May 27, 2019
Are you looking for an awesome push present for a dad to be?
Before we dive into our recommended push present for dads lets first recap on what a push present is and why they have grown in popularity over the years.
Wikipedia defines it as:
"A push present (also called a push gift) is a present a partner gives to the birthing mother to mark the occasion of her giving birth to their child. In practice the present may be given before or after the birth, or even in the delivery room. The giving of push presents has supposedly grown in the United States in recent years."
The word "push" is purposely used to represent the effort the mother goes through during pregnancy and ultimately labour and childbirth.
And for the record, let's call it as it is, women do all the work and any gift for men on this occasion is really a celebratory gift!
With push presents most commonly being gifted to women, some report that the push present gifting occasion was invented by the jewelry industry in a bid to sell more goods, however, there is no direct evidence to this being true.
In recent years the trend towards push presents has increased with media coverage of celebrities being gifted extravagant push presents, namely:
- Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe was gifted a 10 carat diamond ring by her husband Rodger after the birth of their son in 2011
- Real Housewives of Orange County reality TV star Peggy Tanous was given a Bentley after the 2007 birth of their daughter
- Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon gave her a diamond and sapphire necklace in 2001 after the birth of their twins.
In 2004 BabyCenter surveyed over 30,000 respondents and found that 38% of new mothers were given a push present, and 55% of pregnant mothers wanted one, however fewer actually expected to receive a push present.
In recent years, as the general trend of push presents has grown, some men have also begun to receive push presents, perhaps in a bid for the man to get their partner one!
For women the most popular push presents were diamonds, eternity rings, bracelets, watches and handbags.
In comparison push presents for dads were more likely to be a smart watch, tickets to his favourite sport, concert tickets, whiskey or a tablet computer.
At Brewquets, while we appreciate all these great push presents for dads, we like to think he will need something to toast the birth of his newborn baby with.
And what better to toast with than beer!
We created the New Dad Dozen Brews gift box (perfect for both new dads and those becoming a dad again for the second, third, fourth... plus time)
There are many reasons but here are a few...
- If he loves beer his is going to love this pack. Featuring 12 different beers across different styles he will sample some of the worlds best beers in the one pack. We know he (and you) will be somewhat house bound with the little one around so this is a great way for him to still enjoy a few new brews.
- It's something different. He probably already has a watch or tablet, and really, once the baby is here is he going to have time to go to a concert or sporting match!? Being parents ourselves we think it's unlikely, at least in the immediate short term.
- It's perfect for the man that "has everything". With the variety of beer included in this pack and a focus on small craft breweries it's likely he won't have tried these beers before.
- It's a simple but thoughtful gift. They say the way to a mans heart is through his stomach and fact of the matter is beer goes into his stomach.
The gift box includes:
- 12 different beers from the world's leading craft breweries. He'll be taken on a journey across 12 different beers and breweries. His tastebuds will be jumping for joy.
- All packaged in a stylish black box themed with a "Congrats On Becoming A Dad" artwork in the lid of the box. There will be no mistaken why he is receiving this gift.
- The box is beautifully finished off with a hand tied silver silk bow.
- A free gift card message is included on a black bronze embossed gift tag.
- The box is shipped in a plain cardboard outer box for safe transit as well as keeping the surprise of what's inside.
- Available for delivery Australia wide with fast dispatch and shipping.
May 23, 2019
It's one of the only things we all have in common.
A date of birth.
The day we each entered the world and began our human journey.
A question which is often asked is which day of the year is the most common to have a birthday?
Now thanks to the good folk at the Australian Bureau of Statistics we can give you the answer!
We've trawled through their data and combined it all to find out the most popular birthday.
To be specific we took the data of the daily number of births over a 10 year period from 2007 to 2016 and then averaged each year out to determine the most and least popular birthdays.
It is hands down the most comprehensive data available.
So here's the low down.
The table below displays, in colour, the most common and least common birthdays using the total number of daily births from 2007 and 2016.
