Completing the trifecta of first class Canberra breweries, we finally showcase Fyshwick legends, Capital! The Border Barrels team were generously gifted an all-time care package, containing 7 delicious beers, ranging from an alcohol free pacific ale to a FRESH collaborative New World IPA. There is massive ground to cover this week, as Capital have left a huge imprint on the scene throughout a decade of operation. As well as taste testing their finest work, we discover the individuals themselves behind the business, as well as their impressive inclusion in the Climate Active scheme.There's historical Untappd reviews, GABS countdown stats, general tomfoolery, a surprise dessert and your usual dose of poorly worded tasting notes. Sit back, crack a Trail Pale and immerse yourself in our Capital Brewing showcase episode. Thanks to Maws for being a legend, and the rest of the team that makes Capital who they are.https://capitalbrewing.co/Cheers to Great Beers!Reach out to us at our website: https://borderbarrelspodcast.com/ ORInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/borderbarrelspodcast/Podcast available on all your favourite podcast platforms.Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H0aRnhApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3080NIb
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Beercast #71 - GABS Hottest 100 Special
This week on Border Barrels, we're celebrating all things GABS and the hottest 100 countdown!
We put last years top 5 to our Border Barrels rating test, with some surprising and not-so-surprisng results.
We also take a deep dive into past countdowns, reminisce about some of our favourite beers of yesteryear, plus reveal our very own, unique top 5's for the upcoming edition!
It's been a long hot summer, and it's great to be back with a hot, average length episode.
Cheers to great beers.
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Beercast #70 - Bucketty's Brewing Co
It's brewery discovery week in the Border Barrels studio, and Gratzy has supplied the POD with 6 tasty treats from Brookvale's rising stars, Bucketty's!
These bigger tasting sessions generally revolve around a brewery we aren't yet familiar with. The most rewarding part is realising that ignorance is entirely our mistake!
A stunning Ginger Beer (+ lime) adds a new style to our database, while an XPA brewed with Norwegian super yeast and a delectable West Coast IPA also yield big results.
Somehow (blame the beers), conversation veers towards Quakers and Red Frogs, as well as a hilariously unfortunate entry read in it's entirety ripped straight from the Bucketty's blog.
If you can forgive Gratzy for quoting the incorrect purchase price then there are liquid nuggets of gold to be found everywhere on this week's episode of Border Barrels.
Thanks to the team at Bucketty's Brewing Co for being legends, as well as mighty fine craftsmen of our favourite beverage.
https://www.buckettys.com.au/
Cheers to Great Beers!
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Beercast #69 - Ocean Reach Brewing
Thank goodness Hudson loves a family holiday. More specifically, thank goodness Hudson (seemingly) plans his family holidays around the best breweries Australia has to offer.
This week, he takes us inside his journey to Phillip Island, with our booze buds from Ocean Reach Brewing acting as the local guide.
This is a rather special episode, with a collection of 3 of the best IPA's we've sampled in a long time, as well as a delicious stout as a decadent little treat.
If there is one thing we learnt this week, it's that the immensely talented team at Ocean Reach might collectively be the most underrated hop-juice slingers in Australia.
Don't sleep on them!
Thanks to Ocean Reach Brewing for the beers, and Hudson for bringing them home.
https://oceanreach.beer/
Cheers to Great Beers!
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Beercast #68 - Good Land Brewing
On this week's episode we take a long-awaited trip to Traralgon's Good Land Brewing Co.!
Our journey sees us navigate through a brief history of Jimmy Krekelberg's vision of a cracking brew, followed by 3 big limited beers.
Stops include a dessert for a refreshing Salted Lime and Agave Gose, New Zealand for a light, Fuzzy IPA, and pure flavour-town with a delicious, classic West Coast IPA.
We also get serious for a minute, highlighting the ongoing battle the independent brewers of Australia are facing thanks to ridiculous excise taxes. Do your bit and send a letter to your local MP today!
Thanks to Good Land Brewing Co. for the great beers and Beer Cartel for supplying them this week.
https://www.goodland.beer/https://www.beercartel.com.au/
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Well crafted beers, poorly crafted banter.
Just three mates from the Border, showcasing the very best of the independent Australian craft beer scene.
Join Simmo, Gratz and Huddo as they sample every style of beer imaginable, judging them via the unique Border Barrels rating system.
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