Beer review — Robinsons and Moon Dog

Beer review

Robinsons Old Tom Strong Ale with Ginger 330ml $5.85
The back label says this is a blend of respected UK brands, Old Tom Strong Ale and Fentiman’s Ginger Beer. The luxurious, six-per-cent alcohol, deep mahogany ale leads with a seductive earthy, spicy, gingery aroma. The generous, warm, piquant, gingery palate matches the aroma precisely.

Moon Dog Love Tap Double Lager 330ml $5.32
From Abbotsford, Victoria, Moon Dog Double Lager combines four malts (pilsner, carared, carapils and chocolate) with three hops varieties (galaxy, motueka and tettenang). This produces a deep-golden colour, a rich, sweet, malty palate, balanced by layers of bitterness and citrus-like flavours from the hops.

Copyright © Chris Shanahan 2013
First published 3 April 2013 in The Canberra Times

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