Podcast ‘sode 30: We don’t know much with Angus from Smoothbeard

This week we spoke to Angus from Smoothbeard Mead about his launch, plans and product. Coming out of the wine region of Coonawarra SA he has launched an easy drinking sparkling mead. We also spoke about some news, including the Stone Brewing Co launch, discussed the Budweiser commercial and Thrillist Gose article. Also Craft Beer Rising, NZ Beer Collective and a host of other things. A. HOST.

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We spoke to Angus from Smoothbeard Mead

We mentioned the Stone Brewing Co launch – you can hear about that on our previous episode with Mitch Steele:

http://aleofatime.com/2015/02/14/bonus-podcast-mitch-steele-brewmaster-of-stone-brewing/

We discussed the Budweiser commercial, and the Thrillist Gose article. I’m not linking those. The point was the outrage that beer geeks get and how dumb it all is.

We discussed Craft Beer Rising 2015:

http://craftbeerrising.com.au/

And the Good Beer Week Gala:

http://goodbeerweek.com.au/news/read/57/good-beer-gala-showcase-is-back

We discussed this announcement from the NZ Beer Collective:

http://au.ibtimes.com/new-zealand-beers-hit-uk-market-london-beer-week-set-give-extra-exposure-kiwi-brands-1421726

And the Kooinda refocusing:

http://craftypint.com/news/957/Shed_s_Dead_Baby

And the 2nd birthday for 7 Cent and Brewcult

http://7cent.com.au/

http://brewcult.com/

Discussed this issue (via BrewsNews):

http://www.brewsnews.com.au/2015/02/some-unpopular-observations-about-tap-contracts/

We drank the Stone & Wood Garden Ale:

http://aleofatime.com/2015/02/04/stone-and-wood-garden-ale-2015/

Luke mentioned this:

http://aleofatime.com/2015/02/04/stone-and-wood-garden-ale-2015/

Dave recommended a beer from 7 Cent Brewery:

http://7cent.com.au/

And BrewCult:

http://brewcult.com/

Angus, Willie Smith’s Cider:

http://williesmiths.com.au/

Luke, Feral Knuckles:

https://www.feralbrewing.com.au/

Then recommended Run the Jewels 2:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_the_Jewels

Angus told us to visit the Coonawarra wine region

http://www.coonawarra.org/

Including Rymill, Bowen’s Estate, Katnook

https://www.rymill.com.au/

http://www.bowenestate.com.au/

https://www.katnookestate.com.au/katnookestate/

Dave recommends the Cricket World Cup:

http://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup

Smoothbeard

http://www.smoothbeard.com/

Twitter: @smoothbeard

Instagram: @smoothbeard

Theme music from Toehider:

http://toehider.bandcamp.com/

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Australian mead:

Twitter: @Australianmead

http://australianmead.wordpress.com/