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IBDA
IBD MATTERS
-IBD Courses
ASIA PACIFIC MATTERS
- News
MAJOR EVENTS
- Asia Pacific Convention
- International Brewing Convention
INDUSTRY NEWS
- Private Beeer Labels
- Other News
COMPANY NEWS
- Carlton & United Breweries
- Lion Nathan
- Boags Brewery
REGIONAL NEWS
POSITIONS VACANT
- Gage Rd Brewery various positions
- Brewer - Dover Hotel
- Maltings Managers
- Brewmaster Canada
- Brewer Three Ravens
BREWERS EDUCATION CORNER.
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/
DIPLOMA & MASTER BREWER EXAMS.
The deadline for examination applications for the Diploma & Master Brewer Examinations was Friday 6th November 2009. Please note to apply after this date you will be charged a late fee of £40 per module with no exceptions. To download an application form follow the link above.
Full details of our 2010 Convention have now been published on our Website. The Early Bird registration date has now expired.
Registrations have been very strong so members are advised to register ealry to ensure you can book the accommodation you require. This is filling fast. Similarly enrolments for the Flavour training and Craft Brewers forum have been brisk and as the Flavour training session in particular has a cap on the number of members we can accept, registration for this should be done promptly.
The link below will take you to the Registration pages and the various links to the Registration form, Convention agenda and other details are available from this page.
http://www.ibdasiapac.com.au/convention/registration/
IBD ASIA PACIFIC SECTION CONVENTION
The dates of the Convention are 14-19th March 2010 and will be held at the magnificent Marriott Hotel at Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast.
We will be starting the Convention on the Sunday morning with what has been very successful in the past - the Flavour Training seminar and once again the Craft Brewer's forum on the Sunday afternoon with notable panelists such as Professors Graham Stewart, Charlie Bamforth and Katherine Smart. Numbers for these very popular events will be limited so register early.
We are confident that this will be another of the very successful Conventions for which Asia Pacific is renowned.
INTERNATIONAL BREWING CONVENTION
Registration for this event opens in January 2010. 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 www.ibdmanchester.org.
PRIVATE LABEL BEERS IN EUROPE
Private label beers are gaining share on their branded rivals in 2009 as the recessionary conditions have made them more appropriate to consumers across the region. A new report on private label beers in Europe from specialist beverage research agency Canadean suggests however that although share may be rising, volumes are not. Share is growing because private label products are falling at a slower rate than branded products, Canadean analysts claim.
2009 has been a traumatic year for the beer sector in West Europe, with Canadean anticipating a drop of around 3% in overall volumes. Private label beers are expected to drop at a more modest rate of less than 1%. Beer is well represented in the on-premise and it is the sharp decline in bars and restaurants that has pulled the overall beer sector down.
Private label beers are almost exclusively sold in supermarkets and have consequently been shielded from the full force of the downturn.
It is the level of beer volumes going through the on-premise that has contributed to the low level of private label penetration in the beer market; 7% penetration for beer compares to well over 20% for soft drinks.
E-malt.com newsletter 50b on 11 Dec 09.
AUSTRALIAN PRIVATE LABEL BEERS
COLES BLONDE BOMBSHELL
Supermarket giant Coles (owned by Wesfarmers) is heading for a showdown with major brewers as its private label low-carb beer Maxx Blonde comes up against leading brands. Coles' newcomer competes with (amongst others) Pure Blonde (CUB) and Hahn Super Dry & Boag's Classic Blonde (Lion Nathan), using ads inviting drinkers to compare it with Pure Blonde in particular. It is reported that Coles intends to increase sales of private-label beers and wines from 12 to 19% of total liquor sales; it maintains that Maxx Blonde is ‘significantly different' from other brands even though its packaging is very similar to Pure Blonde. [from Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 2]
The above articles have been derived from the Australian Beverage Industry Digest No. 54.
