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Black Wattle Superior Ale
Barons Brewing Company Ltd.
Sydney, Australia
5.8 % ABV

This intriguing ale spiced with roasted wattle seeds comes from a land Down Under, where the flowering plants of the acacia species grow in abundance, and the golden variety is even the national flower. The seeds of the black wattle give this clear, amber-brown brew a nutty, mocha flavor, similar to chicory. The malts are bready, with a maple-and-brown-sugar sweetness. A mild, earthy hop flavor and low hop bitterness keep the focus on the malts and spice. Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel, Black Wattle is similar to an English brown ale such as Newcastle, but with a more complex flavor profile. Easy drinking and smooth, this Aussie is a good choice for the “shoulder season,” when you’re tiring of heavy ales but not yet ready for the lagers and wheat beers of summer.

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