Flavour Logic

14/06/2026

Another article I've contributed to the Beer Basics series for The Crafty Pint website.
All about how to buy and store beer for optimal enjoyment. Beer freshness is a complex topic with many factors at play.
By being more aware of these factors, you'll be more likely to enjoy beer as the brewers intended.

"You’ve nailed your pour. You’ve learned how to spot the flavours in your glass. But do you ever ask how fresh that beer was to begin with?"

In her latest guide to enjoying beer to the full, Briony Liebich from Flavour Logic travels from the bottleshop to your glass, via fridges and cellars.

So, if you want to learn more about freshness, best befores and afters, bottle shock, light strike, stock rotation, the dos and don'ts of storage... or just want to give yourself the best chance of drinking beer at its finest, read on: https://tinyurl.com/sbbmvnn7

14/06/2026

Do you want a team event with a difference?

Some of the best team moments happen around a table with something delicious to taste.

Team Tasting Quest is a hands-on sensory experience designed to bring people together through flavour.

Your team learns to pay attention to what they taste, working through fun challenges and blind tastings. Everyone leaves with new skills and stronger connections.

No experience needed. Just curiosity.

Swipe to see how a session comes together ➡️

I'd love to bring this experience to your team. Reach out at [email protected]

08/06/2026

Australian beer and cider producers.

Entries are open for the Sydney Royal competition. A professionally run show that I'm proud to judge.

You have until 17th June to enter.

06/06/2026

Cider judging on the apple isle for the first time.

How could I decline an opportunity to taste ciders from Tassie producers? And entries from other areas in Australia.

The Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards hosts a variety of competitions including tea, honey, baked goods, dairy, plant-based food or drink, and chocolate.

It was a privilege to chair a panel tasting alongside experienced locals Mark Robertson and Jimi Anderson.

We found a few unanimous golds, which don't come easily. These ciders had great flavour intensity, balanced sweetness and acidity, complexity and character.

Thanks to the organisers

Check out all the competition results on their website now.
https://www.hobartshowground.com.au/royaltasmanianfinefoodawards

Send a message to learn more

03/06/2026

It's World Cider Day!

The celebration was initiated by the Association of Apple Wine and Fruit Juice Houses in Hesse, Germany. Today it celebrates cider in all its forms from around the world.

Cider is often under-represented and under-appreciated in the drinks industry. It is made like wine using apple or pear juice and shares similar sensory properties. I've sipped method traditional ciders that can sit confidently next to a quality Champagne and still contemporary ciders that rival a crisp cool climate Riesling.

The majority of ciders consumed in Australia are treated more like beer being packaged in cans, displayed next to beer fridges and are consumed by the schooner/pint.

Nest time you have a cider in hand and want to enjoy it more, use this Tasting & Evaluating Cider guide. It's designed to help you bring structure to your tasting experience and encourage you to try a range of cider styles. A great starting point to help find the words that are commonly used in the cider industry.

This free tasting resource was developed in collaboration with Rob Hall, a fellow judge at the Australian Cider Awards and passionate cider educator. I recommend following him

What do you love about cider?

01/06/2026

Winter just got a whole lot more interesting.

Who else has noticed the influx of dark beer releases?

Dark lagers, Irish stouts, coffee porters, imperial stouts, pastry stouts, barrel-aged stouts...

Cold weather, complex flavours, and a variety of seasonal styles. I know plenty of people who choose dark beers all year round. They are in heaven right now!

What beers have you had appreciation for lately?

23/12/2025

Feeling festive around here 🎄✨️

Getting into the Christmas spirit with a spread of sweet treats. Homemade honey biscuits are a must in our family!

If you're looking for some Aussie Christmas beer pairing ideas, check out my article The Crafty Pint

https://www.craftypint.com/news/3952/beer-food-the-aussie-christmas-pairing-guide

21/12/2025

Listen in (or watch) a wrap up of the year all about the beer scene in South Australia.
It's always nice taking a moment to reflect on what's been achieved and what we can look forward to next year.
Cheers to The Crafty Pint team for the invite to contribute!