Bitter & Ale
LIEFMANS - Fruit 25cl Bottle
A unique, fresh beer blend which matures for 18 months on cherries in the Liefmans cellars, combining the natural juices of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blueberry and juniper berry. As you would expect, a sweet and fruity beer - sparkling and refreshing with a soft head.
MONTEITHS - Radler 330ml Bottle
Monteith's Radler is a refreshing, fruity, lemon and lime-flavoured lager inspired by a drink first served up in Bavaria in the 1920's by Franz Xaver Kugler, the owner of an Austrian Gasthaus. In search of an invigorating brew, he developed an easy drinking lager bier with a citrus twist 'flavoured with lemon and lime' which was the perfect treat for the many cyclists ('radler' in German) and mountain hikers who visited his alpine guesthouse.
COOPERS - Sparkling Ale 375ml Bottle
The ale by which all others should be measured with its famous cloudy sediment and a full bodied ale flavour with a disctinctive balance of malt, hops and fruity characters, Cooper sparkling ale is a world-class brew. Little has changed since Thomas Cooper produced hist first batch of Coopers sparkling Ale in 1862. It's still brewed naturally using the centuries old top fermentation method and it still tastes great!
TOOHEYS - New 330ml Bottle
Launched in 1931, Tooheys New is characterised by its lightly hopped flavour complemented by a good balance between bitter and sweet tastes. Enhanced thirst-quenching qualities and high drinkability.
ASAHI - Kuronama Black 334ml Bottle
Why not try Japan's favourite dark beer? Brewed in Osaka, Asahi Black is made from three different roasted malts. This gives it a rich, nutty flavour and makes it incredibly smooth-drinking. Unlike other, more bitter dark beers and stouts, it's brewed in a process called bottom fermentation, which gives it a subtle, sweet edge and smooth 5% abv. All of which makes for a truly warming experience.
LEFFE - Blonde 330ml Bottle
Leffe Blonde is a classic Abbey beer with smooth and well balanced fruity, warming flavours. The beer has hints of quince, gooseberry, bitter cherry and apple flavours together with hints of cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Originally brewed by monks near Dinant, Belgium, Leffe Blonde continues to be brewed to the traditional recipe created in 1240 in the monastery. Due to a licensing agreement dating back to the early 1950's Leffe brewing activities moved to the small Belgium university town of Leuven and the Abbey still receives royalties on sales. Leffe Blonde with its distinct heritage and appealing taste is without doubt the number one among Belgian Abbey beers. Gold Medal, 1998 Chicago Beer awards. Silver Medal, 1995 World Beer Championship. Bronze Medal, 1999 Australia International Beer awards.
EINSTOK - White Ale 330ml Bottle
Brewed in the centuries - old Belgian tradition, Einstock's White Ale features the complex flavours of the classic witbier (wheat beer), including orange peel and coriander. All brewed with pure Icelandic water that delivers a cool smoothness that is flavourful and refreshingly drinkable.
ANCHOR - Steam 35.5cl
'The classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, Anchor Steam has a bronze colour with a thick creamy head. The palate is full and malty with a beautiful bitter hop aroma - a unique beer universally recognised as a world classic that traces back to the Gold Rush era. San Francisco's famous Anchor Steam, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber colour, thick creamy head, and rich flavour all testify to Anchor's traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for their brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world. A San Francisco original since 1896 Anchor Steam derives its unusual name from the 19th century when 'steam' seems to have been a nickname for beer brewed on the West Coast of America under primitive conditions and without ice. The brewing methods of those days are a mystery and, although there are many theories, no one can say with certainty why the word 'steam' came to be associated with beer. For many decades Anchor alone has used this quaint name for its unique beer. In modern times, 'Steam' has become a trademark of Anchor Brewing.
AMBAR - Especial 330ml Bottle
Its amber colour is a result of the half roasted malts used in its brewing and which give it a unique bitterness and harmony. The choice of bitter and aromatic hops lend the beer its characteristic fresh bitterness. La Zaragozana is a company that combines tradition and innovation to brew excellent quality beer.
CARLTON & UNITED - Victoria Bitter 375ml Bottle
Australia's favourite full strength beer, Victoria Bitter or VB as it's fondly known, has a tradition of rewarding hard work and hard play, dating back to the 1890s. Over the last 10 years, it's been a consistent winner in the esteemed Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA), more recently picking up 'Best Full Strength Beer' in 2001, 'Tap Beer of the Year' in 2002, and 'Best Full Strength Beer' again in 2003. VB is a full flavoured brew, less malty in character and slightly darker than CUB's traditional lagers. A gentle fruitiness in the aroma complements the sweet malt on the mid-palate balancing perfectly with a robust, hop bitterness.
SHEPHERD NEAME - Whitstable Bay Organic 500ml Bottle
Sunset-gold in colour, Whitstable Bay combines delicate hints of fresh hops with the softer, buttery richness of pale and crystal organic malts and is delightful on its own or paired with summer holiday delights such as Whitstable oysters, potted shrimps, or traditional fish and chips. Whitstable Bay Organic Ale is named after the Kent coastal town, famed for its oysters, and makes a great partner for light dishes such as seafood and salads. It is a light, refreshing ale made from chalk-filtered mineral water, organic hops and winter pearl malting barley.
