Silence of the Lambs graces our silver screen and serves up a well deserved Oscar for Sir Anthony Hopkins.
With the release of Nirvana’s second album “Nevermind”, flanel shirts hit the mainstream.
Carmen Lawrence was Premier of WA, the first woman to be Premier of a State of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Iron Curtain drops, revealing not so red undertones, resulting in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of communist rule.
The battle and disdain between Bob Hawke and Paul Keating is legendry, over a year of party turmoil, Keating gets the numbers and Kirribilli House.
Birthday Edition 2012
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in the beginning...
A few liquor retailers dusted off the cobwebs on a couple bottles of old port and sat down and had a meaningful discussion on selling booze while quaffing the rich creamy nectar. It was 21 years ago, and port drinking was then de rigueur – just. The result of that gathering was the formation of Liquor Barons, an independently-owned and operated retail liquor co-operative. The mission was to use combined buying power and offer a wider range of competitively-priced goods to customers, with a slant on local products. And the retailers were keen to remain individually flexible to target their own specific market. The philosophy remains the same today and there are now a whopping 41 stores in the group selling a huge range of liquor, with perhaps a few less port labels than were seen in the early nineties. As the store proprietors are the owners of Liquor Barons, they are enthusiastic about the brand, customer service is their highest priority and their product knowledge is second to none. The Barons has its own tasting panel consisting of representatives from specialist wine stores within the group and also well-known wine industry personalities. The panel meets fortnightly and systematically sifts through dozens of new-release wines, discards the dodgy ones and finds suitable additions for the group’s portfolio, based on quality and price. The panel’s reviews are then available to store owners to make their own buying decisions built on their customers’ tastes and budget. The Barons produce a not-to-be-missed colour catalogue of wine reviews each quarter called On the Vine and release two other prominent publications for its customers, Wine Barons and this BYO magazine. Liquor Barons is the dominant independent liquor brand in Western Australia with a store in most suburbs. It is imaginative and progressive and works continuously to improve sales for its members. The group won the Retail Banner Group of the Year at the 2011 Australian Liquor Industry Awards.
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Look for our 21st symbol for those extra special deals and members competitions. Not a member? It’s easy, with every purchase you make you accrue points that transfer to dollars that you can spend on anything instore, plus enter the many exclusive members only competitions - join today membership is free!
Members purchase Evans & Tate Classic wine and go into the draw to WIN a VIP Margaret River Gourmet Escape for 4 people Members purchase Frog Belly wine and go into the draw to WIN a Limited Edition Frog Belly Surf Ski with PFD and accessories.
Evans & Tate Classic Wines
21
2 for $
twin buy
Frog Belly Margaret River Wines
25
2 for $
twin buy
Chapman Grove Margaret River Wines
14
$
99
per bottle
Pirathon By Kalleske These wines are made with life, food and friends in mind and are ready to drink now or cellar and enjoy later.
Members WIN a $2500 travel voucher see instore for details
21
Shiraz is a full bodied wine encompassing the great 00 Pirathon flavour, texture and structure of the north-western Barossa.
$
per bottle
Members go into the draw to WIN one of 3 3ltr Jeroboams of Kalleske Greenock Shiraz
Leaping Lizard Fresh, fun and flavoursome! A party for the palate is what Range Wines springs to mind when indulging in Leaping Lizard wines.
50
4 for $
4 bottle buy
PERTH SWELTERS
Purchase 4 bottles of Leaping Lizard wine and receive a bonus Magnum
On February 23rd 1991 Perth reached it’s highest recorded temperature to date. The mercury hit 46.2c at 1.50pm. This was a day the band “The Hothouse Flowers“ would never forget and more than likely felt like their namesake when the Irish fella’s played their first concert in this fair city. January 31st the same year, it merely got to 45.8c, this was the previous record temperature for Perth. 1991 was a hot summer!
