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Mash annual beer dinner PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 05 March 2010
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Hi All,

Hope everyone is well and happy...

We are having another beer dinner soon, on Friday 26th March.

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Click here for beer dinner menu

It is our third annual beer dinner and seems to be getting bigger every year and is now an event that we really look forward to. Myself and our Head Chef, Melissa, have put our heads together and come up with a fantastic looking menu for the night, with, of course matching beers from our range of naturally brewed beers - as well as a couple of new release beers on offer. Cost is $90 pp which includes a 5 course menu and beers (or wine) included. So come along, enjoy some great food and beer, and have some fun. Attached are all details, as well as the menu for the night. Please feel free to pass this on to any associates, friends, customers, or anyone who you think may be interested.

Cheers,

Dan

Dan Turley Head Brewer Mash Brewing 10250 West Swan R.d. Henley Brook W.A. 6055 Ph: (08) 9296 5588

www.mashbrewing.com.au
 
Redhill Brewery PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 March 2010

HOP PICKING IS ON

Harvest is on Tuesday 9th March, 9.30am sharp start.

We will be providing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and of course cold beer!

Please wear old clothes as hops are oily and may stain your clothes. Please also wear long sleeves as hops are scratchy, we will be providing gloves.

Bring along a camping chair and don’t forget your hat and sunscreen.

RSVP essential, limited places This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 5989 2959

 

 

NEW EXTENDED HOURS

After a long wait we’ve finally got some extended hours so you can enjoy a few beers on the deck after work

Thursday – Sunday & Public Holidays 11am-6pm (7pm in daylight saving)

Also open Mondays in school holidays

 
HOP CONES -Ellerslie Hop Estate PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 March 2010

Ellerslie Hop Estate is considering offering hop cones from this years crop. They will be Pride of Ringwood hop cones. To ascertain if it will be viable to pursue this option, we would appreciate it if you were able to let us know if you are interested in purchasing the cones.

 

They will be packed in a 1kg block and only available in this format. You need to be aware that the cones have a much shorter life span than the pellets in that they will retain their optimum freshness for 8 – 10 weeks from packing. After this time, they will start to lose alpha and aroma and therefore lose their freshness. This is not to say they will be of no use after this time but they will deteriorate quicker than pellets.

 

The blocks will be packed in one batch and not per individual orders.

 

Harvesting will begin around the end of February / early March.

 

As our main priority is to pellet hops, packing cones into blocks is a highly manual operation. Consequently it incurs a higher cost. The 1kg blocks will be $55.00ea + GST

 

If you are able to get back to us with your expected requirements by the 5th of March, we will be able to plan ahead.

 

If you have any questions, please contact us.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Trevor Barr

 

ELLERSLIE HOP

Growers and Suppliers of Hops & Hop Products Since 1932

Telephone :  +61 3 9872 6811

Facsimile   :  +61 3 9872 6822

 
IBD Asia Pacific PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 March 2010

Dear Members 
Below is a notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at our forthcoming Convention at Surfers Paradise. We would appreciate your attendance if you will be at the Convention.

As well as electing some new Directors of the company the meeting will discuss the current 5 Year Business Plan for the Company. To assist the discussion there is also a Document which explains the proposed changes to the Structure of the Company.

These can be viewed on our Website using the following link to Current News.

http://www.ibdasiapac.com.au/news/



 

THE INSTITUTE OF BREWING & DISTILLING – ASIA PACIFIC

 

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

 

Notice is hereby given of an Extraordinary General Meeting of members of The Institute of Brewing & Distilling - Asia Pacific Company Limited will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland on Tuesday, 16th March 2010 at approx. 1700 hours in the lecture/presentation room for the transaction of the following business:

 

 

1.         To elect a Chairman of the Company for 2010/11.

Under provisions of Rule 46 of the Constitution, Mr J J Potter has been nominated by the Board of Management for election as Chairman of the Company in place of Mr D J Meads, M.Brew FIBD who retires in accordance with this Rule.

 

2.         To elect one Director in accordance with Rule 26 of the Constitution.

Mr R A Benwell FIBD, being a Past Chairman and having completed a further two & a half years on the Board of Management, retires as a Director as a consequence of his retirement from the Board of Management & Committee.  The Board of Management & Committee has nominated Mr J J Potter as a Director to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr R A Benwell.

 

3.         To elect members of the Institute, as nominated by the Committee, under the provisions of

Rule 52 and listed below, to represent the Section on the Council & UK standing sub-Committees:    

            On the Council:           Mr J J Potter

 

4.         To table, for information and possible discussion, the 5-Year Business Plan formulated by the Board of Management which has been available on the Section website for comment & input by members. Out of this plan, a change of roles and responsibilities will occur – particularly with the Section Committee - which will enable the business of the Section to be managed into the future in a more professional and efficient way. 

 

5.         To announce the venue & proposed scheduling of the 32nd Asia Pacific Section Convention in 2012.

                                                                                   

6.         To transact any other business brought forward in accordance with the Rules of the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Committee                   R B Bussell FIBD                   

22nd February 2010                              Secretary                     

                       

    

NOTE: Voting rights for Members is covered under Rule 16 of the Constitution and any Member unable to attend any Meeting of the Company may appoint a proxy under Rules 19-22. Appointment of a proxy must be made in writing under the hand of the Member, duly signed & dated and clearly indicate what resolutions the proxy is entitled to vote for or against. Proxy forms must be received by the Secretariat two clear business days prior to time for holding the meeting.

