of the Galaxy hops. Pacific Ale is cloudy and golden with a big fruity aroma and a refreshing finish.

BENTSPOKE CRANKSHAFT IPA

– Brewed by BentSpoke Brewing
– American IPA
– ABV: 5.8%
– 3 x 375ml cans

TASTING NOTES
BentSpoke Crankshaft IPA is similar to a West Coast IPA with a floral nose with notes of citrus and pine. Medium-bodied with a nice punch of hops and a solid malt finish. A great beer for lovers of big full flavoured brews.

YOUNG HENRYS NEWTOWNER

– Brewed by Young Henrys
– Pale Ale
– ABV: 4.8%
– 3 x 375ml cans

TASTING NOTES
Newtowner is a 4.8% beer in the style of a new Aussie Pale Ale made with Australian Pale and Crystal malts. It is finished with a trio of Australian hops, producing a golden, refreshing beer with a well-rounded malt and hop balance and a slightly dry finish.

YOUR MATES BREWING CO LARRY PALE ALE

– Brewed by Your Mates Brewing
– Pale Ale
– ABV: 4.5%
– 3 x 375ml cans

TASTING NOTES
Your Mates Brewing Co. Larry is an easy drinking Pale Ale, full of tropical Queensland fruit flavours. Lightly bittered and ultra approachable.