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articles? by sydneyontap? well colour me purple and call me an eggplant.

the latest public tasting went down a treat

7/14/2015

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To those who made it out last Thursday, thanks a million for being part of the first ever Sydney On Tap public craft beer tasting! We had a great time.

For those who don’t know we decided on 5 beers to review: Holgate Mt. Macedon Pale Ale, Willie The Boatman Todd’s Trailer Ale, Young Henrys Hop Ale, James Squire Hop Thief and finally Young Henrys Newtowner. 

Here are the scores!

5th: Young Henrys Hop Ale

Look: 2.4

Smell: 2.2

Taste: 2.5

Mouth-feel: 2.4

OVERALL: 2.6

“Chocolate overtones” – Suni

“3 beers in you accidentally ordered it, it's not usually your thing but you're in the mood to try new things.” - Jeremy


 
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4th: Holgate Mt. Macedon Pale Ale

Look: 2.8

Smell: 2.6

Taste: 2.8

Mouth-feel: 2.7

OVERALL: 2.8

“Essence of liquid hand soap” - Anthea

“Not too outlandish, not too boring. A beer you could take home to mum” - Jeremy




3rd: Willie the Boatman Todd’s Trailer Ale

Look: 2.9

Smell: 2.6

Taste: 3.1

Mouth-feel: 2.9

OVERALL: 3.1

“Has a longer after taste, it lingers in my soul” - Emma

“Tastes like peanuts and I like peanuts” - Ishan


 

2nd: James Squire Hop Thief

Look: 3.7

Smell: 2.9

Taste: 3.3

Mouth-feel: 3.3

OVERALL: 3.3

“What a steal! (Steal not indicative of price)” – Pat A.

“A beer for people who hate beer” – Laurie-Anne


 

1st: Young Henrys Newtowner

Look: 3.4

Smell: 3.0

Taste: 3.4

Mouth-feel: 3.3

OVERALL: 3.4

“Close to converting me to a regular beer drinker” – Emma

“The classic holds up” Pat A.


 
To be honest these were exactly the results we expected when we chose the beers we were tasting. Glad everyone had a good time, looking forward to seeing everyone (and any newcomers) again at the next one!

Jack.

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