PRIMARY FLAVOURS
- Pine
- Tangerine
- Caramel
- Crisp
Story
Like so many breweries, the Prancing Pony story starts at home.
When Frank Samson and Corinna Steeb arrived in Australia from Germany in 1982, Frank, then aged 24, didn't think much of the mass-produced Aussie beers. But, instead of suffering through, he decided to start making his own beer in a 30L fermenter in the kitchen.
After Frank nearly burned the place down boiling things on the stove, Corinna banished him to the back shed; Frank dreamed up a label to stick on the bottles- only so he could tell which beer was which, and to entertain Corinna (‘make me a Black Ale’, she once said). The labels got more colourful, including imaginary medals not won at the time and, of course, the imaginary brewery name, ‘Prancing Pony’.
Long story short, Frank and Corinna turned a dream into reality, opening up the Prancing Pony Brewery for real in 2012 at Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills and have never looked back. Even now, the beers have whimsical names, bright coloured labels and real character. The range is large too, with a full kaleidoscope of brews covering everything from ultra-light lager to the wild 11% Experimental IPA (that is a meal in itself).
We're not sure what Stanley Kubrick would think of this Pale Ale, but we think it strikes a great balance between hoppy modern aromatic punch and then just the right amount of caramel malt richness. Very much a classic Pony beer, the character here is driven by a blend of old and new school hops that gives a really balanced blend of generosity and bitterness.
Specs
| key | value |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| State | SA |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| type | Summer Ale |
| Brewery | Prancing Pony Brewing |
| alcohol | 4.8% |
| size | 375ml |
| Hops | Enigma, Mandarina Bavaria, Citra, Azzacca |
| Ingredients | Water, Yeast, Hops, Barley |
PAIRING GUIDE
Bursting with bright citrus flavours and no shortage of hoppy character, this pale ale from Prancing Pony hits all the right notes from the very first sip. It’s a truly versatile beer when it comes to food pairing - we loved it with lemon chicken recipes, but it’s equally delicious alongside a classic Thai green curry, butter chicken or spicy noodles and pho. Roast pork skewers, souvlaki and peri-peri chicken will work a treat, and it’s also excellent with fish and chips, grilled prawns and salty cheeses. What’s not to love?
| key | value |
|---|---|
| FOOD | Chicken Burgers, Tempura |
| TASTES | Tangy, Spicy |
| MOODS | Always a Winner, Celebratory |
| SEASONS | All Year Round |
