TEN20 Commemorative Ale

I was recently gifted two bottles of James Squire TEN20 Commemorative Ale (7.9% abv) from my mate Greg the Rabbi. Last weekend I consumed one of the bottles. It was nice, but a little bit of a try hard attempt at something that could last the test of time. By saying this, it's no Fuller's Vintage. Is it a good beer? Yes it is, but its not brilliant. It's big by Australian standards, but not really that big a beer. It also tastes pretty similar to the home brew I have blogged about previously.

Anyway here is the official blurb. I'm to time pressed to write anything wholesome.

"Brewed with pale, Munich and carapils malts and hopped with deranged amounts of Australian hops (Galaxy and Super Pride) and American hops (Simcoe and Sterling), this gorgeous deep copper-coloured ale represents a blend of the imperial pale ale and barley wine styles. Dry hopping with NZ Pacific Hallertau creates the perfect herbaceous nose. The 60 BU’s of bitterness is tempered by the 7.9% ABV and the ale delivers a divine satisfaction with massive maltiness and ripe fruit esters. We suggest the 640ml bottle is best shared with a friend.
Only 1,900 cases of the Mad Brewers TEN20 Commemorative Ale have been produced, so beer lovers should join in this celebration and savour the rich flavours ASAP. The TEN20 Commemorative Ale is available from all good bottle shops nationally now or available to purchase on line by the case only"