PRIMARY FLAVOURS

• Pine
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Hoppy

Story

With the motto of 'In Hops We Trust', is it any wonder that Hop Nation would make a range of full-flavoured beers?

But there's more to the Hop Nation story than just big beers. Good mates Sam Hambour and Duncan Gibson are also winemakers, crafting delicious lo-fi drinks under the Site Wine label and making wine everywhere from Barolo to the Okanagan Valley.

There's a crossover with their winemaking focus on beer as well, including some fascinating barrel-matured sours. The lo-fi approach from beer to wine remains the same, with a big focus on using natural ingredients and an emphasis on letting those flavours shine with no pasteurisation and minimal filtration.

Proudly described as 'a product of passion' this classic Australian Pale Ale is one of the core brews that Hop Nation stand behind. With a golden colour and a grapefruit citrus hoppy aromatic punch thanks to the blend of aromatic American and Kiwi hops, this gold medal-winning brew has just the right balance of bitter refreshment and flavour punch.

Specs

PAIRING GUIDE

Melbourne’s Hop Nation certainly knows its way around a good pale ale, and this beautiful release never fails to hit the spot when you’re seeking something crisp, hoppy and utterly delicious. It’s a top-notch food pairing beer, too - we loved it with cheesy pasta dishes, baked feta traybakes, peri-peri or jerk chicken and all kinds of spicy Indian and Southeast Asian fare. Failing there, you’re going to love this one with a big plate of fish and chips, and it also more than satisfies alongside barbecued sausages, burgers and lamb chops, too.

RECIPE MATCHES

• Blue Cheese and Portobello Melt
• Baked Feta with Hot Honey and Tomatoes
• Next-Level Crispy Potato Salad