stephen blyth’s blog

Beer brewed by European monks stands out for its flavour and strength. The trappist monastery appellation is strictly controlled, though there has been known to be some scrapping, and the seven breweries accredited with the label all brew their strong ales with distinctive flavours.
In Aotearoa we get most of the trappist bevies: Chimay, d’Orval, de […]

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A few years back I jokingly suggested drinking beers brewed by small companies was a way of supporting local community economic development. Sure, any excuse to drink beer everyone said. Just now I’ve learnt that brewers are also good for the environment. Not just another excuse I say….
Last week I strayed on a news item […]

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It seemed appropriate to get a lead on microbreweries in Victoria in a town with a rich gold mining past. Amidst the brochures for microlight rides, gold panning, ski hire and other alpine activities was an innocuous postcard sized book with a beer bottle on it. “Craft beer” said the label. Within the slim volume […]

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