Garrie T.: GP once again setting the standard - this is classic example
Oliver B. is drinking a No Dreams Til Brooklyn - Hāpi Sessions Vol 3: Other Half by Garage Project
I was expecting a cream ale here but what we have is more of an extreme hazy IPA. Very thick, quite sweet and full of tropical fruitiness. Nice.
Purchased at Liquorland Forrest Hill
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Earned the Better Together (Level 10) badge!
Oliver B. is drinking an Aro Street - Hāpi Sessions Vol 1: Trillium by Garage Project
Holy shit that's smooth! Insanely good quality hazy beer. Fruit juice.
Purchased at Liquorland Forrest Hill
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Earned the For the Can (Level 69) badge!
Oliver B. is drinking a Riwaka Express - Hāpi Sessions Vol 2: Firestone Walker by Garage Project
Finally collected the set so I can start drinking them! Starting with 2 as it's a pilsner, but what a pilsner! Fresh Riwaka hops really shine through here. Incredible nose and a freshing classic pilsner flavour holds everything together.
Purchased at Liquorland Forrest Hill
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Oliver B. is drinking a Bogota Espresso Scotch Ale by Urbanaut
Wasn't sure what to expect here. It's damn good though. Pretty malty but with a good coffee hit. Recommended.
Purchased at Liquorland Forrest Hill
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Matt H.: Coffee hit - nice. Perfect before a hard day at the office.
Oliver B. is drinking a Red IPA by Sawmill Brewery
If you want a balanced hoppy and malty red IPA, get this one. So good.
Purchased at Bottle Stop
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Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 100) badge!
Oliver B. is drinking a Fresh IPA - MAY by Garage Project
That's a nice drop.
Purchased at Garage Project Kingsland Cellar Door
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Earned the Haze for Days (Level 16) badge!
Oliver B. is drinking a Redlined Vines by Panhead Custom Ales
Damn that's great. Hoppy, grassy, just what you want. Get this one while it's about.
Purchased at New World
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Earned the 99 Bottles (Level 59) badge!
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Oliver B. is drinking a Tracey by Parrotdog
Decent. Couldn't say I can tell it too far apart from other Parrotdogs in this name series. Apart from a hint of that green fresh hop flavour I suppose. Hint of brett here? Not sure if that's intentional.
Purchased at New World
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Earned the For the Can (Level 68) badge!
Earned the Pale as the Moon (Level 40) badge!
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Ryan S.: Quality snap
Oliver B.: Cheers mate. Just some lucky lighting angles I think! 🍻
Matt H.: Wow that's a large looking beer. Solid angle 👌
Matt H.: Just tried this one - yeah I get that brett yeasty taste too. Unusual.
Oliver B.: Yeah it seems to come with these hazy beers from time to time. Don't think it's intentional but it doesn't ruin it either.
Oliver B. is drinking a Hop Frolic IPA by Behemoth Brewing Company
Hmm, this is alright. Wasn't that impressed. Hoppy IPA but something missing and semi-unpleasant after taste.
Purchased at Bottle Stop
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Oliver B. is drinking a Shimokita India Pale Lager by Urbanaut
More lager than the IPL suggests. Though I've probably been spoiled by some particularly good, hoppy beers of this style. Still good and refreshing on a warm day.
Purchased at Bottle Stop
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Oliver B. is drinking a Chill Hop IPA by Garage Project
Another very good fresh hop. And hey, it's not hazy! Hoppy, juicy and bitter. Exactly what I was hoping.
Purchased at New World
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Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 99) badge!
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Oliver B. is drinking an Invictus by Liberty Brewing
Was looking forward to this immensely as I haven't had a new Liberty in what feels like years. As far as pale ales go, this is up there with some of the best, but can't quite compare with other fresh hop beers.
Purchased at New World
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Matt H.: I can relate - just tried a fresh hop pilsner and it was damn good, but not really in the same league as other fresh hops.
Garrie T.: Liberty not in the hyper market maybe - very true long time between drinks and new product
Oliver B.: Yeah, shame really. Liberty is a favourite of mine but I don't get to have them often enough.
Oliver B. is drinking a So Fresh, So Mean by Behemoth Brewing Company
This is very good. I'd say almost an original Cheech and Chong level of good. Super hoppy, super dank. Was thinking fresh hop this year was a little weak till I tried this.
Purchased at New World
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Earned the 2X (Level 26) badge!
Wanted this to be the best of the four, being my favourite style of beer. It's good but god damn was #1 better. Hazy wins again I guess... can't complain about incredible beer. Still I'm enjoying this for it's piney bitterness. It is very bitter though.
Purchased at Liquorland Forrest Hill