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WIN WITH WILLS Members purchase Wills Domain wine to go into the draw to WIN 2 nights at Bunker Bay Resort and a $100 voucher to spend at Wills Domain winery
Kingston Estate Range Wines
21
2 for $
Wines made from two premium South Australian wine regions for better balance and drinkability.
twin buy
Goundrey Homestead Wines
9
$ 99
Wills Domain Margaret River Wines
1499
Goundrey Homestead wines are crafted to be full-flavoured, mouth filling wines with good length and drinkability.
per bottle
$
per bottle
Jacob’s Creek Regional Reserve Wines
25
2 for $
twin buy
Premium quality wines with intense varietal expression, great flavour and classic structure from the acclaimed wine regions of SA.
Fifth Leg Range Wines
21
2 for $
Fifth Leg create a range of wines that are easy going and approachable, great for any occassion.
twin Buy
Yellow Tail Range Wines
8
Watershed Shades Wines
$ 99
Yellow taill holds the record for the fastest growing imported wine brand in USA market history!
per bottle
Members purchase Yellow Tail wines and go into the draw to WIN one of 2 Pizza Ovens
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25
2 for $
Watershed Wines is one of the major producers in Margaret River and has created an enviable international reputation.
twin buy
The population of Western Australia was approx: 1,143 250 The population of Australia was approx: 17, 284 040
A WISE INVESTMENT Alkoomi White Label Wines
25
2 for $
twin buy
The White Label range comprises medium-bodied wines that are made to enjoy while young, although the dry red wines will cellar well for up to three years.
Drift NZ Sauv Blanc
1499
$
per bottle
Members purchase Wise Sea Urchin wine to go into the draw to WIN a Rolls Royce Weekend featuring 2 nights accomodation, lunch and return local transfers in a Rolls Royce
Wise Sea Urchin Wines
Drift take a decidely eclectic approach to constructing a wine that expresses the totality of all good things Marlborough.
1499
$
per bottle
Barking Owl Asti Sparkling
1499
$
per bottle
The Barking Owl range is primarily fruit driven and designed to drink and enjoy in the short to medium term.
Members purchase Barking Owl wines and go into the draw to WIN one of 5 - $100 Millbrook Winery Restaurant vouchers
Amberley Secret Lane Wines
14
$
99
per bottle
Amberley has been a long-time favourite and the quality and popularity of the Secret Lane wines has been impressive.
Sandalford Margaret River Wines
Wither Hills NZ Sauv Blanc
14
$
99
per bottle
Crafted from premium fruit sourced from across the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand
14
$
99
per bottle
Designed to be easy drinking and very approachable these wines are winning fans around Australia and around the world.
We watched Arnie live up to his promise as he came back in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Robin Hood was robbed of all dignity by Kevin Costner in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Kev redeemed himself in Oliver Stones JFK. No surprises that Bobby De Niro could chill in Cape Fear but who would have thought he’d be out done by Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs.
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Western Australia’s
World Class Wines by Peter Forrestal
For a wine from Western Australia to be considered a world-class wine, I believe it needs to be capable of being served at a dinner table, in any company, anywhere in the world. It doesn’t have to be the wine of the night but it needs to sit comfortably in that company. It also needs to be capable of being cellared for at least ten and perhaps 20 years.
