Remember, remember
November 5, 2017
Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder Treason and plot, I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. The 5th of November is Guy Fawkes night, or Bonfire Night, or any other host of names people have for it. It is a British thing, but there are enough expats and aspiring…
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Beer • Discovery • History • Pubs
November 2, 2017
Sydney Beer Week just finished up and while every week at Dave’s is a Sydney Beer Week, it got us thinking about other historically allotted times we honour beer around the world. Usually they are associated with a beer god, but we don’t have one of those in Sydney….or do we? Ninkasi was the Sumerian…
More »Beers around the World: Germany
September 28, 2017
Oktoberfest is in full swing at the moment, so what better time to explore some of the interesting facts about the beer world of Germany, from the German Beer Purity Law to the diffrent beer styles. German Purity Law We all know the basic ingredients of beer: water, malt, hops & yeast, but how did…
More »Newie Pub Walks
Beer • Breweries • Discovery • History • Pubs • Seasonal Drinking • Travel
September 4, 2017
A walking tour in Newcastle. People told us we were mad. What’s the point, Newcastle isn’t that big they asked? We agree, Newcastle isn’t that big and with a bit of online effort TripAdvisor and Google Maps can guide you to some of the best spots in the city, but how well do you really…
More »We’ve got Father’s Day covered… In Beer of course!
Beer • Breweries • Food for thought • Pubs • Travel
August 24, 2017
Let’s face it, Dad will generally be pretty happy with whatever you get him (it’s the thought that counts right?) But Fathers day is the one time of the year you get to show Dad just how much he means to you and to make sure you become his gift giving legend, so why not…
More »Best winter pubs in Canberra
Beer • Canberra • Discovery • Food for thought • Pubs • Seasonal Drinking • Winter
July 10, 2017
If you haven’t noticed yet, it’s getting cold in Canberra, real cold. It’s no surprise – winter can be like that and it’s set to get colder, but a little cold never hurt anyone, in fact, winter can be some of the best time for a beer. It’s no surprise beer is generally regarded as…
More »Balmain Temperance
Beer • Discovery • History • Pubs
June 12, 2017
The Town Hall in Balmain is due for closure later this year and destined to become a medical centre. We’re not sure if the traditional Balmain medical centre ( the bottleshop ) next door will remain. This follows on from the closure late last year of the iconic Exchange Hotel just down the road. Today,…
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