Phillip Island Brewing Co

in Cowes, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺


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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5.5

Aromas of passionfruit, mango and pine needles. Very pleasant. But the pine notes are too prominent in the mouth, obliterating the other flavours.

Tried on 30 Dec 2025 at 08:24


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Aromas of toast, raisin, cola and cream. Nice toasty, citrusy taste with a good mouthfeel. Very nice.

Tried on 19 Jan 2024 at 12:07


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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7

18/10/2022. Can bought at Rusty Water Brewery, Philip Island enjoyed at Crown Promenade. Pours clear dark amber with a frothy off-white head. Aroma of toffee, malt, biscuit, buttered popcorn, fruit, slight spiced edge. Medium sweetness and light to moderate bitterness. Medium body, oily, average carbonation. Pretty decent.

Tried from Can on 18 Oct 2022 at 12:25


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5

17/10/2022. Can from Rusty Waters, Cowes enjoyed at Crown Promenade. Pours hazy golden orange with a small frothy white head. Aroma of citrus, orange, light tropical fruits, grapefruit, biscuit malt. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Moderate body, slightly watery, average carbonation. Easy drinking, pretty decent.

Tried from Can on 17 Oct 2022 at 12:59


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

17/10/2022. Can from Rusty Waters, Cowes enjoyed at Crown Promenade. Victoria rating #100. Pours clear golden amber with a frothy off-white head. Aroma is hoppy, citrus, caramel, malt, touch of pine and light spicy notes. Quite sweet, light bitterness. Moderate body, slightly watery, soft carbonation. Some hoppy spciy bitterness develops. Quite enjoyable.

Tried from Can on 17 Oct 2022 at 12:26


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

17/10/2022. Can from Rusty Water Brewery, Cowes enjoyed at Crown Promenade. Pours hazy pale golden with a large frothy white head. Aroma is citrus, stone fruits, orange, grapefruit, husky notes. Quite sweet with light bitterness and the slightest tart edge. Moderate body, slightly watery, average to soft carbonation. Quite drinkable.

Tried from Can on 17 Oct 2022 at 12:02


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

15/10/2022. Draught at Rusty Waters Brewery (aka Philip Island Brewery), Philip Island. Pours black with a small creamy beige head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt and red wine. Nice bittersweet taste with a dry tannic finish. Enjoyable, best of the 4 on the paddle.

Tried on 15 Oct 2022 at 03:00


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

15/10/2022. Draught at Rusty Waters Brewery (aka Philip Island Brewery), Philip Island. Pours black with a small bubbly beige head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, hops, citrus, malt. Moderate sweetness and medium to heavy bitterness. Medium body, average carbonation. Roasted finish, a typically well done BIPA.

Tried on 15 Oct 2022 at 02:59


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Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

15/10/2022. Draught at Rusty Waters Brewery (aka Philip Island Brewery), Philip Island. Pours slightly hazy dark amber with a large fluffy off-white head. Aroma is fruity, malty, bready, light spiced edge. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, average carbonation. Quite enjoyable.

Tried on 15 Oct 2022 at 02:53


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

15/10/2022. Draught at Rusty Waters Brewery (aka Philip Island Brewery), Philip Island. Pours hazy golden orange with a small frothy white head. Aroma is fruity citrus, tropical and piney. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, average carbonation. Pretty decent.

Tried on 15 Oct 2022 at 02:53