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A lot goes into making great tasting beer and spirit. It takes the right ingredients delicately balanced together to produce that great taste you’re looking for. It takes experience and a team of brewmasters and distillers who are dedicated to the craft of beverages. It takes an understanding of what people want when they crack one open on a warm summer night, a weekend spent catching up with good friends, or at the end of a long hike.

At Prickly Moses Brewing Co we think it takes all of the above, but we also think it takes something else. We call it Otway magic, but you might know her as Mother Nature. We’re an independent brewery and the home of the Prickly Moses Brewery, Forbidden Fruit Cidery and Redwood Distillery. Some local brands you know and love.
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DreamAudit (4057) reviewed
Spotted Ale from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
12 years ago
4.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
From a 330ml bottle on 27/1/2014. Pours a cloudy pale yellow/straw with a small head. Has a slightly odd, fruity yeasty aroma. The flavour is similarly odd, with some tart citrus and yeast, with a dry, slightly sharp bitterness. Light bodied with medium to lively carbonation. I can’t say I found this particularly cohesive or enjoyable.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Jan 2014 at 19:34
cagarvie (40318) reviewed
Red Ale from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
12 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle at bow bar tasting... Copper... Thin white lacing... Soft toffee... Lightdry zezty spice nose... Dry toffee malts
Tried from Bottle on 22 Oct 2013 at 10:57
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Otway Stout from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottled 33 cl from Chas Cole Cellars, Belmont/Geelong, on August 1, 2013.Clear, very dark red to black color, tan to light brown lasting head. Sweet, malty, molasses scent. Sweet, grainy, roasted taste. Roasted aftertaste. Medium to smooth mouthfeel, medium high bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 15:25
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Blueberry Hefeweizen from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottled 33 cl from Chas Cole Cellars, Belmont/Geelong, on August 1, 2013.Label states 4.5% ABV.Clear golden color, big fluffy lasting white head. Sweet, sugary, blueberry scent. Sweet, berry, sugary taste. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness. Tart, blueberry finish.Enjoyed this one more than I first expected, nice!
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 15:23
gnoff (11189) reviewed
ChainSAW from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottled 33 cl from Chas Cole Cellars, Belmont/Geelong, on August 1, 2013.States "Australian Wheat" and "Stella" on the label.Hazy yellow color, white head. Sweet, fruity scent. Sweet, herbal, grainy taste. Dry, bitter aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel, medium high dry bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 15:21
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Otway Ale from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
5.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottled 33 cl from Chas Cole Cellars, Belmont/Geelong, on August 1, 2013.Label states 4.9% ABV.Hazy golden color, yellow head. Sweet, malty scent. Malty, grainy, dry taste. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness. Grainy aftertaste.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 15:17
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Red Ale from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottled 33 cl at Penny Blue, Melbourne. On July 29, 2013.Hazy copper color, small off-white head. Sweet, malty, caramel, fruity scent. Sweet, malty, bread taste. Medium moutfheel, medium bitterness. Malty, fruity aftertaste.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 06:29
gnoff (11189) reviewed
The Raconteur IPA from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7.3/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottled 33 cl at Slowbeer, Melbourne. On July 29, 2013.Cloudy brown color, tan head. Sweet, caramel, hoppy scent. Sweet, bitter, malty, citrus taste. Bitter, resin aftertaste. Smooth mouthfeel, high bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 06:24
gnoff (11189) reviewed
Black Panther IBA from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draught as a pot size at The Scratch, Brisbane. On July 21, 2013.Black color, tan head. Sweet, hoppy, bitter taste. Medium mouthfeel, medium high bitterness. Bitter, roasted aftertaste. Sweet, malty, roasted, hoppy scent.
Tried on 24 Aug 2013 at 06:42
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Black Panther IBA from Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer
13 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle at the Australia Hotel. Clear brown color, huge tan head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of Christmas trees. Taste is dark and roasty with a bitter finish. Very nice.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Aug 2013 at 00:11