Winter Solstice (Yule) is a traditional celebration of the ‘sun’s rebirth’.
In the Norther hemisphere, the Winter Solstice it is around the 21st to 23rd of December. It marks the time when it gets dark and it is cold and the celebrations honour the symbols of fire, life and the rising sun and moon. It marks the longest night and shortest day. In Australia, the Winter Solstice […]
Hop Water – A refreshing sparkling minerally hopped infused water, with zero alcohol and zero sugar.
At the Pony, we regularly discuss new products, what we do next. We observe the emergence of non-alc and low-alc beers. The rise and fall of Seltzers, Hard lemonades making headlines and Cocktails in goon bags. Tastes change, and with less discretionary money, and perhaps a greater conscious of what and how we drink and most […]
A Guide to XPA Beer
If you keep a keen interest in developments surrounding the beer world, you would have heard the style ‘XPA’ thrown about a lot over the last few years. XPA stands for Extra Pale Ale, and as their name suggests, they are pale ales that have the X Factor! XPAs don’t fit into either the India […]
Vegan Beer: How Do You Know If Beer Is Vegan?
If you’re wondering how difficult it is to find vegan beer, you’ll feel relieved to discover it’s not. Most beers are vegan. Beer is typically prepared from barley malt, water, hops, and yeast, making it suitable for most vegans. Unfortunately, there are some styles that use non-vegan finings in their brewing process, which means that […]
What You Should Know About Dark Beers
Dark ale… a beer that is dark brown or almost black in colour can intimidate many beer drinkers. However, the distinct characteristics of this brew has made it very popular throughout the centuries and you will find most pubs or breweries will carry at least one dark or black beer. Some believe that dark ale […]
What Differentiates IPA Beer From APA Beer?
It can sometimes feel a little overwhelming seeing the many different styles of craft beer available to us. With terms like NEIPA and Hazy Pale thrown around, it can be intimidating trying to navigate the world of craft beer. Understanding the broad categories of craft brews, such as India Pale Ales (IPAs) and American Pale […]
A Beginners Guide to Pale Ale Beer
Beer has many lovers and loyalists across the globe. A staple on almost every bar menu, you’ll most probably never find yourself in a restaurant or venue without at least a basic brew on offer. Beer appears in many styles and varieties, with its most well-known arguably being the infamous pale ale. Originating from England, […]
IPA Beer – An Ultimate Guide For Beginners
It’s hard to walk past the craft beer section at a bottle shop and not see three specific words: India Pale Ale. For the uninitiated, India Pale Ales (IPAs) are craft beers that can be bitter, flowery, earthy, citrusy, piney, and fruity beers, all in one. IPAs differ according to the ingredients used in their […]
The Best Beers to Gift (And Drink) This Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy cold Prancing Pony beer with friends and family, especially if you’re Down Under! If you’re going to a Christmas bash, the best beers to gift (and drink) this Christmas is some of the best Australian beer. They will definitely earn you some brownie points. Craft […]