A ‘ramblin’ old man’ post to start the week, as I continue to look at ‘Sauces of the World’. One of my favourites, though sadly no longer available, was the Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath Hickory Sauce. Hickory was a relatively new flavour to Australian shores. It’s only over the last few years, that the range [...]
14Jun11
Blair’s Ultra Death Sauce
Like many people, I am not adverse to adding a dash of extra flavour to the food I eat, and I must admit I like things on the spicy side. Now, while I like hot food, I am not a spice or heat boffin. Hell, I do not even know what a Scoville Unit is, [...]
10Nov10
Matilda Bay: Big Helga
Yesterday was the first hot day we’ve had this season, climbing up to 28˚ C – but feeling much hotter with gusty hot northerlys blowing in. After another long slog at the office, it was time to unwind with a beer – just to take the edge off the day. I had never tried Matilda [...]
Brewery: Coopers Brewery Style: Sparkling Ale Alc / Vol: 5.8% Country: Australia 461 South Road, Regency Park, SA 5010 www.coopers.com.au The Adelaide Football Club, may consider themselves to be the ‘pride of South Australia’ but they are well down on the list compared to many of the wineries and Coopers Brewing. I consider Coopers to [...]
31Aug10
Red Hill Brewery: Scotch Ale
Brewery: Red Hill Brewery Style: Scotch Ale Alc / Vol: 5.8% Country: Australia 88 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, VIC 3939 www.redhillbrewery.com.au Not so very long ago in Australian history, on the day that the Federal Government announced it’s yearly budget, the newspaper headlines would scream ‘Beer and Cigarette prices to rise!’ You see, that [...]
