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* Additional costs apply for New Zealand. ISSUE 32 AUTUMN 2015 PRICE $9.95 (NZ $11.95) WWW.BEERANDBREWER.COM 0 3 STRAPLINE MARKET PLACE SYDNEY SPARKLING ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4.5% BEST EXTRA STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: Foreign Extra Stout Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.3% EXTRA STRONG VINTAGE ALE More Challenging Style: Old Ale Character: Fruit and toffee ABV: 7.5% THOMAS COOPER'S ARTISAN RESERVE Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5.5% DAVE’S BREWERY TOURS NSW Dave’s Brewery Tours specialises in behind the scenes experiences at 16 breweries and beer hot-spots. With short and full day tours, guests can taste, touch, smell and learn about what it takes to make good beer locally. Dave gets you so close to beer, the only way you can get closer is be to brew it yourself! Check availability and make a booking at www. davesbrewerytours.com.au. EXPERIENCEIT BEVERAGES NSW Experienceit Beverages started in 2012 when Kerrie and Johnny’s travels led to 11 the discovery of little known Italian craft beer. Now with a portfolio including some of the world’s best brewers (Stone, Sixpoint, Victory, Jester King, Birra del Borgo, To-ØL, Beavertown, Lervig, Tuatara, Doctors Orders and Boatrocker), Experienceit strive to bring the most exciting, and fresh beers to craft beer lovers in Aus. OPERATION PARALYSIS More Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 10% FERAL BREWING COMPANY WA In 2002, Feral Brewing Co. opened its doors in the Swan Valley, WA’s oldest 40 wine region, at a time when Aus’s choice of beer was pretty much lager. Inspired by the full-flavoured hoppy ales in the US craft beer scene, the team set out to brew beer unlike anything found locally. The result is something deliberately and distinctly Feral. HOP HOG Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% BARRIQUE O KARMA More Challenging Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.5% WATERMELON WARHEAD Moderately Challenging Style: Berliner Weisse Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 2.9% BORIS More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 11.5% GANG OF FOUR BREWING CO. NSW Gang Of Four Brewing Co. was started late 2014 by Mike Ross. Currently 26 contract brewing out of Rocks Brewing, we’re looking to build a microbrewery at our own premises in Brookvale later this year. DOUBLE HOP ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: -37% MEMBERS LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Lager Character: Malty ABV: 4.5% GRAINFATHER New Zealand The Grainfather, all-in-one brewing system, is the result of 2 years of 34 research and development by Imake Ltd. Industrial designers and engineers have taken the best brewing practices from both commercial and craft brewers to produce a compact, easy to use system to ensure anyone can brew a professional craft beer at home, no matter their brewing experience. GRAND RIDGE BREWERY VIC Grand Ridge Brewery, one of Aus’s first and most recognised craft breweries, is 15 housed in an old butter factory in Mirboo North in the stunning Victorian Strzelecki Ranges. We source the finest spring water, high quality hops, malt and yeast to produce beers of exceptional flavour and purity. Seasonal beers available in addition to those listed below. BLACK AND TAN Easier Drinking Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 4.9% GIPPSLAND GOLD Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Malty ABV: 5% HATLIFTER STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5% MOONSHINE More Challenging Style: Scotch Ale Character: Malty ABV: 8.5% NATURAL BLONDE Easier Drinking Style: Witbier Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.5% SUPERSHINE More Challenging Style: Barleywine (UK) Character: Malty ABV: 11% HAWTHORN BREWING VIC Hawthorn Brewing Co. was established in 2009 to provide world class Aus. craft 23 beers influenced by the best the world has to offer. It’s our commitment and passion that inspire us to create award winning beers of distinction. Our goal is simple... to bring quality beer to the thirsty masses. We hope you join us on the journey. AMBER ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Brown Ale (UK) Character: Malty ABV: 4.7% AUSTRALIAN IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% GOLDEN ALE Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/Golden Ale Character: Malty ABV: 4.5% PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Malty ABV: 4.7% PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Malty ABV: 4.6% HOLGATE BREWHOUSE VIC Starting 16 yrs ago in Paul and Natasha’s backyard, Holgate Brewhouse produces 5 genuine craft beers, bold and brimming with character, carefully constructed with natural ingredients. Now housed in a historic 19th Hotel in Woodend, Vic, come enjoy fine cuisine in the restaurant, stay a night or two in our beautiful guest rooms and discover just how fresh and full-flavoured authentic craft beer can be! MT. MACEDON PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Fruit and toffee ABV: 5% ROAD TRIP Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 6% HOPINATOR More Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 7% TEMPTRESS Moderately Challenging Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 6% Get your fill of beer with a year’s subscription to Beer & Brewer – for just $20! Head to the Beer & Brewer GABS stand and get a year’s subscription to the magazine for only $20! Enjoy 12 months of all the latest beer news, brewer interviews, homebrew recipes, tasting notes and more for just $20. 