The
Kincumber Hotel played host to a large variety of Australian craft brewers for
their 5th annual craft beer
festival. Despite
the rain, local and not-so-local brewers mingled with the Coasties to provide
over one hundred different kinds of the beautiful nectar.
On arrival we were given a little tasting glass to use throughout the event as well as small card with 10 tearaway beer tokens to be redeemed for any choice of beer or cider on offer. Brewers’ booths were positioned throughout the courtyard to strategically direct the crowd easily through the establishment, as revellers picked up beers along the way.
One
slight drawback was that we had no idea which breweries were participating
until we explored the venue. Despite this being a lost opportunity from a
marketing perspective, it meant that we had to spend a little extra time
deciding what beers to try first. It would have been better to see this
information on the booking site or Facebook page before attending the event.
Festivities
began at 11am and although it filled up quickly, it was still easy to move
around without squeezing through a crowd (a nod to the event organisers). We
were all adequately sheltered from the rain as we enjoyed our beers. We could
also grab replenishment within a reasonable waiting time which was a big
plus.
We
enjoyed as many of the beers on offer as we could and narrowed them down to a
shortlist below:
Young
Henry’s
Real Ale – Caramel characteristics created an amber tone and the sweetness
helped to balance the bitterness of this brew. A light finish made for
easy drinking.
Feral Hop Hog IPA – As the
name implies, this beer is greedy with its hops which added citrus aromatics
and a bitterness that paired well with some sweet malt notes. Gold
in colour and could be considered a ‘session’ IPA.
Fox
Hat
Lusty Larger – Golden orange in colour with a foamy head, we detected floral
and apple tones on the nose. Some tropical taste on the palate with a very
refreshing crisp finish
Murray’s Fred IPA – Quite
similar in appearance to the Hop Hog, its fruit and citrus notes made us feel
like we were drinking a pale ale until the finish. Though, a nice, bitter smack
reminds you it’s an IPA.
Apple
Jacks
Apple Cider with Vodka. As far as ciders go, this one is on the sweeter side as
the vodka cuts through the bitterness of the cider. There are hints of ginger
in the finish. Overall, a light and easy drinking beverage. Great for parties.
Riverside
Brewing 69
–This beer made us think of summer beach parties. Light in colour with a
passionfruit and citrus aroma which translated to its taste. We found it really
smooth and an easy-drinking beer.
Before
we knew it, our time at the Central Coast Beer and Cider Festival came to an
end. We spent the entire day at the event and left really impressed with the
brews on offer as well as the passionate creators. Cheers Kincumber Hotel for
hosting a fun day out! We will be keeping a keen eye out for next year’s instalment!
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Written by Lachlan Munnings
@mister_eats
@the.eatventures
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