{"title":"Malt Donkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalt Donkey comes to change everything we think about Terroir in beer. These South Australian producers take the wine approach for a showcase of land and climate in their delicate ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalt Donkey is completely rewriting the rules of beer. Straight out of South Australia, this nano-malthouse and brewery is treating grain exactly like the wine world treats grapes. They are obsessed with terroir, growing single-paddock barley trials across 25 different soil types (including grapevines in the Barossa) just to prove how a specific patch of dirt changes the flavour in your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed by Tom Whitehouse (ex-Balter \u0026amp; Pirate Life), their flagship \"Fine Ales\" skip traditional styles entirely. These are massive 8% ABV showstoppers presented in vintage-dated, corked champagne bottles. The wild part? You can try different versions of the exact same beer recipe where the only difference is the paddock the grain was harvested from, moving from savory complexity to bright fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"malt-donkey-serrello-pine-hill-2024-750ml","title":"Malt Donkey - Serrello Pine Hill 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pine Hill is our cult classic Serrello, approachable yet expressive, structured to be poured in a stemmed glass and savoured. It opens with sesame crackers, dried fruit and fresh honey before delivering a smooth rye bread palate with lemon flower, creamy texture and a clean, lasting finish. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoil: Pine  Pine Hill vintage was defined by generous early rainfall and late-season stress — a natural proving ground that separated exceptional malting lines from ordinary ones. The grains that thrived here carry concentrated flavour precursors and the protein-starch balance to express Pine Hill's distinctive black clay minerality in the glass.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Malt Donkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Belgian Blonde\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Woodside, SA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 8.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Malt Donkey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48184441143554,"sku":"1003072","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260722_MaltDonkey-SerrelloPineHill2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1784763629"},{"product_id":"malt-donkey-serrello-ungarra-2024-750ml","title":"Malt Donkey - Serrello Ungarra 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Ungarra Serrello 2024 is a single-origin craft malt from the Ungarra region of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, a place defined by its ancient soils, coastal winds, and exceptional barley. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBottled in fabulous 750ml bottles with cork and clip, this 2024 vintage is a testament to what great terroir and careful craft can produce. Expect a rich, layered character with depth and complexity that rewards patience. The Serrello style is bold yet refined, with a long, dry finish that lingers well after the last sip.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Malt Donkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Belgian Blonde\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Woodside, SA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 8.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Malt Donkey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48184459002114,"sku":"1003074","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/MaltDonkey-SerrelloUngarra2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1784763762"},{"product_id":"malt-donkey-serrello-culburra-2024-750ml","title":"Malt Donkey - Serrello Culburra 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Culburra Serrello 2024 is a single-origin fine ale from the Culburra region of South Australia, a place where the soils run deep and the barley grows with quiet intensity. This is a Serrello built on clarity and precision, letting the character of its origin speak without distraction. Expect a clean, expressive palate with a refined dry finish. The Serrello style at its most honest, bright, mineral, and unmistakably Culburra.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Malt Donkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Belgian Blonde\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Woodside, SA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 8.0%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Malt Donkey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48184468144386,"sku":"1003075","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260722_MaltDonkey-SerrelloCulburra2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1784763813"},{"product_id":"malt-donkey-orvyn-pine-hill-2024-750ml","title":"Malt Donkey - Orvyn Pine Hill 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Inspired by traditional Belgian-style Ales, Orvyn is the richer, more sophisticated end of the Malt Donkey range. Brewed using a specialized saison yeast that demands patience and precision. Rich amber in color with a creamy, full mouthfeel of savoury flavours. The finish is long, clean and lifted. Built for the table and made for rich food, this ale is best shared among great company.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoil: The 2023\/24 vintage was a challenging one at Pine Hill. Generous June rains (123.6mm) built moisture; late December rains (95.7mm) hit fortunately after the harvest. The early season moisture was retained in large part due to the unique self mulching soil profile, meaning that the grain was able to bridge the dry mid season. These grains carry Pine Hill's heavy black-clay minerality into the glass with long, persistent intensity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnd: Medium amber with rye bread, spiced cocoa and lemon zest on the leading nose into a soft creamy palate of chocolate dust, earth and cloves with a long clean finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Malt Donkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Belgian Ale\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Woodside, SA\u003cbr\u003eABV: 8.5%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Malt Donkey","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48184485118210,"sku":"1003076","price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20260722_MaltDonkey-OrvynPineHill2024750ml_1.jpg?v=1784763945"},{"product_id":"malt-donkey-orvyn-ungarra-2024-750ml","title":"Malt Donkey - Orvyn Ungarra 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Ungarra Orvyn 2024 brings the Belgian-inspired Orvyn style to one of South Australia's most compelling growing regions. 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