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IBDA
IBD MATTERS
-IBD Training Courses
- International Brewing Convention
- GEA Younger Members Award 2010
- Ho Chi Minh City April Course
ASIA PACIFIC MATTERS
- A P Convention
- New Members
MAJOR EVENTS
- International Brewing Convention
- AIP Conference
- EBC Hops Symposium
INDUSTRY NEWS
COMPANY NEWS
- Lion Nathan Threatens Foster's Market Share
REGIONAL NEWS
- NSW Meeting
- Western Australia
- Victoria - Brewing Seminar
POSITIONS VACANT
- Lion Nathan - Sensory Development Leader
- William Bull Brewery - Brewer
- Little Creatures - Brewer
BREWERS EDUCATION CORNER.
IBD TRAINING COURSES
As members know the IBD runs a great many courses each year. Details of the courses available can be obtained by clicking on the link below and choosing the course in which you are interested
http://www.ibd.org.uk/qualifications/examinations/
All candidates sitting the GC May Exam and Diplomas & Master Brewer Exams in June will receive their exam centre confirmation letter via email 3 weeks before the date of the Exam. The email will be sent to the email address that was given on the candidates' exam application form.
If you have not received an email please contact Andrea Williams on: andrea.williams@ibd.org.uk
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INTERNATIONAL BREWING CONVENTION
This Convention will be held in Machester UK from 18-20 October 2010. Registration is now open - early bird closes on 30th June 2010 to save 10% off full delegate registration fees. For more information or to register go to:
www.ibcmanchester.org
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GEA YOUNGER MEMBERS AWARD 2010
We are delighted to announce that GEA are once again offering this Award to members from Asia Pacific and Africa Sections. This award was won by a younger member from Asia Pacific last year and the member gained very valuable experience from it. We would encourage eligible members to apply this year.
Details can be found in our CURRENT NEWS section of this Website at http://www.ibdasiapac.com.au/news/
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HO CHI MINH CITY TRAINING COURSE
The IBD, with support from Asia Pacific Section is running a one week (5 days) non- residential course from the 5th April to the 9th April 2010
in HCMC, Vietnam.
We are delighted with the response we have had to this programme.
ASIA PACIFIC CONVENTION
What a great Convention we had! With just on 300 registered attendees and 25 partners and 360 people booked in for the Gala dinner on the Thursday night all involved regard it as extremely successful. The technical programme was really well attended throughout which speaks well for the quality of the Presentations.We are very grateful to all our Paper and Poster presenters who willingly give up their time to prepare and present and this is one of the keys to the success of each of our Conventions.
One of the key events of the Technical programme was the "Great Debate" held on Wednesday afternoon at 4.00 pm. This was held in front of a packed house with the subject being "It takes good malt to make good beer". The "For" team consisted of Mont Stuart and Evan Evans and the "Against team was Charlie Bamforth and Bill Taylor. The debate was a very lively and intersting one and then there was strong discussion and participation by the audience.
We have had very strong support for our Convention from our Sponsors, and Exhibitors and without their support there would really be no Convention so we thank them also. Each of them will be recognised on our Website shortly.
The CD of the Proceedings will be mailed out to all members who did not attend the Convention over the next few weeks and will also be published on our Website. Similarly a selection of Photographs taken durng the Convention will also be published.
The final Gala Dinner was a night to be remembered with our inaugural IBD Idol competition. This was hosted by Mark Holden who was amazed at the talents of the 4 contestants. They were Simon Rowe from Lion Nathan, James Houston from Foster's Group, Ian Jones from the African Section and Simon Jackson who is the Executive Director of the IBD in London. Simon Rowe was declared the winner based on voting from the audience in what came down to a few votes.
It was decided at the section committee meeting held on the Sunday prior to the Convention that the next one will be in Melbourne in 2012 and planning has already begun to ensure this will be as good as or better than the one we have just witnessed.
INTERNATIONAL BREWING CONVENTION
Registration for this event is now open. This event will be held in Manchester UK from 18-20th October 2010. It involves a 3 day Convention, an exhibition of over 100 exhibitors and over 800 delegates expected plus 40 expert speakers. This has been an excellent Convnetion in the past with several members from Aisa Pacific attending. Booking before 30 June 2010 gives a 10% reduction of full delegae fees. Register at http://www.ibdmanchester.org.uk
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING CONFERENCE
The 2010 biennial National Conference of the AIP will be held on16th & 17th of June 2010 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria. The theme will be "Back to the Future: The Art & Science of Packaging" and we hope that you mark these dates in your diary. Should your company wish to partner with the event, showcase new products or innovations then please email info@aipack.com.au and we will send you an exhibitors kit. The AIP National Conference is the largest educational event of its kind in the industry and we look forward to seeing you all there.