The colour range is from a dark green (representing the most common birthday) to a dark red (representing the least common birthday).
Can you spot the most and least common birthdays?
Scroll down for a more detailed explanation.
If not here they are:
The most common birthday in Australia is September 17th!
The least common birthday (you may have guessed it is) is Christmas Day, the 25th of December. If you are inclined to count leap years in the mix then the 29th February is the least common birthday, but only because they occur once every 4 years.
The line chart below shows average births, per day, per year (February 29th is normalised to show the average number of births per year, for each time it occurs in the ten year period).
The most common date of birth (September 17th) is roughly 9 months from Christmas / New Year period, meaning there's a lot of love around during the holiday season.
The least common days (or maybe the most unique?) are key holidays, namely New Years Day (1st January), Australia Day (26th January), Anzac Day (25th April), Christmas Day (25th December) and Boxing Day (26th December). It's evident both parents and doctors prefer to have these days off like the rest of the nation!
At Brewquets we specialise in Beer, Wine & Cider gifts. Here are some of our most popular birthday gifts.
This beer pack is perfect for the beer lover in your life.
Featuring 12 different beers for them to try, all packaged in a custom designed birthday themed box, it'll be sure to please and get their tastebuds jumping for joy.
With free gift card message and delivery included we've got you (and the lucky recipient) sorted for this years birthday gift.
Who doesn't love wine and chocolate?!
This wine and chocolate gift hamper features our signature teal gift box filled with a bottle of wine (or two if you opt for the duo wine hamper) and some themed birthday milk chocolate. It comes with a complimentary gift message and is beautifully packaged ready for gifting.
Guaranteed to go down a treat and help them celebrate another year.
Is your birthday person not so much into wine or beer?
Well we also have cider gift boxes available! This is our Birthday Cider gift box featuring different ciders all packaged in a birthday themed gift box.
Not only does the box look awesome, but we deliver Australia wide and include a complimentary gift message.
May 16, 2019
Before diving into the list of canned wine spritzers in Australia we thought we'd recap on what a spritzer is.
At a very top line level, spritzers are a mix of wine and soda water. This is similar to a beer shandy, which mixes beer with a soft drink like lemonade, except of course it is done with wine!
The ratio of wine to soda water varies but a general rule of thumb is 70 / 30 mix (wine to soda water respectively).
Wine spritzers can be quite popular for a variety of reasons, including:
- Lower in alcohol as the wine is diluted with soda water. Often this will bring the alcohol from about 12-14% down to approximately 8%.
- Creates a refreshing drink for a hot summer's day.
- Spritzers often use fruit and other botanicals or spices to create an array of flavours
Is your mouth watering with the thought of a refreshing wine spritzer!?
Well here's a list of the wine spritzers currently available as pre-mix can options.
Simply chill, open, pour and enjoy!
Brown Brothers Prosecco Spritz with Orange and Aromatic Bitters
Producer: Brown Brothers
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.5%
Description: This is the first release of the Prosecco Spritz, joining the ever popular Brown Brothers Prosecco range of our portfolio. The Prosecco Spritz is a fresh twist on the traditional Prosecco style ideal for pouring over ice as an aperitif. The colour is a vibrant blood orange. On the nose the classic pear of Prosecco is constant with the citrus and bitters flavours creating intrigue. The palate is light and fresh so best to drink young while at its delicate best.
Spritzy Rose Spritz
Producer: Batch & Co and Wine & Wine
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 9.5%
Description: A project of love between Batch & Co and Wine & Wine. Fun, fresh and lightly sparkling, the ready-to-drink Rosé Spritz in a can is the deliciously refreshing beverage for those looking for something to tingle your taste buds this summer. With notes of spiced pear and fig, soft florals and a light pink hue, the single-serve 250mL premium Pinot Noir Rosé is clean and light. This drink is best enjoyed chilled and with great company!
