Pepperjack ale

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Pepperjack ale

Postby banger » Monday Nov 12, 2007 8:41 pm

Another beer that's been made by a winery, seems to be a few out there at present. Found this one at DM's, about $3.69 a stubby I think. Rather nice too, a deep coppery colour, with a taste not dissimilar from JS Amber Ale. Definitely worth a try.
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Postby KEG » Monday Nov 12, 2007 9:03 pm

you mean the one that has grape juice in it? i've got some in the fridge, and they're just sitting there... i've drunk a couple, but the rest are emergency-only basically. in my opinion they're very, very different to the amber ale. similar perhaps only in the rich colour - but still not the same.
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Postby sparkious » Tuesday Nov 13, 2007 6:58 pm

I enjoyed this beer , had a similar hoppiness to LCPA and very smooth . The shiraz grape juice isn't overpowering and gives it that reddy colour. I think I read somewhere that the guy from Saltrams wines got the brewer from Matilda Bay ( Rogers ) to help him design the ale. Maybe why it tastes a little similar to the Little Creatures style.
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Postby Iron-Haggis » Tuesday Nov 13, 2007 9:59 pm

Yeah the beer was jointly made by Saltram's and Matilda Bay. It was only two people in particular, can't remember names.
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Re: Pepperjack ale

Postby steve_n » Monday Jan 21, 2008 10:25 am

i tried some of this at the saltrams restaurant. a couple with a steak dinner went very well. doubt i would drink it on its own though.
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Re: Pepperjack ale

Postby Oliver » Tuesday Jan 22, 2008 4:41 pm

Geoff and I reviewed this beer. Three stars from five was our verdict. You can read the review here: http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/reviews.html

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