Purple is the new blue

For the International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (WCBD), which took place on 8 March 2016, the Adelaide based Wheaty Brewing Corp created a Bluestocking beer, which was to excel at having a really deep blue colour.

Brauwelt International sent its correspondent John Harvey to the Wheatsheaf pub to check out the “blue” beer when it was tapped on 7 May 2016.

Here is his report: “We found the colour rather disappointing as it is more purple/indigo rather than blue, but there is a hint of blue colour in the foam/head when held to the light. The beer is well balanced with good bitterness and hop character.” As Jade Flavell, the brewer, was not present when Mr Harvey went to taste the beer, he couldn't discuss it with her. But her bar staff described the beer as “an American-style wheat”. Sadly, Mr Harvey could not detect any typical wheat characters.

Never mind, ladies. Better luck next time, we say.