Little Creatures "Shepherds Delight" Red IPA - Australia (ABV 6.4%)

The latest single batch offering from Little Creatures arrived in the shops today so naturally I had to get in early. This is the first single batch brewed under the ownership of Lion Nathan, hopefully they allow Creatures to continue to brew these one off specials.

This Red IPA is packed with hops and has a lovely maltiness that not only provides the copper colour but balances this beer beautifully.

Creatures have used New Zealand "Southern Cross" and "Dr Rudi" hops together with Australian "Stella" and "Victoria Secret", US "Chinook" and UK "Goldings". The hops give a citrus aroma and flavour and a dry, slightly bitter finish.

This is a very good single batch, the hopiness harks back to a previous offering,  "Big Dipper" double IPA . Get out and get your hands on some while you can.