You’d be forgiven for thinking that the team at Howard Smith Wharves’ riverside brewery Felons Brewing Co. might be keen on taking a break. They’ve been working non-stop since before the brewery’s opening last November, after all. That’s clearly not the case, as this week the hopping-mad froth fanatics are launching a brand-new addition to its core range of beers. The Natural Ale is a tropical fruit-driven drop that caused a stir when it was first released as a limited-edition Boxing Day special. When all 2500 litres of the brew was eagerly consumed, the brewing team realised they had something better than a one-off on their hands.

The Felons Brewing Co. Natural Ale is a refreshing drop, one that has been brewed with all-natural ingredients, is unfiltered, unpasteurised and has no added preservatives. The Felons team have sought to capture Brisbane’s summer in a can, with notes of mango and passionfruit filtering through, buoyed by the rich flavour of local malt and wheat. Natural Ale will be a regular fixture on tap, but those of you enamoured with the taste can also purchase the beer in cans to enjoy at home.