Mildura Brewery Choc Hops

Have to wonder if this was supposed to be out in Woolies in time for Easter?

Regardless, it pours blacker than expected, though the insubstantial chocolate coloured head is soon gone. Slightly fizzy character to this with hops evident early, slightly empty middle, bit of vanilla character to back up the expected cocoa.

Having now tried this on a number of occasions I find it a pretty pleasing drop on the whole, successfully crafting pretty much everything you want in a chocolate porter. Well worth a go at its price range when you've got the craving for something a bit sweet. Underrated, and recommended. 7.5

Mildura Brewery Mallee Bull Strong Ale

Bit of a gamble on this one.

5.6% is hardly 'strong' from the outset and it probably doesn't help to enter a beer with skepticism. But even being generous the main characteristic of this beer is its bittering hops. There's not enough malt for this style, not by a long shot.

Not a lot to recommend here unfortunately. 3.5