Beers brewed with oat, coffee, jalapeno the latest trends

Move over IPAs and sours, beers containing oats, spicy jalapenos and coffee are becoming the must-drink brews – and a festival is coming where you can try them all.

THEY’RE a winter breakfast staple for many, now oats are being used to brew beer.

The porridge star has become a hit with brewers looking to add creaminess to their ales while keeping them vegan-friendly.

Managing director of the Great Australasian Beer Spectapular Mike Bray said the trend had taken off this year.

“That is very much the emerging style of the season,” he said. “It does give you that full-body, creamier taste and I think we’ll see it through the next season.”

A wide range of bespoke beers will be available at GABS Brisbane.

Mr Bray said about 15 per cent of the bespoke beers that would be available at the GABS Brisbane event this Saturday, June 12 would contain oats.

But the grain juice was not the only weird ingredient finding its way into beer.

Currumbin Valley Brewing Blackcurrant Pastille sour ale.

Mr Bray said the 112 brewers from across Australia who would be involved in this weekend’s festival – regarded as one of the best beer events in the world – had outdone themselves with kooky combinations created just for GABS.

“The brewers are pushing the boundaries more than ever,” he said.

“A year in COVID has given them time to come up with some incredible things.”

Some of the adventurous offerings include a jalapeno beer from Two Birds Brewing, a Dirty Chai IPA from Brisbane’s Fonzie Abbott, and a banana, chocolate and coffee dunkles weissbier from Urban Alley Brewery.

The Stoutini espresso martini beer cross at GABS.

Also a trend were beer and cocktail fusions such as the Little Creatures Stoutini – a combo of an espresso martini and a stout and the barrel aged pina colada beliner weisse from Mountain Goat Beer.

Festival goers will be able to try up to five beers at a time with tasting paddles from more than 350 taps. The event will also feature street food, entertainment, beer education, games and more. Tickets at gabsfestival.com

SOME OF THE WEIRDEST BEERS AT GABS BRISBANE

Fonzie Abbott Brewery – Dirty Chai

Soapbox Beer – Amaretto Sour

Sea Legs Brewing – Sundae Imperial White Stout

Aether Brewing – Fairy Bread White IPA

Moffat Beach Brewing Co. – Orange Whip Cream Soda Ale

Blackflag Brewing – We’re Not here To F##k Spiders

Your Mates Brewing Co. – Rum Ball Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Currumbin Valley Brewing – Blackcurrant Pastille Sour

Little Creatures – Stoutini

Mountain Goat Beer – Barrel Aged Pina Colada Beliner Weisse

Noodledoof – Guava Lychee Cream Cake Sour IPA

Ocean Reach Brewing – Coffee & Bun White Stout

One Drop Brewing Co – Triple Boysenberry Blackcurrant Salted Caramel Chocolate Custard Nitro Imperial Pasty Stout

Capital Brewing Co – Rice Bubble and Marshmallow Cream Ale

Two Birds Brewing – Jalapeño Taco

Urban Alley Brewery – Maple Banana Split Your Pants