A world-famous Queensland distillery has joined forces with a popular local brewery to create something unique and exciting – and some big fans couldn’t be more chuffed.
Beer and rum lovers will be happy to hear of the newest collaboration between the brewers at the Sunshine Coast’s Eumundi Brewery and the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery team.
They have concocted a new combination – Bundy Rum and Eumundi beer.
Avid Bundy rum devotee, Queensland Senator James McGrath, said he has loved the smooth and rich taste of Bundy since he could legally drink.
“It is the taste of Queensland in a glass,” the Senator said.
“The new EU-BUNDY collaboration is a perfect marriage of two Queenslanders. Bring it on.
“I’m as excited as a frog in a sock to try the new EU-BUNDY spiced rum lager.”
The drink has been described by its creators as “a classic Aussie Lager mixed with a classic Aussie Rum” and “A lagery lager with Bundaberg Spiced Rum – lightly infused with hints of vanilla and aromatic spices.”
Nambour resident, former 2011 MasterChef contestant and keen Bundy Rum fan, Jay Huxley has collected and drank the Queensland favorite for more than 20 years.
When Mr Huxley’s father lived in Bundaberg, he was able to up his collectors game, by getting his dad to make special trips to the distillery to buy him exclusive and limited edition bottles.
The local catering business owner and chef even incorporates spiced rum flavours and deserts created with Bundy Rum as a base.
“Over the years I’ve gathered quite a collection and developed a keen appreciation for it,” Mr Huxley said.
“Bundy itself is uniquely Australian and I love the taste.”
He said the new EU-BUNDY collaboration was extremely exciting, as both businesses produced consistently quality products.
“I can’t see it not being amazing; being from these two places, pretty much everything both of them do is great,” he said.
“I am very interested to try the new spiced lager and will certainly keeping an eye out for it and trying it out.”
Eumundi Brewery Head brewer Chris Sheehan said the partnership continues to combine two of the finest Queensland producers – Eumundi Brewery and the Bundaberg Rum Distillery – with strong local roots.
“When we released the EU-BUNDY Black Rum and Plum Pudding Ale last year, we were astonished by its popularity, with people lining up to get their hands on the festive release,” Mr Sheehan said
“We’re confident this classic blend will be the cheers of the town and is bound to be a hit with those looking to crack open a cold one … or a great pairing to enjoy themselves this summer.”
The Bundaberg Rum Distillery’s Duncan Littler was also eager to welcome the new lager, which he describes as “the best of the two best worlds, in one can”.
“We are using a crisp Lager base and combining it with our Bundaberg Spiced Rum, giving drinkers a cracking rum infused beer that has a super refreshing taste,” he said.
A limited release of the Eu-Bundy Spiced Rum Lager will be available at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, online at eumundibrewery.com.au, and other select stores in Queensland. The limited-edition EU-BUNDY Spiced Rum Lager hit stores earlier this week.
