Popped down to the South Melbourne Markets the other day on a fruit and vegie run, and spotted the local Swords Select. As they had a good looking selection of local craft beers I decided to have a browse. One of the more out-of-the ordinary ones was a mango beer put out by Matso’s Broome Brewery located in Broome, Western Australia.
The guy behind the counter described it as more fragrant than flavoured as far as the mango went. This is fairly true. While the sensation of drinking feels very much like a Belgian blonde as the site says, but the effect is more like Monteith’s Summer Ale, with a mango sweetness rather than a slight gingery bite.
It could easily become a summer default, but too much would ruin the enjoyment. Might see about their mixed carton and try out a few others.
Imagine: a hot summery day. You want something to quench the thirst but without too much bitterness.
If this beer was an actor: Jayma Mays in Glee. Bright and fairly sweet.
Rating: 7/10.
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