Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Malt Shovel Brewery: Scribbly Gum Lager

This limited release lager pours a cloudy tan/yellow with a fresh-white head. Not too frothy either.
An elegant herbal and smoky aroma surprisingly comes to your attention. This is intriguing considering the strange things that the James Squire, Malt Shovel Brewery guys have given us before.
Two hefty mouthfuls into this beer and it is still quite hard to explain so i will just throw around some adjectives. Soft. Creamy. Floral. Herbal. Bitter. Smokey. Yes, smokey! It's also got a strangely bacon-like aftertaste (is bacon-like and adjective?).

Anyway, what the hell are you doing still reading this? You should be sprinting to a great liquor store near or far from your current location because this beer is weird! I am sure it may be obvious but, for those who are perplexed about the idea of what food could possibly go with this lager: cheese, bacon, barbecued anything, smoked anything. "Give me more details.." I hear you shouting... Fine! Baked chicken wrapped in a bacon jacket with chive mash. Satisfied? You should be.

640ml Bottles
6.5% Alc/Vol
AUD$10 (Approx)