Hi Dave
Just got back from OZ and found your beer delivery! Am quite looking forward to it. Love the cork and wire seal in the small bottles. Hope to see you at Beervana. I am stewarding (hopefully) and the vollie coordinator so will be at all sessions.

S

Hi Dave - Back from OZ again...Not much going on in their craft beer world to speak of, although we did have a good session at the Wig and Pen in Canberra.

While we were in Melbourne, however, we found a beer called Deus Brut des Flandres. It is a beligium beer (I think), brewed by Brouwerij Bosteels (who make Kwak) and made in the champagne style in champagne. I wondered if you had heard of it.

I thought it might be of interest after our conversations at Beervana when you were talking about the challenges of entering Moa into the correct style category. I personally wasn't aware that there were any beers out there brewed in the same style.

I found it a little strong and sour when we tasted it. Possibly aged, or it hadn't travelled well. It did have the similar, tight bubbled carbonation of the Moa which is obviously a feature of the the way the beer is made.

I still have a bottle of the Oak Aged Imperial Stout in the cellar. And, have shared the odd tasting with friends who are all looking forward to the commerical release. I'll have to go back through my notes and let you know my thoughts on the 5 Hops which was drunk a few weeks ago.

Hope all is well. Steph

Dude!! Lucky You!! Keep it Quiet but Upper Hutt it is where all the good brewers come from!! Feel free to get in contact to try my wares as i have tried and loving yours!!