Specialty Range

QUEEN’S SECRET

VICTORIAN, DISTINGUISHED, FINE

Brewed from a blend of Australian barley malts including the heritage variety Schooner, Australian cane sugar, time, Australian “Vic Secret” hops and the historic Melbourne Ale Yeast – isolated in the early 20th century and recently made available again commercially. A light colour and body showcase the fruity yeast and distinct tropical notes from five distinct and generous hop additions throughout the boil, fermentation and conditioning.

Style: Victorian IPA
ABV: 7.3%
Bitterness: 93 IBU
Appearance: 3-4 SRM

Aroma: Ripe sweet juicy pineapple, passionfruit, resin
Flavour: Fruity, firm bitterness, dry, bready malt
Mouthfeel: Clean, crisp, smooth, refreshing, cleansing

ACID TEST #006
PINE & LIME CREAMSICLE

Based on our Original Sour Beer “Acid”, this one-off variation sees the inclusion of puffed wheat and lactose to provide body, vanilla and french oak chips to enhance the fluffy mouthfeel and creamy flavour, and is fermented with pineapple juice and lime for an experience that will take you back to a summer treats from the milk bar freezer.

Style: Fruited Sour Beer with lactose and vanilla
ABV: 3.5%
Bitterness: 15
Appearance: 3-4 SRM

Aroma: Tropical, pineapple, lime, vanilla, oak
Flavour: Sweet, creamy, fruity, juicy, lactic acid
Mouthfeel: Tart, smooth, creamy, squelchy, structured

Christmas Trifle Shake

FRUITY, CUSTARD, THICCC

Partially Gelatinated Low-Dairy Beer-Based Beverage

Style: Trifle Milkshake IPA
ABV: 6%
Bitterness: 12 IBU
Appearance: 10-12 SRM

Aroma: Red berries, custard, jelly, white grape
Flavour: Bright, fruity hops, malted milkshake, low bitterness
Mouthfeel: Soft, smooth, creamy, round, silky

JUICY BRUT

DRY, JUICY, MIMOSA

We thought it would be fun to revisit our low haze “Pulp Free” NEIPA but with techniques borrowed from Brut IPA. Juicy Brut is an exploration of opposing styles brewed with protein rich triticale and oats, fruity yeast, amylase enzymes and is triple dry-hopped for a bone dry, tropical hop punch.

Style: Brut NEIPA
Alcohol: 8% ABV
Bitterness: 20 IBU
Appearance: 1-2 SRM

Aroma: Lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, peach, guava
Flavour: Juicy tropical fruits, light malt, spicy
Mouthfeel: Delicate, spritzy, clean, lean, dry finish

HEAVY

FRESH, HOPPY, INTENSE

Our annual celebration of the US hop harvest features our favourite varieties (Simcoe, Citra and Mosaic) added frequently and judiciously to this West-Coast US style Double IPA to showcase them in their bright, aromatic glory.

Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8%
IBU: 60
Colour: 5 – 6 SRM

Aroma: Passionfruit, orange, peach, pineapple, grapefruit, dank
Flavour: Breakfast juice, honey sweetness, light bready
Mouthfeel: light, alcohol warmth, assertive bitterness

Salted Caramel Shake

CREAMY, FUDGEY, THICC.

Partially Gelatinated Low-Dairy Beer-Based Beverage

Style: Salted Caramel Milkshake IPA
ABV: 6%
Bitterness: 10 IBU
Appearance: 10-12 SRM

Aroma: Sweet toffee, creme brulee, white grape
Flavour: Rich malty sweetness, milky, low bitterness
Mouthfeel: Soft, smooth, creamy, round, silky

Galaxy Juicy

PASSIONFRUIT, PEACH, SILKY.

An unfiltered IPA with low bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel, combining protein rich triticale and oats, fruity yeast and Australian Galaxy hops to give the impression of breakfast juice.

Style: Single-hop NEIPA
ABV: 6%
Bitterness: 27 IBU
Appearance: 6 SRM

Grist: Pale, Cologne, Triticale, Oats, Sugar
Hops: Galaxy
Yeast: London Ale
Label: Water, Barley, Triticale, Oats, Sugar, Hops, Yeast.

Barley Wine 2018

COMPLEX, MALTY, SHERRIED

3 Ravens annual birthday tradition is inspired by the Solera method of fractional blending. House-malted barley, aromatic Australian hops and fruity English yeast are combined with a barrel aged stock ale (dating back to 2011) for an intriguing blend of fresh and aged flavours. A portion was reserved for subsequent vintages. Bottled July 2018. Enjoy now or cellar for years.

Style: Blended Australian Barley Wine
ABV: 10%
Bitterness: 90
Appearance: 8 SRM

Grist: Ale, 3 Ravens Toasted Malt
Hops: Ella, Enigma, Summer
Yeast: English

Aroma: Honeysuckle, orange blossom, pine, marmalade.
Flavour: Citrus, toast, cookie, treacle.
Mouthfeel: Full bodied, creamy, warming.

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2018

INTENSE, DRY, DECADENT.

Winter in Melbourne can be, at times, unrelenting. Wallowing in it motivates and inspires us. To commemorate the 2018 hibernal solstice, we rested an intensely rich, dry stout in freshly emptied French oak whisky casks for a brooding homage to midwinter. Bottled May 2018. Drink now or cellar for a rainy day.

