The local tinnie that's a tip of the hat to our Kiwi mates
Choice Brew NZ IPA
Bailey Brewing Co
Bailey Brewing Co have been quietly building up their repertoire since opening in the Swan Valley a few years ago.
The family-friendly venue does a raging trade on weekends, and while their core range has become a staple in bottle shops across Perth, their limited releases are ones to watch out for.
The Choice Brew NZ IPA (see what they did there?) is one all discerning craft beer drinkers should add to their never-ending list of tinnies to crack.
The beer is a clever tip of the hat to our cross-Tasman neighbours — both in style and in name. Bailey Brewing Co's Choice Brew NZ IPA pours a golden amber hue with the slightest hint of haze. Credit: PerthNow
It pours a golden amber hue with the slightest hint of haze and a white creamy head.
On the nose you'll find some particularly sweet tropical aromas. Think mango, apricot and melon — and maybe even with the slightest amount of caramel.
But don't be fooled by the sweet aromas — this hop-laden tinnie (Nectron, Superdelic, and Motueka) is dank and bitter in the best way.
The sweet flavours take a back seat on the palate, with a heap of citrus, and plenty of dankness creating a flavour profile which is quite bitter.
Yet somehow this beer is smooth and balanced enough to fall short of feeling heavy and cumbersome.
Share it with your Kiwi mates — and maybe pair it with a nice serving of 'fush and chups' while you're at it.
$23 for a four-pack
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