Redback "Original Wheat"

This beer gets its name from the infamous and deadly redback spider in Australia. These are little creatures that are much smaller than daddy long legs and they love to hide in little crevasses. Most people get bit without even knowing it because the spider was hiding under the couch or in their shoes. They start getting unbelievably sick and don't know why until after a trip to the hospital. Why they named such a delight after such a poisonous thing I don't know but it's a cool name.

After some research I still can't exactly pinpoint where the brewery is or how it started but evidence seems to point towards WA. I'll also assume this is true because people from WA take credit for it but there clearly is some rooting in Victoria and in the Melbourne region. It seems to mostly be with the Matilda Bay brewing company having a big standing out there. I looked at their beer list and actually some of the best Aussie beers I've noticed appear to be coming from this brewery. God stuff man.

Anywhom, Redback is delicious. I had a nice pint of it the other day for an impromptu afternoon beer cause I was feeling good. It's described as Australia's original wheat beer brewed from malted wheat and malted barley and a blend of saaz and ringwood hops (which I am very unfamiliar with).

This beer is meant to be refreshing on a hot day and let me tell you, it is refreshing on a cool autumn day as well. It has a rich creamy mouth to it. It has a lot of spice to it as well but the spice is balanced well with some woody undertones. There's definitely some bitterness on the finish but it compliments everything well. This is a relaxing, flavorful and refreshing beer for sure. But I will say, at the end when the beer became a little warmer, it was not nearly as refreshing or flavorful.

Beermigos Rating: In-Laws/ Girlfriend or Boyfriend - This beer is an impressive beer that will suit most tastes. The well balanced aspect of it with all the different flavors that aren't overwhelming shows sophistication and the unique international aspect of it shows worldliness which is a big bonus with Mrs' parents.