Hugh Rothwell

Been holding on to this one for a while. Seems appropriate for the winter solstice. Full bodied, smooth, chocolate, dark fruit and a late boozy warmth.

Morning swim in Ballina 🏊🏻‍♂️😊

Making the most of a 2 day trip to Sydney for family medical reasons #beer #planespotting #AvGeek

Backyard visitor #straya

New year, same morning routine 🏊🏻‍♂️ #swimming

The final beer of @BeerCartel canvent is Christmas in a can. Plenty of rum, star anise, all spice and clove and then ginger and orange as it warmed. It’s one for the Christmas pudding fans, which is not me. Still, I didn’t hate it. 3/5 Merry Christmas 🎄🍻

Day 24 and the penultimate beer of @BeerCartel canvent. This is the best beer so far. Very drinkable for 10% - smooth, full bodied, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Sensational beer. 5/5

Day 23 of @BeerCartel canvent. Labelled as an American IPA but has all the characteristics of a West Coast IPA - pine, grapefruit and lemon with a decent malt hit. It’s an okay beer but I feel like this taste profile has been over represented this year. 3/5

Day 22 of @BeerCartel canvent. I love a good amber ale but I found this a touch underwhelming. It is well balanced but I thought both the malt and hops were a little on the subtle side. It’s a decent beer but not a great one. 3.5/5

Day 21 of @BeerCartel canvent. This is a full bodied and full flavoured beer. The balance between the sweet caramel and toffee malt and citrus and tropical fruit (with a hint of resin) hops is spot on. The 8% ABV is well hidden. Another 4.5/5

Day 20 of @BeerCartel canvent. This is a malt lover’s dream - crusty bread, caramel, toffee, a touch of roasted barley and a dry finish. All at a sessionable 5% ABV. Beautiful beer 4.5/5

Day 19 of @BeerCartel canvent. A delightfully refreshing gose. Effervescent, a light malt presence, herbal hop notes, just the right amount of salt and a tart finish that leaves you wanting more. Loved it. 4.5/5

Day 18 of @BeerCartel canvent. Another hazy, this time with predominantly NZ hops imparting flavour and aroma reminiscent of a fruit salad with tropical fruits, berries, citrus and green grapes. Light and soft with minimal bitterness. Very nice 4/5

Day 17 of @BeerCartel canvent is a German style Dortmunder Export lager. A medium bodied lager with the perfect balance of bready malt and spicy hops. Medium bitterness accompanies a clean, crisp finish. A well brewed, refreshing lager. 4/5

Day 16 of @BeerCartel canvent. Finally another dark beer! A brown ale with honey on the front palate followed by bready, toffee and caramel malt with a hint of woody hops. It finishes dry with a medium bitterness. Smooth, balanced and sessionable - another banger. 5/5

Day 15 of @BeerCartel canvent. I liked this more than I expected as the pine was somewhat subdued. Tropical fruits and citrus dominate - passionfruit, pineapple, tangerine with a hint of stone fruit. Mouthfeel is soft with a crisp finish. Solid beer for a warm summer evening. 4/5

Day 14 of @BeerCartel canvent sees the first double figure ABV in a Belgian quad. Malt and yeast dominate in a sweet, smooth, full bodied beer. Rum, raisin and spice notes are all present. Very drinkable, especially at 12.5%. Excellent beer. 4.5/5

Day 13 of @BeerCartel canvent. Hop forward as expected with Pineapple, mandarin, tangerine and pine present. Medium body and minimal bitterness. Very pleasant but slightly underwhelming. The centennial hops detract from the ‘juicy’ factor. 3.5/5

Day 12 of @BeerCartel canvent is a Czech Amber Pilsner. Delicious biscuity malt balanced with classic earthy and spicy notes from iconic Saaz hops. Full bodied with a dry, crisp finish that leaves you wanting more. Best so far. 5/5

Day 11 of @BeerCartel canvent is an Aussie twist on a classic Belgian witbier. Lemon Myrtle, finger lime and strawberry gum replace the traditional orange and coriander. The spices hit first with a smooth wheat finish. Light, refreshing and innovative. I loved it. 4/5