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IBDA
IBD MATTERS
-IBD Exam Update
- Intervarsity Beer Competition 2010
- International Brewing Convention
- GEA Younger Members Award 2010
ASIA PACIFIC MATTERS
- New Members
- A Proud New Australian
MAJOR EVENTS
- International Brewing Convention
- EBC Hops Symposium
INDUSTRY NEWS
- Volumetric Excise on Alcohol
- 2 Beer books reviewed
- International Brewers Day
COMPANY NEWS
- Blue Tongue "Flicks the Switch"
- Coopers
- Fosters/CUB
- Lion Nathan
REGIONAL NEWS
- Victoria Meeting 22nd July
- NSW Meeting 20th July
POSITIONS VACANT
- White Rabbit Brewery
- Brewing Position sought
BREWERS EDUCATION CORNER.
INTERVARSITY BEER COMPETITION 2010
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Date: 20/08/2010
To: 22/08/2010
Venue: University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Time:
Contact: Denis da Silva
The Intervarsity Beer Competition that is being held from 20 to 22 August 2010 was started three years ago with the objective of "promoting beer culture at the universities" The sponsors of this event, SAB Ltd, FoodBev SETA and IBD have worked together to support this initiative that has attracted the participation of ten South African universities and so far one from a university in the United States of America.
Brewing of beer is now taking place at the universities in expectation of the great rivalry that this event has promoted to brew the best beer in the three categories and then to win the Ben Lamaletie - IOB Best Beer Trophy that in 2008 was won by the University of Pretoria and in 2009 by the University of Stellenbosch who are hosting the 2010 event. Details of the event are attached.
The University of the Witwatersrand (Bidvest Wits, "The Clever Boys") Foot Ball Club won the Nedbank Football Cup Final on 22 May 2010 and this has inspired the Wits student team as they brew the beers for the Intervarsity Beer Competition this year to improve on their second places achieved in the 2008 and 2009 events.
The Challenge for Asia Pacific would be to set up a similar competition with the winner to then challenge the African winner.
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IBD EXAMINATION UPDATE
The deadline for November 2010 GCB, GCP, GCD and FBPB examinations is fast approaching. Applications must be received before the 23rd July or a late fee of £40 per entry will be incurred.
To download an application form please visit www.ibd.org.uk/qualifications/examinations/
Important Notice: Deadlines for the June 2011 Examinations are fast approaching:
Master Brewer 5: 1st September 2010
Diploma in Beverage Packaging: 31st August 2010
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/
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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 has now closed on 30th June 2010. 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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NEW MEMBERS
We have had a number of new members join our Asia Pacific xection over the last couple of months who have not yet been recognized for which I apologise. They are
Scott McLeod - Castlemaine Perkins
Anil Nair - Skol Breweries India
Vinod Nikam - Skol Breweries India
Rachel Kelly - Castlemaine Perkins
Robert Kelly - Diageo
Mark Kenney - Thunder Road Brewing
Hardeep Bajwa - Skol Breweries India
Pradeep Dighule - Skol Breweries India
Shamin Hamza - Skol Breweries India
Susheel Agarwal -Skol Breweries India
Ritesh Chiplunkar - United Breweries India
Visvanathan Malayam - Carlsberg Malaysia
Tim O'Rourke FIBD - Transfer in from the UK.
Marion Buckley-Smith - Asure Quality NZ
Chan Chin Soon - Napex Corp Malaysia
Carlo Fanto - Amcor Sth Aust
Andrew McNulty - 3 Ravens Brewery
Miss Ng Wenyin - Guiness Anchor Berhad
Miss Pang Mun Bin - Napex Corp Malaysia
Jutta Schendel - Novozymes NSW
Miss Tiong Pooi Mun - Napex Corp Malaysia
Merv Withers - Asure Quality NZ
Wong Tuck Loong - Giness Anchor Berhad
We would like to welcome all these new members to the Aia Pacific Section.
A PROUD NEW AUSTRALIAN
Michael Oberdieck at Lion Nathan (Tooheys Product Development) became a proud Australian Citizen last week. Michael was one of the judges at the - IBD Idol talent night.” at the Gold Coast Convention. You know that horrible one down the front on the left hand side!!! (he did a great job!)
He has just cemented his links to Australia as well by buying a home at Berowra in Sydney's northern suburbs in the last few weeks.
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 Convention in the past with several members from Asia Pacific attending. . Register at http://www.ibdmanchester.org.uk
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.