Ativo Spritzer Rosé with a Twist of Raspberry
Producer: Ativo
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: Judicious flavours of raspberry, with supporting hints of blackcurrant and passionfruit give lift to the nose and palate whilst still retaining its essential wine-like drinkability.
Ativo Spritzer Crisp White Spritzer with a Twist of Lime
Producer: Ativo
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: Judicious flavours of lime, with supporting hints of lemongrass and lychee give lift to the nose and palate whilst still retaining its essential wine-like drinkability.
Crafters Union Sparkling Pinot Gris with Apple and Strawberry
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Picnic perfect apple and strawberry team perfectly with the pear and citrus flavors of our dry Pinot Gris. A reviving and refreshing spritzer. Serve chilled.
Crafters Union Sparkling White Wine with Lemon & Botanicals
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Flavours of lemon, Nashi pear and a herbal hint star in this delightfully aromatic spritzer. The palate is refreshing and crisp. Serve chilled.
Crafters Union Rose with Lime
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Lush strawberry and subtle floral notes get a twist of lime to create an elegant Rosé based spritzer, with a delicious lingering finish. Served chilled with your favourite antipasto.
Crafters Union Sparkling Rose with Blood Orange
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Vibrant pink in color and deliciously aromatic. Succulent blood orange intermingled with the strawberry notes of our Rosé wine create a refreshing fusion of flavours. Serve chilled.
SOFI Spritz Blood Orange & Bitters
Producer: SOFI Spritz
Style: Sparkling Wine
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: SOFI Spritz Blood Orange and Bitters is a modern Australian twist on a classic cocktail, the Italian Spritz. Crafted with Australian white wine, blood orange, bitters and sparkling water using natural ingredients and no added sugar. A refreshing cocktail with a bitter-sweet finish and best enjoyed over ice with a slice of lime.
SOFI Spritz Lemon & Elderflower
Producer: SOFI Spritz
Style: Prosecco
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: SOFI Spritz Lemon and Elderflower is a modern Australian twist on a classic Italian cocktail, the Hugo Spritz. Crafted with Australian white wine, lemon, elderflower and sparkling water using natural ingredients and no added sugar. A bitter-sweet taste with herbal notes and a refreshing finish best enjoyed over ice with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
SOFI Spritz White Peach & Ginger
Producer: SOFI Spritz
Style: Prosecco
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: SOFI Spritz White Peach and Ginger is a modern Australian twist on a classic Italian cocktail, the Bellini. Crafted with Australian white wine, white peach, ginger and sparkling water using natural ingredients and no added sugar. A light and refreshing cocktail with a subtle spicy finish best enjoyed over ice with a slice of lime and a sprig of rosemary.
Squealing Pig Spritzed Rosé
Producer: Treasury Wines
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.5%
Description: The nose is brimming with aromas of red fruits and rose petals, with a hint of spice. The palate is oh so delicious full of strawberries and cream flavours, with just a touch of sweetness balanced by a crisp, refreshing finish. This little pig is just the perfect size - convenient and ready to be enjoyed straight from the can!
Squealing Pig Spritzed Pinot Grigio
Producer: Treasury Wines
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.5%
Description: The nose is brimming with aromas of nashi pear and red apple, with a touch of subtle orange citrus. The palate is light to medium bodied, with flavours of fresh citrus and pear. This little pig is just the perfect size - convenient and ready to be enjoyed straight from the can!
May 10, 2019
Wine in cans is a relatively new concept but is fast gaining traction.
In the USA it currently represents over $40 million dollars of sales annually, and in both the USA and the UK sales have increased significantly, up 43% and 30% respectively from in 2018.
Australia often follows international trends within the international wine industry so the volume of wine in cans, while tiny at the moment, is gaining traction quickly and will explode over the next 12-24 months.
We recently wrote about the benefits of wine in cans compared to bottles and over the last 6 months the number of wine in cans has doubled, with most recent entrants, like Jacobs Creek. When larger established brands like this enter the market you can expect to see an increase in advertising and general awareness that wine in cans are available.
