Grog Blog! Texan Style!

As stated in a previous blog; Texan beer is lower in alcohol content than Aussie beer is a myth!

LONE STAR

Brewed from the finest hops in the Pacific Northwest and hearty grains from Central and Northern Plains, this drop boasted a light, natural flavour. Interesting to note that Brad quite enjoyed his slab of Lone star until we reached LX ranch. Cowboy Greg immediately put Brad straight " Do you drink fosters?"

COORS

The secret to a good beer is all in the water. Coors uses only the best; fresh from high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. This simple ingredient ensures a refreshing, easy to the palate brew.

Coors seemed to be a better choice. Whilst in Texas, follow the lead of the nearest Cowboy.

ZIEGENBOCK AMBER

Only available in Texas; this lager is a firm favourite. A sweet, smooth taste with notes of roasted grains and a hops finish.

Boutique beer at its finest!

Our Backyard! Chillagoe!

Chillagoe, a sleepy, outback town about 200 kms west of Cairns is a great place to get away from the hustle of city life. After the gold rush era, the population grew to thousands with the mining of copper, zinc and marble being the main industries. Today, however this quaint village is a shadow of its former self with a population of a mere 227 people at last count.

 Chillagoe is known for its magnificent, lime stone caves and as well as the annual wheelburrow race; which sees teams pushing burrows from Mareeba along the historic wheelburrow way to Chillagoe.. There are several hikes you can tramp around the area and you can swim or fish in the Walsh River (if it is not dry). Camping seems the natural accommodation in this setting although there is a motel, guest house and camping huts if you prefer. Like any good outback town, you can choose from the Post Office Hotel or the Chillagoe Hotel/Motel for a counter meal or a drink and a yarn with the locals.

The landmark chimney from the historical smelter site can be seen towering above the sky line. Brilliant blues, reds and greens of nature are in great contrast in this vast country side. The surrounding silence is deafening and the stars scintillate the sky as day turns to night.

A unique experience!