 
IBD News Letter PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Welcome

Dear Member,

Please be aware of our IBC 2010 Call for Posters. The call for poster abstracts for IBC 2010 is now open! For details about how to submit a poster proposal please e mail Simon Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The deadline for applications is 31st May 2010.

 

News

 

Registration for IBC 2010 is now open!! Book now to take advantage of the early bird rates. For full details about IBC 2010 and to download the registration brochure then please visit www.ibcmanchester.org. On line registration is available at this site.

 

More News

 

Examinations & Training

 

Events

 

View the IBD Events Listing

 

 

 

 

Today 24 Feb 10,
BBI visit to John Dewar and Sons, Glasgow

 

 

 

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BeerMason PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 22 February 2010

Dead Guy Give Away - Last Days. Beer buffs step back in time and other BM news.

Greetings fellow BeerMasons and friends,

Last days to make it official and become a BeerMason while scoring some Double Dead Guy on the house!

Sign up today and become a BeerMason and we will send you a complimentary 750ml bottle of Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale* This will get you sipping while you anticipate the arrival of your Autumn Pack. Just quote the promo code DDGFB10 in the online store to score your beer.

 

(*Conditions apply - scroll below for details)


What do a 1950s ‘hostess with the mostest’, two quacks from the late 1800s and BeerMasons have in common? More than you might think…

It’s no secret that BeerMasons love everything there is about beer. While initially it may be all about the flavour, we then like to delve into a brewery’s history and beer styles and the people behind its creation.
 
We are always searching for the fragments of history that justify beer as a multifaceted hobby!
 
If you haven’t already, make sure you take a look at The BeerMasons’ History of Beer.  On a recent fact-finding mission to the dark shelves of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Library (the second-oldest continuously running library in New York) we discovered this little gem:  Cup and Platter; Notes on Food & Its Effects*. This book was authored by two doctors in 1876 and has a full chapter dedicated to our favourite topic; beer.
 
Too old to photocopy for future reference and too rare to read unless under the watchful eye of the helpful library staff, Cup and Platter was an insightful step back in time. We even felt bad opening the book up, as its spine creaked with lack of use.
 
It would seem that the medical establishment of London in 1876 perceived the medicinal qualities of beer as important for all ages. At the same time, the authors admonished those adults who led a sedentary life for their overindulgence. Ponder if you will, the reaction of the good doctors to our ‘sedentary’ life in 2010.
 
While our belief in beer as having curative properties has long since faded, the arguments for quality craft beer produced by reputable establishments, consumed in moderation as currently championed by The BeerMasons and the authors of Cup and Platter remain.
 
We’ve long argued the quality-versus-quantity angle and worked to debunk the beer-makes-you-fat myth. Not much has changed since 1876, it would seem (other than dosing children lacking appetite with a hearty draught!)
 
From Cup and Platter…
“We are not alluding to table or small beer, which washy and unpalatable decoctions were scarcely more than the rinsings of the mash-tub or the results of injudicious home-brews... The other, almost valued by its age like port wine, was not despised, if in addition to the strongest possible alcoholicity it contained compound ethers and acids sufficient to render it highly intoxicating; so that beer-drinkers of the so-called fine old ales had generally sufficient respect for their potency to drink them out of small glasses and usually in moderate quantities. These beers were sipped rather than drunk and deep draughts of thirst assuaging potations must have been supplied from the small beers rather than from those which appeared to excite their greatest admiration.
 
“Although beer may be regarded as being our national beverage, several points must be taken into consideration in forming an opinion as to the quantity which may be beneficially consumed by people during different periods of life. The most prominent of these, undoubtedly, are constitutional temperament and general habits, especially, with regard to the amount of exercise taken…”
 
Our next surprising little discovery in this library was a Beer and Good Food** cookbook by Myra Waldo – a globetrotting food writer for Pan American Airways in the 1950s. It’s a cracking read with some interesting recipes, some of which are hysterical by today’s standards and others that make you want to get to a kitchen quickly!
 
Myra caught our eye and admiration with her introduction entitled Beer in Your Life – “More and more physicians are prescribing beer for low-calorie dieters because of its satisfying psychological effect. Beer is ideal instead of a cocktail before diner for those who are watching their weight, because it is so filling. And there is nothing to equal beer immediately before bedtime instead of a high-calorie snack, so often the downfall of an otherwise conscientious dieter. Beer at bedtime produces a more restful night of sleep because of its soporific action in relaxing the nervous system.” – You’ve convinced us Myra!


 
 

Until next time, here’s to better beer.

 

The BeerMasons

  
* Cup and Platter; Notes on Food and its Effects. G. Overend Drewery, M.D., and H.C. Bartlett, PH.D., F.C.S. Henry S. King & Co, London. 1876
**Beer and Good Food. M.Waldo. Doubleday & Company Inc. New York. 1958

* Terms and Conditions of Rogue Double Dead Guy Promotion: Promotion applies only to new members. Should you cancel your membership after only receiving one seasonal pack a $35.00 cancellation charge will apply. Stocks are limited and this promotion will finish when stock runs out. The promo code must be entered in the online store at the time of purchasing to qualify for the promotion.

 

"A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it is best to be thoroughly sure."
 
www.beermasons.com
 
IBD Newsletter PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 February 2010

Welcome

In this week's newsletter we would like to remind all Younger Members of the IBD that registration for the 2nd International Symposium for Young Scientists and Technologists in Malting, Brewing and Distilling, Munich, Germany to be held from May 19-21st 2010 is open.