Great Southern Riesling It’s a recent phenomenon but I believe that a critical mass of riesling from the Great Southern deserve to be regarded as world-class. Increased vine age, better viticulture, and more instinctive, smarter winemaking have all contributed to this: as has the greater status that riesling enjoys in the region. Frankland Estate, Xabregas, Cherubino and Howard Park all have several rieslings in impressive portfolios. Castelli, Castle Rock, Ferngrove, Gilberts, Kerrigan & Berry, Three Drops, West Cape Howe have all won trophies in recent times for their rieslings and produce pristine whites of great intensity, that are taut, fine and zippy. Forest Hill and Trevelen Farm, too, have mature vineyards and are capable of making riesling to match the region’s best. At their best, all these will be world-class wines. Margaret River Chardonnay From its earliest days when a tasting of chardonnays of the world by Decanter in 1984 heralded the arrival of Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River has shown its potential for this variety. Wine shows around the country and blind tastings in the years since then have clearly established the region as home to Australia’s best chardonnays and producer of many world-class wines. Initially, Moss Wood, Cullen and Pierro led the way and over the years they have been joined by Vasse Felix ‘Heytesbury’, Xanadu, Voyager Estate, Devil’s Lair (especially Ninth Chamber), Brookland Valley, Cape Mentelle, Woodlands and Lenton Brae. In more recent times, newcomers Fraser Gallop, Hutton ‘Triptich’, Atticus, Heydon ‘Willow’, Higher Plane and McHenry Hohnen have all shown that they have the potential to make Margaret River chardonnay of the finest quality. At their best, all of these are capable of making world-class chardonnays to drink along with the best of Burgundy at the dinner table. Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon It was cabernet that first made an impact in Margaret River and, right from the start, they drew the attention of wine lovers to the region. Moss Wood, Vasse Felix and Cullen made the biggest impact until Cape Mentelle took the country’s collective breath away with back-to-back Jimmy Watson Trophy wins in 1983 and 1984. Margaret River had arrived on the national scene as a region for cabernet of the highest quality. Since, then it has been tussling with Coonawarra over which is better. The pioneers remain among the best producers of cabernet along with Brookland Valley, Devil’s Lair, Fraser Gallop, Gralyn, Hay Shed Hill, Houghton ‘Gladstones’ Howard Park, Juniper Estate, Leeuwin Estate, Sandalford, Stella Bella ‘Serie Luminosa’, Voyager, Woodlands and Xanadu. Place the best of these Margaret River cabernets alongside first or second growth Bordeaux over dinner and you’ll understand why they are regarded as worldclass wines.
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Devil’s Lair Hidden Cave Wines
1899
$
per bottle
The Hidden Cave Margaret River collection encourages devilish thinking to create wines with twist and showcase Margaret River at it’s best.
Hayshed Hill SBS & Cab Merlot
16
$
99
per bottle
Hay Shed Hill is one of the pioneer vineyards in Margaret River, planted in the early 1970’s to the grape varieties that have made Margaret River a world renowned winemaking region.
We mourned the loss of two legends of music, Freddie Mercury and the super cool, Miles Davis.
Night Harvest Margaret River Wines
50
5 for $
5 bottle buy
Meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard and careful selection and handling in the winery results in a wine that truly reflects the best of Margaret River.
Members purchase Vasse Felix Classic wines and go into the draw to WIN a luxurious over night stay in Margaret River including a VIP tasting and lunch at Vasse Felix
Deep Woods Ebony & Ivory
25
2 for $
twin Buy
The team at Deep Woods is passionately focused on producing quality wines from their management of the vineyard to fruit selection and winemaking techniques.
Vasse Felix Classic Wines
West Cape Howe WA Wines
1499
$
per bottle
Passionate winemakers and innovative wine styles, the stunning range of West Cape Howe wines demonstrate the exciting diversity of this unique region.
per bottle
Plantagenet Omrah Wines
1499
$
per bottle
Plantagenet has given this wine a face lift, not only that, our panel rated the sauvignon blanc so highly, it appeared in our On the Vine publication.
Members go into the draw to WIN one of 5 Baby Weber Q’s
Forester Estate Lifestyle Wines
1499
$
per bottle
1499
$
Members purchase Mad Fish Grandstand wines & go into the draw to WIN a massive 6ltr bottle - one per store to be won
Mad Fish Grandstand Wines
1499
$
per bottle
Cool-climate wines sourced exclusively from specially chosen vineyards in Great Southern, WA focusing on sustainable and organic viticultural practices.
Swings & Roundabouts Range Wines Forester Estate is a family owned winery situated in the northern Margaret River region. Exception wines.
Members go into the draw to WIN a 3ltr Jeroboams - one per store to be won
50
3 for $
3 bottle buy
Swings are fresh, creative, consistent, value-for-money wines from northern Margaret River.
Purchase 4 bottles of Swings & Roundabouts wine and receive a $20 Pizza voucher
Iraq invades Kuwait and America’s 41st President, George H Bush leads international condemnation and a UN-authorized coalition force to war. The Gulf War was watched by millions on TV as we were presented with the new enemy. This was no “Cold War”. Iraq’s fate was the inherited by George W Bush and his propaganda machine.