VOLUMETRIC EXCISE ON ALCOHOL
Where to now? The rejection by the Federal Government of the recommendation in the Henry Report to adopt volumetric excise of all alcohol products leaves the liquor industry with doubts. With an election due in the next few months it is obvious now that the government will ‘not rock the boat' by introducing any significant taxation or regulatory changes. This gives the industry a chance to face up to the issues of alcohol misuse and cultural change and to present a united front, leading to the introduction of best-practice policies for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. That the government decided not to make changes while there is a wine glut and the wine industry is restructuring is a challenge to other sectors which hope to work with Canberra with regard to future changes to alcohol taxation. [from National Liquor News. Jun 2010 and The Australian Beverage Industry Digest No 67.
BOOK REVIEWS
1. The Gold Digger's Arms
June 24, 2010
Reviewed by
1. The Gold Digger's Arms: Pubs of the Upper Clarence River District, New South Wales
By Brett J. Stubbs.
Reviewed by Dr Lynn Martin
In this book Brett J. Stubbs, an environmental historian and Australia's leading historian of beer and breweries, turns his hand to local history, albeit a local history that reflects his areas of expertise. Typical of most local histories, this one contains much local detail, but amid the many dates, persons, and places emerges a compelling and fascinating story of the early settlement of the Australian bush, mining booms and busts, the more settled logging and dairying pioneers, the development of transport, and the state's licensing of drinking establishments.
The discovery of gold in the late 1850s and later silver and tin brought the inevitable rush of fortune seekers. A bustling settlement of several hundred miners required a pub or two to provide - accommodation, meals, alcoholic beverages, entertainment and amusement, meeting space, and stabling and feed for the horses.” For example, in 1879 the settlement at Boorook, with a population of - about 300,” had three pubs and one wine shop. Several pubs became regional social centres, as illustrated by the Wylie Creek Hotel at Wylie Creek. Its proprietor organised a horse race for St. Patrick's Day, held a - free ball and supper” on New Year's Eve, had a theatre that could seat 300, and faced prosecution for allowing illegal games.
Many pubs sprung up only to fold in a year or two as the miners left to try their luck elsewhere; when the Fairfield mines near Drake became unproductive in 1889, three of its five pubs were forced to close. According to Stubbs' count, 50 pubs were established during this period; only six remain.
Mining busts were not the only reason for the decline in the number of pubs. In 1881 New South Wales had one pub for every 228 persons, a situation that the temperance movement considered intolerable. As stated by one local, - I had seen the ill-effects caused by bush pubs in many places.” The movement's agitation led to licensing reform, including a law enacted in 1905 that strengthened local option, which froze the number of pubs and required many to close, so that by the mid-1960s the state had one pub for every 2,200 persons. These changes coincided with a change in the settlement pattern of the Upper Clarence River district, as dairy-farming families moved into the area.
One of the attractive features of Stubbs' book is the many photographs of the old pubs, including photographs of those which have survived. One minor quibble: I would have liked him to devote more space to summary and conclusion as a guide to readers working their way through the local detail. On the whole, however, the book is well written and researched and could appeal to readers even though they might have no interest in the Upper Clarence River.
The Gold Digger's Arms: Pubs of the Upper Clarence River District, New South Wales Brett J. Stubbs, (Tankard Books: East Lismore NSW, 2009), viii + 120 pp., 53 figures, including maps and illustrations.
www.tankardbooks.com.au
2. THE BEER LOVERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
Australia has a rich and vibrant beer culture which goes mainly unrecognized. Most Australians would be surprised to learn that we have over 150 different Australian beer brands with an average of around 3 beers each. The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia is a snapshot of the Australian beer industry, showcasing those beer brands plus over 100 Breweries and 100 Specialist Beer Venues.
Australia's relationship with beer started when the first fleet dropped anchor in Botany Bay in 1788: they drank mugs of Porter to celebrate the discovery of this great land. Since then it has been a colourful journey that is now poised for a renaissance of beer appreciation in the mainstream Australian culture. The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia is a guide for anyone looking to explore the world of Australian Beer.
A range of well respected Australian writers and beer connoisuers will guide you through the world of beer:
- Dr Peter Aldred - What is Beer?
- Andrew Perry - The History of Beer
- Matt Kirkegaard - The Australian Craft Beer Revolution
- Ian Watson - Tasting Beer
- Paul Mercurio - Beer & Food
- Laurie Strachan - A Menu of Beer Styles
Our Location Guide lists Australia's most passionate beer venues state by state, making it the perfect way to plan your next beer adventure.
There's never been a better time to drink Australian beer and there's never been a more comprehensive guide to Australian beers, the people who make them and the best places to drink them.
