2020 was the year of the Limited Edition Canvent Glass (as well as a few other things happening that year)! We were stoked we could bring some Christmas cheer and provide a bangin' beer line-up to get you through an unusual December. Thanks to everyone who joined, it's been an absolute blast seeing everyone's Carwyn Canvent posts.
#1 • DEEDS BREWING (VIC) - OPEN DECEMBER 1ST
🍺 Barelywine • 🥴 11% ABV
We're celebrating Deed's first ever Barleywine and our first ever secret Canvent gift, your Carwyn Cellars x Canvent glass.
#2 • HAWKERS BREWING (VIC) - DISTRESS CALL
🍺 Barrel Aged Strong Ale with Vanilla & Chocolate • 🥴 9% ABV
Sweet, but not too sweet, there's a balance of flavour to this strong ale which makes it a real treat to drink.
#3 • MOUNTAIN CULTURE (NSW) - CHOCK A BLOCK
🍺 Oat Cream IPA • 🥴 6.3% ABV
Even if Oat Creams aren't exactly your hoppy cup of tea, you're in for a juicy little joyride with this one.
#4 • BEER NO EVIL (SA) - THE UNINVITED GUEST
🍺 Session IPA • 🥴 4% ABV
Get cozy, chuck on some Iron Maiden, throw in a little Metallica, maybe round it out with some Megadeath...and then relax.
#5 • ONE DROP (NSW) - TOASTED MARSHMALLOW & SALTED CARAMEL PECAN MUDCAKE NITRO IMPERIAL PASTRY STOUT
🍺 Nitro Imperial Pastry Stout • 🥴 10.9% ABV
Now pop a couple marshmallows in your mouth and read that name five times fast. The residual sugar in pastry stouts mean they tend to skew towards the 'Imperial' category quite quickly, but at 10% this one is surprisingly quaffable.
#6 • URAIDLA (SA) - VENGEDUL RESOLUTION
🍺 Black IPA • 🥴 10.9% ABV
In the spirit of 'vengefulness' here are some fighting words: If you hate Black IPAs, maybe you just haven't had a well-executed one. 'Vengeful Resolution' starts with soft toffee notes and quickly flips the palate towards a long, dry, bitter finish.
#7 • MOLLY ROSE (VIC) - SEEING ORANGES
🍺 Hoppy Orange Farmhouse Ale • 🥴 5.1% ABV
If the brief here was 'citrus, spice and everything nice' then this hoppy orange farmhouse ale has absolutely nailed it. Heaps of orange rind and coriander are rounded out by a heavily dry-hopped finish.
#8 • WILDFLOWER (NSW) - THE WHOLE SHEAF
🍺 Australian Wild Ale Fermented on Wheat Straw • 🥴 4% ABV
If we could bottle up this aroma and spray it around the house, we would. It's got a prominent potpourri quality - in a good way - which lends itself super well to the funky hay notes of this wild ale. The wheat is very present here but isn't overpowering, making way for some soft lemon zest.
#9 • 3 RAVENS (VIC) - THORNBURY FRESCA
🍺 Dry IPA with Grapefruit • 🥴 6% ABV
Day 9 of Canvent and we're feeling ~ fine ~ over here! Thanks largely in part to this refreshing little number. The grapefruit really shines here, and its high carbonation keeps it punchy.
#10 • BOATROCKER (VIC) - RAZZA MATAZZ
🍺 Chardonnay Barrel Aged Imperial Pilsner • 🥴 9% ABV
A complex combination of an increased malt base, NZ hops and fruity wine-like esters. The Chardonnay barrel ageing only ads to this complex aroma and contributes to this brew's beautiful deep straw colour.
#11 • FOX FRIDAY (TAS) - PUCKER UP
🍺 Hazy Pale Ale • 🥴 5.6% ABV
With its piney and grapefruit laden aroma, dusty wheat colour and refreshing finish, this approachable hazy is one tasty little number. If you've never had a Fox Friday beer, you're in for a real treat!