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Champers
a time for celebration by Ray Jordan
The days are longer, the weather’s warmer and events that have been in hibernation through winter are starting to emerge. It’s the time for celebration and that means sparkling wine, French, Italian, Spanish and Australian. They will all come out to play with some of the biggest names on the planet linking to some of the biggest sporting events on the planet. The F1 circus is one such even early in the New Year when the distinctive brand livery of Mumm will be well to the fore. It’s been an expensive association for Mumm but one that has helped push its brand to number two behind Moet. One of the Mumm products sure to be at the forefront of their marketing push will be the Blanc de blanc which Chef de cave Didier Mariotti took around the country earlier this year on a strong marketing drive. And almost certainly LVMH will be push hard with their controversial Dom Perignon 2003. And of course next month they just about all come out with the Melbourne Spring Carnival responsible for the traditional annual spike in French champagne sales. But of course Australian sparkling wine has also emerged as a real force. The challenge is to get consumers to realise that the quality justifies the sometimes high price tags. The reality is that many of these Australian sparkling wines are every bit as good as some of the French non-vintage wines. Wines such as Domaine Chandon, Arras , Sir James and Jansz are made with the same fastidious attention to history and detail as their French counterparts. The wines have complexity and flavour profiles that can match it with the best. Other wines that offer plenty in this category include De Bortoli’s new Rococo, Yellowglen’s Perle, and Accolade’s Bay of Fires will have significant presence through this period as consumers look for any reason to celebrate with a glass of bubbles.
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Members purchase Dom Perignon to go into the draw to WIN a $500 Rockpool voucher
Dom Perignon Gift Boxed Vintage Champagne
19900
$
per bottle
Nicolas Feuilatte NV Champagne
39
$
99
per bottle
Moet & Chandon Gift Boxed Imperial Brut
G H Mumm Cordon Rouge
4999
4499
$
$
per bottle
per bottle
Janisson & Fils NV Champagne
44
$
99
per bottle
Members purchase Janissen NV to go into the draw to WIN one of 3 weekend stays at Eagle Bay
1991 had us strutting our stuff to Right Said Freds “I’m too Sexy”and Robert Van Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice. Our home grown talent was singing “I touch Myself”. The top selling single of the year internationally was “The Winds of Change” by the German group The Scorpians. The song celebrated Glasnost in the USSR and the end of the cold war. To add to the German flavour U2 gave us the album Achtung Baby.
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Taylors New Release To celebrate this new release 5 members will WIN one of five strictly limited edition Taylors Pinot Chardonnay Magnum Gift packs. Simply purchase any bottle of Taylors Pinot Chardonnay and go into the draw.
Taylors Estate Pinot Chardonnay Brut Cuvee
1699
Yellow Sparkling Wines
21
3 for $
triple buy
Yellow is everything it’s supposed to be and more: cheeky, fun, fresh and deliciously bubbly and affordable, too.
$
per bottle
Houghton Stripe Sparkling
8
$ 99 per bottle
The Houghton stripe range is one of Australia’s best known and trusted wine labels and now they have added an excellent Pinot Chard sparkling to the range.
Riccadonna Asti Sparkling
1299
$
per bottle
A light, sparkling Moscato with a natural sweetness and a hint of honey. Produced entirely from Moscato Bianco grapes grown in the Asti region of Northern Italy
Members purchase Riccadonna wines and go into the draw to WIN one of 2 ILLY Coffee Machines
Grant Burge Sparkling Pinot Chard
2100
$
per bottle
Tinged with copper hues, the wine deals out a delightful biscuitlike nose combined with ripe strawberry and peach characters.
Grandin NV Brut
14
$
99
French bubbly made from outside Champagne but still in the traditional method.
per bottle
Oyster Bay NZ Sparkling Brut
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva
3999
$
per bottle
A Spanish sparkling wine with a hand-blown bottle and pewter. The wine displays fresh light lemony fruit, river stone and mineral texture and lengthy dry finish.
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1899
$
per bottle
The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours.
Lets Elope wins the Melbourne Cup, the New Zealand bourne mare was sold prior to the Cup and ended up at the stables of Bart Cummings. Not suprised?