EBC HOPS SYMPOSIUM
This year's EBC Hop Symposium will take place from the 12th to the 14th of September 2010 in Wolnzach (Bavaria), one of the main centres of the German hop growing industry in the Hallertau. Presentations covering all aspects of hop breeding and growing, the use of hops and hop products in brewing, flavour aspects and hop chemistry, as well as items on beer, hops and health will be considered for inclusion into the technical and scientific programme. We therefore welcome abstracts from interested individuals, companies and research institutes. These may be submitted via the symposium web-site: http://www.ebc-hop-symposium.org . This web-site will be going live as from the 1st of March. Online registrations and further information may also be obtained via this web-site.
LION NATHAN THREATENS FOSTER'S BEERS.
A recent analyst's review suggests that the penetration of LN's increasingly popular Boag's brand into the mainland Australian market is likely to hurt Foster's national market share and cost it about $100m in revenue and $40 M in EBIT.
According th this anlayst, consumers are increasingly willing to try new brands and after years of failing to crack the fiercely loyal Victorian market Lion Nathan now had the Boag's brand which has resonated with Victorians.
[from E-Malt.com 12a, Mar 17, 2010]
NSW REGION
Our second Technical Meeting for 2010 was held on Monday 22rd March 2010 at HARTS PUB at THE ROCKS in SYDNEY. The Speaker was Ms Evelyne Canterranne from FlavorActiV in the UK. Evelyne came direct from the AP Convention on the Gold Coast to present to us on "The Role of FlavorActiV in the Brewing Industry."
FlavorActiV is the world's largest provider of beer flavour training services and products, Evelyne will outline what FlavorActiv do and the theory behind their products and services
Harts Pub is a newly opened licensed premises offering a great range of boutique beers and some great food. The meeting was very well attended with 28 members and guests including Simon Jackson and his wife from the IBD UK and some other atttendees who came down to Sydney following on from the Convention.
After the Presentation we had the opportunity to try out their beers and their food. Our thanks to all the staff at Harts for their great hospitality.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Professor Graham Stewart visited Perth after the Convention - he gave a regional talk at the Edith Cowan University to 50 members and guests - his Horace Brown talk "Forty Years of Brewing Research". While in Perth he visited some craft breweries.
Before the Convention he had also given a talk to members & guests at the Ballarat University, Victoria.
VICTORIA
As advertised in last month's newsletter The Victorian Section, in collaboration with the University of Ballarat, conducted a Brewing Seminar on 10th March, 2010, This was very well attended with 29 members and guests.
Among the Topics & Presenters was the Horace Brown address entitled "Forty years of Brewing Research" presented by Emeritus Professor Graham Stewart, Former Director of International Centre of Brewing and Distilling, Edinburgh UK who travelled to Melbourne prior to attending the Gold Coast Convention.
The seminar was followed by a BBQ - a very enjoyable day was had by all attendees.
LION NATHAN
SENSORY DEVELOPMENT LEADER
Are you seeking a new role in a great environment? At Lion Nathan we are looking for a passionate Sensory Development Leader. This role is currently based in Sydney, working as part of our Group Technical Team.
Lion Nathan Group is one of Australia's leading alcoholic drinks companies. At Lion Nathan our core purpose is to make our world a more sociable place.
You will be accountable for the leading the development of new sensory analysis ways of working across Lion Nathan, maximising the benefits for the breweries as quickly as possible, and ensuring that improvements are truly sustainable.
You will partner with the breweries through regular visits, providing training yourself or training the trainers. You will also have analytical skills to measure and report upon the impact of the changes and the value created.
The successful candidate could expect to work at other Lion Nathan sites in the future.
For more information please visit our website. www.lion-nathancareers.com.au Closing date is 16th of April.
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WILLIAM BULL BREWERY
BREWER
Building on their amazing success in the Australian wine industry, the De Bortoli
Family boldly embarked on a journey towards creating an equally enviable reputation
in the craft and commercial brewing arena. Based in Griffith NSW, William Bull Brewery started commercial brewing in 2005 and has since gained a reputation for brewing beer to the highest level of quality. With Red Angus Pilsener recently
recognised as one of the countries top craft beers and the brewery becoming the contract brewer of choice nationally, the rate of growth of the brewery is startling.
Being set up with full PLC control of brewery and fermentation operations and a state of the art 6000bph bottling line, the brewery is geared for significant further expansion with new brands being launched in 2010 and more contract customers in the pipeline. Underpinned by the De Bortoli Wines national distribution network, the opportunities for the brewery and its brands are limitless.
We are looking for a highly motivated and competent brewer to join the small team and shoulder day to day brewing tasks as well as administrative and customer responsibilities. It is expected that the brewer will have 5 years experience in a commercial or craft environment, have great passion for well-made beer, be computer literate with a highly developed quality and customer focus. Essentially, this position represents the engine of the brewery - setting
the standard of attention to detail, quality and creativity amongst the team.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with knowledge,
skills and experience. In return William Bull Brewery will offer the opportunity
to play a major part in one the countries most exciting breweries with the benefit of working for a large successful company and all that it entails.
