The Hottest 100 Australian Craft Beers were announced last week, sparking a lot of online discussion about the state of the industry in this country. I am hearing everything from big brewers unfairly dominating the scene, to the countdown turning into a popularity contest for marketing departments, Beer Snobs have been up in arms, and…
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So I was at this small Twilight Market in Hobart last week and had a fantastic time there with the wife and kids. There were plenty of people around, it was warm and sunny until about 8pm (one of the benefits of living where I do, long twilight hours), and there was something for everyone….
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A new year, new beers to try! I know this is a little late, please forgive me, but I didn’t have access to my blogging toolkit while on holidays! Are you like me, can’t be bothered with making another New Years resolution to lose weight, quit something that is bad for you, or be better…
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Exams are over and you can hear cries of “Road Trip” all around Australia right now. In the coming weeks, the country’s youth will put down their pens, shut their laptops, and pick up the bare minimum in food supplies, maybe(?) some beer, grab a tent and a couple of mates and head off for…
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It’s probably the dodgy weather we have been having in the lead up to what is supposed to be Summer around the corner, but I am definitely hanging out for some time in the sun…and maybe a few beers in that sun!! My wife and I are massive fans of travelling, and in our 15+…
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Before I get into this week’s beer review, I have to disclose the fact that I bloody love NZ craft breweries, so I might be a little biased. The New Zealand craft beer scene is so vibrant, some say it is running a little ahead of the Australian scene, but who cares who is in…
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Welcome to the first of my beer reviews here on The Beer Healer. My beer reviews on this site aren’t going to be overly technical, cos I am not a Cicerone, but I am a beer lover who will do my best to entertain you with a fun, light hearted look at some new beers…
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One thing I love about travelling overseas is the exposure you get to new cultures, new places and new beers! In June 2012, we packed the family up for a Winter escape to Hawaii and while we were there I was lucky enough to spend a few hours sharing beers and stories with the boys…
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