Once upon a time, US TV commercials told us that Australia had a single word for beer. Now, things have changed and the new word for Beer down under is “Craft”. I’ve never been to Australia or New Zealand. Honestly, craft beer is not the first thing I think of when it comes to down under. For me, it conjures images of the Great Barrier Reef, the Maori, the Aborigines, kangaroos and Men at Work. I was lucky enough to discover an American Expat and beer guide who has experienced beer culture here in the US, as well as having lived in New Zealand and Australia for the past three years.
In this episode, she shares a story of travel, living abroad, brewing way down south, and how beer from both Australia and New Zealand are making really big waves for the global beer culture.
Exploring the world by traveling or living abroad is an incredible way to understand other cultures, as well as developing a deeper appreciation of our own. Finding a beer expert, like Lindsy, to guide us through the food and beer of the region just makes the journey that much sweeter.
Show Links
Courtyard Brewery – New Orleans, LA
Macloud’s Brewery – New Zealand
Good Life Brewing Sweet As Pacific Pale – Bend, OR
Brewer’s Association of Australian