Hunter Valley

The hunter valley is primarily known for its wine there are 140 wineries in the region which produces some world class wines predominately Shirazs and Semillons. Like any good wine country the Hunter Valley is home to two Breweries which produce some very fine Ales. Blue tounge brewery is leading the charge when it comes to popularity amongst the corporate world slowly cracking into the Lion nation domination of Australian beers.On the other hand Potters Brewery is much smaller in scale yet in my opinion is producing some tasty American/ European style Largers and pale Ales with there own unique Australian taste.

Hunter Klosh 4.5%

Is the biggest seller. A crisp and refreshing German Golden Ale subtle fruit aromas a very delicate honey flavour with a soft hop bitterness to finish. Although its the biggest seller it didnt get my vote.

Hunter Wit Beer 4.6%

Taken from the lines of belign white beer it is unfiltered and has the added flavours of ground corriander, orange peel and lime zest. Id say this would have to be very low on my vote for a good beer but on the other hand it was my a favourite amongst my friends as the old saying goesones mans trash is another ones treasure.

Hunter larger 4.8%

A full bodied european style Larger. German hops are used giving this splendid larger a 5/5 vote for me has such harmonious toasted flavors with a firm hop bitterness.

Hunter Ginger 4.5%

Best way to sum this up is ginger beer thats alcoh

olic. Not my cup of tea. Marvelous how they managed to get such an intense ginger flavor thorough-out the whole beer.

Hunter Pale Ale 5.2%

An American based pale ale several malts are used to help balance this complex beer. Its great to be able to finally taste an Australian beer that has the texture of some of the finest made in the USA. It has a very fruity tang mainly consisting of grapefruit and passion-fruit. A pleasure to taste.

So next time your in Wine country and feeling like you need to get a hop hit head out to Potters and be sure to order a tasting palate or take the guided brewing tour. Both are a real bargain and worth every cent.

Blue Tongue Brewery

Is also located in the Hunter Valley you cant actually miss it with its prime location based at the gateway of the magnificent Hunter Valley. Great Australian logo, rapidly growing company currently owned by the Coke empire, does a great job giving back to the community supporting the athletes of the central coast mariners A league soccer team.

The premium Blue Tongue larger.

An all round larger with a full taste very smooth made using Tasmania and German hops. As i mentioned before hand this company has taken awards not only for the beer but for the graphics in the presentation on the label.

Alcoholic Ginger beer.

Im hard to please when it comes to producing a beer made with ginger but Blue Tongue does a great job here allowing for a crisp tasting beer

with the subtle refreshing tasted of ginger a great beer if your in the mood for experimenting with the alternate flavors which can be used when brewing.