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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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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…

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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…

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A journey into a Bavarian beer wonderland with the Beer Queen

Join me and the Beer Queen of Bavaria at the quirky Kuchlbauer brewery in Bavaria. It’s weird, it’s whacky and it’s where beer magic happens! With over 640 breweries in Bavaria alone, it’s hard to pick just one to visit, however this one has to be on the list..

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24 HOURS IN LEIPZIG

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THE LAND OF THE HOLY ALE: TRAPPIST BELGIUM – Inside the secretive world of Westmalle..

“Now.. you can’t film, or take photos. We have to meet our escort and discuss how we will document this, but really the monks are very secretive. I can’t even believe we have been allowed in!”. We are standing at a huge iron gate outside ‘Westmalle’ Monastery in an attractive rural region of Northern Belgium…

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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…

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A peek at Bergkirchweih – The World’s Oldest Beer Festival

Could this be Germany’s best beer festival?? And no it’s not Munich’s Oktoberfest… It’s the lesser known Bergkirchweih Festival in Erlangen – It’s the world’s oldest beer festival and attracts over a million people over a 12 day period. Having never been to Oktoberfest in Munich I can’t compare but the locals say this one…

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River Surfing in Munich!

Un-believable! I was cruising through central Munich today when I noticed some lads in wetsuits carrying surfboards. Assuming they were either extremely lost or up to something cool, I followed them and couldn’t believe what I saw! Check this out. GETTING THERE + AROUND Swiss Airlines fly return from all major Australian cities to Munich from…

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Beer-Lovers Guide to Bavaria Part II : Bamberg to Erlangen.

BAMBERG  Having avoided the destruction of allied bombing campaigns during the first and second world wars, the stunning Franconian town of Bamberg stands today as a living reminder of what quaint, old-world Germany used to be. It is possibly the most beautiful town in all of Germany and carries on a centuries old brewing tradition…

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EURO BEER TOUR // Beer-Lovers Guide Bavaria Part I : Munich.

When most look at a map of Europe they see ancient history, incredible food, culture, architecture, art and a hip and happening fashion scene. I see beer. I see a kaleidoscope of beer varieties that date back centuries. I see beer cultures that influenced the rest of the world and a contemporary craft beer scene…

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Craft Beer Guide To Amsterdam (and surrounds)

Wedged between Belgium and Germany, it’s easy to look straight past the Netherlands when it comes to beer. Most seem to associate it with another, more controversial relative of the hop plant and discount it as a beer region all together, but in my recent experience I was amazed by what I found. In a…

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Talking Saisons and Farmhouse Ales with a true master.

If you watch no other interviews about beer this year, watch this one. One of the greatest characters I have come across on my travels. His name is Jef Van Den Steen, owner of Brewery De Glazen Toren and he is about as passionate about Saisons as anyone on the planet. Not to mention the…

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Weirdest Beer Experiences

Big Baobab Tree Bar, Limpopo Province, South Africa This has to be one of the coolest and weirdest places to have a beer. At a bar, inside the trunk of a living tree. I’d imagine it would feel like you have gone down the rabbit hole and ended up in wonderland. Try telling your mates…

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Top 10 Places to Have A Brew With A View

We are all searching for that ultimate beer-moment (well I am anyway..) and as I mentally flick through my album of travel memories, a few moments really stick out. These moments more often than not, involve a great view. It’s that moment when you reach the top of a mountain and a huge vista opens…

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THE FIRST BREW : Finding and re-creating Australia’s First Beer

Finding Australia’s First Beer From the birth of the Aussie pub to the humble sausage sizzle, Beer is a big part in Australian culture and history. But I have no idea how it got here. What was Australia’s first beer? Where was it drunk? Who drunk it? All pertinent questions my friends, and I intend…