Bulleit Premix 4.6%
1499
$
4 pack
3999
$
Bulleit Premix 4.6% at selected stores only
Bulleit Bourbon
Bulleit Premix 6.5%
18
$
10 pack
99
3699
$
700ml
4 pack
Vodka Cruiser Premix Stubbies
1299
$ Canadian Club Premix 375ml Cans
2100
4 pack
$
6 pack
Jim Beam White Premix 375ml Cans
2100
$
6 pack
Gene Roddenbury passes away on October 24th 1991. The creator of Star Treck had a portion of his ashes taken on the 1992 Columbia Shuttle mission and again in a Celestis spacecraft on the Pegasus XL rocket in 1997. The spacecrafts orbit deteriorated and it disintergrated in the atmosphere in May 2002 along with the ashes of 22 individuals. One of those individuals ashes belonged to Timothy Leary, we are sure Tim would have thought it a blast!
Vok Cocktails
2100
$
2 litre
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the
Rum Rebellion
was the only armed government take over in Australian history.
William Bligh is renowned as the Commanding Lieutenant of the doomed vessel, the Bounty and that notorious mutiny that saw him and a small band of men tossed in a long boat and incredibly navigate their way to Kupang on the island of Timor’s western tip. Bligh had a reputation of being a firm disciplinarian, the main consideration when offered the position of Governor of New South Wales by Sir Joseph Banks. He was appointed in March 1805. Once he arrived in the colonial settlement he was confronted by a coinage short community that had accepted rum as its most trusted form of currency. This left the way open to all manner of corruption as persons in positions of authority, namely the New South Wales Corps. The Corps had access to the imported spirits via one John Macarthur, the pioneer of the Australian wool industry, who famously graced our now defunct two dollar note. Bligh put an end to this unequal trade plus many other dubious practices which earnt him the destain of many. He had Macarther arrested, which was not long lived. Under the command of Major George Johnston the Corps soon arrived at Bligh’s residence and put him under house arrest. This was another mutiny Bligh would have to survive. In 1813 the new Governor Lachlan Macquarie ordered that 40,000 Spanish Dollars be punched making a small coin which became known as ‘The Dump’ and a larger one which was called ‘The Holey Dollar’. The Holey Dollar and The Dump soon replaced rum as the currency of the colony and remained in circulation for the next 13 years. Whether the name fits the story is open for debate. Historians believe it was more a struggle for power between government and private entrepreneurs, sound familiar?
On August 28th 2012 a “Hannibal Head” silver Holey Dollar minted at the Lima mint in Peru sold at auction for $410,000.
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We lost Theodor Seuss Geisel, you may know him better as the genius “Dr Seuss”.
Members purchase any Wild Turkey product and go into the draw to WIN one of 4 Wild Turkey Chooper bikes
Wild Turkey 86.8 Bourbon 700ml
3999
American Honey Liqueur 700ml
Wild Turkey 5% & American Honey Premix 375ml Cans
3999
$
1699
$
700ml
$
700ml
4 pack
Bonus twin glass pack with purchase
Midori Liqueur
2100
$
500ml
Russian Standard Vodka
3299
$
700ml
Bacardi Party Pack Rum 700ml + 1.25ltr Coke
3499
$
700ml
Jim Beam Black Label
3699
$
700ml
The West Coast Eagles get their wings clipped by the Hawthorn Hawks in their first ever AFL Grand Final. The battle was held at Melbourne’s Waverley Park on September 28th to a crowd of 75 000 plus spectators. The Hawks took the honours by 53 points. The West Coast had proved themselves as fierce adversaries and took the premiership the following year, defeating the Geelong Cats.
Dewar’s 12YO Scotch
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
$
$
3999 700ml
4499 700ml
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The Spirit Revolution
Much in the way Sydney’s bar scene is exploding, Perth’s lanes and alleyways are now home to a range of cool little nooks offering classy cocktails with quality spirits being poured. A part of that bar culture is a greater appreciation for the quality of the drinks we are served. More and more bartenders are leading the way, offering an alternative to the standard drink request and automatic house pour. No longer is a vodka, lime and soda confined to the brand the bar decides to pour as vodka brands vie to catch your eye from across the bar: like a triple distilled Smirnoff or the more exotic Beluga, which claims to be more than just a vodka – indeed ‘a way of life’. Try a ‘Sidecar’ from The George on St George’s Terrace in the city, a drink for those who appreciate the finer things in life, an equal mix of cognac, Cointreau & lemon juice. It’s simple recipe make’s it a cocktail easily reproduced at home. A well made cocktail with a quality spirit can replicate that bar experience and set your evening apart from the rest. So here are a couple of suggestions to ‘revolutionize’ your drinks at home.