CARLTON & UNITED BREWERIES
As part of the ongoing streamlining of organisational structure, Grant Peck has been appointed to the new position of CUB Supply Director, combining the roles of Production Director and RSS Director, with responsibility for supply planning, logistics, technical services, operations (Abbotsford, Campbelltown, Cascade, Pacific & Yatala) and continuous improvement. David Grant, previously Production Director, will leave CUB early in 2010 after nearly 25 years with the group.
It was announced in E-malt.com newsletter 52 on 23 December 09 that Alex Stevens, Managing Director of the Australia-Pacific beer business has resigned due to ill health. Until further notice, Ian Johnston Foster's CEO will act as Managing Director CUB.
Alex Stevens was appointed MD of the Australian beer, cider and spirits business in February 09 when the group announced it was structurally separating its beer and wine businesses after failing to sell the struggling wine unit.
LION NATHAN
Kirin Holdings Co. plans to invest roughly ¥23 billion (about A$ 280 million) to support beer production in Australia and New Zealand through its newly fully-acquired Lion Nathan Ltd. [from E-Malt.Com Flash 48b, Nov 29, 2009]
BOAGS BREWERY- New brewery and new beer.
Boag's new brewery in Launceston, opened on Dec 1, increases the site capacity to 1 million hL. The new plant can be operated by a single person using computer-control and has heat recovery mechanisms which almost halve energy use. New beer Boag's Pure, a full-strength lager at 4.5%abv, is brewed from Tasmanian barley malt, hops and water only with local Southern Hallertau hops used late in the boil to provide aroma.
[from The Mercury, Hobart, Dec 2 via the Australian Beverage Industry Digest No 54]
Future events will be advised next month when they are planned.
GAGE ROADS BREWING CO
Fremantle WA
• Exciting craft brewery
• Vibrant management team
• Outstanding career opportunities within the Brewing Industry
Gage Roads Brewing Company is experiencing strong brand growth and has recently secured multiple contract brewing opportunities. As a result our business is growing rapidly and we have fantastic career opportunities for energetic people with a passion for brewing and beer.
HEAD BREWER
Reporting to the Brewery General Manager, the successful candidate will lead a team of passionate brewers to produce quality beer in spec and on time. A practical hands-on approach will complement day to day decision making, people management and technical knowledge.
The following skills and attributes are essential for the selection of the successful applicant.
• A passion for brewing and beer.
• Relevant qualifications such as Science degree, IBD Diploma, or other related brewery specific qualifications.
• Extensive experience in a packaging brewery, including previous experience in senior or management roles.
• Attention to detail
• Sound decision making skills
• People management skills
• Sound computer literacy
The following attributes will be an advantage for the selection of the successful applicant.
• Experience working under HACCP, ISO 9000 quality systems
• Experience with analytical testing of beer
• Forklift ticket
• OHS training
• Other trade tickets
TECHNICAL/QA MANAGER
Reporting to the Brewery General Manager, the Technical Managers role will encompass a broad range of responsibility including HACCP, Internal Quality systems, Supplier Quality, OHS systems, Staff QA/QC Training. The role will also evolve to include technical process studies and cost cutting.
The following skills and attributes will be essential for the selection of the successful applicant.
•Experience in Brewing and Packaging Operations for beer products.
•Experience in implementing HACCP systems
•Experience in implementing QA systems in packaging breweries.
The following skills and attributes will be beneficial for the selection of the successful applicant.
•Relevant qualifications such as Science degree, IBD Diploma, or other related brewery specific qualifications.
•Experience in people management
•Sound computer literacy
•Experience and knowledge of OHS systems
•Experience with analytical examination of beer
Package for the above two positions includes relocation costs from interstate if required.
SHIFT BREWERS AND ASSISTANT BREWERS
Gage Roads Brewing Company has an opportunity for brewers with a variety of experience levels to join our fast growing team. Successful applicants will learn all aspects of commercial brewing while making beers you can be proud of.
The positions require a practical ‘hands on' approach with a large physical component.
The following skills and attributes are essential for the selection of the successful applicant.
• A passion for brewing and beer!
