Tag Archive for Beer

Little Creatures to expand Geelong Brewing Operations

Geelong’s brewer of the iconic Furphy Refreshing Ale, Little Creatures, will expand its operations and create 10 new jobs thanks in part to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Victorian Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula recently visited Little Creatures in South Geelong today to confirm the Labor Government’s support for the company’s…

4 Pines Beer to be Served on Manly Ferries

Commuters and tourists on Sydney ferries travelling between Circular Quay and Manly can now buy a beer on their afternoon or evening journey. “After a thorough assessment Harbour City Ferries awarded the contract to 4 Pines to operate bars and cafés on the Manly ferries,” Sydney Harbour Ferries Managing Director, Martin Kearney commented “4 Pines…

Merv Hughes BBQ Beer & B.S Interview

A big thank you to Australian sporting legend Merv Hughes for taking the time to answer some questions about barbecuing and his cookbook BBQ Beer & B.S. What is your philosophy for Barbecuing? Fresh air, good friends and you’re outside with people you choose to spend time with- what could be better?! What do you…

BBQ Beer & B.S

Score 6/6 I know I don’t review a lot of books but with the Christmas and barbeque fast season approaching I just knew I had to have a look at Barbeque, Beer and B.S by Merv Hughes. I can totally see BBQ, Beer and B.S. being given to dads across the country but I see…

Gage Roads wins Perth Stadium Beer Contract

Western Australia’s own Gage Roads Brewing Co. has secured the beer and cider supply contract for Perth Stadium. “When Western Australian companies win, the whole State benefits.” Premier Mark McGowan commented “Gage Roads is a true Western Australian success story – going from local start-up to become one of the country’s biggest independent brewers. Gage…

Australians that BBQ

According to recent research from Roy Morgan in 2015, 5.8 million Aussie households had a barbecue (63.7% of total households), an increase of some 400,000 households since 2011, when 63.2% of households had one. In country SA —Australia’s barbecue heartland — the figure rises to 75.6% of households, followed closely by the ACT (73.5%) and…

Beer Week is Coming

ACT Minister for Community Services Mick Gentleman has officially launched Canberra Beer Week which will take place from 5 – 11 November. “Canberra is well renowned for our outstanding wines, and there are a number of events on the calendar each year celebrating this very fact,” Mr. Gentleman commented “But only recently have we added…