If you are a sceptic then we suggest reading our article on the benefits of wine in cans. Rest assured it is unlikely that wine in cans will ever outsell wine in bottles, but they are better for a range of occasions.
Currently there are 42 different wines available in cans within Australia, including canned wine spritzers.
Here they are...
Barokes Bubbly Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Bin 171
Producer: Barokes
Style: Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Barokes Bubbly Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Bin 171 displays elegant mouth sweetness from the Cabernet, added depth from the Shiraz and a rich softness from the Cabernet and Merlot. The nose provides plenty of character, enticing chocolate aromas, while the sparkle adds an extra kick.
Barokes Bubbly Chardonnay Semillon Bin 242
Producer: Barokes
Style: Chardonnay
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Barokes Bubbly Chardonnay Semillon Bin 242 is a wonderful bubbly drink providing a classy chardonnay blend. There are tropical characters on the palate with a pleasant creamy aftertaste and an appealing crisp acidity.
Barokes Bubbly Moscato
Producer: Barokes
Style: Moscato
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 6.5%
Description: This lovely Bubbly Moscato has crisp, fresh, fruity aroma. Sweetness is well balanced with crisp acidity and lingering citrus. With mouth-watering floral and grapey flavours on the palate, Crisp and clean finish.
Barokes Bubbly Rose Bin 382
Producer: Barokes
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Barokes Bubbly Rosé Bin possesses medium texture and flavour. Delivering fruity mouth sweetness and characters of strawberry, currant and straw. Crimson pink in colour with a ripe bouquet of currants and gentle citrus.
Barokes Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Bin 121
Producer: Barokes
Style: Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Barokes Cabernet Shiraz Bin 121 displays red and crimson colours. A rich mouth feel is provided by the shiraz, with a firm finish of the cabernet. There are ripe aromas on the nose with a subtle hint of oak.
Barokes Chardonnay Semillon Bin 241
Producer: Barokes
Style: Chardonnay Semillon
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Barokes Chardonnay Semillon Bin 241 displays a lovely bouquet of honey and gentle floral notes, a result from the subtle wine maturity which provides a distinctive peach aroma. Pale green in colour with golden hues.
Barokes ‘Vin de France’ Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Barokes
Style: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.0%
Description: This classic wine has been selected from the Languedoc Rousillon region in the south of France by Barokes’ Masters of Wine, Philip Goodband & Peter Scudamore-Smith.
Barokes ‘Vin de France’ Rose
Producer: Barokes
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.0%
Description: This classic wine has been selected from the Languedoc Rousillon region in the south of France by Barokes’ Masters of Wine, Philip Goodband & Peter Scudamore-Smith.
Barokes ‘Vin de France’ Premium Bubbly Chardonnay
Producer: Barokes
Style: Chardonnay
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: This Premium Bubbly Chardonnay is a full flavoured Australian sparkling wine with all the characteristics of a full bodied creamy Chardonnay delivering nutty flavours and a pleasant aftertaste.
Crafters Union Shiraz
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Shiraz
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 14%
Description:This Shiraz is a McLaren Vale showcase. Blackberry, spice and plum aromas ooze from this deeply coloured wine, supporting a palate of rich, concentrated fruits that intertwine harmoniously with oak and spice. A wine of power, beauty and outstanding taste.
Crafters Union Pinot Gris
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Pinot Gris
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13%
Description: Pale green with golden hues supporting a bouquet of nectarine and pear. Fresh melon and apple on the palate, with a voluptuous texture and rounded finish. Clear, concise and considerably tasty.
Crafters Union Rose
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13%
Description: This Rosé is at once both delicate and expressive. Its pale pink colour belies a lush fruited palate of watermelon and strawberry. Now in a convenient can, enjoy it cold at your next summer event.