THE BEER LOVERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
- 300 Pages
- 200mm Wide X 240mm High
- RRP $34.95
- Available August 16, 2010 from
Breweries, Bars and Bookstores
- Published by Scribal Publishing
www.scribalpublishing.com.au
INTERNATIONAL BREWERS DAY
Two years ago US beer writer Jay Brooks suggested that a day – International Brewers Day – should be designated to celebrate good beer by thanking the men and women who make it. Australians are encouraged to celebrate the day - July 18 - by buying beers they have not tried before and thanking the brewer with a toast as they do. The day aims to encourage Australians to think a little more about the beers they drink and to foster the idea of drinking less but drinking better. [from www.brewnews.com.au Jun 30, 2010]
BLUETONGUE BREWERY "FLICKS THE SWITCH"
By Andrew Starke as reported in "TheShout" Newsletter of 21st June.
On 22nd June Pacific Beverages commenced brewing at its new $120m Bluetongue Brewery in Warnervale.
The brewing team ‘flicked the switch' at 7am to initiate the ‘mash-in' process.
Fittingly, it was Bluetongue Premium Lager that took centre stage with the flagship brand first to be brewed and bottled at the state-of-the-art brewery.
Bluetongue Brewery will hold a launch event for the ‘First Taste' on Thursday July 29 at 10am at the new brewery, which will host CCA and SABMiller executives, John Singleton, some of the original founders of the Bluetongue brand and a celebrity guest to taste the first beer off the packaging line.
Bluetongue's newly appointed brewmaster, Dermot O'Donnell, told TheShout there was no timetable yet in place for when other Pacific Beverages, CCA or SABMiller brands would be brewed at the new site, with Bluetongue Premium Lager the ‘sighting shot' for further production.
”Pacific Beverages has created a very flexible brewery, which can brew a variety of beers ranging from traditional European lagers to modern American and Australian beer styles,” he said.
- The Brewery has significant brewing expertise with brewers from the original Bluetongue Brewery combining with the international expertise that the SABMiller team bring.”
O'Donnell said the Bluetongue Brewery is unique in its design because it has twin-stream brew houses – a large and a small one under one roof, which allow for brewing flexibility to suit consumer and customer demand.
- The commencement of brewing at the Bluetongue Brewery marks the end of the construction phase, the start of our commissioning phase and a huge opportunity for Pacific Beverages here in the Australian market,” said Pacific Beverages CEO, Peter McLoughlin.
- Everyone on site is very excited to see product flowing through the system, and of course the anticipation doesn't stop there as we are all anxious to taste the first beer once it comes through packaging at the end of July.”
The new brewery is vital to the future success of Pacific Beverages as the brewer was running out of capacity at its existing Cameron Park site and now has the opportunity to brew both domestic and international brands within its current portfolio, as well as other brands from the SABMiller global portfolio.
These include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draught, Miller Chill, and Grolsch.
Pacific Beverages has so far cornered about 10 percent of the premium beer market since its creation four years ago and the brewery has been designed in a modular format to allow expansion as the company develops in Australia.
The $120 million Bluetongue Brewery, which will have an initial annual capacity of 50 million litres, expandable to 100 million litres over time, will be the State's second largest brewery.
(The following articles derived from "Australian Industry Beverage Digest" No 68.
COOPERS
The release of ‘The Dusty Dozen' in June marked a promotion for aged Coopers Vintage Ale – the limited release pack contains 12 x 375mL bottles of the 2009 vintage of the premium product. In the same week, Coopers made a limited release of 2010 Extra Strong Vintage Ale, saying ‘it will improve with age … if you can wait that long'. [from adverts Adelaide Advertiser, Jun 23 & 25, 2010]
FOSTER'S/CUB
A new addition to CUB's range - Carlton Natural - was released on June 30. Targeted at 25 - 30 year old males looking for easy drinking, Carlton Natural is described as a low-carb beer with a crisp dry flavour. The new beer will be supported by a multi-million dollar trade and consumer marketing campaign. [from E-Malt.com news, Jul 1, 2010]
LION NATHAN
After losing a recent High Court case about the Barefoot brand in favour of USA company E & J Gallo Winery, LN has introduced Bare Cove Radler as a new trade mark and will ensure continuity of supply of the product previously known as Barefoot Radler. The re-brand is being launched with new packaging and promotional material. [from National Liquor News, Jun 2010]
VICTORIAN SECTION
The Victorian Section cordially invites you to an Institute meeting.
Venue: Mountain Goat Brewery
80 North St, Richmond
Date: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Time: 5:45pm for 6pm start
Topic:
- 'Time, Gentlemen, Please: A history of the six o'clock swill.”
Presenter: Dr Tanja Luckins
TANJA LUCKINS is an ARC Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian Centre, University of
Melbourne. She has published in Australian cultural history and popular culture, myth memory
and history, material culture, the pub, World War I and II, the 1960s, cosmopolitanism. Her
books include The Gates of Memory: Australian People's Experiences and Memories of Loss and
the Great War (2004), Go! Melbourne in the Sixties (2005), Dining on Turtles: Food Feasts and
Drinking in History (2007) and the forthcoming The Australian Pub, a history of the pub in
Australia.
