Grand Ridge Brewery Gippsland Gold Pale Ale

Gippsland Gold

I have spent an awful lot of time shitcanning Grand Ridge Brewery. A brewery that is unquestionably the most egotistical and unrealistic in existance. They have committed more crimes against flavour than a city of Mr Baldys ever could against children.

However, I must admit – This current “Gippsland Gold” Pale Ale is delicious. Pale ale it is not. It’s quite obviously red in color and red in flavour profile, so again like most Grand Ridge beers it lies on the label. BUT….. the beer is freakin’ delicious.

It pours superbly, maintains it’s fine head, the nose is stupendously good! Enticing fruits lurk below husky malt, the carbonation is cleansing and consistent. The palate is full bodied, rich & creamy malt driven style which finishes with a delightful dry hoppy and fruity flourish. It’s a wonderful, wonderful beer.  3, 6.5, 8.5. 18/20 4.9% Alc./Vol.

The person that actually dared to suggest I try one was the inimitable Tony Evans of Mayerling Cellars. Talk beer with him until the cows come home, but please, do not buy any serious wine from that place. They have a terrible, terrible problem with the heat in that shop. I was in there today, a 39 degree day today and everything on the shop floor is roasted.