View Newsletter Online
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Presidents Page Our Christmas gathering is always a big event 2006 is going to be a big year for us. and our last meeting was to its usual friendship Already in preparation is a small working group and enjoyment. facilitated by Michael Bannenberg in preparing I was sorry that George Crompton sent his the Carlton and United Breweries 1907 - 2007 apologies as he was in hospital having a minor Label Catalogue to celebrate the Centenary of operation. I am happy to report that George is in CUB in 2007. Michael has started a lot of work fine spirits and was please to talk with me prior and ideas and it is important that we support a to Christmas and receive your very best wishes fantastic initiative. for a speedy recovery. There would be very few Remember, CUB has been very supportive of if any meetings George has missed and we did our Society over the 30 years or so. It is our time note his absence. See you next month George. to contribute to their history and celebration. The Christmas Brew was distributed [a few still Gluten-free beer. Have you heard of it? Three available via Alex] and I would like to thank labels are now out. Watch this space. Alex and Clive for making the arrangement with Brewtopia and designing our 2005 label. If Many thanks to those that have made members are keen then we will continue the contributions to the newsletter over 2005. activity. To Michael Bannenberg, I sincerely thank you in preparing those excellent covers. Your efforts As reported in previous newsletters I am very are appreciated. pleased with the appointment of Western Alex is looking for more contributions so please Australia Liaison Officer, Jenny Hodgson and drop him a line but better still contact him via joint South Australian Liaison Officers, Ben email and he is sure to print your article. Photos Lawrence and Bob Manouge. Both Ben and Bob would be great. have been keen contributors to the VBLCS and although they live in Adelaide, have never met. Don’t forget. They have now and have got all the SAB issues The Club Tivoli is smoke free. Smoking in our for all members. Jenny likewise has a bundle meeting room was once permitted. It is not from the West and will get them over to us for now. Clive to dispatch. Great work guys. Again any There is also a fine restaurant providing news on issues from WA or SA [not to forget excellent German food and a range of those other states as well] then please let your beverages. Give it a try. Committee know and we will be in contact with your Liaison Officer. Thanks Craig Pelton for Remember the next meeting is on 12 your note on the changes at Coopers and the February 2006, back to the usual 1.00 start release of Coopers Lager and Premium Light. with normal meeting and formalities in a fine social atmosphere. Remember, we have nominated Label of the Year [Micro and Major breweries] so please give Cheers and happy collecting. it your support. I know the breweries appreciate the recognition and the contact. Rob Greenaway It also enhances our relationships so select your best label for 2005. DECEMBER 2005 MEETING NOTES The meeting was held at the Club Tivoli and started early at mid-day on Sunday December John Long presented a report on the old Ballarat 11th. The meeting was held earlier than usual so breweries and also stated that, upon research, he that all could partake of the Xmas cheer provided discovered that he was related to the owners of a by the V.B.L.C.S. brewery that was situated in Dorking in England. He also pointed out that occasionally some Apologies: amazing things can be discovered when you George and Graeme Crompton - David Dobney - research your family history. Don and Jill Major. Thanks must be extended to Jim Halsall for donating 2800 New Zealand beer labels for Correspondence: distribution to members. A letter was received from Les Potts sister Thanks also to Craig Pelton for his advice on advising the club of his unfortunate passing. Coopers. Newsletter was received from the Historical Bottle Club. Mike Bannenberg will present a proposal for a A letter was received from George Crompton catalogue of C.U.B. labels for Victoria. advising us of a forthcoming operation that will unfortunately keep him from attending the Xmas The raffles were then drawn and the lucky meeting. winners were - 1st. B98 Clive Windley Treasurers Report: 2nd. B62 Ivor Nicholson The treasurer reports that funds are down a bit 3rd. E21 Craig Moxey. due to the outlay for the club Xmas Several other room raffles were then drawn. commemorative beer however they are otherwise fine. A total of 27 members signed the book however there were more than that present. General Business: The club would like to thank the following The meeting closed at 12.20 and all members members who have volunteered their services as present enjoyed fine food and a free drink brewery liason officers. provided by our club. South Australia - Bob Manogue and Ben In closing I would like to wish all members and Lawrence. their families a great festive season and a Western Australia - Jenny Hodson. prosperous New Year. The Club Tivoli will be charging the Club Angus MacEwan. $60.00 for the use of their club for our meetings in future. This charge will not apply to the Xmas Forthcoming Meeting Dates meeting. 