The Cuban Revolution started in January 1st 1959 when the US backed dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown and later taken over by Fidel Castro who has hung on to power until recently passing power to his brother. Well, with the history lesson aside its time to talk about Cuba 59 the beer. Well this beer’s label and price might make you think it is a genuine Cuban Beer, but infact it is brewed in Australia by Australian Independent Brewers who make a wide range of quality beers including Haagen Australian Lager and Platinum Blonde to name a few. The beer plays tribute to the beers of Cuba with a crisp clean palette with a touch of malt and a bit of citrus aftertaste. The beer is fairly light and not unlike many of the Mexican beers like Sol or even Tegate. Being an extra dry the beer is a good summer beer and with some clever marketing underway should do well next summer.