The IBD Southern Section is sponsoring one Younger Member from The Southern Section to attend this event. The sponsorship is £400 (GBP) towards the total costs. The successful applicant will be required to present a review of the Symposium at one of the SUKS evening events during the 2010/11 season

Please send your applications to the Southern Section Chairman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , no later than March 12th 2010.

Your applications should include in around 300 words, why you would like to attend and the benefits to you and your career.
Website for the event :- www.wzw.tum.de/yst/index.php?id=3

Regards Belinda Jennings, SUKS Younger Member Representative

 

News

 

Registration for IBC 2010 is now open!! Book now to take advantage of the early bird rates. For full details about IBC 2010 and to download the registration brochure then please visit www.ibcmanchester.org. On line registration is available at this site.

 

More News

 

Examinations & Training

 

Events

 

View the IBD Events Listing

 

 

 

 

Today 15 Feb 10, History of the Mortlake Brewery Site, Mortlake, London

 

 

 

Quick Links

 
International Brewing Convention PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 February 2010

International Brewing Convention

Keynote Speakers Announced:

MONDAY, 18 OCTOBER
Jonathan Neame
CEO Shepherd Neame
Mark Hunter
CEO Molson Coors UK

TUESDAY, 19 OCTOBER
Jonathon Porritt, Forum for the Future

WEDNESDAY, 20 OCTOBER
Peter Coors, Chairman Molson Coors

 

Registration is Now Open!

Book before 30 June to take advantage of the early bird rates– 10% off all full delegate registration fees! For the Convention programme and registration details visit www.ibcmanchester.org

Exhibition Space Selling Fast!

50% of the available exhibition space has already been booked. Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting? Then contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to secure your exhibition or sponsorship opportunity.

For more information and to register visit:

www.ibcmanchester.org




 
Bridge Road PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010
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How long will the Galaxy last!

Bridge Road Brewers latest creation is a hop bomb. Galaxy single hop IPA has been made using whole hop cones from a single type of hop, Galaxy. Grown at the nearby Rostrevor hop garden, Galaxy is a great aromatic hop, this beer showcases it's aroma and bitterness and champions locally grown produce.

Now on tap in the Big Smoke, extremely limited!

Cherry Tree Hotel, Richmond Beer Deluxe, Federation Square Mrs Parmas, little Bourke st LocalTaphouse, Darlinghurst and St Kilda CourtHouse Hotel, NorthMelbourne Cookie, Swanston St Montague Hotel, Sth Melb Oscars AleHous, Belgrave

Limited bottles available from the brewery, and a handfull of lucky bottle shops.

Cheers and Good Beers - Bridge Road Brewers

 
BeerMasons Update PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 22 January 2010
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Greetings friends and fellow BMs.

Enjoy this, our latest report from our beer hunting tour. Very soon, your tastebuds will be reaping the rewards. 

Your beer club continues to grow and if you have any friends that are thinking about joining, tell them to get in quick - Autumn is on the way and it is looking very, very good. You'll get a surprise peak at the line up next week.

Rather large beers in a winter wonderland.
Big: a whale of a; capacious; chock-full; humongous; mammoth; sizeable; super-colossal; voluminous; walloping. No matter what synonym we choose to describe the Vail Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival, it just doesn’t seem to capture the delicious essence of the event. (Hence our list of eight, just to get our point across.)

 

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival is an extravaganza of big American craft brews and special imports. Brewers get to strut their stuff and mingle with serious beer lovers. Being able to duck off to Vail’s 5,200+ acres of ski terrain is an added bonus.

 

This event delivers serious beer and serious fun. The brainchild of High Point brewing couple Laura and Bill Lodge, the event has grown considerably in appeal and import1200

 
FISH TAILS - CLANCYS PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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Clancy's Fish Pub - Fremantle and Canning Bridge, WA

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FISH TAILS

Fremantle

That's right!  It's only four more sleeps until Tim Rogers adorns the Clancy's stage for a very intimate performance.  He will be performing songs from his solo album 'The Luxury of Hysteria" as well as songs from his whole career.

After 16 Albums, five Eps, Multiple Aria Award Nominations and a legendary swagger that precedes him. Tim Rogers is now Australian Rock n Roll folk lore. A man with many parts, a rebel with much applause and a modern day Banjo Patterson of the guitar and song.

His solo performances are passionate, heartfelt and mesmerizing, featuring many of his favourite tunes from a massive discography!

Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door depending on capacity.  Click here to find out more and purchase tickets exclusively through Clancy's website. (http://clancysfishpub.com.au/-Ticket-Sales-.html)

If you no longer wish to receive Clancy's Electronic Updates, please unsubscribe. (http://www.clancysfishpub.com.au/spip.php?page=abonnement)

 
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Thursday, 17 December 2009
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www.mindariemarina.com.au PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 26 November 2009

Ocean Falls BoulevardMindarie 6030Western AustraliaT > +61 8 9305 9305  www.mindariemarina.com.au   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

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Hi John,      

It's all happening at Mindarie Marina this weekend! 

Saturday night will be huge with the Whispering Jack show at The Boat Ale House. Catch the fantastic tribute to the legendary 'Farnsy' together with an energetic 5 piece band!

