Bintara Pale Ale
Firstly it must be noted that this bottle was filled to the top. There was about 2 mm between the beer and the crown cap. Poured out a dark burnt amber colour and a very bubble filled head that was gone as soon as I had stopped pouring. This weak head was a sign of things to come... Unique nose that firstly screamed sweet green fruity hops. There was also a hint of yeast derived aromas, but the oil hop aroma kept winning out. Very one dimensional and not overly plesant with the green notes just being to much. Palate was well...disgusting. Ever clean out beer bottles with idophor? Well, imagine you topped up each bottle with a dash of idophor and that is what you get here. Feels like I am drinking iodine, which, believe it or not, is not enjoyable. Iodine flavours on the front palate are huge and level out but are ever present. Some bitterness and sweet nutty malt, but it is a struggle to finish. Mouthfeel was flat and flabby. Seriously crappy brew from a new producer in Nth Victoria. For the sake of experimentation I will try the other beers in the range, but Im not going near this one again.