Crafters Union Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Sauvignon Blanc
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12%
Description: This wine brings the best of the Marlborough amplified. The palate is bursting with tropical fruit and juicy acidity. Up front are vibrant gooseberry & zesty citrus notes with the palate bursting with tropical fruit and juicy acidity. Crisp and utterly delicious. Enjoy from the can now! Perfect for your picnic or BBQ.
Innocent Bystander Moscato
Producer: Innocent Bystander
Style: Moscato
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 5.5%
Description: Innocent Bystander Moscato is expertly crafted, brimming with floral and fruity flavour. Naturally sweetened with Australian fruit. Aromas of blackcurrant, fairy floss, Turkish delight and Mandarin waft from the bottle and the flavour is fruity with honeycomb undertones and a persistent finish.
Jacobs Creek Pinot Gris & Moscato
Producer: Jacobs Creek
Style: Pinot Gris Moscato
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 9.3%
Description: Jacob's Creek Twin Pickings focuses on the perfect unity of contemporary light-and-fresh varietal wines and a dash of Moscato Bianco. The vibrant and fresh Pinot Gris flavours of pear, apple, hints of lemon zest and subtle honeysuckle shine through the palate with the Twin Pickings combination of Moscato delivering a lovely dash of soft sweetness. An ideal match with light dishes and desserts, or just for sharing with friends.
Jacobs Creek Moscato
Producer: Jacobs Creek
Style: Moscato
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 7.6%
Description: A deliciously refreshing frizzante style wine delicately spritzed with vibrant sherbet flavors balanced with a lively and soft fruit sweetness.
JOIY Sparkling Dry Rose
Producer: JOIY
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12%
Description: A lovely balance of strawberries and cream on the nose, followed by wild berries and bright red fruits. A fresh and lively bubbly Rose' with intense flavour and structure. Excellent natural acidity with a long dry finish on the palate.
Riot Wine Co Blanc
Producer: Riot Wine Co
Style: Sauvignon Blanc
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.5%
Description: Melon and fresh lemon aromatics, grapefruit and green apple on the palate with a bright finish.
Riot Wine Co Cuvée
Producer: Riot Wine Co
Style: Chardonnay
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 11.5%
Description: Fresh citrus and quince aromatics. Lemon tart and white stone fruit on the palate. Biscuity and linear finish.
Riot Wine Co Rosé
Producer: Riot Wine
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.5%
Description: Dry and flinty, guava and floral aromatics, summer berries and pink grapefruit on the palate
R!ot Rouge
Producer: Riot Wine Co
Style: Grenache
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 14.0%
Description: Silky and dry, turkish delight, bright cherries, black fruits, and cinnamon.
Sparkke White Wine + Bubbles
Producer: Sparkke
Style: Sparkling Wine
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.5%
Description: Our white wine bubbles is stylistically fruit driven, with attention to minerality, fresh acidity and texture. A special blend of back vintage wines is added to enhance complexity. Crunchy apple and fleshy tropical fruit aromas jump out of the glass, followed by with stewed peaches and pears on the front pallet, with lemon sherbet acidity to finish clean and crisp. Our bubbles are made with a blend of McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills fruit, to achieve a fuller, fruit driven style with a dry finish and a nice lemon sherbert acidity.
Mascareri Prosecco
Producer: Fourth Wave Wines
Style: Prosecco
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 10%
Description: Mascareri is an ode to the elite mask maker’s guild of Venice. “Those who made the Venetian masks at the age of the Serenissima were the "Mascareri", associated in the Arte dei Maschereri since 1436.” Mascareri enjoyed a prominent and well respected position within society, and lived lavish and extravagant lifestyles (similar to the art they created). Originally only 11 people were within the mascherer community including one woman.
A bright pale yellow colour with fine, gentle bubbles. The nose is fresh and inviting with delicate aromas of ripe yellow apple, melon and pear overlaid floral notes. The palate dispays pure stone fruit and baked apple flavours, again very fresh, against a soft and smooth background with nicely balanced natural fruit sweetness.
