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Bulk Priming:
A technique used to prime your fermented beer in a single batch rather then individually as you would when bottling. Most people combine a mixture of water and sugar in a second vessel and rack the fermented beer on top of the sugar mixture. They would then bottle from the mixture without adding any sugar to the bottles as it has already mixed with the 'bulk' amount. A hit and miss technique, with as many failures as successful uses. Can also be used in kegging if your gas has run out.

Matilda Bay Brewing Company Graystons Reserve 2007

Unknown brewed by
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Brewed in:
North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Alcohol %:
6.00%

Serve in:
Pilsner Glass

Availability:
Bottled: Yes (750 ml)
Draught (On Tap): Yes
Canned: No
Availability: All Year

Misc:
Print Shop Focus Tags

Graystons Reserve 2007 is a strong, dark wheat beer brewed using Matilda Bay's classic Redback yeast. Unfiltered and unpasteurised the brew still contains active yeast in the bottle which wil help this beer age and develop over time. It has been designed for the fridge and the cellar. The name Grayston's Reserve is inspired by the birth of a Matilda Bay team members first son - Jake Grayston Player.

Reviews	Weighted Score	Avg Score	High Score	Low Score
1	8.10	9.00	9.00	9.00

Overall Score: 9.00
	Reviewer:	Nathan	Reviewed:	18/07/07
	Serving Type: Bottle
	Really special beers are few and far between. That is a good thing dont get me wrong, because when you find one it makes it all that much better! Lets look at Grayton's Reserve 2007, it comes in a 750ml bottle which speaks business straight up front, has a fancy attractive label and the words Reserve in its title mean it must be good. For me, before even trying it tipped the scales quite positively for the overall experience and is a tribute to the care and pride Matilda Bay have in their beers. The aroma is quite fruity (possibly cloves and/or bananas?) and hoppy with a little hint of the higher alchohol content detected. The appearance is gob smacking, its dark, inviting and has a very creamy head. Then you taste it. The flavour is malty with hints of toffee/chocolate and has a smooth upfront taste followed with a little bitterness and has a similar flavour to some of its German competitors. If you like dark and stronger flavoured Beers you must not miss the opportunity to try this Beer. If you enjoyed Redback, Rooftop and to some extent DogBolter from Matilda Bay you'll love this beer!
Scores:
	Aroma:		4 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		5 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		9 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		5 out of 5