It’s happened. The yellow DHL leaflet addressed to Heatheruncorked (I feel like a superstar/the delivery guy was very confused – still a win!) heralds the end to my eagerly anticipated special beer delivery. Sound the Glockenspiel! With the beers settled in the fridge and smooth jazz playing in the background I settle in for the evening. The mood needs to be just right. I put aside my wine glass for the evening and swap it out for a Bier Stein (– just kidding, I still used a wine glass, a giant red wine glass).
Looking at the sleek, modern, graphic labels and marketing merchandise, I’d be excused for thinking it a trendy American microbrew. Or is it a stoic German Pils? We are in Germany after all. American it is not. German and Australian it is – in culture and parentage. And I have just been invited to the bris.
Michael and Chloe Stanzel, an Australian-German mash up extraordinaire based out of Koblenz, are celebrating the 3-month anniversary since the arrival their first official child (although I’m sure the previous illegitimate children brewed in their apartment kitchen where just as loved).
Congratulations The Wild Animal Brewing Co.!!
These 0.33L bundles of bottle-fermented joy were conceived by Michael, a Brewer by trade, and his fireball-of-an-alewife, Chloe, through Immaculate Conception – just kidding. In truth, I only know bits and pieces about how hard this kick-ass duo has worked to realize their dream. From what I gather, long days, night shifts and minimal sleep are just the beginning. From working real people jobs, to crafting their babies, to marketing the hell out them:
IT’S
DAMN
HARD
WORK
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So let’s meet the triplets, shall we?
Blue Throat Pils: Citric, passion fruit, with very slight banana notes. Bitter (but not too bitter). Malty (but not too malty). The super fly label makes my brain think it tastes nothing like a traditional German Pils. How could it? It’s made using a strain of yeast called Australian Galaxy. Far out-back! It certainly is refreshing.
The Hare IPA: Golden amber in colour. Peach, nectarine and apricot aromas and flavour. You expect a hoppy bitterness, but instead the fruitiness lingers and is punctuated by a caramel malt finish. Gosh darn the best IPA I have ever had.
Coffee Oatmeal Stout: Malt forward with expressive roasted caramel, coffee and dark chocolate. It has a rich flavour with a mild bitterness. Rather than being thick and creamy, it manages to be both full-bodied and very light and easy drinking.
To paraphrase Aristotle in his writings on Nicomachean Ethics: like a great work of art, nothing could be removed or added to this beer without destroying its goodness. Perfection is found in the balance and purity of its exactness. Boom.
Now go check them out & embrace your inner wild animal and buy ALL DA BEERZ!!! 
Instagram: @thewildanimalbrewingco
heatheruncorked.com 
Fantastic review! Description of each beer makes my taste buds sing. In my mind’s eye I can taste each one.
Love your tongue in cheek delivery!
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Great review. I’m soooo darn thirsty right now for that IPA. Will definitely check out the brewery next time I’m in the area!
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