Beer & Food
Is Bali Ready For The Craft Beer Revolution?
Craft Beer In Bali…do they want it? So we have just returned from a family holiday in Bali…and I am cold! It was 32 – 35 degrees celsius there every day, now I am sitting at home in tracksuit pants and a hoodie as I shiver through the second day in Hobart under 15 degrees!…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Moa Festive Belgian IPA
Got 60 Seconds (or so)? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beer… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, and this one comes from New Zealand. If you aren’t aware of the NZ Craft Beer scene, shame on you, but all is not lost…check out my review of this beer from Moa. This is…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
Got 60 Seconds (or so)? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beer… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, this time I have managed to get hold of a Bear Republic brew…Racer 5 IPA. I remember first hearing about this brewery in a season 2 episode of Brew Dogs. They seemed like a pretty…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Founders Brewing Sumatra Mountain Brown Ale
Got 60 Seconds (or so)? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beer… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, talking about one of my favourite American brewers, Founders, from Grand Rapids Michigan. A big, bold and roasty Imperial Brown ale infused with Sumatran coffee…I have had a bit of fun with my review this…
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Challenging 10 Perceptions in The Aussie Craft Beer Market
Don’t Shoot The Beer Messenger, I’m Just Starting A Conversation! Prior to sitting down to write my article, I was conversing with some industry mates over their “feedback” on my debut in the media last week. I really wish I’d had the opportunity to do some media training when I was working for big beer,…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Battle Of The Pilsners
Got 60 Seconds (or so)? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beers… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, well sort of…this is a Beer Battle and it features current CBIA Champion Beer, Little Creatures Pilsner vs new kid on the block, Temple Brewing Powerstance Pilsner. I have had a bit of fun with…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Last Rites She’s No Better Midler Red Ale
Got 60 Seconds? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beer… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, and this one is from my home town of Hobart, Tasmania. I was inspired this week to talk up the scene in my local state and wrote Too Cold To Brew – Spare A Thought For Tassie’s…
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#60SecondBeerReview: Panhead Custom Ales Johnny Octane Red IPA
Got 60 Seconds? Well, Lemme Tell You About This Beer… Back again with another 60 Second Beer Review, and this one is about a top bloke who has worked hard and is starting to reap the benefits. Two weeks in a row I am featuring a brewery who has recently been bought out by a big…
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Why Is Drinking Beer At The Brewery So Cool?
Getting Down To My Local (brewery that is!) Last week I was speaking to a good mate of mine about life, kids and beer. I was wrapped up in ugg boots at home in front of the footy and he was on his way home from the pub, well the pub at the local brewery…
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