...Plus we've got one of the biggest days on the calendar this Sunday - It's the Oceana Festival & Blessing of the Fleet!  Chopper rides, fresh seafood sales, live bands, kidz zone and so much more. King Neptune & Rev. David Lord will bless the boats from 1pm.

Santa Claus (...and Mrs Claus & the Elves) is coming to town, Sunday 20th December 4.30-6pm at The Boat!

Don't miss a minute of the action at the Mindarie Marina this festive season. Visit the website for regular updates.  

COMING SOON TO A LETTER BOX NEAR YOU! :)

The Mindarie Marina brochure will be hitting your boxes as an insert in the Community Newspaper next Thursday 3rd Dec! All the latest info for NYE, the festive season and so much more...Plus loads of discount vouchers!

See you down on the Boardwalk!       Marina Managementwww.mindariemarina.com.au

     

>>> IN THIS ISSUE:

 John farnham tribute

OCEANA FESTIVAL

Mindarie 20th ANniversary

Fridays $10 indi pizza

THE BOAT CHRISTMAS CONCERT

NYE - Roaring 20's Ball Marina Function centre

Marina Events Calendar

On the Boardwalk-Mindarie Marina OPEN 7 DAYS> Indian Ocean Brewing Company> The Boat Ale House> Maya Masala Indian Restaurant> Dome Coffee Shop> New Zealand Natural Ice-Cream> Lovely Jubbly English Sweets   > Keys Hair Salon> Peard Real Estate > Misc Gifts & Fashion       

If you are having difficulty viewing the Peard Real Estate advertisement above visit their websitewww.peard.com.au Or simply click on your email toolbar to download the picture content.    

 

'Farnsy' Tribute Night

Saturday 28th November - The Boat

That's Right, John Farnham is back! On stage 8.30pm at The Boat!

If you missed the last show then make sure you save the date for this one!Join Mike Vee and his huge band at The Boat with Australia's BEST tribute to "The Voice".  Singing all the classics on stage including 'Take the Pressure Down', 'Your the Voice', 'Sadie' and more! 

Don't miss one of the greatest Aussie talents around!  Free Entry. Phone: 9400 1188 www.theboat.com.au FESTIVAL

OCEANA

 Sunday 29th November - Marina Boardwalk

Get ready for a huge day by the water with loads of free fun and festivities for the whole family!

- Official Blessing of the boats with the Peter Moyes Choir, King Neptune   and Reverend David Lord - 1pm - Best Dressed Boat Competition - Kids entertainment 11.30am-4pm - Market Stalls from 9am-5pm - Live music and entertainers 12pm-7pm *Soul Sacrifice-INDI BREWERY 4pm!! - Community displays and fresh seafood sales

To register your recreational or commercial vessels for the Blessing Ceremony or Best Dressed Boat Competition please contact Marina Events on 9400 1188 or simply register on the day at the Blessing stage before 12pm.

Click here for more information and to down load the event flyer.Phone: 9400 1188  www.mindariemarina.com.au

MINDARIE - 20 YEARS 

Throughout the Month -  Hotel Foyer Display

Make sure you make a stop in at the Marina Hotel Foyer, it's our 20th Anniversary this year and we invite you to step back in time and experience the development of Mindarie Marina through our display and video footage on show.

While you are up here enjoy the stunning selection of works from local photographer Dave Catley. Catley's work will be exhibited until the end of this month. The stunning landscape and wildlife photography is available for purchase along with a selection of fine art greeting cards, magnets and bookmarks.

For more information contact Marina Events.Phone: 9400 1188www.mindariemarina.com.au  

FRIDAY $10 PIZZA

Every Friday 12-6pm - The Indi

You just can't go past the mid-week specials on offer at the Indi Brewery. Grab the family, tell your mates and get stuck into these fantastic offers!

MONDAY          Pint of Indi Beer & Bowl of Fresh Hand Cut Fries JUST $10

TUESDAY          Delicous Oven Fired Pizzas - JUST $10 ALL DAY!

WEDNESDAY    Pint of Indi Beer & The Famous Indi Burger - JUST $18

THURSDAY       Pint Indi Beer & Steak Sanga - JUST $18

FRIDAY           Fresh Oven Fired Pizzas - JUST $10 from 12-6pm

Phone: 9400 1188 www.indibrew.com

 

 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday 20th December - The Boat

 

The Boat Ale House brings a splash of Christmas cheer to the Marina with their annual courtyard Christmas Concert!Loads of Festive fun...-   "Santa's Helpers" LIVE on stage from 4pm-7pm singing all the Christmas     Classics-    Meet Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves from 4.30pm-6pm -    Face Painting from 3.30pm - 6pmPhone: 9400 1188www.theboat.com.au

NYE - ROARING 20's  

Thursday 31st December  - Marina Function Centre

*NEW YEARS EVE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!*Don't miss out on securing your table at this year's night of nights!  

Mindarie Marina is bringing back the gangster glamour and flapper fashion of the roaring 20's as we say farewell to 2009!

Stroll down the red carpet and slip into an era of extravagance and excess for an unforgettable evening of 1920's glitz & glam...

All inclusive tickets are just $170pp. For more information click here to be taken to the Marina events calendar. Phone: 9400 1188 www.mindariemarina.com.au

 

MARINA EVENTS CALENDAR

 

NOVEMBER

Mindarie Marina 20th Anniversary Display - Throughout the month - Hotel Foyer

Friday 27th - Sunset Lounge Jazz Bar - Cafe Jazz

Saturday 28th - John Farnham Tribute Night - The Boat

Sunday 29th - OCEANA FESTIVAL - BLESSING OF THE FLEET

DECEMBER

Sunday 20th Mindarie Christmas Concert - The Boat (Meet Santa!)

