With the ‘GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2019’ set to be announced on January 25th, we caught up with Craft Cartel Liquor’s bottle shop manager, Brendan Leenders to find out his Top 10 Beers of last year.
With over 700 Australian craft breweries releasing more seasonal releases than ever before, narrowing it down to just 10 beers was no easy feat.
In no particular order, check out Brendan’s fave frothies of 2019!
WHAT WERE YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE CRAFT BEERS OF 2019?
Vote for your five favourite Aussie craft beers of 2019 and you’ll go in the draw to win tickets for you and ten mates to your nearest GABS Craft Beer & Cider Festival in 2020. Voting for the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers closes on January 17 with the results shared on January 25.
Pirate Life Açai & Passionfruit Berliner Weisse
Not being a big fan of sours, this latest release from Pirate Life pleasantly surprised me. Bursting full of berries it hides the onset of tartness, and follows it with a splash of passionfruit.
Bentspoke Brewing Cluster 8 IIPA
Everybody got on board this hype train, and it didn’t disappoint. Now just waiting for the Bentspoke Express to stop at Cluster 12!
Grand Ridge Joker And The Thief Black IPA
Made social media fame for the wrong reasons, but this would have to be the best Black IPA I tried all year.
Bodriggy Zooter Doozy Kettle Sour
Blended with Pinot Gris, this unique hybrid sour is for those that can appreciate white wines and a sour. Juicy front palate that the grapes provide and follows up with a tart finish.
Australian Brewery / Craft Cartel Liquor The Pith Lord Black IIIPA
Made as a small batch on keg for sampling at the store exclusively on May 4th last year, the amazing brewers took the Revenge of the Pith DIPA flavour and successfully made it into a triple black IPA. The result? Well, let’s just say to look on Untappd 😉