Brownies are very popular for dessert or even for an afternoon snack. They taste even better when matched with a chocolaty porter or stout.
Otway Escape
Rick Besserdin visits Otway Estate for a taste of Prickly Moses and discovers that Luke Scott is not the only brewer in the brewery…
A trip to the Forrest
Rick Besserdin discovers there’s a place you can see the Forrest through the trees…
Vintage brewery, modern beers
Rick Besserdin heads along to Southern Bay Brewery to meet check out an old brewery with a few new tricks…
Swordfish with IPA caper relish
Rick Besserdin serves up a delightful dish for a warm summer’s day, especially with its refreshing IPA vinaigrette…
ANHC Gala Dinner
Last weekend saw the Australian National Homebrewing Conference and national homebrewing awards celebrated at a gala beer and food dinner, as Rick Besserdin reports…
A Tale of Two Brothers
Rick Besserdin heads to Moorabbin to take a look at look at 2 Brothers Brewery…
Scotch Ale Scotch Fillet with Blue Cheese Butter
Rick Besserdin takes a look at an easy recipe to make Australia’s favourite home-cooked meal even better…with beer.
High Country Brewery Trail
Victoria’s High Country brewers have teamed up with the North East Victoria Tourism Board to create a pocket guidebook for those wanting to visit the high country. The brewers involved are Black Dog, Bridge Road, Bright, and Sweetwater. The guidebook has a brief rundown of each brewer, as well as brewery details, location, and opening… Read more →
The chicken, the pig and the goat
Enthusiastic beer cook Rick Besserdin gives us chicken fillets fried in bacon juices, and then served with a rich sauce made from bacon, butter, and beer.