Drinkers caught Red Handed
The change of season brings a new approach from breweries. Beers tend to get a bit darker and thicker.
James Squire's crew licked a finger and thrust it into the air to determine it was the right weather for a small batch brew.
Red Handed continues the naming convention that ties the Malt Shovel Brewery to the legend of James Squire, who opened Australia's first commercial brewery in 1798. Poor old Squire was a UK convict transported to Australia.
At 5.2 per cent Red Handed Red Ale is a brew ideal for the cooler months.
Red Handed has a deep amber colour with subtle red hues topped by a pillowy head.
The rich malty palate delivers a taste of caramel and toffee, which is complemented by a firm bitterness. The discerning drinker will also enjoy the delicious flavours of mandarin and pine, which also appear courtesy of a late dry hopping of Citra and Cascade hops.
“The team at Malt Shovel wanted to play with a traditional style we hadn’t tried before. Red Ales can be tricky to balance because you need to find the right malt sweetness and colour, plus we wanted to include a dry hop tweak. That said, we see it as a perfect Autumn release,” said Malt Shovel head brewer Chris Sheehan.
Red Handed is only available on tap for a limited time at James Squire Brewhouses around the country, including the new Squire's Fortune in Scarborough.
