We’d be drawing a rather long bow to claim that James Squire ever made a Golden Ale. Often thought of as an English-style summer brew, this type demands cold fermentation; requiring either the chill winters of Europe, or mechanical refrigeration – which didn’t exist in 18th century Australia. (In fact, tight up until the late 1800’s, even the Colony’s ice was imported: cut in blocks from the frozen lakes of North America, packed in straw in the empty holds of returning wool and grain clipper ships.). But had Mr. Squire ever met Mr. Westinghouse, he would’ve been shrewd enough to deduce: “Hmm…hot country…thirsty colonists…a lighter, more quenching ale style”. (Think ale taste, lager lightness). And Mr. Squire would almost certainly have employed the same quality and integrity as we do now in his name. That is, no less than four top-grade malts, a premium ale yeast and extended cold conditioning followed by timely transportation to hostelries at its most fresh.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by vanderla from Sydney, Australia who has tried this beer many times. (12/22/2006 7:08:53 PM)
"Tasted on draught at the James Squires Brewhouse Sydney.
Nice appearance of amber, good lace.
Initially very metallic/rusty nose... warms up to herbacious hops.
Flavours of spicy hops, touch honeyish & fruity.
Medium bodied, well balanced, very drinkable.
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Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 570ml @ $6.23 Unit Cost: $5.17 per Pint
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