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Issue 77 – 27 JULY 2001 – BEER OFFERED AS BOUNTY FOR MAGPIES
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DAVID CRYER MALT
Searching for Gold, we can help you find it. Our Premium Malts have contributed to numerous category and gold winners at
the 2001 NZ International Beer Awards. Names such as the Shakespeare, Cock & Bull, St Arnou, Harrington’s, Dux de Lux.
We supply Premium Pale and Coloured Malts, Kegs, Processing Aids, Cleaning Agents, Gypsum and many other products. If
there is a product we don't stock we can direct you to someone who does. More information
mailto:david.cryer@brewing.co.nz
David Cryer Limited P.O.Box 78203,Grey Lynn 1002, Auckland, New Zealand Phone +64 21 440250 Fax +64 21 709543
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MORE MILLER GENUINE DRAFT - THANKS TO FOSTER'S
Foster's international NZ has taken over the New Zealand distribution rights for Miller Genuine Draft, effective 1
August. "Miller Genuine Draft is already the number one American beer in the New Zealand market but we believe there's
plenty room to increase its presence, visibility and consumption," says Mr Bonner.
http://www.brewing.co.nz/20010719fosters.htm
AUSTRALIAN BEER CONSUMPTION FELL IN FY2001
Australian beer consumption fell 1.5 percent in the year to June 30 as drinkers switched to other beverages such as
pre-mixed alcoholic drinks and spent more money on other leisure activities, executives at the brewers told an industry
conference in Melbourne.
http://www.bloomberg.com/au/front_news2.html?s=AO1_epxTlRm9zdGVy
STELLA ARTOIS TO LAUNCH BRANDED BARS
It has spent the last year or so boasting how "reassuringly expensive" their lager is, now Interbrew, the Belgian
brewing giant, is planning to launch Stella Artois-branded bars in a bid to extend the lager brand to new markets.
http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?e22274715=6327
IN BEER'S NEW WORLD, THE NEWS IS GOOD AND BAD
by Michael Jackson
The Bad News - 'This is a new round of takeovers, on an unprecedented scale. The big brewers all now see their market as
being the world' The Good News - 'While the big guys try with mixed fortunes to create worldwide brands, the most truly
international reputations now attend a coterie of products from very small brewers'
http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001567.html
BEER OFFERED AS BOUNTY FOR MAGPIES
Hunters are handing over dead magpies in exchange for jugs of beer at a Te Anau bar. Clint Tauri, owner of The Moose
Cafe and Bar in Te Anau, was alarmed by attacks on Fiordland's native birds and decided to reward his customers with a
free beer every time they brought in a dead magpie. Since the start of May he had given away more than 200 jugs
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,874452a1640,FF.html
WHAT'S IN A NAME? By Geoff Griggs
Following on from AroMac and Blonde Mac, the iconic Nelson brewery - these days under the guiding hand of Lion Breweries
- has just released the third in its series of limited-release beers. Peated Malt Mac is named after its most unusual
ingredient, a peat-dried malt similar to those employed by Scottish whisky distillers. At 6%, the beer is clearly
intended as a winter warmer. Peated Malt Mac beer pours a reddish copper colour with a head that dissipates quickly; the
aroma is of sweet fruity esters and hops, with a whiff of smokiness. Rich in the mouth (but not as full bodied as the
label suggests), the palate is bittersweet with toasty, smoky notes followed by a hint of sweetish, spirity alcohol and
fruit. The finish is long, mouth filling and fruity, with plenty of alcoholic warmth and hops.
www.realbeer.co.nz/library/authors/griggs-g/200107whatsinaname.html
BEERS FOR A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT by Geoff Griggs
Two beers reviewed - Roggen Sunrise; the fifth in the Brewmaster's Selection series and Emerson’s Oatmeal Stout.
www.realbeer.co.nz/library/authors/griggs-g/200106coldwintersnight.html
FOR PEAT'S SAKE by Carl Hadler
Whisky and beer are brothers due to this common base ingredient, and therefore it doesn't seem too outrageous an idea to
make a beer with peated malt. Saying that, I haven't heard of it being done before and I was pleasantly surprised when
Macs released their peated malt beer. http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,870433a3683,FF.html
BREWER FOR AUSTRALIA
Newly renovated pub in Australian rural location some 2 1/2 hrs from state capital city, is looking for a suitably
qualified and/or experienced brewer to assist in the set up and ongoing management of a micro brewery to be constructed
within the hotel. The successful applicant will have autonomy of the brewhouse but be expected to become involved in
other functions of the hotel as appropriate. The salary package is negotiable depending upon qualifications and
experience, and there is an opportunity for some financial investment and/or part remuneration based on turnover.
Enquiries, further information and applications to Tony Pugh at mailto:cbcbeer@wn.com.au by Friday 10 August at the
latest.
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IMPORTANT BEER DATES
7 AUGUST – SYDNEY
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Sydney. Beer Luncheon - 12.30pm. Mr. Glen Cooper of Coopers Brewery sampling range matched
with food incl Vintage Ale and aged Stout. Bookings essential Ph 02 9251 4044.
9 AUGUST – AUCKLAND
6.30pm The Beer Cellar – Tasting the family of beers from The Emerson Brewing Company. Guest speaker – Richard Emerson.
Ph (09) 360 7251
12 – 22 OCTOBER – AUCKALND
Oktoberfest Orewa Beach Times: 5.30PM - 12AM Admission: $ 45.- / $ 55.- / $ 65.- incl. Dinner Address: Orewa Beach
Ph:(09)426 7624 mailto:mfg@happyman.co.nz
BrewNZ 2002 21st- 25th May 2002 – Wellington, NZ
AUGUST 2002
UK/EUROPE BEER TOUR
Including the Great British Beer Festival mailto:2002tour@realbeer.co.nz
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Stainless Pipe New with mill certs. A large quantity of 2" stainless steel pipe for sale and heavily discounted.
More equipment for sale here: http://www.brewing.co.nz/equipment.htm
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A beer importer in Germany, is looking into issuing a book: BREWING ALL OVER THE WORLD - an ADVENTURE ! which will be
published in several languages.
If you want to contribute with e.g. personal events, authentic episodes, anecdotes, special experiences or even
accidents or if you know of somebody who is willing to contribute please send Bernhard Schneider the manuscript on paper
or as word attachment mailto:dsi@ts.co.nz
After the book is about to appear you will receive a copy thanking for your co-operation. Please note that the deadline
is 30.08.2001
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