The Malt Shovel Brewery's handcrafted ale is a worthy tribute to Squire's brew. Crafted using the first extract - along with the finest malt, rare specialty hops and English ale yeast unique to our brew - James Squire Australian Strong Ale is a beer of considerable strength and character.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by OrvalPlease from Orland Park, IL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/23/2006 10:38:00 AM)
"Hazy, orangish coloring to this beer with a beautiful tawny head that's a perfect match. Aroma is biscuity - overwhelmingly malt oriented - like a liquid bakery. I guess with a name like Malt Shovel brewery they aren't really into moderation with the grain. Flavor is also heavy on the malt side although they do a good job adding some balance with the hop. I think the alcohol content also helps beat back the malt a little. Finishing hops add a nice dry note to the ending. Aftertaste has a faint hint of coffee. Very similar to their Amber Ale - just with a bit more gusto.
I believe this was previously brewed under the name James Squire Australian Best Ale. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 72oz @ $17.5 Unit Cost: $3.89 per Pint
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