Odd one tonight: Shipstone's Crew Fine Amber Ale (NZ) via aldi
h34r:
Wife popped into the aldi store opening in St. Kilda. Came home with a $9.99 six of:
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If I had to force it into BJCP, I suppose it would fall under 7. Amber Hybrid Beer
My notes:
-appearance copper to brown
-mild malt aroma with very light sulphur in finishing- nearly undetectable. no hop aroma
-great clarity, obviously filtered. not bottle conditioned.
-sweet malt taste dominates with very light bittering. if i had to throw IBU's on it, I would estimate 15-17 tops. no aromatic hop detectable. candi sugar tones.
-crisp white head that fades quickly.
-finshes clean with nearly no lingering bitterness and almost medicinal candi afterbite down the central to rear of tongue.
overall impression: 3/10. clean. no fermentation or conditioning faults. drinkable but lifeless, over-sweet. poor balancing.
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From the bottle:
"A traditional fine amber ale, brewed with specially selected malted barley and the delicate flavours of green bullet and super alpha hops, chosen for their clean bitterness and edgy aromas. The result is an ale that is slightly spicy, with gently nutty notes, giving Shipstone's crew a distinctive and notably refreshing finish.
You don't have to circumnavigate the globe to fine the finest amber ale. Brewed with patience and skill this hidden treasure is awaiting your discovery."
I think I'll circumnavigate my ass to the next room, for one of my own beers, thank you very kindly.
reVox
edit: added the word taste to notes for clarification.
