Australian Beer
Beer drinking in Australia is ingrained in our culture.
This is the next instalment of the Australian Beer Review in support of #teamaustralia members.
The aim of these reviews is to share the different types of beer produced in Australia.
Beer Review - #32 - Balmain Original Bock
Brewed by:
Balmain Brewing Company
Alcohol Content:
5.5%
Beer Type:
German Dark Lager
History:
The Balmain Brewing Company was originally founded in the 1970's and was well known for its Balmain Bock. In 2010 the Balmain Brewing Company relaunched and now produces a range of high quality craft beer. Three mates dreamed up the plan while drinking over the years in each of Balmain’s 17 pubs, and hearing about the Balmain Brewery of last century and the 55 pubs of the 1800’s! To date several beers have been launched – Balmain Pale Ale, Balmain Pilsner, Balmain Bock and Balmain Apple Cider.
Availability:
Balmain Original Bock is available for purchase in:
330mL bottles
Drinkers Review:
Balmain Original Bock is German dark lager, brewed to be full and rich. This brew has a huge malt profile that hits you right from the start with strong roasted grains, caramel and toast aromas with muted scents of dark dried fruits. It looks similar to coca-cola when poured into a glass, apart from the head retention. The taste of this dark lager was beautifully sweet, almost sticky in its flavour with a medium carbonation. I love dark beers and this dark lager is no exception. Pair it with rich roasted meats such as pork or beef, Mexican dishes or a cheeseboard with strong, flavourful cheeses and sweet fruits. Its sweetness combined with just enough bitterness to cleanse the palate makes this an enjoyable beer and one I recommend trying if you like to dabble in the dark brews!
Rating:
4.0 out of 5 Stars
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Previous Beer Reviews:
#1 - Victoria Bitter (VB)
#2 - James Boag XXX Ale (Boag's Red)
#3 - Carlton Cold
#4 - FIGJAM
#5 - Cascade Stout
#6 - Little Creatures Pale Ale
#7 - XXXX Gold
#8 - Foster's Lager
#9 - Cooper's Original Pale Ale
#10 - Toohey's New
#11 - Lorry Boy's Golden Ale
#12 - Cooper's Mild Ale
#13 - James Squire One Fifty Lashes
#14 - Rogers Beer
#15 - Carlton Dry
#16 - Heron's Craic - Irish Red Ale
#17 - Fat Yak Pale Ale
#18 - James Boag's Draught
#19 - Big Head No Carb Beer
#20 - James Squire Nine Tales Amber Ale
#21 - Great Northern Brewery Super Crisp Lager
#22 - Hop Hog
#23 - Pirate Life IPA
#24 - Cascade Premium Lager
#25 - James Boag's Premium Lager
#26 - Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
#27 - Hop Nation The Buzz
#28 - Redback Beer
#29 - Murray’s Wild Thing Imperial Stout
#30 - Mountain Goat Hightail Ale
#31 - Crown Lager
Beer, the goodness that froths and refreshes!
Thanks for reading.