Thursday 24th - Guilty Pleasures DJ - The Boat

Friday 25th - Christmas Lunch at the Function Centre - SOLD OUT (all other venues CLOSED)

For more information on any of the above promotions and events please contactMarina Events on 9400 1188 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it JOIN UP AS AN INDI BREWERY FACEBOOK FAN!OR FOLLOW OUR TWEETS ON TWITTER & ALWAYS BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!            

 

 
Bootlegs 15 PDF Print E-mail
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Beer & Brewer Pack PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 20 November 2009
Beer & Brewer Pack - summer selection 2009 - Buy Now, Limited Stock, delivered in time for Xmas! $84.95 Click here to buy now

Welcome to the summer Beer & Brewer Pack selection.
 
You can order the following beers we have selected, for yourself or a gift recipient, and have them delivered to your home or office door! We source them from far and wide to provide you with the convenience and satisfaction of tasting quality local and imported beers.
 
The current issue of Beer & Brewer magazine is all about the festive season of summer with features on Kölsch and Christmas ales as suitable beer styles for the season. We have sourced a number of different Kölsch and Christmas style beers, to ensure you are sharing and enjoying with friends and family the most suitable styles of beer this summer. They include:
  • Kölsch - Kembery Regional Ale from the Wig and Pen Pub & Brewery in Canberra, Overland Bright Ale from Red Duck Brewery in Camperdown, Vic, Kolsch from the Hunter Beer Company, in Nulkaba, NSW, Prickly Moses Summer Ale from Otway Winery & Brewery, Vic, and MATA ARTESIAN from Aotearoa Breweries, NZ
  • Christmas Ales - RED HILL CHRISTMAS ALE from Red Hill Brewery, Vic, N'ice Chouffe from Brasserie d'Achouffe, Belgium and Scaldis Noel Premium 1769 from Brasserie Dubuisson, Belgium

DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! 8 x LOCAL & IMPORTED BEERS HAND PICKED FOR SUMMER (13 x bottles in total)
 
+ EVERY order also receives a free gift from the following items, including a Beer & Brewer executive glass, Beer & Brewer t-shirt or one of ten x Beer & Brewer back issues. One item will be chosen at random per order.
 
8 x local and imported beers (5.55 litres, 13 bottles, $6.55 per bottle) $84.95
Plus freight delivered to your home or office door!

2 x Kembery Regional Ale, 4.6% ABV, 330mL
2 x Overland Bright Ale, 4.2% ABV, 330mL
1 x HUNTER BEER COMPANY KOLSCH, 4.5% ABV, 750mL   
2 x Prickly Moses Summer Ale, 4.5% ABV, 330mL
2 x MATA ARTESIAN, 5.0% ABV, 330mL  
2 x RED HILL CHRISTMAS ALE, 7.5% ABV, 330mL 
1 x N'ice Chouffe, 10% ABV, 750mL
1 x Scaldis Noel Premium 1769, 13% ABV, 750mL
 
Christmas Gift Idea! Hurry limited stock
 
Order online at Micro Beer Club
Or call 1300 565 321

 
 
Blacksalt Brewery Oktoberfest PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 21 September 2009

Blacksalt Brewery

Oktoberfest 2009

17th October 2009 from 11am till 4pm

 
Mash Brewing beer dinner (WA) PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 22 February 2010

*3RD Annual Beer Dinner MA R CH 26TH 2010 *


*$90 includes 5 course meal, Mash Handcrafted Beers, Lancaster Wines & Soft Drinks*
*Canapes*
Mini handmade Pretzel Sticks, Mustard Dipping Sauce-

Hot Smoked 'King River' Kangaroo Fillet Mignon, Semi Dried Tomato, Cashew &' Swan Valley' Honey Butter

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*Starter*

Haze Battered, Smoked Spec & Spinach Stuffed 'Exmouth' King Prawns, Cucumber Thimbal, Avocado, Sweet Corn & Tomato Salsa,

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*Main*

Roasted 'Karridale' Lamb Loin, Prosciutto Wrapped, 'Swan Valley' Honey Roasted Sweet Potato Stuffing, Beetroot, Basil & Potato Rosti, Buttery Spinach,& Almonds, 'Scotch Ale' Sabayone, Rich Merlot Jus

SCOTCH ALE
*Dessert-TRIO OF MINI DESSERTS*
Chocolate Choc Chip Cookie
Mini Choc Dipped Eisbok Ice Cream Cone
Chocolate, Havanna Rum & Muscatel Mousse

EISBOK

 
Beer & Food Event PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 18 February 2010

Beerfun

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beerfun /beer fun /

where the primary goal is to have fun whilst responsibly consuming quality beer expertly

matched with food. 2 An educational yet fun endeavour by which a group is taught all

there is to know about quality beer and how best to enjoy it.

[ v. adj. pl. (fun experiences with beer) 1 A group activity and/or eventBier Pret Amusement de Biere]

2010 COURSE DATES & OUTLINE

February 20

tttth - Introduction to Microbrewery Beers (Beer DeLuxe)

Microbrewery Beer is experiencing a well deserved resurgence as more discerning beer

drinkers move towards drinking the unique, often higher quality product. Smaller

operations allow microbrewers to develop finesse and refinement to a level, unseen in

Australia, for decades. Hosted by a special guest brewer, this tasting will include a

discussion on his beers, the craft of beer making and his experiences as a microbrewer.

