We’ve come full circle for our 6th ABC gathering, we were back where it all started at All Bar Nun and what a joy it was to be back.
Dan Kenny from All Bar Nun and Michael Vanzetti from Lion Nathan were our hosts for the evening and we were accommodated in the very comfortable lounge bar that was perfect for such a gathering. They even put together a flash menu for the evening.
On arrival we were treated to a beer to get us started, it was a “Hahn Super Dry” served up in a nice little Malt Shovel Brewery - James Squire middy glass which was our to keep. Brewed using the finest ingredients with no preservatives or additives. An enhanced brewing process breaks down more of the natural sugars to deliver a Super Dry taste with only a third of the carbs of standard full strength beer. A very nice little starter.
The 1st official beer of the evening was the “Malt Shovel Brewery James Squire Sundown Lager” (4.4%). A thirst-quenching lager for all occasions, brewed using pale and carapils malts and a unique blend of hops. Clean, fresh grassy aroma and a distinctive hoppiness, yet a mild bitterness on the late palate. The beer was served up in jugs and Mick our beer guru for the night showed us how to get the most flavour out of a pour by using a very simple pouring method (if you weren’t there, you’ll have to come to the next beer club to find out what it is). We were served up a very nice little dish of Italian Pork sausages with onion rings and Tuscan salsa which matched this beer very nicely.
The 2nd beer was the “Kosciuzko Pale Ale” (4.5%). On pouring into a glass you’re treated to a light amber colour liquid. The aroma of this brew is fairly inviting with hints of tropical fruit and citrus zest and sweet malt. On the palate there were honey and melon notes initially, with a medium body and malt character, it finishes with a nice balance between fruit and bitter notes. This beer is perfect to drink with seafood and we serve a beautifully cooked plate of rock salt & pepper calamari with a lemon aioli.
The 3rd beer was the “James Squire Amber Ale” (5%). This brew has a full, amber-red colour with its hand crafted unique brew of three malts and three different Tasmanian hops along with a 125 year old top fermenting ale yeast this beer delivers a rich creamy and slightly nutty finish. A fruity full-flavoured ales goes best with red meat and the All Bar boys had done their home work and served us up a bowl of rich Irish stew with sticky rice pilaf.
The final beer of the evening was the “James Squire Porter” (5%) This beer is almost black, with ruby highlights. It has dense, beige, head and an appetising aroma of fresh cream and coffee. A very creamy beer in texture, too, but by no means full-bodied. The palate is initially coffeeish, also with smooth black chocolate and caramel flavours. Then a development of malty, grainy, notes: cookies or biscotti. Then well-done toast, finishing crisply. Beer Guru said this is perfect with chocolate mud cake but there were no complaints with the mini white and dark chocolate banana muffins the chef from All Bar whipped up.
A special new award was presented on the night for the worse dressed and Tom Waters was the very deserving recipient wearing a very hideous pair of sky blue pants. As usual the fine bucket received some nice little donations.
Our very special thanks go out to all the guys at All Bar Nun especially Dan Kenny, the chef and to the Very Nice Waitress for the fantastic food and service and to Mick Vanzetti for Lion Nathan for providing the great beers and raffle prizes.
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