BUDWEISER BUDVAR 500ml Bottle
The pale premium lager is a beer for true connoisseurs. The noblest female cones of fine Saaz hops, pure virgin spring water, and carefully selected grain of special Moravian barley make it the drink for real connoisseurs. The 700-year tradition of producing Bud'jovice beer and the exclusive, 90-day maturing period enhance its uniqueness. So, you can truly savour Budweiser Budvar's pale lager, with all your senses. First you see its gorgeous golden hue and thick, rich froth, then you smell its fine hop aroma, feel the dewy glass in the palm of your hand, and finally taste its gentle to medium bitterness deep in your throat. A pale lager that will be forever ingrained in your memory.
COOPERS - Pale Ale 375ml Bottle
The ale for every occasion with its fruity and floral character, balanced with a crisp bitterness, Coopers Pale ale has a compelling flavour which is perfect for any occasion. Naturally fermented in the 'Burton-upon-Trent' style, a secondary fermentation creates the trademark sediment that gives 'Pale' its fine cloudy appearance.
GOOSE ISLAND - 312 Urban Wheat Beer 35.5cl
Densely populated with flavour, 312's spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavour delivered in a smooth, creamy body. This gives 312 a balance of flavour and refreshment that never fills you up and won't let you down.
HOEGAARDEN - Original Belgian Wheat Beer 330ml Bottle
Hoegaarden is totally different - by nature. It is different from virtually any other beer or beverage experience in the world - different in the kind of beverage that it is, and in the naturally refreshing taste experience. Hoegaarden is the authentic Belgian wheat or white beer. It has a unique and extremely complex brewing process whereby the brand is first top fermented and then is refermented within the bottle - ending up in a unique cloudy-white appearance. The brand's unique appearance is mirrored by its one-of-a-kind taste - sweet and sour beer with a little bitterness, slightly spicy, with a strong touch of coriander and a hint of orange, perfect for warm summer days, instead of other refreshing beverages. Refreshing, a little quirky, and decidedly different - naturally.
SHEPHERD NEAME - Masterbrew 500ml Bottle
This is the beer that Shepherd Neame is best known for in the brewery's Kentish heartland - a distinctive, mid-brown bitter ale, with all the hoppy aroma you'd expect of a beer brewed in the heart of the hop country. Well balanced, with a taste that's been described as 'wonderfully aggressive, tinged with sweetness'. Master Brew is brewed using only the finest Kentish barley and hops, and is the best-selling cask ale brewed in Kent. A clean, dry, refreshing, session bitter, having a touch of sweetness, but displaying an assertive and vibrant hop with a lingering bitter finish.
RED PIG - Mexican Ale 330ml Bottle
This full bodied ale offers a very pleasant high bitterness, with smooth sweet malt character, creamy head with good carbonation, and with an excellent bitter sweet finish.
BOHEMIA - Mexican Beer 355ml Bottle
Tasting Notes: Fruity aromas with sweet vanilla. Lively carbonation, rich and full bodied with a silky mouthfeel. Earth like complexity which stays on the palate. Cocoa on the finish with a snap of bitterness. In today's hectic world, sometimes you have to take time out to reward yourself and Bohemia is just the beer to make you feel extra special. One of the world's most awarded lagers, Bohemia began way back in 1905, when it was recognised that Mexico needed a fine beer to compete with its European counterparts. A fine lager was produced to celebrate Mexico's heritage and culinary excellence. Named after one of the worlds's most recognised brewing regions, Bohemia is the byword for understated elegance, quality and craftsmanship. Bohemia is brewed at the CCM distillery in Monterrey, Mexico. The pure water comes from deep wells in the Mexican countryside. The hops still today come from the Czech Republic and are used for the complexity of their aroma. The barley is medium roasted so as to create a rich, caramel flavour. Everything is 100% natural: the way it should be. This combination of the finest ingredients creates a top quality beer which is bold and full bodied in flavour and the perfect match for Mexican and strong flavoured foods. Even the bottle speaks of Mexican sophistication. Bottled in protective glass that is made by CCM themselves to protect the hops inside and preserve the outstanding flavour. The 35.5cl bottle is available in a cool six pack design, complete with handle, so that carrying along the beer to a gathering with friends need not be a chore. A distinctive gilded bottle design is elegant but not flashy and features a subtle reference to the Aztec history of the region.
GOOSE ISLAND - Honkers Ale 35.5cl
Inspired by visits to English country pubs, Honker's Ale combines a fruity hop aroma with a rich malt middle to create a perfectly balanced beer. Immensely drinkable, Honker's Ale is not only the beer you can trust, but one you'll look forward to time and again. Colour: Golden Sunset. Hops: Styrian Golding. Malts: 2 Row, Caramel, Wheat, Roasted Barley.
MEANTIME - London Pale Ale 330ml Bottle
One hundred and fifty years ago the new bitter beer style, Pale Ale, was so popular that brewers had to import Californian hops to meet demand. Meantime London Pale Ale continues that tradition by combining lots of American Cascade and Centennial hops to give it a complex citrus aroma and bucketsful of local Kentish Goldings to provide the bitterness that makes the style so refreshing. Together they conspire to assail the nose with a complex, heady mix of spearmint, grass and 'hop sack' aromas, fruity citrus flavours and a bitter finish that makes pale ale drinking a truly rewarding experience.