Burleigh Brewers Ale

Brewed by Burleigh Brewing Company
Style: Amber Ale
Burleigh Heads, Australia

Serve in English pint, Shaker

Draught at Platform Bar, Brisbane. This was brewed to no specific style, with the brewer labelling this one a ’Free Style’ ale. I’ve no problems with that, and it does make for an interesting brew. Appears ruby in the glass with a small beige head. Caramel malt and plum on the nose. Big malty flavour, probably crystal in the mix. I’m getting stewed dark fruit, and a touch of caramel too. Good bitterness and medium bodied. The malt may have parted a little too much tannin astringency though, which has let the beer down in the finish. A decent brew but I found that one glass was enough.

I had trouble defining this beer. 4.8% and only brewed for the platform bar apparently. From memory had a big malt body for the ABV and a bit one dimensional. Good for a taste, but I wouldn’t go back to it.