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Carton of 12 x 750mL Bottles Carlton Draught is a traditional, full-strength lager that is crisp on the mid-palate with a good malt character and smooth full-bodied flavour. Clean hop bitterness gives the brew a slightly dry finish. Synonymous with the origins of the brewery itself, Carlton Draught is renowned for tasting as fresh as it did the day it was brewed. And it's that kind of consistency in taste that's been important to Australians for generations.

Modus Operandi Pale Ale is dry hopped with some of the biggest hops from the Yakima Valley. This choice selection brings out a lively layer of aromatics, with hints of pine and citrus which follow onto the palate. A crisp, dry finish caps it off.

Traditional ginger beer is produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar. Alcoholic ginger beer has been gaining popularity as a replacement for traditional beer, as well as for a mixer in other drinks such as vodka or spiced rum. The combination of the sweetness from residual sugars, and spiciness from the ginger make it the ideal refreshing beverage. Brookvale Union Ginger Beer is a great Australian example. Carton of 24 x 330mL Cans.

Antipodes is fine New Zealand artesian water, offering the highest degree of purity and subtle minerality. Bottled at source from an aquifer 327m deep, it is unaltered from its natural origins and offers a zero carbon footprint from its source to dining table anywhere in the world. Antipodes sparkling possesses a delicate bead while its purity makes it an ideal companion for fine food and wine. The mineral fingerprint is light, with silica as its key element, providing a silky, soft mouthfeel.

North-western brewing maestros, Matso's, produce some of Australia's premier craft beers. Their Mango Beer is based on a classic Belgium Blonde recipe with a fruit flavoured slant. Using a 100% natural mango blend the brewers have developed an easy drinking beer style with excellent fruit aroma and balancing sweet dryness.

So what's an Australian IPA? It's a full bodied IPA tailor-made for Australia. Starting with 100 percent Australian hops, picked to deliver a gentle rush of tropical fruit and subtle pine notes, hinting at sunshine and surf and the salt-sweet scent of summer. Next is the Australian made malt to cut through the bitterness and deliver an instant Aussie classic that's big, bold and beaut.

XXXX Bitter has a clean crisp taste, with a satisfying after bitterness. Bottom fermented at low temperatures to produce a full flavoured beer.

Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance.

The world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephan, have released their limited edition Weissbier perfect for any celebration. A slightly stronger, celebration-friendly lager that exhibits those trademark German-lager aromas of herbal hops with a nice balance of full-bodied malts. There is a nice fruity zing on the back of the nose that is wonderfully displayed on the front palate. Quality hops then deliver warm and delicious notes of honey, citrus fruit and spice.

The Broadside is made in tribute to a fierce naval battle between the English and Dutch in 1672. The English fleet was moored in Southwold at the time, home to the Adnams Brewery, legend has it most of the sailors were in a tavern when they were called to arms. This is a full bodied ale of fruitcake, pungent hops and punchy alcohol. Perfect with strong cheddar.