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MILLENNIUM FALCON More Challenging Style: Double IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 10% KELLER BIER Easier Drinking Style: Specialty Beer Character: Crisp ABV: 4.3% JAMES SQUIRE NSW The true story of how James Squire became Aus’ first brewer is a good yarn. 2 He went on from being a convict on the First Fleet to become one of the governor’s guards, the father of 11 children and, perhaps most significantly, the colony’s first and most sought-after brewer. FOUR WIVES Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5% JACK OF SPADES Moderately Challenging Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 5% HOP THIEF 7 Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% LITTLE CREATURES & WHITE RABBIT VIC Little Creatures was born out of the love of hoppy beers by brewing veterans, 37 dedicated to making unique ales. The entire team are certified hopheads, mad on the explosion of flavour derived from brewing with whole hop flowers which provide Little Creatures beers with their unique, floral aromas and refreshing bitterness. Breweries in Fremantle and Geelong. White Rabbit was born to be different and brews beers that don’t just follow the others. Playing with intriguing use of ingredients and embracing the weird and wonderful, White Rabbit creates ales with unique and complex characters and aromas in an ever increasing world of conformity. IPA More Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.4% PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.2% ROGERS Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 3.8% WHITE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Witbier Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.5% DARK ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: % BELGIAN PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Belgian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.9% LORD NELSON BREWERY HOTEL NSW Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks 7 precinct and home of Aus’ oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, food and accommodation. ROYAL RED Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red Ale Character: Malty ABV: 4.2% THREE SHEETS AUSTRALIAN PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4.9% VICTORY BITTER BRITISH PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Best Bitter Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% MACARTHUR GRANGE BREWERY NSW 4 Aussie brothers once lay scattered around the world. After 10 years brewing 36 in Germany, one brother, being substantially larger than the others, convinced them to join him in starting a Brauhaus back home. They now make beers that are modern yet classic, combining traditional European styles with Australian ingredients and flavours. MISMATCH BREWING COMPANY SA We’re a ‘mismatch’ of industry professionals and beverage specialists 30 who started a brewing co. We relish transparency in where we source raw materials from and where we make our products. We believe utilising excess space in other breweries helps grow the holistic craft segment by supporting those that have made investment in the category. We believe beer should be made for enjoyment. ARCHIE’S RED ALE Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5% SESSION ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4% IPA – TO BE FINALISED Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 7% MOA BREWING COMPANY New Zealand Moa Brewing Co. was founded in 2003 by Josh Scott, with a focus on brewing super 32 premium handcrafted beers. According to Josh, also a winemaker, “It takes a lot of beer to make a good wine”. The multi-award winning Moa beers and ciders are proudly brewed using traditional, costly, inefficient and labour intensive techniques with a focus on local ingredients, inc. internationally renowned NZ hops. These techniques create dynamic and complex flavours that change over time (like a good wine), and give the beer an elegant, champagne-like mouthfeel. MOA BLANC (WHEAT LAGER) Easier Drinking Style: Witbier Character: Crisp ABV: 5% MOA FIVE HOP (ENGLISH ALE) Moderately Challenging Style: Brown Ale (UK) Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.2% MOA IMPERIAL STOUT (OAK AGED STOUT ALE) More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 10.2% MOA SOUR BLANC (BELGIAN STYLE LAMBIC) - 2013 VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Lambic Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 6.4% MOA TRIPEL SAUVIGNON (BELGIAN TRIPEL) - 2014 VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Belgian Tripel Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 9.3% MOA FESTIVE IPA (RED EDITION) More Challenging Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 6% MODUS OPERANDI BREWING CO NSW What’s our Modus Operandi? Simply to craft great beer. Sharing our craft right in 12 front of you, honestly brewing the finest product, using the purest methods and ingredients and bringing locals together over a passion for handcrafted beer. Honest. Local. Fresh. That’s our M.O. We’re proud to be awarded ‘2014 Best Aus. Small Brewery’ taking out 4 awards inc. ‘Champion Aus. Craft Beer’ for Former Tenant Red IPA. THE FORMER TENANT More Challenging Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 7.8% PEPPER IN THE RYE SAISON Easier Drinking Style: Saison Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 6.2% gabsfestival.com.au THE GREAT AUSTRALASIAN BEER SPECTAPULAR 2015 29
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