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:recruitment@debortoli.com.au
Applications close on Friday 16th April 2010
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LITTLE CREATURES BREWERY
EXPERIENCED BREWER OPPORTUNITY
Are you seeking a new role in a great environment?
Little Creatures Brewing is looking for an experienced brewer with a positive and passionate mindset. Our passion is simply to make outstanding beer that we are all immensely proud of.
The successful applicant will be a strong team player with a flexible attitude, performance driven and possess high standards with particular focus towards safety and quality.
Technical qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, brewing, winemaking) are advantageous. This position is based in Fremantle and is required to work on a 24hr rotating roster system.
Aspiring Creatures with commercial brewing experience who want to develop their career, please email your application including your CV, to: jobs@littlecreatures.com.au
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her Husband stalking around with a fly swatter..
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"Hunting flies" He responded.
"Oh! Killing any?" She asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 females," he replied.
Intrigued, she asked.
"How can you tell them apart?"
He responded,
- 3 were on a beer can,
- 2 were on the phone.”
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WOMEN WHO KNOW THEIR PLACE
Barbara Walters, of 20/20, did a story on gender roles in Kabul,Afghanistan , several years before the Afghan conflict.. She noted that women customarily walked five paces behind their husbands.
She recently returned to Kabul and observed that women still walk behind their husbands. Despite the overthrow of the oppressive Taliban regime, the women now seem to, and are happy to, maintain the old custom.
Ms. Walters approached one of the Afghani women and asked, 'Why do you now seem happy with an old custom that you once tried so desperately
to change?'
The woman looked Ms. Walters straight in the eyes, and without hesitation said, 'Land Mines'.
Moral of the story:
No matter what language you speak or where you go,
BEHIND EVERY MAN THERE'S A SMART WOMAN!
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A STORY FROM THE VATICAN
After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light), the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb.
'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver, 'Would you please take your seat so we can leave?'
'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope, 'they never let me drive at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive today.'
'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my job! What if something should happen?' protests the driver, wishing he'd never gone to work that morning..
'Who's going to tell?' says the Pope with a smile.
Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel. The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport, the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 205 kms.. (Remember, the Pope is German..)
'Please slow down, Your Holiness!' pleads the worried driver, but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens.
'Oh, dear God, I'm going to lose my license -- and my job!' moans the driver.
The Pope pulls over and rolls down the window as the cop approaches, but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio..
'I need to talk to the Chief,' he says to the dispatcher.
The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he's stopped a limo going 205 kph.
'So bust him,' says the Chief.
'I don't think we want to do that, he's really important,' said the cop.
The Chief exclaimed,' All the more reason!'
'No, I mean really important,' said the cop with a bit of persistence.
The Chief then asked, 'Who do you have there, the mayor?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: ' A senator?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
Chief: 'The Prime Minister?'
Cop: 'Bigger.'
'Well,' said the Chief, 'who is it?'
Cop: 'I think it's God!'
The Chief is even more puzzled and curious, 'What makes you think it's God?'
Cop: 'His chauffeur is the Pope!'
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There once was a religious young woman who went to Confession. Upon entering the confessional, she said, 'Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.'
The priest said, 'Confess your sins and be forgiven..'
The young woman said, 'Last night my boyfriend made mad, passionate love to me seven times.'
The priest thought long and hard and then said, 'Squeeze seven lemons into a glass and then drink the juice.'
The young woman asked, 'Will this cleanse me of my sins?'
The priest said, 'No, but it will wipe that smile off of your face.'
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DISAPPOINTMENT
A man was just waking up from anesthesia after surgery, and his wife was sitting by his side. His eyes fluttered open and he said, 'You're beautiful.' Then he fell asleep again.
His wife had never heard him say that before, so she stayed by his side. A few minutes later his eyes fluttered open and he said, 'You're cute.' The wife was disappointed because instead of 'beautiful,' it was now 'cute.'
She asked, 'What happened to beautiful?'
The man replied, 'The drugs are wearing off.'
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CATHOLIC DOG
Muldoon lived alone in the Irish countryside with only a pet dog for company... One day the dog died, and Muldoon went to the parish priest and asked, 'Father, my dog is dead.... Could ya' be saying' a mass for the poor creature?'
Father Patrick replied, 'I'm afraid not; we cannot have services for an animal in the church.... But there are some Baptists down the lane, and there's no tellin' what they believe. Maybe they'll do something for the creature..'
Muldoon said, 'I'll go right away Father.. Do ya' think $5,000 is enough to donate to them for the service?'
Father Patrick exclaimed, 'Sweet Mary , Mother of Jesus! Why didn't ya tell me the dog was Catholic?
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Happy Brewing
Gary Blomeley FIBD
Editor IBD Asia Pacific
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