Style: Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
ABV: 13% (2018)
Bitterness: 67 IBU
Appearance: 40 SRM

Grist: Pale, aromatic, dark crystal, rolled barley, chocolate, roasted malt, roasted barley
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Amarillo
Yeast: London Ale, High Gravity
Barrels: 220L French Oak Starward Whisky ex-Red Wine

Aroma: Creme brulee, espresso, dark chocolate, prune, berries
Flavour: Bitter roast, toasted oak, molasses, whisky, apple
Mouthfeel: Dry, grainy, acidic, rich, warming

ACID TEST 003
RED

A complex and easy-drinking sour red beer created by blending a portion of wild, barrel aged mixed fermentation ale into a light and fruity fast soured red-hued base. Fruity esters, sweet malt, toasted oak, lactic- and acetic-acid combine to give this bright, tart and refreshing beer subtle hints of balsamic vinegar and pie cherry.

Style: Blended Sour Red Ale
ABV: 3.5%
Bitterness: 12
Appearance: 10-12 SRM

THE DRUID 2018

LUXURIOUS, BROODING, TAWNY.

The Druid is as arcane and eldritch as the name suggests, and was conjured to mimic the characteristics of Pedro Ximenez. This vintage, rested in freshly emptied whisky casks, features vanillin oak and bright whisky notes with lush sweet malt and dried fruit esters to give the impression of fortified wine.

Style: Barrel Aged Belgian Quadrupel
ABV: 12% (2018)
Bitterness: 55 IBU
Colour: 16 SRM
Standard drinks: 3.2

Grist: Pale, Munich, Crystal (light, medium, dark), Aromatic, Dark Candi Syrup, Dextrose
Hops: Magnum, Polaris
Yeast: Belgian Abbey
Barrel: 220L French Oak Starward Whisky ex-Red Wine (2018)

Aroma: Muscat, prune, fig, toffee, sherry, marshmallow
Flavour: Caramel, sweet, vanillin, dessert-wine, whisky
Mouthfeel: Rich, warming, soft tannin, satisfying

Acid Test 002
Lemon & Lime

Inspired by the King of Fizzy, Acid Test #002 utilises lemon and lime to create an incredible bright, refreshing and invigorating spin on our Original Sour Beer.

Style: Lemon and Lime Sour Beer
ABV: 3.5%
Bitterness: 15
Appearance: 2-3 SRM

Orange Juicy

PASSIONFRUIT, PEACH, SILKY.

An unfiltered IPA with low bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel, combining protein rich triticale and oats, fruity yeast, new world hops and orange to give the impression of fruit juice. Keep cold. Best consumed within a few weeks of packaging date (see base).

Style: Citrus NEIPA
ABV: 6%
Bitterness: 27 IBU
Appearance: 6 SRM

Grist: Pale, Cologne, Triticale, Oats, Sugar
Hops: Simcoe, Citra, Galaxy
Yeast: London Ale
Other: Orange

Aroma: Fanta orange, tropical breakfast juice, dank
Flavour: Orange juice, fresh bread, medium bitterness
Mouthfeel: Soft, smooth, creamy, round, silky

Acid
original sour beer

BRIGHT, TROPICAL, SQUELCHY

Celebrate good times and great people with this easy drinking, thirst squelching number. A refreshing acidity and bright tropical flavour make this summery beer infinitely crushable. Keep cool, drink fresh.

Style: Original Sour Beer
ABV: 3.5%
Bitterness: 15
Appearance: 2-3SRM

Aroma: Bright, tropical, mango, pineapple, citrus, stonefruit
Flavour: Fruit juice, sweet malt, lemon, lactic acid
Mouthfeel: Tart, sour, squelchy, refreshing

Yuzu Juicy

HAZY, PONZU, LUSH.

An unfiltered IPA with low bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel combining protein rich Triticale and Oats, fruity yeast, New World hops and local yuzu zest and juice. Keep cold. Best consumed within a few weeks of packaging date (see base).

Style: Citrus NEIPA
ABV: 6%
IBU: 18
Colour: Straw Gold

Grist: Pale, Vienna, Triticale, Oats, Sugar
Hops: Mandarina Bavaria, Nelson Sauvin, Sorachi Ace
Yeast: London Ale
Other: Fresh yuzu zest and juice

Aroma: Breakfast juice, yuzu, mandarin, lemon, lime
Flavour: Fresh, bright, zesty, stonefruit, juicy bitterness
Mouthfeel: Smooth, creamy, spritzy, quenching

Brown Acid
Cola Sour

SOUR, REFRESHING, NOSTALGIC.

Warning: this soft-drink inspired original sour beer may stimulate vibrant flashbacks of sugary cola lollies from the local milk bar. Naturally formulated with a distinct blend of herbs and spices to create a clean dose of pure refreshment. No added sugar. Contains caffeine.

Style: Original Cola Beer
ABV: 3.5%
Bitterness: 10 IBU (low)
Appearance: 14 SRM (Light brown)

Aroma: Cola lollies, citrus, spice, christmas cake, floral
Flavour: Fruity, sweet malt, refreshing
Mouthfeel: Tart, sour, cleansing