Moo Brew - 2007 Vintage Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Posted: Tuesday Nov 18, 2008 4:44 pmOver the last few month my position has afforded me the ability to taste hundreds of beers from around the world. Some good, some not so good (if my taste buds are not jumping with joy after a couple of sips... it goes down the drain... yes I am that much of a beer snob... but mostly because I am a celiac it is not worth getting sick for a beer that isn't great!).
I am now drinking a beer which is by far the most complex and satisfying beer I have tasted from an Australian brewer. It is made by http://www.moobrew.com.au/
Unfortunately this brew sold out in less than 1 week (yes even at the $25 per 33cl bottle price tag... which I can say I would happily have paid to drink this amazing drop!) so you most likely will not have the chance to try it. Don't fear, it will be back next year and judging by the quality of this brewery's other fine beers it will be just as good if not better!
A write up can be found here: http://www.moorilla.com.au/events/moorilla-event.php?id=37
The oak is not aparent to the nose, but rounds off the flavour nicely. It is perfectly balanced and leaves you craving more! Despite the high gravity the alcohol is not overpowering, but is nicely warming complimenting the oak, sweetness and subtle roasted barley flavours.
Even if you do not get a chance to try this beer next year, I do suggest you try the other products they produce. The Dark Ale is at the top of my list for AU brews! The Pale Ale is a fine example and goes down well. The Hefe and Pilsner are good examples but I would suggest there are better to be found with less work and money.
I am now drinking a beer which is by far the most complex and satisfying beer I have tasted from an Australian brewer. It is made by http://www.moobrew.com.au/
Unfortunately this brew sold out in less than 1 week (yes even at the $25 per 33cl bottle price tag... which I can say I would happily have paid to drink this amazing drop!) so you most likely will not have the chance to try it. Don't fear, it will be back next year and judging by the quality of this brewery's other fine beers it will be just as good if not better!
A write up can be found here: http://www.moorilla.com.au/events/moorilla-event.php?id=37
The oak is not aparent to the nose, but rounds off the flavour nicely. It is perfectly balanced and leaves you craving more! Despite the high gravity the alcohol is not overpowering, but is nicely warming complimenting the oak, sweetness and subtle roasted barley flavours.
Even if you do not get a chance to try this beer next year, I do suggest you try the other products they produce. The Dark Ale is at the top of my list for AU brews! The Pale Ale is a fine example and goes down well. The Hefe and Pilsner are good examples but I would suggest there are better to be found with less work and money.
). We drank a 750ml bottle of the Anniversary Ale last weekend and I was quite impressed. The 750ml of Meamtime Wheat we drank first was incredible and detracted a bit from the Murrays so my judgement may not have been the best. Murrays Blonde was quite nice with a smooth citrus aroma and would make an excellent session beer. I can not remember the others. I should probably be taking notes of all these beers but I am too lazy 