12 February 2006, Thanks must be extended to Alex Freer and 9 April 2006, Clive Windley for organising the V.B.L.C.S. 11 June 2006, Xmas brew. 13 August 2006, The club has subsidised the cost and it is 8 September 2006 (to be confirmed), available at the bargain basement price of $2.00 10 December 2006 per stubby. Interstate and overseas members should contact a Melbourne based member to New Members obtain supplies. 710 Karel Toms Playing cards featuring beer facts and figures are Dr. M. Tyrse 107 available from Alex Freer at $10.00 per twin 270 23 Krivoklat pack. Czech Republic BEER MATTERS MINI BREWERIES COOPERS BREWERY. The Silly Yaks is the label as issued, brewed Coopers Brewery has launched two new and bottled by Australian Independent premium lager beers to replace Breweries, Sydney. The club has the same label Regency Draught and Regency Light. showing brewed and bottled by the Grand Ridge The new Coopers Lager and Coopers Premium Brewery Mirboo North Vic. The three brews Light will complement the done at Grand Ridge, for differing reasons, were success being enjoyed by its traditional ales, not a success, so brewing was transferred to AIB. particularly Coopers Pale Ale Members wanting the AIB label should check and Coopers Sparkling Ale. their heath food shops and other retailers selling Production of Regency Draught and Regency gluten free products. Silly Yaks web site Light stopped in early October, www.sillyyak.com.au has a list of retailers. with stocks of Coopers Lager and Coopers Premium Light now available Blowhard Pale is the third label issued by the through out South Australia. The beers will be Bright Brewery and is available in Melbourne at made available to interstate markets later. Purvis's and Olinda Cellars. They are still brewing at the Jamieson Brewery until their own LITTLE CREATURES BREWERY brewery is completed. The fifth anniversary of the Little Creatures Brewery was held recently. The four labels from the Beechworth Brewery As well the brewery recently raised $21.6 M are printer's proofs as the brewery closed before from an over-subscribed public any labels were actually printed. The brewery share offering, to help fund a new $22.6 M opened about the end of June 2005 for about 6 brewery. weeks and two brews only were done before They are seeking to ramp up production of their closure. The equipment has since been sold and brands such as Pale Ale, moved to Goolwa SA to be used in the new Rogers' and Pilsener and embark on a major Encounter Bay Brewery. This is scheduled to retail push on the east coast. open about Easter 2006. Lion Nathan used the float to lift its 20% stake to 34%. The Masthead label was for their Millennium brew. The beer was never released but only Reference....Institute of Brewing and Distilling- served at dinners and the like held at the Asia Pacific Newsletter, December 2005 brewery. The beer was lagered for 12 months - this and the high excise on a 9.8% alc/vol beer Rob Greenaway meant that it had too high a cost for it to be sold retail. The Preservation brewery operated for a short time at the markets in Eumundi, Queensland. The brewery operated for some 12 months in late 2003/early 2004. The brewer/owner was Graham Howard who has run a number of breweries, mainly in Queensland, since starting off at the Colonial Brewery, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane in 1987. Alan Richards. Liaison Officer. The Victorian Beer Label Collectors Society Committee appoints Liaison Officers to represent the Society as a liaison with specific responsibilities and guidance. Generally these Officers are the principal contact with the Major and Micro Breweries. With the growth of these Breweries it may be necessary to appoint representatives in each State however this is dependent on the Committee’s assessment at the time. To avoid confusion with each appointed Officer and the Breweries, the following notes are presented as a guide to standard procedure. Guidance Notes 1.