• A good work ethic
• Strong learning and problem solving ability
• Ability to work as part of a team
The following attributes will be an advantage but not essential for the selection of the successful applicant.
• Any technical background experience in brewing, wine, diary, or food manufacturing would be a plus.
• Any relevant qualifications including science degree, IBD qualifications or equivalent
• Forklift ticket
• OHS training
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Gage Roads supports furthering your education in brewing.
The successful applicants for all these positions will be rewarded commensurate with their level of experience and performance.
Please forward your resume to brewery@gageroads.com.au or Attn: Aaron Heary Brewery General Manager Gage Roads Brewing Co, PO Box 2024 Palmyra DC Western Australia 6961.
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"THE DOVER BREWERY HOTEL"
BREWER
We are looking for an exciting and talented brewer to join our exciting team at Australia 's most southerly brewery hotel - The Dover”, which is located on incredible Port Esperance Bay , Tasmania .
Commissioning of the new brewery will be January / February 2010.
Your role, as lead brewer in Dover will encompass all facets of production with a particular emphasis on a hands on approach to brewing.
The range of beers, with your expertise, will not only be for the local market but also for our other new and exciting refurbished hotels in central Melbourne and Brisbane . Another exceptional opportunity exists for the range of beers to go internationally very shortly.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone who really wants to make their mark in brewing and wants to go places and, what's more, we have those places.
If you want a challenging position, have a proven background in brewing, great interpersonal skills, tertiary education / equivalent experience in brewing , able to work well with others and the ability to produce premium products, then why wait any longer!
Send your CV to Mike Spencer mike.spencer@brewtique.com.au
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EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL
MALTINGS MANAGERS
Malteurop is the world's largest malting company with over 2.2M mt production capacity from 23 malting plants in 12 countries. We are a major strategic partner to international Brewers and Distillers with the objective to provide global solutions to our customers by providing a secure supply of quality malt on a long-term sustainable basis.
To support our objective we are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in North America as:
MALTINGS MANAGER ~ 2 positions
(Great Falls, Montana, USA & Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
Tertiary qualified in either engineering or food science the Malting Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the plant based on the corporate goals, local and governmental legislation. This includes budgeting, overseeing maintenance and capital expenditure, maintaining customer and employee relations, ensuring an adequate raw material supply and providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Good analytical and problem solving skills are essential to the position, as it requires the interpretation and solving of technical problems arising in the daily manufacturing process.
The ideal candidate would have strong leadership skills, minimum 10 years experience in malt/beer/food processing environment. Knowledge of agricultural environment and sustainability issues would be well regarded.
Reporting to the VP Operations you will be responsible for producing the highest quality malt whilst maximising plant efficiencies and managing main cost drivers of the business. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.
All applications will be strictly confidential and should be received by: January 31, 2010.
Submit your resume to:
The HR Director
Malteurop
3830 West Grant Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215 USA
OR
Fax: +1-414-649-0219
Email: ed.coster@malteurop.com
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EXPERIENCED BREWMASTER
Canadian Beverage alcohol company seeking a Brewery Manager with minimum 20 years brewmaster experience.
Responsible for brewery operations in one of our facilities located in British Columbia, Canada.
Applications to be forwarded to:.
Toni Tong via email: ttong@markanthony.com
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THE THREE RAVENS BREWERY VICTORIA.
EXPERIENCED BREWER
Want to be part of an Award-winning Microbrewery?
The Three Ravens is looking for an experienced Brewer for their Victorian brewery.
Applicants must have proven previous experience in a production brewery, formal brewery education and / or equivalent. Final job description and salary package is dependent on the successful applicants experience and knowledge.
Basic tasks:
• procurement and assembly of raw materials
• cleaning and sanitising equipment
• production of quality wort
• monitoring fermentation and yeast health
• operation and maintenance of automated plant and equipment
• product testing and quality control
• designing and producing new beers
• keeping detailed records of raw materials and products
• brewhouse record keeping
• filtration and bottle conditioning
• labelling, packing and loading.
