Black Wattle Original Ale (-2011)
Barons Brewing Company in Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺
Amber / Red Ale Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.13
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The first beer released is the Wattle Seed Ale, which starts with a blend of Australian and European malts, creating a rich flavour base of caramel with a hint of chocolate. The smooth malt flavours are lightly hopped and then infused with roasted Wattle Seed, bringing a unique and authentic Australian flavour to this fine red ale. The result is an outstanding ale that boasts a smooth taste profile balancing its robust character, an ultimately rewarding yet distinctive beer. Native Range. Formerly Barons Black Wattle Superior Wattle Seed Ale.
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6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
2008 bottle, early 2008 from Sunset Grill.
Large, force carbonated head is off-white and held by a clear dark golden body.
Pretty basic, rather clean amber ale, with light, fluffy floral/perfume notes from the yeast and hints of nutty, lightly biscuity notes on the end.
Surprisingly "fresh" in flavor, but the bottles were newly distributed and probably hadnt sat long in the warehouse. A lightly creamy mouthfeel supported no doubt by the proteins/starches of the wattle seed (and lack of age on the beer). Nuttiness abounds, with mineral water, light caramel and hints of doughiness. No hops or alcohol notes to be found here.
Large, force carbonated head is off-white and held by a clear dark golden body.
Pretty basic, rather clean amber ale, with light, fluffy floral/perfume notes from the yeast and hints of nutty, lightly biscuity notes on the end.
Surprisingly "fresh" in flavor, but the bottles were newly distributed and probably hadnt sat long in the warehouse. A lightly creamy mouthfeel supported no doubt by the proteins/starches of the wattle seed (and lack of age on the beer). Nuttiness abounds, with mineral water, light caramel and hints of doughiness. No hops or alcohol notes to be found here.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Feb 2009
at 16:12
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
12oz Bottle Pours out a hazy dark amber topped with a small off white head. Aroma of rich malt and some sweetness. Tast of thick malt and I would guess some wattle seed. A nice touch of sweet chocolate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jun 2008
at 19:37
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(33 cl bottle, purchased at Kastrup)On May 10, 2008BB 21/05/08Shady copper color, white head. Sweet, grainy, malty buttery, roasted scent, some banana. Roasted, malty, sweet taste. Medium mouthfeel. Medium bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 May 2008
at 17:23
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
bottle - Well, this one is a first. It’s the first beer that’s made me wonder... what the hell is a wattle? It pours clear amber with very little head. The aroma is mainly nutty caramel malt. The flavor is sweet caramel malt and maybe a hint of dark fruit and unnamed herbal, almost licorice-like something or other. Wattle! I guess... It’s not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Apr 2008
at 20:55
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Fizzy, off-white head with a clear amber colored body. Aromas of sweet malts and some soy sauce. Taste of sweet barely that is easy to sip. A bit biscuity. I don’t know what a wattle seed is or tastes like, but this beer reminds me of Fat Tire. Fizzy mouth with the viscosity of water.
Tried
on 30 Mar 2008
at 20:56
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
330ml bottle purchased at the Fine Food Store at Kastrup Airport. Deep, red-brown body with a fawn head quickly diminishing. Spicy-malty smell. Herbal vegetables (wattle Seed?) in flavour added by lightly roasted grain, some sweetness and malty aftertones. Dusty and rounded mouthfeel. Alright (02.02.2008).
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Feb 2008
at 14:20
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
Well this is different - I have no idea what wattle seed is, but it gives this beer an unusual spicy and herbal aroma. There’s some bready caramel malt and grassy hop in the background, but the fore is something of a aniseed + rye bread + nutmeg characteristic. Dark ruby color with essentially no head. Sweetish up front with a vague herbal character leading into the finish, which is characterized by a long bitter chocolate note. Berry like fruitiness circles around the middle of the palate. Medium acidity. Lightish palate feels somewhat thin and unsatisfying.
Tried
on 25 Jan 2008
at 17:23