The Bastard Children of the British Empire at The Taphouse


If beer is your thing, then we suggest you head down to The Taphouse tonight from 7pm for a special night with 4 Pines Brewing Company.

The Manly crew are serving up a pint or 6 of history with their latest Keller Door release, ‘The Bastard Children of the British Empire’, which follows the journey of the humble pale ale throughout five countries.

The project has been a labor of love, and is aimed to let the good beer-drinking people of Sydney in on how one style of beer can be brewed so many different ways.

General Manager Jaron Mitchell said, “Pale ale is probably the most recognised craft beer style in Australia but the flavour profile can differ so dramatically depending on various influences. We really wanted to give people the opportunity to understand how interesting and diverse one style could be. Since the Brits first gave us the style, we thought we’d follow the journey of the beer as it progressed around the world.”


The Bastard Children of the British Empire collection includes:

English IPA - 6.0% ABV / 47 IBU

Robust in flavour with subtle aroma of raisins and British herbs, this English IPA combines both traditional floor-malted Marris Otter (English two-row varietal barley) and copious amounts of famously-earthy English hops.

American IPA - 6.3% ABV / 70 IBU

Boasting a full flavour and resinous musk, this aggressively hopped American IPA has assertive bitterness and distinctively aromas of citrus and grapefruit. Unfiltered to maintain the raw, tannic mouthfeel from the hops. Antioxidants galore!

New Zealand Pale Ale - 4.5% ABV / 29 IBU

Drink in the broad spectrum of tropical fruit characters typical of New Zealand hops. Clean and crystal clear from cold filtration. What else would you expect from a country so close to Antarctica?

Australian Pale Ale - 5.0% ABV / 32 IBU

This brew is straw-like in appearance, unfiltered and naturally-conditioned for one month in the bottle. Small amounts of carried-over yeast provide a distinctive fruitiness and plenty of vitamin B to help with hangovers in any cases of accidental overconsumption.

Belgian Pale Ale - 5.6% ABV / 19 IBU

Traditionally less bitter with a toasty malt sweetness, the famous yeast-driven phenolics produce a refreshing spicy and fruity character.

4 Pines Pale Ale - 5.1% ABV / 35 IBU

A colourful deep ruby amber appearance. Aromas of pine and grapefruit overlay a malt backbone. On the palate full bodied malty flavours with a tight and bitter finish.


The Taphouse
Tuesday, 24 March
From 7pm, 122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

Cost: $25pp which includes tasty snacks
Tickets available from www.trybooking.com/124707