March 27

tttth - World of Beers: Japan (Beer DeLuxe)

Beer DeLuxe as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival plays host to the

Shinobi Japanese Secret Beer Garden. Explore Japanese beer and cuisine with crisp

lagers & surprise beer styles accompanied by delicate traditional dishes.

May 29

tttth - Introduction to Belgian Beers (Belgian Beer Café Eureka)

Belgian Beers are renowned for their high quality and unique styles. This course, hosted

by beer expert Charles Coll is a comprehensive session in Belgian Beer and is a fantastic

opportunity to learn interesting beer facts as well as pick up the fundamentals on palate

identification, brewing, food matching, pouring and handling.

July 10

tttth - Discover Trappist Beers (Belgian Beer Café Eureka)

Trappist Beers are highly coveted as they are unique and difficult to come by. With only

seven Trappist Breweries left in the world, these beers are still brewed by monks in strict

accordance to centuries old brewing methods. Learn the fascinating history of Trappist

monasteries and experience these exquisite beers first hand.

October 9

tttth - Celebrate Spring: Saison (Belgian Beer Café Eureka & Beer DeLuxe)

Saison,

In celebration of Spring, this event brings together the Belgian Beer Café Eureka and

Beer DeLuxe. First enjoy one of Belgium’s finest spring ales, Saison Dupont at the

Belgian Beer Café Eureka, then go for a short stroll by the river to Beer DeLuxe and

savour spring lamb on the spit perfectly matched with Athens finest, Craft beers.

Tickets: $65 each / $300 bundle of five

The venues: Belgian Beer Café Eureka Beer DeLuxe

5 Riverside Quay Federation Square

Southbank Melbourne

Tel: 9690 5777 Tel: 9663 0166

the French word for season, is used to identify a range of seasonal beer.

For more information or bookings please contact the venues.

 
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Liberal MP for Leeds North West Greg Mulholland is a keen observer of the brewing industry in Parliament. He recently attended our One Day Foundation Course and Simon Jackson and Dan Cannas went along to Westminster to present his certificate. In response Greg said: "I would recommend the Beer Academy to anybody - it is an excellent day out and a fantastic advert for beer. I would like to thank Simon and Dan and all involved for ensuring that I and everybody else who took the course had such a great time. Here is to every success to the Beer Academy in the future."

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The Beer Academy will be hosting a Beer Tasting at the British Museum, London.
We will be apart of their 'A History of the World exhibtion'.
Date: 18-Feb-2010
Time: 19:00-19:45
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Up & Coming Courses

Two Day Advanced Course 

Have you attended our Foundation Course and are thirsty for more knowledge? Then why not book a place to attend our two day Advanced Course. Read more here

 

 

Next Courses - Places Available:
18-19 Mar 2010, London, Beer Academy HQ
18-19 Mar 2010, Burton, Marstons Brewery

 

 

 

Full Day Foundation Course 

A full day course designed to help attendees gain an understanding, knowledge and appreciation of beer.

 

 

Next Courses - Places Available:
12 Mar, Foundation Course, Cornwall, Eden
20 Mar, Foundation Course, London, The White Horse

 

 

 

1/2 Half Day Making Beer & Food
A half day course which we launched to support the phenomenal growth of interest in matching beer with food. Read more here

 

 

Next Courses - Places Available:
16 Mar, London, Mayfair, BA HQ
4 May, London, Mayfair, BA HQ

 

 

 

90 Minute Tasting Events 

Cool down with the Beer Academy and a selection of beers - each one accompanied with a perfect food match. Learn how to taste beer like a professional, identifying aromas, flavours and different styles of beer in a fun and informative tutored tasting evening. Read more here

 

Next Events - Places Available:
11 Feb, Best of British Beers, London, Mayfair, BA HQ
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11 Mar, Northern vs. Hemisphere, London, Mayfair, BA HQ
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Thu 18 & 19 Mar, Two Day Advanced Course, London, The White Horse

 

 

Sat 20 Mar, Foundation Course, The White Horse

 

 

Tue 13 Apr, Unusual Ingredients 90 Minute Tasting

 

 

Mon 19 Apr, One Day Foundation Course, London, BA HQ

 

 

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FE-BREW-ARY - Indi Brewery PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 28 January 2010

It was an abundance of free cider tastings, International & local ciders by the bottle, toffee apples, apple & cider infused cuisine, apple competitions & free apples from the bar at The Boat’s annual CIDER FESTIVAL held on the 15-17th Jan!

 

While the kids were kept amused with apple treats and face painting the adults could indulge in the biggest range of cider a pub has ever seen!  A great weekend was had by all…


And the fun doesn't stop there, FeBREWary kicks off at the Indi Brewery next week with all things brews and live blues! Plus if English rock is more your ‘thang’, don't miss the SLADE tribute band at The Boat Saturday 27th Feb...

 

 FE-BREW-ARY

Throughout the Month of Feb - INDI BREWERY

February is just days away and that means the Indi Brewery is busy brewing up a storm for Fe-BREW-ary!

