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Journey through the land of the Kölsch

The locals of Cologne, Germany say they drink so much of the stuff their blood runs golden and fizzy.. its the light, fresh, tasty Kölsch and I went straight into the depths of it’s homeland to taste it about as fresh as it gets!

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Sydney’s Inner West Beer Trail

It seems like each time I leave Sydney and come back, another brewery has opened it’s doors and you can bet your lucky beer mug that it did so in the hip and happening inner west region of the city. There are now so many craft breweries in the inner west, you can literally walk…

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Hawaiian Craft Beer Trail : Big Island

Big Island (or Hawai’i Island) is a dramatic land of ultimate extremes. From white and black sand beaches fringed by tall coconut palms to dry, almost desert-like savannah to lush rainforest, lava-spewing volcanoes, vibrant coral reefs and even snow-capped mountains, it’s hard to imagine a place that is more dramatically diverse. I love the Big…

Beer + Food Matching, Brewing, Brewing + Ingredients, Food + Beer, My Pilgrimages, Overseas, Travel finds

Hawaiian Craft Beer Trail : Maui

Maui’s mix of ultimate luxury, adventure and genuine local Hawaiian vibes has seen it rank as a favourite by many visitors to the Hawaiian islands. For me, I love this island for it’s local produce scene that is unmatched among the islands, maybe even one of the most unique in the entire US. When you…

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Hawaiian Craft Beer Trail | O’ahu

The tidal wave of craft beer that has taken the world by storm in recent years flowed far and wide, filling bars and bottle shops with more incredibly tasty, naturally-brewed beer than you could poke a stick at, however did it reach far enough to drench the far flung Hawaiian Islands of the Pacific Ocean…

The Good Food Guide to Munich

Munich is a city steeped in centuries of gastronomic history, however with it’s youthful energy and progressive culture, it’s not just about pork knuckle and sauerkraut anymore (though there is plenty of that too). Join me on a foodies tour of Munich as I explore what incredible flavours this city has to offer!

Food, Beer & Booze Guide to Rudesheim

Beer, brandy, wine, apple wine, food, beer, brandy, food, wine, beer… thats pretty much how it goes in Rudesheim. Recently I had the pleasure of exploring the food and drinks scene in this beautiful German river-side village.

Beer and Food Lovers Guide to NUREMBERG

“Don’t mess with the sausages”, stern words from a Nuremberg local when I asked her about the history of her cities obsession with Bratwurst and beer.. Nuremberg, is one of those Bavarian cities that captivates all your senses, but none more than your taste buds. From pretzels to bratwurst, gingerbread and of course plenty of…

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Oktoberfest in The Hunter

Oktoberfest is well and truly in full swing, however you don’t have to be in Germany to take part in the beery festivities, in fact you don’t even have to be in Europe. If you love your beer, then you should head on down to Hope Brewhouse in the Hunter Valley on the 30th September and…

24 Hours in Dresden (warning: contains nudity and booze)

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BEER LOVERS GUIDE TO BAVARIA (VIDEO)

Bavaria truly is the beer mecca of planet earth. There are over 4,000 different beers that call this region in Southern Germany home and it is a place where beer plays an integral role in the local culture – this is a guide to magnificent Bavaria through the eyes of a true Beer Lover. Getting There Swiss…

Probably the most impressive way to BBQ a steak ever!

Want to impress your mates with a very cool ‘caveman/woman-esque’ trick on the barbecue?? You have to see this.. you have never seen steak cooked like this before! Masterchef, Brewer, Beer Fanatic and BBQ chef Chris Badenoch shares a few secrets with me at his very own ‘Boneyard’ Brewery in Melbourne.

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The Art Of Beer and Food Pairing

I love beer. I love it so very much.. I think the only thing I could possibly love more than beer is food, so when I put the two together, I take it pretty damn seriously. No other beverage compares to the variations and varieties you can find in beer. Compare a light, bright, hoppy…

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Pacific Ale Mussels with Paul Mercurio

Celebrity chef Paul Mercurio shows me how to cook mussels with Stone & Wood Pacific Ale!

Food + Beer, Hunt + Gather

How to catch Kingfish and Mahi-Mahi (dolphin fish) for sashimi. Sydney, Australia

Here is step one in the ultimate beer matching story! How to catch your own Mahi-Mahi and Kingfish in the waters off Sydney. Next edition I will show you how to fillet them for sashimi and match with your favourite craft beer!

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Valentines Day Chocolate and Beer Matching.