All applications to be sent by email or fax to:
Joe Gangi
The Three Ravens Brewing Company P/L
1 Theobald Street
Thornbury VIC 3071
Ph: 03 84801044
M: 0407 339 245
Fax: 03 84801055
Email: joe.gangi@3ravens.com.au
www.3ravens.com.au
THREE SISTERS
3 Mischievous old sisters were sitting on a bench outside a nursing home
When an old man walked by.
And one of the old sisters yelled out saying, 'We bet we can tell exactly how old you are.'
The old man said, 'There is no way you can guess it, you old fools.'
One of the old sisters said, 'Sure we can! Just drop your pants and under shorts and we can tell your exact age.'
Embarrassed just a little, but anxious to prove they couldn't do it, he dropped his drawers.
The sisters asked him to first turn around a couple of times and to jump up and down several times.
Then they all piped up and said, 'You're 87 years old!'
Standing with his pants down around his ankles, the old gent asked,'How in the world did you guess?'
Slapping their knees and grinning from ear to ear, the three old sisters happily yelled in unison - - 'We were at your birthday party yesterday!
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GOTTA LOVE A DRUNK......
A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o'clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the door........ The man gets up and goes to the
door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking
for a push.
- Not a chance," says the husband, "It is three o'clock
in the morning."
He slams the door and returns to bed. "Who was that?" asked his
wife.
"Just some drunk guy asking for a push," he answers. "Did
You help him?" she asks.
"No way. It is three o'clock in the morning and it is pouring
rain outside!!."
His wife said, "Can't you remember about three months ago when we broke down and those two guys helped us? I think you should help
him, go give him a push and you should be ashamed of yourself!"
The man does as he is told (of course!), gets dressed and goes out into the pouring rain.
He calls out into the dark, "Hello! Are you still here?"
"Yes," comes back the answer.
"Do you still need a push?" calls out the husband.
"Yes! Please!" comes the reply from the dark
"Where are you?" asks the husband
"Over here on the swing!!" replies the drunk."
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POLITICAL CORRECTNESS
Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy."
Hardy: "Aye, aye Sir."
Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to Flags. What's the meaning of this?"
Hardy: "Sorry Sir?"
Nelson (reading aloud): "' England expects every person to do his or her duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion
or disability.' - What gobbledegook is this?"
Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, Sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the
censors, lest it be considered racist."
Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."
Hardy: "Sorry Sir. All naval vessels have now been designated smoke- free working environments."
Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle."
Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking."
Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it. Full speed ahead."
Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knots speed limit in this stretch of water."
Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest
please."
Hardy: "That won't be possible, Sir.
Nelson: "What?"
Hardy: "Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, Sir.. No harness, and they said that rope ladders don't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected."
Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."
Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle Admiral."
Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."
Hardy: "Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier-free
environment for the differently abled."
Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even
to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing
the disability card."
Hardy: "Actually, Sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under represented in the
areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."
Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons."
Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, Sir. Health and safety won't let
the crew up the rigging without hard hats. And they don't want anyone
breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?"
Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the
men to stand by to engage the enemy."
Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."
Nelson: "What? This is mutiny!"
Hardy: "It's not that, Sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged
with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal-aid
lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."
Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"
Hardy: "Actually, Sir, we're not."
Nelson: "We're not?"
Hardy: "No, Sir. The French and the Spanish are our European partners now.
According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this
stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation."
Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil...."
Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying
that Sir. You'll be up on disciplinary report."
Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King."
Hardy: "Not any more, Sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age.
Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules. It could save your life"
Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?"
Hardy: As I explained, Sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on
corporal punishment..."
Nelson: "What about sodomy?"
Hardy: "I believe that is now legal, Sir."
Nelson: "In that case................................ kiss me, Hardy''.
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Best wishes to all our members and their families for a happy, healthy and Prosperous New Year with plenty of beer sales.
Register now for the Convention and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in March .
Happy Brewing
Gary Blomeley
Editor IBD Asia Pacific
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