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What's New and What's Going On

 

While the Federal Budget rarely causes a stir in Beer HQ, this year we were hit with a surprise announce from the Government that they have finally decided to listen to the craft brewing industry and grant some tax relief. Effective from 1 July 2012 the Microbreweries Excise Refund Scheme will be extended. This means that the maximum refund amount will be expanded from $10,000 to $30,000 and the current production eligibility threshold of 30,000 litres of beer will be abolished.

 

Unsurprisingly there has been an outpouring of support from the industry. Industry stalwarts John Stallwood, of Nail Brewing and Microbrewing.com, and Jane Huntington, of Two Metre Tall, are well known for their campaigns against excise – the former for putting a call to action on his beer cases and the latter for teaming up with the Greens to lobby government – say that the reforms are a step in the right direction... read more.

 

 

Beer & Brewer Conference

Have you been planning the grand opening of your own microbrewery, but just don’t know where to start? Or are you in the liquor industry and need to train your staff in beer styles? There is something for everyone at this year’s Beer & Brewer Conference with 11 sessions including Excise administration from the ATO, kegs and draught beer dispense options, packaging, starting a microbrewery and the business of brewing. You can also hear from the experts – the guys who sell the stuff – on the building blocks of beer (hops, malt and yeast) as they take you through everything you need to know about what is available and how to best utilise it. We’ve even thrown in some Cider for good measure with some great cider makers sharing their experiences.

Designed to fit in a trip to the AIBA awards, it’s sure to be an educational and informative day says organiser David Lipman. “Brewers need to ensure they are brewing consistent quality beer, are aware of new ingredients, keg and packaging options, as well as how to administer excise tax and more,” he says “While retailers need to ensure they are stocking the beers and ciders in demand from the 2000+ options on the market, and their staff need to be well armed with the knowledge and confidence to sell these products”.

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Upcoming Events featured events
01-May-2012 31-May-2012
PURE BIER FEST - Sydney
12-May-2012 12-May-2012
Intimate Beer & Chocolate Pairing
13-May-2012 13-May-2012
BREW DAY FEAST – Melbourne Vic
16-May-2012 16-May-2012
DINNER WITH CHUCK – Melbourne Vic
17-May-2012 17-May-2012
GOOD BEER WEEK BREKKY - Melbourne
26-May-2012 26-May-2012
SYDNEY CRAFT BEER AND CIDER FAIR
06-Jun-2012 10-Jun-2012
MONDIAL DE LA BIERE - Montreal
25-Jun-2012 29-Jun-2012
Brewing Course at Edith Cowan - WA
16-Jul-2012 21-Jul-2012
QUEENSLAND BEER WEEK - Australia
17-Aug-2012 18-Aug-2012
BEERVANA - Wellington, NZ
 

Beer & Brewer Conference

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Date: Thursday May 17, 2012.

BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne.

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  Sydney Craft Beer And Cider Fair

 

The Oak Barrel Liquor Store will be launching the Sydney Craft Beer and Cider Fair on Saturday 26 May 2012. This will be an annual indoor event showcasing international & Australian craft beer and cider. The fair will host over 20 stallholders each showcasing a variety of brands with over 80 craft beers and ciders on tasting. For the inaugural event there will be an emphasis on local craft producers. 

For more information see craftbeerandcider.com 

Pure Bier Fest
 

 

Launching on Tuesday 1 May across all Bavarian Bier Café venues, Pure Bier Fest’s calendar of offers includes:

Mondays - $10 selection of specially imported and specialty Bavarian Pure Biers.
Tuesdays
- Think you can slam down a mega pork schnitzel? The ultimate Löwenschnitzel eating challenge will stretch bellies across Sydney on Tuesday night, with a bier on the house if you get to the last gulp.
Wednesdays - Pure Bier taste challenges will test the most hoppy taste buds on a Wednesday night, pitching Pure Bier against ‘standard’ Aussie beers (not biers).
Thursdays
- Thursdays will see the return of the Bier Akademies, run by Bavarian Bier Café’s own Bier Meisters who will be teaching bier lovers everything they need to know about Pure Bier.
Fridays - Bier & Beats featuring DJ music will get patrons in the mood to wind down the working week on Fridays.

  
beer of the week homebrew recipe of the week
 

Shady Lady, 250mL

This is a light spritely gold coloured beer with a clean white head. Infused with rose, the beer gives off the scent of Turkish delight, and underlying this is a good malt lager offering... read more.



 

Blushing Blonde

Adding berries to beer is a traditional brewing method, dating back centuries. Your favourite berries in the supermarket frozen section, may be added to a brew, imparting delicious aromas, flavours and a little bit of colour... read more.


 
deal of the week Froth/trivia

 






Mad Brewers
Hoppy Hefe
640mL
$9.00
Available from
BWS nationally

1. Which Australian brewery won a gold at the World Beer Cup in 2008 for their Framboise Froment?

2. Which major player in the Australian beer market has recently launched their own fridge vending machine?

3. Which country is recognised as the home of Lambic beers?

4. Which year is often associated with Kronenbourg?

5. Which three world reknowned breweries came together to form the Black Tokyo Horizon?

6. From which river does Cascade draw their pure water?

7. What is the Craft Brewing Capital of New Zealand?

8. What is the Craft Beer Capital of New Zealand?

 9. Which Kiwi craft brewery was founded first – Sunshine or Whitecliffs?

10. What prominent malt distributor is a former head of the Brewer’s Guild of New Zealand?

Check the answers here

 
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