Went for a tour down to the Capes of SW WA and found the Bootleg Brewery and got some of their dark ale, Raging Bull, 7.1% and packs a punch, best dark ale I have tasted
Tasting Notes wrote:
More often than not, most high alcoholic beers possess astringent spirity flavours, detracting from the other aspects of the beer. The reverse is true for the Raging Bull. At 7.1% alc./vol., the Bull begins with the intense malty flavours ranging from the crystal flavour and all its diversity to the coffee flavours of the roasted barley. A slight bitterness is apparent from the Pride of Ringwood hops but the main essence remains with the intense warming body structure. The Bull finishes with a resounding sweetness which, like chocolate, begs for another mouthful. A complete and full beer, Raging Bull is truly unique and possibly the most distinctive beer being produced in Australia today
INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARDS
– GOLD ‘99, ‘03, ‘04 SILVER ‘97, ‘98, ‘02, '05, ‘07
“WINNER BEST DARK ALE CATEGORY” ‘01
“BEST AUSTRALASIAN PACKAGED PORTER” International Beer Awards Melbourne ‘05
“BEST AUSTRALIAN DARK ALE” Australian Beer Awards Sydney 2006