Is your beer your personality?

An interesting study was conducted recently, where Mindset Media, a market research firm from the States “specializing in psychographics”, interviewed 2600 people about their beer tastes and trends. 

Matching beer and food

For those that missed it, good to see the mass media (The Age) give attention to the rise in popularity of beer and food pairing.

Tooth and Co. pulled!

One of Australia’s oldest companies, and a major brewer in New South Wales from 1835 to 1985, announced that it would be delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after 48 years as a publicly listed company.

SHORT HISTORY OF THE DAVID BOON DOLL

Four years ago, the David Boon doll, which spoke when triggered by Cricket broadcasts, was the hottest thing on the market.

Pints for Prostates, Beer saving lives

When Rick Lyke, 47, went to the doctor to get checked for prostate cancer, his doctor was initially reluctant, as men under 50 aren’t considered high risk. The test came back positive and Rick realised that if he has waited another 3 years, he might have died soon after.

Bill Cooper quits, replaced by daughter

Bill Cooper has retired as a director of the family owned Cooper’s Brewery after over 40 years of loyal service. He will be replaced by daughter Melanie Cooper, 48, becoming the first female director in the company’s 147 year history.