Babbs Beer Blog

By Callan O’Neill This article was originally written as part of our “alternative fermentables” education night. What is kefir? Kefir is soured, tart, fermented milk with similar consistency to thin yoghurt. It originated in eastern Europe & Russia and is made from kefir grains – small clumps that are jelly like in consistency (see below) …

In part one we discussed how to describe the beer in the middle section covering: Aroma, Appearance, Flavour, and Mouthfeel. Now we turn our attention to scoring. It’s common to score each section as you go, once you have described each aspect. You can always go back and adjust scores later. Note that the sections …

In our BABBs mini-competitions we collaboratively judge beers according to the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) standard. We use the BJCP 2021 scoring guidelines, download them here, or get an app on your phone. This is guide for beginners to help you make sense of the BJCP process and the score sheet. You can download …

By Rob Zosars *This trip to Hip Hops Brewers is before the recent takeover of Bacchus by Hip Hops. Having moved to Ferny Hills, I am pleasantly surprised to discover that Moreton Bay City Council has several brewpubs and breweries to offer, especially considering several of them are clustered together. There is Which Craft Beer …

By Troy The location may be familiar but the venue is new! Taking over the site from Suburban Social the owners of Clover have renovated the site with lashings of wood and warm lighting. The effect is one that makes for a welcoming and comfortable space, perfect for this months committee meeting! Clover was surprisingly …

with Stuart McGregor Nestled amidst the towering structures of Southpoint and Emporium Hotel in South Brisbane, The Rose & Crown beckons with its charming blend of history and hearty fare. As venue for this month’s BABBS committee meeting, it promised traditional English delights and ales fit to challenge any beer enthusiast’s palate. Walking into The …