 

>Blues & Brews sessions-Sundays live blues style bands 1-4pm & 4.30-7.30pm

>Launch of the new Indi  Fe-BREW-ary Ale - Indi Kolsch

>Free Indi Beer Tastings - Free samples of the Indi Beer range at the Bar.

>Brew Bites - Enjoy a range of new "Brew Bites" from our Fe-BREW-ary mini menu

>Mid Week Brewery Tours - Brewery Tours are available for $20 per person
>International Guest Beers - By the bottle and free tastings on Sundays


www.indibrew.com
Phone: 9400 1111

It's all happening at Mindarie Marina.  See you down here!

  

  

 
Club bull roarer news, JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
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HOPPING INTO 2010

Welcome to our first 2010 edition of the club bull roarer news. We hope you have recovered from the Christmas and New Year festivities and are ready to enjoy the rest of summer. Tennis, cricket, Australia Day – and the perfect accompaniment to any summer day is our new summer seasonal brew ROAD TRIP – an American IPA. Brewed with 3 varieties of hops from the Pacific Northwest of USA, this beer was inspired by the recent trip made by the Holgate family to this renowned beer region. This new brew will be released in kegs in the next few weeks – so come on down to the Brewhouse to enjoy this refreshing ale.

LOUNGING ABOUT

 

Our lounge has been renovated and now has more seating to cater to popular demand. The lounge has a great atmosphere and is popular spot for customers to have a bar or restaurant meal, but get in quick as there are no reservations taken so it’s first in, best seated.

TANTALISING TASTINGS

 

Julian will be filling glasses and answering questions at our next tasting to be held on Friday 29th of January at the Thirsty Camel bottleshop, 180 Victoria Street, Seddon from 5pm – 8pm. Keep your eye on our website for future tas1200

 
Welcome to the Elmar's in the Valley January Newsletter PDF Print E-mail
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Welcome to the first issue of our brand new monthly newsletter! We would like to wish everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year, and thank you all for your continued support.

What's Been Happening at Elmar’s?
November at Elmar’s in the Valley saw the return of the Sounds in the Valley festival on Saturday 28th November. Featuring Mark Seymour, Wendy Matthews, Daryl Braithwaite and Chris Murphy, plus Elmar’s regular Ben Merito, the concert was a huge success! December was very busy month with numerous Christmas functions and get-togethers and plenty of fun had by all.

Our new outdoor pergola was completed just in time for the warm weather and has been a huge hit every weekend. Featuring live music on Saturday & Sunday afternoons, the Elmar’s in the Valley Beer Garden is now the place to be to relax and enjoy a few beers in the Valley! Check out our Functions & Events page for new photo’s of past events & functions over the past few months.  

Our new cocktail menu has been keeping our lovely bar staff extremely busy, pumping out hundreds of cocktails for happy punters every weekend!

Beer of the Month - Smokey Wheat Beer (Rauch Dunkelweizen)
Our brewer, Brad Ha1200

 
Ironhouse Beer the Healthy Choice PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 December 2009

Ironhouse Beer the Healthy Choice

As you stock your fridge ready for the festive season choose Ironhouse Beers as the healthy options. No preservatives, no additives just pure Tasmanian beer. No chemicals to worsen the hangover- all natural high quality ingredients. Water from our own spring, local hops and malt plus yeast- oh so simple! Our beers taste great and we have a style to suit any meal or occasion.

 

Remember we will not be at Taste, but you can catch up with us at the following events in the future or simply join us at white sands.

12th of December- Apex Party in the Park at Ulverstone

13th of December- LaVista gig at the Peacock Theatre (pre-purchase tickets)

12th to 14th of February- Festivale at City Park Launceston

 

Plus new stockists are Getting on it all over the place - so keeps your eyes open and if not open your mouth and ask your favourite venue "Hey -Where's the Ironhouse?"

 

Christmas Cheer

 

As with every Christmas, although we have in-house accommodation guests staying with us at White Sands on the Christmas day, we actually close reception and the restaurant so that our staff are able to spend this special day with their own loved ones.

 

Reception will reopen on Boxing Day at 8.30am and the Restaurant from 11.30am

 

New Years Eve Spectacular

 

New Years will be a fabulous party with a 4 course dinner and live Jazz plus Fireworks for only $48pp. Don't um and aah about what your doing this NYE, make the decision to join the best party on the coast and book your table at White Sands. Plus we will also look after your children in our Kids Club, just $20 per child this includes dinner, supervision, entertainment and most importantly a children's fireworks display at 9pm- yeah!

 

We hope that on the lead up to Christmas day that you are finding that life is not too stressful or busy!

 

For that hard to buy for person its always simple at white sands- buy them a gift certificate that keeps on giving.

We can tailor a gift to suit any budget or needs whether its for accommodation, restaurant or Ironhouse Brewery products.

 

Don't like gift certificates than put it together with a some of our brewery merchandise- glasses, clothing etc.

 

Even on a budget of less than $50 you have given someone a gift that will encourage them to stop, relax, and rejuvenate!

Call us today on 63 72 2228

 

We wish you all a safe and merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, we look forward to sharing with you in the future.