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As summer approaches try using Hendricks Gin in your gin and tonic with a simple thin slice of cucumber as a garnish. A good rule of thumb to keep your drink tasting as it should; make sure you’re using a ratio of two parts gin to five parts tonic water to your drink. If you’re a fan of the darker spirits then the versatility of the an Old Fashioned can appeal to different guests, either made with bourbon or rum. Old Fashioned Mix 60mls Buffalo Trace Bourbon with a couple of large chunky ice cubes. Then mix in 10mls of sugar syrup (sugar and water reduced in a saucepan) and a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters. Add some more ice cubes and garnish with a twist of orange peel. The bartenders secret; stir this drink plenty, the dilution of the ice and mixing in the sugar is key to making this drink taste perfect.
Gamers entered a new frontier, and experienced the cutting edge game play of the Super Nintendo.
Members purchase any Parton product and go into the draw to WIN a bottle of Patron Platinum valued at over $450.
Patron Silver Tequila
9499
$
Patron XO Cafe
Hendrick’s Gin
7499
5999
$
$
Indulgence 700ml
700ml
700ml
Chivas Regal 12YO Scotch Whisky
4299
$
700ml
Members Buy any bottle of Chivas Regal and go in the draw to WIN a night out in a luxury limousine for 8 people.
Chivas Royal Salute 21YO Scotch Whisky
14999
$
700ml
Glenfiddich 12YO Scotch Whisky
4999
$
700ml
Gentleman Jack Whiskey
4999
$
700ml
The Glenlivet 21 YO Scotch Whisky
Selected stores only
22100
$
700ml
Selected stores only
Otzi is Europe’s oldest natural mummy found to date. The 5300 year old remains were found partially exposed in a glacier at the Otztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy, Examination of the corpse has been an invaluable source of information about Chalcolithic Europeans. Through extensive testing it seems Otzi was lactose intolerant, had worms and was infertile. How humiliating!
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The Explosion
of hand made craft beers It has becoming increasingly difficult to believe that there was a time that West Australians only drank Swan and Emu and Nescafe, consumed very little wine, and rarely dined out. One of the Little Creatures’ founders, Howard Cearns, believes that the beer revolution had its beginnings in the West was because of the more mature beer market here due to the state’s large British population. These were more open-minded and eager to drink ales rather than largers. It led to an influx of Irish pubs and made it possible for Phil Sexton and the team at Matilda Bay Brewery to introduce the Belgium-influenced Redback Wheat Beer and English-style dark ale, Dogbolter. The depth of flavour attracted a market to these beers. This was helped by linking it to sophisticated pubs with good food like the Sail and Anchor in Fremantle, a locality that was more cosmopolitan and more bohemian than most. Yallingup’s Bootleg Brewery gave more exposure to craft beers by combining their production with tourism. Their Wils Pils, an easy drinking pilsener and Raging Bull, a strong English-style dark ale, made their mark. This all happened at a time when Australians were discovering boutique wines and cheeses, looking for casual dining venues, and seeking more flavour in coffee and beers. Howard Cearns suggests that there is an analogy between what happened with beer and coffee. Beer was being made by a mixture of malt, yeast, water and one type of hops (pellets). Nescafe was made by adding water to freize dried beans. Hand crafted beers were made by infusing whole hop flowers which gave better aromas and deeper flavours. Baristas were roasting and crushing beans and infusing water. This has paved the way for small brewers to spearhead the introduction of new, richer and more complex styles.
