On 25th January 2018 Brisbane’s Newstead Brewing released a golden ale celebrating the achievements of aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Sir Charles flew a Fokker F.VII/3m aircraft named the Southern Cross from Oakland in California to Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane in 1928, taking ten days.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kingsford_Smith
In honour of the occasion, an Alliance Airlines Fokker 100 was repainted in a special livery featuring an image of Sir Charles on the tail.
Nice one David!
We have a replica of the "Southern Cross" up the coast from us at the Historic Aviation Restoration Society at Albion Park.
From a Beer Blogger:
So American PAs are "allowed" to be a bit darker and stronger.The Beer Judge Certification Program defines American Pale Ale as being “pale golden to deep amber, 4.5 – 6.2 percent ABV.” It defines English Pale Ale as being “light yellow to light copper, 3.2 – 3.8 percent ABV.”
From the brewery's press release (same site):
So in the USA range. Still, I'd have to agree; a contradiction in terms. It's all marketing.Beautiful deep mahogany in color, Grey Skies offers a pleasant aroma of lemon, orange peel and caramel. Initially bursting with flavors of orange juice and grapefruit, this dark pale ale gives way to hints of peach and subtle toast. A nod to the Northwest weather and the flavors our beer drinkers have come to love, Grey Skies comes in at an approachable 5.1 percent ABV and 45 IBUs.
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Well that's a Heavy Seas' beer I haven't seen (or tasted).
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Sadly, no. We get a number of their beers out here, but apparently not everything.
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Why they insist on ruining good beer by putting it in a rum or bourbon barrel?
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Very artistic can there. Good enough to save empty
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
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