#12 • SAILORS GRAVE & CURRUMBIN VALLEY (VIC & QLD) - AMA
🍺 Abalone, Lemon & Aniseed Myrtle Gose • 🥴 5% ABV
This is one of those beers that, put in the wrong hands, is probably not very tasty. Entrusted to Sailors Grave's Chris Moore, however, and it's earthy, fruity, salty decadence. ⠀
#13 • LITTLE BANG & BANKS (SA & VIC) - COLORADO WEED MONEY
🍺 Oat Cream Pale Ale • 🥴 4.9% ABV
Dude, I am so hungry. And thirsty. I want, like, something kinda sweet. But... Also, like, like a beer, y'know? Like a beautiful, awesome beer, man. Let's go to the 7/11. We Should get some oats.
#14 • CHEEKY MONKEY (WA) - CHEEKY CHRISTMAS SOUR
🍺 Hoppy Passionfruit Sour 🥴 4.7% ABV
The passionfruit in this 'hoppy passionfruit sour' really steals the show here, giving us a perfect level of acidity. The hop character contributes to its tropical aroma and provides a nice, dry finish.
#15 • FIXATION (VIC) - HOLIDAY ROAD
🍺 West Coast IPA 🥴 7% ABV
We're getting bubblegum on the nose, a nice, full mouthfeel and bright fruit notes alongside layered bitterness. It's both true to style and delightfully complex.
#16 • THE MILL (VIC) - OAT CREAM IMPERIAL STOUT
🍺 Oat Cream Imperial Stout with Coffee, Cacao & Vanilla 🥴 8% ABV
We're getting maple candy on the nose, a beautiful caramel coloured head and strong coffee character. Great coffee, at that!
#17 • BLACK ARTS (VIC) - BLUEBERRY & BASIL BIÈRE DE COUPAGE
🍺 Oat Cream Imperial Stout with Coffee, Cacao & Vanilla 🥴 8% ABV
Part wild ale, part saison, this bière de coupage dances on your palate with just enough funk to keep it interesting, and just enough herbaceousness to feel balanced.
#18 • BRIGHT BREWERY (VIC) - MYSTERY BEER: BATCH-03
🍺 ??? 🥴 5.5% ABV
Bright brewed their first Mystery Beer in 2019 and Mystery Beer Batch-02 followed after. They've gone and done it again with a special edition Carwyn Canvent-exclusive Batch-03!
#19 • PHILTER (NSW) - O HAZY NIGHT
🍺 Hazy Pale Ale 🥴 5.5% ABV
It's a tropical citrus fruit bomb, thanks to Cashmere and Citra hops leading the way with big hits of lemon and lime.
#20 • BRIDGE ROAD / MAYDAY HILLS (VIC) - HOPPY SOUR WITH BLOOD PLUM
🍺 Hoppy Sour with Blood Plum 🥴 3.8% ABV
This drop is low ABV and fermented in traditional wooden foeder tanks. The blood plum is a welcome addition, really upping the complexity and adding a gorgeous colour. It's textural and fruity, but the added hop character gives the plums a more punchy and earthy quality.
#21 • SPOTTY DOG (TAS) - IPA ROADS
🍺 Triple IPA 🥴 10.2% ABV
Drinks a little like a West Coast IPA meets hoppy American barleywine. It's ambitious and balanced for its 10.2 per cent and, like Spotty Dog, it's a modern iteration of many beers which came before it.
#22 • LA SIRENE (VIC) - GINGER & LIME FARMHOUSE
🍺 Farmhouse Ale with Ginger & Lime 🥴 3.9% ABV
Crack this farmhouse open and a massive ginger aroma escapes before giving way to short citrus notes. Take a sip and experience much the same: heavy ginger, followed by lime and great carbonation to keep it feeling extra refreshing.
#23 • SLOW LANE (VIC) - SOLITUDE
🍺 Belgian Dark Strong Ale 🥴 9% ABV
True to style, with dark fruit flavours balanced out by a rich malt character. It's brewed using traditional methods, fermented in open tanks to showcase the complexities of its Belgian Abbey yeast.
#24 • OTHERSIDE (WA) - AMBURANA RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
🍺 Russian Imperial Stout 🥴 13% ABV
This Russian Imperial Stout is an intense, velvety mix of raisin and dark chocolate flavours. Its rich, tan head traps in a toasty aroma full of dark fruit character.
Stay hydrated.