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Malt Donkey Institute

Experimental Ale Series #701

Malt Donkey Experimental Ale is a small-batch beer brewed using trial and surplus malts sourced from the Adelaide Hills. These malts, often reserved for testing flavor, yield an ale with a straightforward malt-driven profile.

The beer is unrefined in style and produced as part of an experimental brewing process rather than a core release.

$35

Product Details

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale amber with a light haze and a modest white head.
Aroma: Grain-forward with notes of raw cereal, hay, and a faint nuttiness. Subtle earthy tones in the background.
Palate: Light to medium body. Flavors of biscuit malt and toasted grain dominate, with hints of huskiness from the test malts. A touch of herbal bitterness balances the sweetness.
Finish: Dry and slightly rustic, leaving a lingering cereal note.

How to Serve

Pour Malt Donkey Experimental Ale into a stemmed wine glass to highlight its malt complexity. The wide bowl allows the grain-driven aromas of biscuit, hay, and light nuttiness to open up, while the tapered rim focuses these scents as you sip. Serve lightly chilled, around 8–10°C, so the cereal sweetness and earthy depth remain balanced without muting the rustic finish. Take small sips to notice how the ale evolves as it warms, revealing more nuance from the Adelaide Hills test malts.

Shipping & Handling

ContentOrders are packed securely to protect the bottles during transit. Standard delivery times within Australia are 3–7 business days depending on location. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on order size and destination. Refrigerated transport is not included; we recommend storing the beer in a cool, dark place upon arrival. International shipping availability may vary depending on local alcohol import laws. Customers will receive a tracking number once their order has been dispatched

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale amber with a light haze and a modest white head.
Aroma: Grain-forward with notes of raw cereal, hay, and a faint nuttiness. Subtle earthy tones in the background.
Palate: Light to medium body. Flavors of biscuit malt and toasted grain dominate, with hints of huskiness from the test malts. A touch of herbal bitterness balances the sweetness.
Finish: Dry and slightly rustic, leaving a lingering cereal note.

How to Serve

Pour Malt Donkey Experimental Ale into a stemmed wine glass to highlight its malt complexity. The wide bowl allows the grain-driven aromas of biscuit, hay, and light nuttiness to open up, while the tapered rim focuses these scents as you sip. Serve lightly chilled, around 8–10°C, so the cereal sweetness and earthy depth remain balanced without muting the rustic finish. Take small sips to notice how the ale evolves as it warms, revealing more nuance from the Adelaide Hills test malts.

Shipping & Handling

ContentOrders are packed securely to protect the bottles during transit. Standard delivery times within Australia are 3–7 business days depending on location. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on order size and destination. Refrigerated transport is not included; we recommend storing the beer in a cool, dark place upon arrival. International shipping availability may vary depending on local alcohol import laws. Customers will receive a tracking number once their order has been dispatched

  • 100% SINGLE ORIGIN BARLEY

  • 100% SINGLE ORIGIN BARLEY

  • 100% SINGLE ORIGIN BARLEY

  • 100% SINGLE ORIGIN BARLEY

  • 100% SINGLE ORIGIN BARLEY

Barley region matters,
we know best.

The flavour of Grand Cru Ale starts in the ground.

Barley grown in different regions like the Barossa, McLaren Vale or the Adelaide Hills develops unique characteristics based on the soil, climate, and season. These differences carry through the malting and brewing process, shaping how the final ale tastes. It’s the same idea as wine: place changes everything.

GROWING BARLEY REGIONS

Barrossa Valley

12 Locations

Barrossa Valley

12 Locations

McLaren Vale

5 Locations

McLaren Vale

5 Locations

Adelaide Hills

3 Locations

Adelaide Hills

3 Locations

Yorke Peninsula

3 Locations

Yorke Peninsula

3 Locations

Mid North

1 Location

Mid North

1 Location

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To ensure each of our brews tells the story of the farm, our inhouse research facility uses quantitative anyalsis of the soil, grain and malt

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To ensure each of our brews tells the story of the farm, our inhouse research facility uses quantitative anyalsis of the soil, grain and malt

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With over 600+ unique terroir driven ale recipies, work with our brewing team to develop a new Fine Ale that reflects your property

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Brew Lab

With over 600+ unique terroir driven ale recipies, work with our brewing team to develop a new Fine Ale that reflects your property

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Grain
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Craft something great together.

Whether you’re a farmer, premium brand, or partner, we’re here to support your business goals with the Malt Donkey Institute

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