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Barry MacAffer, Laphroaig's new distillery manager

Barry MacAffer appointed Laphroaig distillery manager

James Atkinson March 10, 2022

Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced that acting distillery manager Barry MacAffer has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.

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Every day is International Beer Day, here at Drink

Every day is International Beer Day, here at Drinks Adventures.

But in case you needed another reason to celebrate the delights of beer in all its forms, this episode is going to air on the 16th annual International Beer Day.

Kirrily Waldhorn, AKA @beer_diva, has been working in the beer industry for 23 years.

A beer educator, writer and judge, Kirrily matches beer with food for a living.

So you’re in good hands as she joins us on the Drinks Adventures podcast to discuss some of the hottest beer style trends of the moment in Australia.

This is a special episode produced in partnership with Zytho Brewing, which you’ll find exclusively in @danmurphys and @bws_au stores.

Created for Zythophiles – that’s another name for beer lovers – the Zytho range includes three hop-driven ales: Tropical Haze; Zesty Pale Ale and an IPA.

There’s also the Velvet Luxe Stout, and winter recently brought the seasonal return of a White Stout.

We’ll get Kirrily’s thoughts on this oxymoron of a beer style; along with the haze craze; the lager resurgence; and the boom in low and no alcohol craft beers; among other topics.

I asked Kirrily what she thinks might be driving the mainstream resurgence of one of our favourite beer styles. #internationalbeerday

Hidden Lake Whisky founder Chris Malcolm joins us

Most of us don’t think twice about going to a br

Most of us don’t think twice about going to a brewery to buy a beer, but have you ever thought about buying into the business?⁠
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In S13E11 of the Drinks Adventures podcast, I chat to Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan from investing podcast @EquityMates about putting your money where your mouth is.⁠
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Equity Mates has been educating Australians about investing in a jargon-free, informal style 2017.⁠
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This interview was a chance to get Bryce and Alec’s insights on some of the recent developments at ASX-listed companies like Treasury Wine Estates, Lark Distilling, Top Shelf International, Good Drinks and Mighty Craft, all of whom have previously featured on Drinks Adventures in one way or another.⁠
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It’s not all about the share market, though. Bryce and Alec had a lot of say about the psychology behind investing, and whether equity crowdfunding is good for drinks companies (or your bank balance).⁠
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Australian producers are increasingly turning to equity crowdfunding to raise capital. Just in the last couple of months, there’s been successful campaigns from @BridgeRoadBrewers, @AkashaBrew, @BakeryHillDistillery and @Republic_of_Fremantle.⁠
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There’s more opportunities than ever before for drinks enthusiasts like you and I to get some skin in the game.⁠
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So, if you’ve ever wanted to learn the difference between an IPO and an IPA, here’s your chance!⁠
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Link in my bio to listen to this chat with Bryce and Alec.

S13E10 was a special episode of the Drinks Adventu

S13E10 was a special episode of the Drinks Adventures podcast, bringing you exclusive highlights from @larkdistillery's 30th birthday celebrations in May.⁠
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You’ll hear from founder Bill Lark and fellow Tasmanian pioneer Patrick Maguire, formerly of @sullivanscovedistillery.⁠
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Also speaking at the event was Cam Brett, co-founder of @springbaydistillery and president of the Tasmanian Whisky and Spirits Association. ⁠
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Later in the episode I sat down Bill Lark for a chat reflecting on the 30th milestone in more detail.⁠
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Link in my bio to listen to this special episode, produced in partnership with Lark.

In February, @distillerybotanica founder Philip Mo

Heritage Drinks of Myanmar is a beautiful new coff

Heritage Drinks of Myanmar is a beautiful new coffee table book by Australian brewer, academic and writer Luke Corbin, a who lived in Myanmar from 2016 to 2021.⁠
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Now based in Thailand, Luke joins us in S13E7 of the Drinks Adventures podcast.⁠
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He shares some of the setbacks he faced while trying to complete his book, as Myanmar grappled with COVID-19 and then in February 2021, a military coup.⁠
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We then get into the book itself, an anthropological journey showcasing 14 different alcoholic drinks unique to Myanmar, comprising beers, wines and spirits that are integral parts of village economies. #myanmar #drinkspodcast⁠
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Distilled in 1971, The GlenDronach Aged 50 Years i

In S13E5 of the Drinks Adventures podcast, @wynnsc

In S13E5 of the Drinks Adventures podcast, @wynnscoonawarra senior winemaker Sarah Pidgeon discusses Wynns Reframed, a completely new range of wines emphasising freshness and aromatics.⁠
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There’s a Cabernet Rose, and a white blend of three Italian varieties.⁠
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The reds meanwhile include a shiraz Riesling blend, which might sound weird, but there’s a story behind it, and a cabernet franc cab sav blend.⁠
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It seems like a major departure from Wynns’ core business. So in this special podcast episode – produced with Wynns’ support – I started by asking Sarah about the origins of the Wynns Reframed concept.⁠
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Link in my bio to listen.

Little Creatures Squeaky Clean is a lower calorie

Little Creatures Squeaky Clean is a lower calorie IPA inspired by an American craft brewing trend towards healthier hop-forward beers.⁠
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Lower calorie IPAs are now extremely common among American brewers, with contenders including Deschutes Wowza!, Bell’s Light Hearted and Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty.⁠
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Squeaky Clean is a 4% ABV IPA containing less than 100 calories per 375ml can, with clean bitterness and tropical and citrus aromatics courtesy hopping with Ekuanot, Loral, Melba and Sabro.⁠
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Link in my bio to read my interview with Little Creatures head brewer Russ Gosling about Squeaky Clean, and the evolution of IPAs generally. ⁠
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#indiapaleale #beerstagram #craftbeerlife #beerlover #craftbeer #instabeer #beergeek #australianbeer

Today is World Martini Day, which is celebrated ev

Today is World Martini Day, which is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in June.⁠
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Listen to Archie Rose master distiller Dave Withers join me in a special podcast episode, produced in partnership with @archierosesyd Bone Dry Gin.⁠
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Bone Dry was the first gin produced by Archie Rose using the copper vacuum stills at its new Banksmeadow production site, opened in 2021.⁠
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Dave explains why it’s the perfect gin for a martini, an important cocktail for the team at Archie Rose.⁠
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Link in my bio to listen. #worldmartiniday⁠

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