After a 5 week hiatus the tripod was finally whole again. Gratz returned to the desk with a Badlands limited release, while Simmo and Hud brought their A game with 2 MASSIVE beers that ensured chaos reigned supreme.
From a serious standpoint, we discuss the origins and legitimacy of Selzter in the craft beer world. Huddo has a financial gripe with a special beer event and we tend to agree with his sentiment. A SUPER EXCITING (potentially) EXCLUSIVE reveal about the Albury/Wodonga craft beer scene. Let’s just say it appears good things come in 2’s… Plus a battle as old as time breaks out in the Not So Goods Shed, as Simmos laptop goes one on one with a spilt 9.5% stout. Who comes out on top? Definitely not Sime, we know that for sure.
The aforementioned Badlands Brewing, Sunday Road and Banks provide the liquid gold on this week’s episode of Border Barrels Beeercast
Grattsy goes with the Badlands Brewery Acronym Abuse: Chapter V NEIPA.
The narrative of Chapter 5 takes us through some European history by introducing a little used hop with impeccable parentage – Triumph. With Hallertau Mittelfrüh & English EKG & Brewers Gold amongst it’s Forebears. Triumph is a more energetic and up-front granddaughter than her more restrained Grandparents with big bright aromatics of Orange, Lime and Lemon. Triumph is joined by El Dorado providing a huge burst of Mango and Pear. The plot-twist comes thanks to Sabro Cryo (reduced green matter hops) that explode with a firework of coconut, pineapple and passionfruit. Prost & Cheers!
440ml | 6.3% ABV
Hudo gets into a Banks Brewing Addicted To Pies Imperial Pastry Sour.
Inspired by one of our favourite childhood desserts The Humble yet delicious Banoffie Pie but with a slight twist. We have an Imperial Banoffie Pie Pastry Sour loaded with Banana, Cranberry, Cinnamon & Vanilla. A thick diner style decadent, tart, creamy & full flavoured Pastry Beer.
500ml | 7.2% ABV
Simmo and his laptop have the Sunday Road Brewing Some Velvet Evening Imperial Stout.
You’ve tried Some Velvet Morning, which surely left you mourning when it vacated the shelves. Cry no more, for Some Velvet Evening has arrived. A warm winters welcome to a Sunday Road Imperial Stout. Wrap yourself in a luxurious velvet coat, and hibernate on this. The Evening rolls in with a blanket of roasted malts, and boasts a strong dry dark chocolate body with a touch of java coming through in subtle undertones. A smooth decadent stout that will warm you till winters end.
440ml | 10% ABV