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Winter drinks that hug you back.
It may or may not be a rumour that I once mulled red wine in a hotel kettle and I don't regret a thing. It is turning cold, especially in the Southern states of Australia and while we reach for the slippers and the Oodie to keep us warm after a hard day's slog down the mines, we also need to think about the drink.

Felix Marrow
May 22, 20253 min read


2021 Sidewood Chardonnay. Adelaide Hills.
From the buttery horrors of the early 2000s to the don’t call me Chardonnay era of overcompensation which left them thin and insipid. Chardonnay had more identity crises than a Melbourne uni student on exchange in Berlin.

Wine Scoffer
May 22, 20252 min read


Ah Um Perth
It’s got the swagger of a jazz lounge, the comfort of your cool aunt’s living room, and the kind of energy suggesting they care about food but they aren't going to lecture you about heirloom carrots.

The Scoffers
Apr 12, 20252 min read


IBA #ASKFORANINDIE seal
Understanding the difference between craft beer and independent craft beer just got a whole lot easier, with peak independent brewing...

Beer Scoffer
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Deeds Brewery, Glen Iris
You know that feeling or at least I hope you do, when you have a beer from a brewery which is life changing (I kid you not, we are bloody...

The Scoffers
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Its BeerMas time
I like to think I've been dumped by some magnificent women. Sometimes they break your heart, sometimes they take the house but always...

Beer Scoffer
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Its 'Heaps Normal'. Heaps Normal XPA
This weeks review is taking something of a turn. After having some serious discussions with the mirror and the bathroom scales, it was...

Beer Scoffer
Nov 23, 20212 min read


The Nest - Two Birds Brewing, Spotswood
A cold, rainy Spring Friday evening is often non conducive to visiting a brewery and experiencing all that it has to offer. Unseasonal...

The Scoffers
Nov 13, 20213 min read


Farewell to the winter of our discontent.
Fair to say, there is a hell of a lot of excitement in the Scoffer team about the emergence from what has been a very long winter. ...

The Scoffers
Oct 21, 20213 min read


Daily Dose Passionfruit Gose - Mountain Culture Beer
This past week there were heated discussions in Scoffer HQ on all things beer branding. Sparked by the GABS (Great Australian Beer...

Beer Scoffer
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Ogden Nash's Pash Rash - Raspberry Candy Imperial Stout
Yes this is the third Moondog brew I have written about. "Is Scoffer sponsored?" I hear you cry. "The Beer Scoffer is in the pocket of...

Beer Scoffer
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Another Indie Brewery swallowed up by a global giant
Yesterday came the announcement that another indie brewery was being acquired by Lion, This time it was Fermentum, the parent company of...

Beer Scoffer
Sep 10, 20212 min read


3 Ravens Juicy IPA
Juicy IPA, NEIPA (New England IPA), Hazy IPA and East Coast IPAs are synonyms of themselves and they utterly delight me. This style is...

Beer Scoffer
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Bodriggy Dayspring Hazy IPA
As my lockdown coping mechanisms dictate, this week I googled one of my favourite local breweries and purchased a selection of limited...

Beer Scoffer
Aug 21, 20212 min read


Florida Vice by Tallboy and Moose
I am very late to the sour party, like crypto-currencies and double denim. Before, I viewed the sours as flash in the pan novelties best...

Beer Scoffer
Aug 21, 20211 min read


My Paloma faith
Moon Dog Great Minds Pink Alike Hibiscus Paloma IPA Palomas are simple and special. Spanish for dove and the title of many bad songs from...

Beer Scoffer
Aug 9, 20212 min read


Beer - A little dose of Magic eyePA
Moon Dog Magic EyePA (West Coast IPA) This is my style of beer. The West Coast IPA is a big boy with lots of hops giving a fruity, piney...

Beer Scoffer
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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