Feb 22, 2012

It’s that time of year where you don green, drink Guinness, and celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland. Yes, St. Paddy’s Day is around the corner, and this year’s celebration is gearing up to be the biggest yet.  Guinness are going to try and break the World Record , and they need your help! All you need to do is get down to your local Irish watering hole...

Dec 8, 2011

Australian International Beer Awards winner, Billabong Brewery has always considered quality as a priority in their beers. Considered Australia’s finest gluten-free beer connoisseurs, not only have they taken home countless awards, Billabong Brewery but the company still strives to create fantastic tasting beers. After meticulous development and research,...

Nov 3, 2011

The annual Beer & Brewer Awards have come and gone, and once again WA has done exceptionally well! Over 2000 nominations were received from the readers of Beer & Brewer Magazine, leading to NSW Brewer 4 Pines taking out 3 of the 4 People’s Choice Awards, including overall winner. In the industry awards section, Freo’s Sail & Anchor Hotel took out...

Oct 14, 2011

Matso’s Broome Brewery has partnered with Willie Creek Pearls to create the all-new Pearlers Pale Ale. The new beer is a tribute to Broome’s pearl industry. Head Brewer Marcus Muller described the taste and aroma of the beer. “Initially we were looking for a typical Australian style pale ale, but evolution took it one step further and created a beer with...

Sep 15, 2011

Last night 600 of Australia’s finest saloon owners, boozeslingers and barkeeps donned their best threads and congratulated themselves on another fine year for the bar industry. As a key part of the Sydney BarShow Week line-up and with a new waterside location at Doltone House, the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards proved once again that it is the...

Jun 23, 2011

WA has once again shone in the 2011 Perth Royal Beer Show. The show, which includes entries from all over Australia had around 20 different categories. The most prestigious award, ‘The Premier’s Trophy for Best WA Beer of the Show’ was won by the Swan Valley’s Feral Brewery. Other winners included Swan Brewery, who won an impressive six awards, including...

Jun 15, 2011

Without a doubt Australian’s have a great love for beer, and after a hard day there is nothing like sitting back and quenching your thirst with a much deserved cold beer . From June 13 to June 18 finding that perfect beer with a kick will become a whole lot easier as the 2011 annual Perth Royal Beer Show starts up once again. The competition held by the Royal...

Oct 29, 2010

Gage Roads’ pilsner is about to hit the shelves in brand new packaging. This mid strength which was awarded a medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup is now called Gage PILS 3.5. This is part of an ongoing rebranding process for the team at Gage...

Oct 29, 2010

Here are a few pointers that head chef Melissa Palinkas (Mash Brewing) put together to help guide you through matching beer & food. 1. Think of ale as red wine and lager as white wine So when red meat or any dish that would normally pair with red wine is on a menu, select an ale or dark beer to serve with it. Conversely, if the main course is fish or...