Beer The Monk Three Fires IIPA

The beer brewed by the masters of facial topiary at The Monk in Freo for the brewery's 250th batch was released on the first day of this year's WA Beer Week. It promptly won a gold medal at the Perth Royal Beer Show the very same day, suggesting it was worthy of marking not one but two occasions. The brewers sent us the story behind the beer, which you can read in full here. Alternatively, know that the three fires refer to Buddhist philosophy and are the huge IBUs (250), massive alcohol content and subsequent hangover. It's a hard-hitting beer that underwent 250 minutes in the kettle and is only being served in 285ml goblets - they're only thinking of your head, you know.