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Greetings fellow BeerMasons

Summer Members Packs are arriving across the country this week. A bounty of festive ales, old favourites, new creations and refreshing summer brews are heading out to you!To get you in a festive, celebratory mood - check out these delicious recipes below.If you are a relatively new BeerMason and not technically due for your next pack until Autumn 2010  - you can order a Summer pack hereIf you are a BeerMason and you haven't kept your payment details up to date, you don't want to miss out -  update your payment method 

EAT WELL, DRINK WELL BE FESTIVE, BE HAPPYEnjoy Your Summer Pack alongside these tasty treats

Hot paprika calamari & lime aioli. Serves 4  Beer match: Epic Pale Ale

      Ingredients

4 medium calamari tubes, cleaned

2 tbsp rice flour

2 tbsp hot paprika

Vegetable oil for frying

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 free range egg yolks

A squeeze of lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

300 ml olive oil

Zest of 1 Lime

 

Method

To make aioli – whisk egg yolks with garlic, mustard, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon for about one minute. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking continuously, until the mix1200

 
Holgate Brewery PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 26 November 2009

club bull roarer news,

MOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2009

CHRISTMAS EDITION

 

2009: YEAR OF THE BULL!

Ten Years of Great Beers at Holgate Brewhouse

The year is drawing to a close and we once again find ourselves in the midst of the festive season. We’ve parties galore, new beer to celebrate and lots to cheer about. There’s no better time to have a cold refreshing brew than in these hot summer months, and our beer garden is the best place to enjoy one.

Ian, and following his return, Paul & Natasha have all been busy in the States. They’ve been dedicating all their time and effort to experiencing as many beers and breweries as possible. We thank them for all this exhausting work to be able to continually bring you the best brewed beer in the world!

Thank you one and all for your patronage throughout 2009, we’ve had a great ten year celebration that started in January and still hasn’t stopped!

MOVEMBER

 

 

You could be forgiven for thinking the staff at Holgates are looking decidedly ‘shady’ lately, but it’s all for a great cause. The boys are growing their mo’s for Movember, and raising funds for Prostate Cancer and depression.

 

If you’d like to join the team “Holgate’s Hirsute Hombres” or donate to this worthy cause visit au.movember.com/ and read on for details of our Movember Wrap Party.

MOVEMBER WRAP PARTY IN THE BREWERY!

 Monday, 30 November, 5:30-7:30 pm. Join our mustachioed Movember team members for a Movember wrap party. A $10 donation to Movember gets you two hours of beer and nibbles in the brewery.  Check out the team - "Holgate's Hirsute Hombres"                                 au.movember.com/

DECEMBER DELIGHTS

Delve into our delicious beers this December;

Friday 4th at The Prince Wine Store, 177 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Wednesday 23rd, Purvis Cellars, 615 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.

For more details call Julian 0419 460 259.

 

HEAR YE, HEAR YE HOLGATES HAS A NEW BEER

‘THE MILD ONE’ 3.5%. A MILD is a style of ale from days of yore and still popular in Britain today. Originally a reward for farm workers at harvest time, it was designed as a ‘restorative’ drink. Easy drinking beer with low bitterness & alcohol but with full-bodied malt character. All of this resulting in a great lunch-time or session ale. Or a nutritious refresher after a hard days work!

 

ENTERTAINMENT AT HOLGATE BREWHOUSE

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Friday nights in the bar from 8pm

·         NOV 27, Hornets Blues Band

·         DEC 4, Andre Camilleri

·         DEC11, Scott Graham

·         DEC 18, Hornets Blues Band

Sunday December 2, 3-5pm relax in the lounge with The Black Forest Rogues.

 

New Years Eve themed party – YOUR DREAM JOB!

Nurse, policeman, spud farmer… what is your dream job?

Dress to impress and bring on 2010!

 

 

ENQUIRIES (03) 5427 2510 Or EMAIL This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS

Where better to hold your Christmas festivities than at a brewery? Our Lead-Light room has been stylishly refurbished to create a gorgeous space for parties, functions, meetings and conferences. Call Natasha on 03 5427 2510 or email                                        This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

SUMMER LOVING

We love our new Summer Menu. Oysters, Smoked Salmon, Local Organic Venison, Lemon Mousse, Chocolate Porter Jelly Trifle to name just a few of our new menu delights. For bookings call (03) 5427 2510

CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS

Holgate’s (Brewery, Bar & Restaurant) will be closed on Christmas Day while the Holgate family have a well deserved rest. The bar is open again at 2pm on Boxing Day and dinner will be served as usual that night.

 

INTRODUCING JULIAN

A self confessed ‘home-brewer devotee’ Julian has joined the team at Holgates as our Business Development Manager. Hailing from England and immigrating to Australia 19 years ago, Julian’s background is packed with impressive positions at renowned restaurants and clubs in and around Melbourne. The three things he has missed from England are; the Historical Architecture, the Pubs and the Beer. That is, of course, until he found Holgate’s! Feeling right at home, Julian has settled into concentrating on ‘World Domination’ of the Holgate brand.

HOLGATE BREWHOUSE • 79 High Street, Woodend 3442 • (03) 5427 2510 • www.holgatebrewhouse.com

 
Kosciuszko PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
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BEER TASTING! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 19 November 2009

Start Time: Thursday, November 26 at 7:00pm End Time: Thursday, November 26 at 9:00pm

Where: The Flying Scotsman, 639 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

 
Mash Spring In The Valley PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 18 September 2009
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We Have heaps of bands Playing Saturday including The Typhoons, The DT's and DJ Arena!

So don't waste time reading, GO TO MOSHTIX and get your Twenty buck ticket to springsational fun!!

Tickets $20 Plus Booking Fee

Strictly 18+ event

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Mash reserves the right to refuse entry

Photos may be taken for promotional purposes

 


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