Because nothing says summer like burnt animal flesh and cold beverages.
Brew hall of fame
We give a toast to the most extreme tipples.
The strongest
A bottle of Schorschbräu Schorschbock 31 per cent will get you sloshed with one glass, though contrary to its name suggests, it's only 30.86 per cent. Ripped off 0.14 per cent of drunkness!
The dodgiest
In the 1990s, South Australia's Razorback Beverages Brewery put out Duff beer, claiming any link to the drink in
The Simpsons was a coincidence. The courts disagreed, and it was taken off the shelves. Tinnies of the stuff go for $500 on eBay now.
Steak of the art
Be a hero of the hotplate with out top tongs tips.
• Chook is the best meat to cook on a BBQ. The high fat content will help keep it moister than a mermaid.
• Sweet or sugar-based sauces should only be brushed on meat at the end of cooking, as the sugar burns. Marinades made with vinegar, citrus juice or yoghurt are no worries.
To your health
Our local doc briefs us on the benefits of beer.
Take heart
Bastard heart disease kills thousands of Aussies each year. But researchers have found a way to combat it – by sinking piss. Studies suggest that once you hit middle age, low to moderate alcohol consumption (including beer) has a protective effect in terms of the risk of disease to blood vessels surrounding the heart, which can cause heart attacks.
Walk the line
Peripheral vascular disease is caused by plaque deposits that stiffen the blood vessels, particularly in your arms and legs. This impedes blood flow, which can make it painful to walk – or even cause a stroke. But researchers have found that a beer a day can reduce your chances of developing this crippling disease.
What is the best BBQ you have ever been to? Leave your comment below.
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