An unusual twist on the traditional India Pale Ale (IPA), the Australian Beer Company has released an India Pale Lager on draught under its Yenda craft beer range. Timed for the arrival of spring, the new brew named Patchwork is a refreshing beer with the flavour profile of an IPA and the clean-finishing refreshment of a lager, as well as a unique scent reminiscent of spring. On the palate, spicy hops and fruit ...

A new boutique distributor has opened for business in Australia. Coined The Pisco People, the distributor is also a wholesaler and online retailer that specialises in importing piscos from South America. Currently The Pisco People is importing from four South American producers, including Viñasde Oro, Pisco Portón, De Carral and Cuatro G’s. Styles in the portfolio include single variety Quebranta and Italia styles, Acholado - a mix of two or more ...

Quiet Deeds isn’t keeping quiet about it; this month, its bringing back yet another limited edition of the popular Quiet Deeds White IPA. The White IPA combines the wheat base and spice additions of a Belgian Wit Beer with the hop-character of an India Pale Ale over a complex fusion of Cascade, Centennial and Mosaic hops with BB Pale, JW Wheat and Rolled Oats malts. Up front its crisp and bitter, with ...

Shares in Treasury Wine Estates rose to $7.40 this week, after the company announced it had raised $368 million to help fund its acquisition of Diageo’s wine business in the US and UK. The new share price set on Monday, October 19 is 15 per cent higher from the following Monday. Chairman Paul Rayner said last week that the acquisition of Diageo Wine represents a highly compelling strategic and financial ...

Tasmanian winery, Bay of Fires, has released its 2014 Chardonnay and 2014 Pinot Noir, rising above a tough vintage to do so. The 2014 was low yielding with a growing season notably cooler than average, Bay of Fires Winemaker and Manager, Penny Jones said. However, fruit was able to retain natural acidity and concentration of flavour, Jones added. “The pinot is perhaps the highlight of the 2014 vintage, although it’s ...

The highly awaited 2015 Penfolds Collection is out now, featuring the latest vintages of the famed family of wines, including the 2011 Grange. The newest Grange release is one of only six that have been released as a shiraz, sourced from the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Penfolds’ Magill Estate, in South Australia. According to Chief Winemaker, Peter Gago, the 2011 Grange is one of the finest reds to have come from the vintage. Other ...

What does a remote Hunter Valley vineyard have in common with the ancient art form of stone masonry? For Brett and Linda Keeping of Two Rivers Winery, it is a unique sculptural installation that has been lovingly interweaved into the viticulture of their estate. drinks bulletin took a moment to speak to the husband and wife duo about how this injection of a different kind of art into their Denman-based winery continues ...

Winners of the highly anticipated Royal Melbourne Wine Awards were announced on Thursday night, October 11. Taking out first place was Tasmanian winery, Home Hill Wines, which received the prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red, as well as the James Halliday Trophy for Best Pinot Noir. Home Hill Wines was one of only eight wineries to receive a Major Trophy at the awards; owners Rosemary and Terry ...

Finalists of the upcoming 2015 Retail Liquor Industry Awards for Excellence have been announced. Run by the industry body, Liquor Stores Association (LSA) NSW, the annual program honours and acknowledges the year-round efforts of those who go the “extra mile” in liquor retail. LSA NSW Executive Director Michael Waters said a record number of nominations were received this year. “255 nominations were received across the various retailer categories, which tells us ...

Sydney Craft Beer Week is back and the opening night is tonight, kicking off with the Opening Night Gala. Over the next week, 130 events will be held across 70 bars, restaurants, breweries and outdoor spaces, all coming together to celebrate craft beer. Highlights of the week include James Squire’s Brewery Open House, inviting visitors all week to come and look behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most popular craft ...