Review: Mac's Brewery Sassy Red

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Apparently this is dirt cheap in NZ, but here it's over $50 a case.

A light chocolate brown coloured body flows into the glass, with unfortunately little head and almost no retention after dissipation.

The taste is over-the-top spice and hops, just like the aroma, and it works surprisingly well. Upon first sip, I could have almost sworn I was drinking Little Creatures Pale Ale (Western Australia), it's so similar that I honestly doubt if I could tell them apart after a few throw-downs.

The mouth feel is average, a typical macro with med to med-high carbonation, but paired with the aftertaste that just lasts and lasts you can't help but like it.

It's apparently limited release, which is a shame because I'd be buying this over Little Creatures Pale Ale because of the $20 saving otherwise.

If you can find it, try it! It gets my vote.