RSVP: Monday 22nd July
Jayne Lewis – 9428 1180
jayne@goatbeer.com.au
or
Aldo Lentini – 9420 6506
aldo.lentini@fostersgroup.com
Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.
N.S.W. REGION
A Technical Meeting has been arranged as follows:
Date: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Time: 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.
Venue: TOOHEYS LIMITED
29 NYRANG STREET
LIDCOMBE.
Speaker: Nathan Calman – Tooheys
Subject: Nathan will give us a talk about his GEA Scholarship tour to Europe last year.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP essential for catering purposes by 15th July 10.
If you will be attending please RSVP to Gary Blomeley by email editor@ibdasiapac.com.au or Phone (02)9888 58848 by 15th July 2010
WHITE RABBIT BREWERY
BREWER
At White Rabbit we are gearing up for some busy times ahead – and as a result a vacancy exists for a hands-on brewer to join the team based in Healesville, VIC.
The brewer will form part of a small team and will be responsible for brewing, cellar, filtration and packaging (bottle & keg) of all White Rabbit Brewery products. A flexible attitude towards work is required due to the shift operations (incl. 7-day production) and hands-on nature of the plant. The position will report to the White Rabbit Head Brewer.
A passion for beer, brewing, and all things fermentation is a must! On the business end of things, desired attributes for applicants are several years hands-on experience in brewing or similar discipline, coupled with a technical background. Recent graduates in a science discipline are also encouraged to apply.
Interested? Please send your CV to jobs@littlecreatures.com.au .
BREWING POSITION SOUGHT
Work in the Brewing Industry Wanted (Sydney or surrounds).
Avid homebrewer, with a background in microbiological laboratory work and consulting sales.
Bachelor of Biotechology Innovation degree.
Prefer learning the brewing process, although also capable in sales and marketing.
Reliable, trustworthy and hard working
Small brewery, large brewery, any brewery!
Nathan Lee - 0433 776 333, based in Camperdown
Contact: nathan.t.lee@hotmail.com
40 years of marriage..
A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.
Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, 'For being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.'
The wife answered, 'Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband
The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands.
The husband thought for a moment: 'Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again. I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.
The wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish.
So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof!...the husband became 92 years old.
The moral of this story: Men who are ungrateful b....... should remember fairies are female.....
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GOLFER AT THE DENTIST
A man and his wife walked into a dentist's office.
The man said to the dentist, "Doc, I'm in one heck of a hurry. I have two buddies sitting out in my car waiting for us to go play golf, so forget about the anesthetic, I don't have time for the gums to get numb. I just want you to pull the tooth, and be done with it!
We have a 10:00 AM tee time at the best golf course in town and its 9:30 already... I don't have time to wait for the anesthetic to work!'
The dentist thought to himself, "My goodness, this is surely a very brave man asking to have his tooth pulled without using anything to kill the pain."
So the dentist asks him, "Which tooth is it sir?"
The man turned to his wife and said, "Open your mouth, honey, and show him."
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PICKING ON THE SCOTS THIS TIME
A young Scottish lad and lass were sitting on a low stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the loch.
For several minutes they sat silently.
Then finally the girl looked at the boy and said, "A penny for your thoughts, Angus."
"Well, uh, I was thinkin'... perhaps it's aboot time for a wee kiss."
The girl blushed, then leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
Then he blushed.
The two turned once again to gaze out over the loch.
Minutes passed and the girl spoke again. "Another penny for your thoughts, Angus."
"Well, uh, I was thinkin' perhaps it's noo time aboot time for a wee cuddle."
The girl blushed, then leaned over and cuddled him for a few seconds.
Then he blushed.
And the two turned once again to gaze out over the loch.
After a while, she again said, "Another penny for your thoughts, Angus."
"Well, uh, I was thinkin' perhaps it's aboot time you let me put my hand on your leg."
The girl blushed, then took his hand and put it on her knee.
Then he blushed.
The two turned once again to gaze out over the loch before the girl spoke again.
"Another penny for your thoughts, Angus."
The young man glanced down with a furled brow.
"Well, noo," he said, "my thoughts are a wee bit more serious this time."
"Really?" said the lass in a whisper, filled with anticipation.
"Aye," said the lad, nodding.
The girl looked away in shyness, began to blush, and bit her lip in anticipation of the ultimate request.
Then he said, "Dae ye nae think it's aboot time ye paid me the first three pennies?"
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Happy Brewing
Gary Blomeley FIBD
Editor IBD Asia Pacific
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