Just wanted to address a couple of the points raised in your discussion on Pigs Fly Pale Ale. The beer has only been on the market since March, hence the limited availability. Being a small company, our plan was to start locally, (Southern Highlands), then move into other areas, Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney and across the rest of NSW, and then interstate. We are only just at the point where we are beginning to establish a presence in Sydney. Australian Liquor Marketers have ranged the beer for distribution purposes, so we are hoping this may help accelerate the process of moving into other states. If you're ever in the Bowral area, it's available at pretty much every bottle shop and restaurant, and on tap at The Briars Inn and The Royal Hotel. In NSW & the ACT, all Cellarbrations, Porters, Liquor Stax and Local Liquor bottle shops can order it through ALM.
Regarding the Little Creatures comments. There is plenty to admire about Little Creatures. Not only their beers, but their commitment to what they do and the way they do it. But our intention has never been to imitate them in any way other than to produce really flavoursome craft beer. As far as the logo is concerned, the pig with wings was the result of circumstance more than anything else. The PA was originally going to be called "Pigs Ear" until someone got wind of the plan, trademarked the name and then tried to sell it back to its creators! We opted to change the name instead. That's how it ended up as "Pigs Fly"and our pig ain't flying unless he's got wings!
I've referred brewing questions to our brewer, Joe Duncan and we'll get back to you shortly. Thanks for taking an interest. As home brewers, you guys know better than anyone else that there's a whole world of beer out there that the average punter knows nothing about. Our experience at tastings, festivals etc. is that other than the diehard VB drinkers, most of them are keen to try new things and more importantly learn more about this parallel beer universe where quality and flavour are paramount.
Regards,
Steve Anderson
Director
Bowral Brewing Company
