New Releases

From Irish stout to cold pressed cider there are always new beers coming in to the market, here’s a look at five of the most recent new releases.

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O’HARA’S IRISH CRAFT STOUT

O’Hara’s, Ireland’s number one craft beer brand, is finally available in Australia. O’Hara’s Irish Stout is the flagship brand and brewed to traditional recipe with a robust roast flavour and a full-bodied, smooth mouth feel. With notes of espresso and dark chocolate this is a masterclass in stout. O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale and Irish Pale Ale are also available.

RRP $18 Distributor: Rhizome Beverages

Website: rhizomebeverages.com.au

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MODUS FORMER TENANT RED IPA

This 7.8 per cent ABV Ruby Red IPA is bursting with aromas of passionfruit and mango due to a heavy hand on the Mosaic and Galaxy dry hops. The beer has a complex blend of citrusy hops and savoury caramel malt flavour followed by a slightly sweet finish. The allure of this cult classic, and Modus’ most-awarded beer, rests in the decadent blend of hops and malt combining in the sweetest beer symphony your buds are asking for.

RRP $33 per four-pack Distributor: Modus Operandi

Website: mobrewing.com.au/beer

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L’AUTHENTIQUE BRUT CIDER

Brut Apple Cider is the flagship of the L’Authentique range of French ciders by Val de Rance. Orange gold in colour, this original dry cider is extremely well balanced with natural aromas of ripe apples and has medium sweetness. For those who enjoy crisp, clean flavour with a dry finish this heralds a new generation of sophisticated French ciders. No added sugar, no added yeast, vegan, gluten-free and also available in Rosé, Pear, Raspberry or Lemon & Ginger.

RRP $20 Distributor: Rhizome Beverages

Website: rhizomebeverages.com.au

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L’AUTHENTIQUE ROSÉ CIDER

Rosé is latest addition to the L’Authentique range of French ciders by Val de Rance. France sets the benchmark for cider and the L’Authentique range is a blend of 18 different cider apple varieties exclusive to Northern France. L’Authentique ciders are fresh, aromatic yet dry and contain no added sugar, no added yeast, are vegan and gluten-free. Also available in Brut, Pear, Raspberry or Lemon & Ginger.

RRP $20 Distributor: Rhizome Beverages

Website: rhizomebeverages.com.au

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BERTIE COLD PRESSED CIDER

The cold press for this cider is in Bertie Street, Melbourne, in the former home of the Bertie Beetle chocolate treat. Using only hand-picked and coldpressed Victorian apples, this cider is crisp and delicious – small on sugar but big on taste. Created using the same apples we eat at home, like Royal Galas and Sundowners, this is a true Australian apple cider. The cider is available now for various independent and chain retailers.

RRP $69.99 per case Distributor: Colonial Brewing Co

Website: colonialbrewingco.com.au/ bertie-cider