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by Peter Forrestal
Little Creatures Brewery was a landmark and gave the craft beer revolution huge momentum. Their Pale Ale was so refreshing with its hops giving substantial flavour hits of citrus and stone fruits yet balanced by restrained bitterness. They also impacted the mid-strength market with the full-flavoured toffee and caramel tones of the Rogers dark ale. Their Little Creatures facility at Fremantle has also boosted the marketing of these craft beers. One of the great success stories of the craft beer revolution has been the Swan Valley’s Feral Brewery. Its Feral Hop Hog is a sensational Indian Pale Ale (IPA) crammed full of hops: complex, clean and refreshing with well-balanced bitterness to finish. Its Swan Valley location is a tourist drawcard and its beers are widely available. Based in Fremantle, Gage Roads has two brisk selling beers – the flavoursome IPA Sleeping Giant and the Atomic Pale Ale. These have been the trend setters who with other innovators like Mountain Goat, Nail, and Colonial continue to grow this small segment of the market at a time when mainstream beers are either stable or in decline.
We saw the creation of the “Men in Skivvies” and children went Wiggle mad all over the world.
Bintang stubbies 24’s
3999
$ Members purchase Cooper’s Mild Ale to go into the draw to WIN a Shimano Fishing Kit one per store to be won
warm
Bonus Bintang Singlet with carton purchase. James Boag’s Premium stubbies 24’s
4299
$
warm
Pure Blonde stubbies 24’s
4299
$
warm
Heineken stubbies 24’s
4299
$ Cooper’s Mild Ale stubbies 24’s
warm
3499
$
Beck’s stubbies 24’s
warm
4299
$
warm
Cooper’s Pale Ale stubbies 24’s
Corona stubbies 24’s
4499
$
4899
$
warm
warm
Peroni Leggera stubbies 24’s
James Squire Beers stubbies 24’s
3999
$
4999
$
warm
warm
Bonus Peroni twin glass pack with carton purchase. Peroni Nastro stubbies 24’s
Matilda Bay Beers stubbies 24’s
4999
$
4999
$
warm
Bonus Peroni twin glass pack with carton purchase.
warm
Don’t adjust your sets. This was the year we were introduced to the dysfunctions of the Simpson family and everything Bart. Australian television tuned into the animated sitcom , a satirical parody of a middle class American family . Within weeks some children and their parents were at war, conservatives calling Bart a bad role model, you could imagine their horror when South Park and Family Guy hit our small screens.
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Cider
14
$
99
Two Elks Cider 330ml stubbies 4pk
original or pear
by Ray Jordan
Cider is increasingly the drink of choice of a new wave of young drinkers. And its growth is not being lost on companies big and small seeking to take advantage of the cider phenomenon. The big national brands are experiencing unprecedented popularity but small boutique niche styles often very localised have also emerged. Cider has been around for centuries, perhaps thousands of years, having probably been made before Roman England. Certainly William and his conquering Normans played a significant role with the introduction in the UK of methods of production from northern France where orchards and vineyards flourish. In Australia it naturally followed that it would be part of our culture from the early settlements and as a general rule it was a much-localised product, rarely venturing into neighbouring towns. That, it seems, has changed with the arrival of the much-enjoyed cider from Sweden, Rekordelig. The sweeter styled cider comes in a range of flavours and has taken the country by storm, now the second most popular, just behind Strongbow but ahead of Mercury. Watch the bars and home BBQ’s this summer for the long tall glasses filled with ice and cider. At the same time as the arrival of overseas competitors the number of local smaller scale producers has also increased with a range of different ciders made from traditional apples and pears, as well as other fruits. Boutique ciders have also sprung up in traditional Australian wine regions such as the Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Pemberton, Beechworth and the Huon Valley. Cider is being enjoyed by a new demographic of young people who are looking for a less bloating alternative to beer. It appears to have no gender bias and appears to be equally popular for males and females. And the big companies are ramping up their spending to take advantage of this fastest growing segment of the market. CUB with its Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers has three of the top five brands while Lion Nathan with its Tooheys Five Seeds has a healthy percentage of the market, With spring upon us, and summer around the corner, the light-refreshing boost of a cider is set to reach a new audience of drinkers.
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$
99
Two Elks Cider 330ml stubbies 4pk
berry & lime
21
6 for $
Bulmer’s Cider 500ml bottles
original or pear
21
4 for $
Magner’s Cider 568ml bottles
original or pear
8
$ 99
Vinaceous Forbidden Fruit Pear Cider
500ml
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