Barons Black Wattle Original Ale

Well, my first review. This is a beer that has a bit of hype surrounding it in the boutique beer community in Australia. I first saw this beer in an unenlightening piece I saw in the MX (a free publication given to Melbourne commuters). Anyhow I saw this beer today and I thought it would be as good as any other to do my first review on. The first thing you notice is the predominate sweet aroma hit your nose. The second thing you notice is its pleasing hearty amber colour. As you can see in the adjacent picture, the ale has a low carbonation which obviously plays to it being a thirst quencher... and it is.
The taste is very sweet, with a primarily cream/chocolate flavour. There is something else as well... what is it? That would be the roasted wattle seed. It might be a bit out there and extremely patriotic but it seems to work well. It is suggested on the bottle to be enjoyed with beef, lamb or game meats, but IMHO I think it should be consumed with dessert. Do people drink beer with dessert anyway?

Overall, a tasty little beer that’s a little different. Maybe a little too sweet for my tastes.

Brewery: Barons Brewing Co.
ABV: 5.8%
RRP: $17.99 per 6 pack (AUD)