When it comes to beer-matching, few people dare to tread in the world of chocolate, feeling this may not be a realm for our frothy tipples, however I can safely say that some of the finest beer-matches I have ever encountered involved chocolate. Here are three fine matches I recently discovered (left to right). 1. Chimay ‘Blue…

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Spreading The Christmas Beer! The Beer Pilgrim’s guide to matching beer with your favourite Christmas dishes.

Christmas is hot on our tails and you don’t need a guru to tell you that Christmas in Australia is a time for beer! It’s hot, it’s merry and it’s a time to get together and spend the entire day/night with your family and friends, talking, eating, drinking and having a good time! With…

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Chris Badenoch – Smoked Pork Ribs w Beer.B.Q Sauce

If you like to throw some ribs on the barbie from time to time, let me introduce you to Chris Badenoch and his Smoked Pork Ribs in Beer-BQ sauce – honestly the best ribs I have ever tasted in my entire life!!!

Top Father’s Day Tips

What are you getting your dad for Father’s Day this Sunday? I’m not a father myself, but I know I’d love to receive any of these amazing beer-related gifts below. Just use some of the rules I use to pick the right present and you’ll do just fine: Tip #1: Know his character If he…

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How To Make Mulled Beer

While winter is slowly being pushed off the calendar by spring, some evenings can still be extremely chilly and I have just the remedy for you – Mulled Beer! I was out in Canowindra over the weekend and spurred on by the far-from-balmy minus 4 degree temperatures overnight, I thought I would treat my friends…

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Beer Cultures of the World…of Australia. A guide to the beer-drinking traditions of Australia’s multicultural population.

From loud Italian seafood barbecues to candlelit Spanish Tapas restaurants, to Russian Masonic centres draped in red fabric, to Chinese karaoke bars and Japanese sushi joints, the vast and various cultural groups of Australia are all doing the same thing but in vastly different ways – drinking beer. Let’s take a quick tour around…

The Epic Journey Of Lager

Let me introduce you to Lager, the ridiculously popular beer style that is worth over 250 billion dollars worldwide each year. Always present and often misunderstood, lager has one of the most dramatic stories of all the beer varieties and I’ve been on a personal mission to find out all about it! This is…

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The Top 12 places to have a beer in Melbourne

Ok, so I couldn’t stop at 10. In fact, I found it very difficult to cap it at 12, and still know I missed out heaps of Melbourne gems, so I’m relying on you to finish off this list for me! Slow Beer claims to be the country’s first 100% dedicated craft beer store….

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Delicious James Squire Ale-braised Mussels in less than 15 minutes!

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Top 10 Best Post-Surf Pubs in Australia

Whether you are a complete wax-head, surfer-nut, a beginner or just like to sit back and watch people get smashed by huge waves, I think you will agree that there is nothing quite like having an after surf beer. Some of my best memories are kicking back with my mates and a few brews after…

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Beer Braised Wild Rabbit in The Barossa

Beer Braised Rabbit While I was in the Barossa I followed a local hunter as he harvested some wild rabbits which had been wreaking havoc in the local vineyards. I then took his catch to master butcher Rich Gunner for some tips and then to Ben Aiken, the chef at Barossa Valley Brewing company. Together…

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How to make Beer-a-misu with Callum Hann

Cooking with Callum: Beeramisu While Callum used a Claire Valley King Kong Stout for this recipe, you could use any Stout of your choice – how about a great Oatmeal Stout, a rich Imperial, a Coopers Stout or a Southwark Old? Im sure they will all work well in their own way.

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Your Beer Festival Survival Guide to The Adelaide Craft Beer Festival

“Festival!…..Beer!…. a BEER FESTIVAL!” I thought they were kidding me… “of course I’ll come down!”. Within 24 hours I had flights booked, packed my bags, and before I knew it I was walking through the gates of the Adelaide Craft Beer Festival with an empty glass in my hand and beer in my sights. I…

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Making Beer Can Chicken

I’m not going to tip-toe round the subject: you have to put an open beer can up a chicken’s rear-end. It feels weird and slightly awkward, but once you have jumped that hurdle. Prepare yourself for the best damn roast chicken you have ever tasted. The beer steams away from the inside keeping the chicken…

Who am I? And what am I doing here??

The Beer Pilgrim here, also known as Tim I’m a travel junkie. Ever since I could put one foot in front of the other, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. So one day, I picked up a camera and went roaming about the globe, documenting and experiencing the most beautiful, scary and downright bizarre…