Whisky World at the Oak Barrel
Wed 25th & Thurs 26th August
Time - 6-9pm
Venue - The Oak Barrel
Address -152 Elizabeth St, Sydney

The Oak Barrel will be immersed in the ‘water of life’ with Whisky World – a celebration of unique whiskies from Australia and around the world. Join us in the tasting room where each night will feature two master classes, each with a unique focus. First night is Bakery Hill and Isle of Jura. The second night is Limeburners and Springbank.

Cost - Starts at $20 up to $70 for platinum pass More info details –
For further details please call 02 92643022 and speak to our events team or go to http://www.oakbarrel.com.au/whisky-spirit-events/
 

Brewer - position vacant: William Bull Brewery, based in the Riverina, NSW 

Applications and enquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Manager,

De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd, PO Box 21, Bilbul NSW 2680,

Phone (02) 6966 0100. For a copy of a detailed job description please email:

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Applications close on Friday 16th April 2010.

http://www.debortoli.com.au/
http://williambull.com.au/

Head Brewer - position vacant "The Dover", Hix Brewery, Tasmania
Email CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it more info at

http://www.beerandbrewer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191&Itemid=38

Head Brewer - position vacant at Duckstein Saracen Estate, WA.
More info at http://www.duckstein.com.au/index.php/news/58

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Canberra brew gets bottled

Canberra’s award winning Wig and Pen Brewery has begun bottling their beers, starting with the zesty and refreshing Kembery Ale.

Brewer Richard Watkins, said the ale was ideal for summer drinking so it made sense to bottle it.
The Kembery Ale is now on sale at the Wig and Pen in Civic and Plonk at the Fyshwick Markets, with wider distribution planned in the new year.
NEW BOAG's FOR SUMMER

James Boag’s Pure will be released to the public on November 9, according to Lion Nathan, its parent brewer.

It is the first under the Lion Nathan umbrella, and is the newest entry into the top-end beer market.

Pure has been labeled a full-bodied, full-strength lager, brewed with all Tasmanian ingredients.

Boag's operations director Phil Hargans told the Mercury that it will not affect the sales of the premium title.

'”We don't believe it will be cannibalising Boag's Premium," he said. "It is operating in a different brand space, not just in domestic but international premium space."

It will have a recommended retail price of $57.99 per slab and $17.99 for a six-pack.
A COOPERS At The MARKET

As of today, Cooper’s have opened a sustainable beer garden at the Night Noodle Markets, as part of the Sydney International Food Festival.
Designed by award-winning landscape company, Green Rooms, the garden will resemble the average Australian backyard, using solar panels and a rainwater tank to irrigate a Chinese herb garden.

When: October 12-16 (Mon-Fri) and October 19-23 (Mon-Fri); dinner trading, 5pm-9.30pm.
Best Beer Garden in the world holds installation

Sydney’s award winning Opera Bar will host ‘The Best Beer Garden in the World’ installation from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th this month.

With startling views, nestled between the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, hence the grand title, the installation will feature a decadent garden bar featuring trees, plants and water features. Designed by Rinsed Studio in collaboration with China Heights co-founder and curator Edward Woodley, inspiration came from the illustrious Garden of Eden, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

“This installation will be something never before seen in Sydney, certainly not at Sydney Opera House. It will be an unforgettable experience to be able to stroll around a luxurious garden setting and enjoy a cold beer with the best backdrop in the world,” says John Gallas, General Manager of Opera Bar.

“We’ve long been regarded as the best beer garden in the world and this installation will definitely help us assert that claim.”  

Opera Bar is open 7 days a week from 11.30 am with live music nightly from 8.30pm and 2pm on weekends.

www.operabar.com.au

 
10th Birthday for Belgian Beer Cafes

The Belgian Beer Cafes in Sydney will celebrate 10 years in Australia in October with great promotions, beer appreciation classes, live music, events and give-aways throughout the month.

The three venues will be the Epoque in Cammeray, Heritage in The Rocks, and Balmain in Balmain East. They have around 40 different Belgian beers.

More info can be found at www.belgian-beer-cafe.com.au
XXXX ready for Summer with new brew

XXXX last week launched Summer Bright Lager, a low carb, mid alcohol (4.2%) beer which is only its 3rd new beer in the last 20 years.
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XXXX spokesman Bill Webb told the Brisbane Times that "we've done a few small releases but this is our first major release in a long time and we are pretty excited about the opportunity to bring a beer of some scale into the market. This is our big launch for XXXX, we will be doing everything we can over summer to bring to life the brand."

Summer Bright Ale is available now in Queensland and will rolled out to other states later in the year.
Cooper's bring out new Pilsner

Coopers 62 is based on a classic Bohemian-style Pilsner, with a straw-to-golden colour and dense, rich foam. Hopped, using a combination of traditional Saaz and Hersbrucker varieties, it has a medium-bodied palate and is generously fermented to produce a well-attenuated lager.

The hop flavours are perfectly balanced by an all-malt recipe of Australian-grown malted barley to finish with a residual sweetness, typical of this style of beer. The end result is a crisp, full-flavoured taste with a smooth, satisfying finish, brewed just for you. Coopers 62. The Perfectly Individual Pilsner.

See more at www.coopers62.com.au

 
Woolworths announce new beer

After buying a 25% stake in Fremantle’s Cage Road Brewery, giant grocer Woolworths has announced the imminent release of a beer called Dry Dock. The beer is expected to go head to head with Tooheys Extra Dry, which has 6% of the local beer market. Woolworths operates 1154 liquor outlets nationwide including the BWS and Dan Murphy names.

4th Beer Lover’s Guide to Victoria released

The fourth edition of The Beer Lovers’ Guide to Victoria’s Microbreweries is out now, showcasing 35 breweries throughout the state, including 13 new breweries since the last edition. These include recent award winners, 2 Brothers Brewery and the Flying Horse Bar and Brewery. The guide features the brews produced at microbreweries, tasting sheets, brewer profiles and contact details.

The guide is free of charge an available at bottle shops, tourist information centres, featured breweries and pubs that sell craft beer. Or you can order a copy within Australia by calling 132 842.

 

New Coopers Homebrew Hits the Market

The extremely successful Cooper’s homebrew range has grown with the introduction of an English Bitter. According to  Food Week, Coopers marketing manager brewing products, Scott Harris, said the development of English Bitter followed a number of requests from home brewers keen to produce a beer similar in style to the bitter served in traditional English pubs. Brewed correctly it should have a brown-copper colour, red hues and a creamy head.


VB to release new low card beer

VB has announced that it will release a low-carb beer next month called VB Raw. It will be a malt beer with a dry finish targeted at male consumers under 30. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Foster’s is keen to cash in on the growth for low-carb beers such as Pure Blonde and trendy brews such as Extra Dry and imported European beers. Raw promised to have one third less calories than VB.


Bluetongue looks west

New South Wales’ Bluetongue Brewery is expanding into Western Australia, a move they say, driven by WA’s thirst for distinctive premium beers. York Spencer, Bluetongue Marketing Manager, says, “Western Australians have a pretty adventurous appetite for new and interesting beers and are now embracing more premium beer brands in their market”.