Jetty Road Steady Street

We've been blessed with many a tasty arrival in the mid-strength space over the past few years, and not just thanks to the rise in fruited Berliner Weisse and Gose. Many brewers have got around the art of delivering hop character and decent body at 3.5 percent ABV without having to go heavy on chewy specialty malts, and Blake Bowden is clearly one of them.

Steady Street is hoppy as hell for such a beer, serving up a smorgasbord of passionfruit, grapefruit, lime and melon from the Cashmere and Amarillo hops, while a trio of wheat types in the grain bill ensure body isn't lacking either. Pale and refreshing, with just one standard drink per can, it's destined for many a beach trip, barbie and music festival to come.

James Smith