Elephant In The Room Chardonnay
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Chardonnay
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.5%
Description: The Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards in the Limestone Coast of South Australia and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan.
Pale yellow in colour with a restrained nose of stone fruit and white peach, struck match and notes of creamy oak. The palate is bold and upfront with a burst of peach, guava and melon flavours and a rich and soft texture building to a mouth coating and full back palate framed by subtle toasty oak. Fresh acidity gives balance before a soft dry finish.
Elephant In The Room Pinot Noir
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Pinot Noir
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.5%
Description: The Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards in the Limestone Coast of South Australia and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan.
Elephant In The Room Pinot Noir is a dark blood red in colour with a expressive nose of ripe plums, dark berries and a hint of forest floor. The palate is fruit driven with a core of supple red berry and cherry flavours highlighted by smoky spice complexity. Bright acidity and fine tannins provide definition to the long finish.
Hootenanny Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Sauvignon Blanc
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.0%
Description: Scottish for a “good get-together”, Hootenanny was created by two men with a love of New Zealand’s southern island and a respect for its strong Scottish heritage to bring some colour and excitement to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Hootenanny is a simple formula done well, sourced from established vineyards in the right areas and made specifically for Hootenanny in a elegant, fresh style that celebrates the world famous Marlborough style.
Hootenanny Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is pale in colour with striking green highlights. The nose is fresh but classically aromatic with unmistakably Marlborough aromas of gooseberry and freshly grown grass. The pallet is crisp and fresh with an initial punch of lime, citrus and passionfruit flavours carried to a long dry finish by a fine acid backbone.
Le Chat Noir Rosé France
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Rose
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 12.5%
Description: The Aude Valley, stretching between Carcassonne and the Pyrenees in extreme south of France is similar in climate and Limestone soil to the Loire Valley. The high altitude and cooling evening breezes creates wines with varietal character, acidity and freshness. This wine by Le Chat is very pale pink in colour, sitting well within the classic Provence pale and dry spectrum. The nose is aromatic and sweetly perfumed with aromas of strawberries and rose petals. The palate is a revelation compared to previous vintages, elegant and effortless with light berry and candied fruit drop flavours lingering long on a soft, dry finish.
Take It To The Grave Shiraz 2016
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Shiraz
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 14.0%
Description: Take it to the Grave is a joint venture between Nicholas Crampton and South Australian winemaker Corey Ryan created to deliver interesting and rewarding wines whilst challenging a few established rules and preconceptions. The Take it to the Grave Shiraz takes on the mysteries and individual personalities of old-vine vineyards.
Vivid red / purple in colour with an expansive nose of blackberries, blood plums and chocolatey oak. The palate is opulent and inviting with dark plum and blackcurrant fruit flavours matched by dried herbs, cloves and subtle spicy oak. Fine-grained savoury tannins provide definition to the impressively long finish.
Take It To The Grave Pinot Noir
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Style: Pinot Noir
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 13.5%
Description: Take it to the Grave is a joint venture between Nicholas Crampton and South Australian wine grower Jim Zerella created to deliver interesting and rewarding wines whilst challenging a few established rules and preconceptions. The Take it to the Grave Pinot Noir takes on one of the wine world’s most entrenched rules – that it is impossible to make high quality, varietally expressive but affordable Pinot Noir.
Take It To The Grave Pinot Noir is blood red in colour with a lifted and varietal nose of wild strawberries, ripe plums and cherries. The palate is rich and expressive with supple cherry and red berried fruit, a beautifully lush mouth-feel matched by fine tannins and soft acidity that provide structure and length.
A wine spritzer is a mix of wine and soda water, often with the addition of fruits or botanicals to give an array of flavour.
Spritzers are refreshing and lower in alcohol. Below are the current wine spritzers available in cans in Australia.
Brown Brothers Prosecco Spritz with Orange and Aromatic Bitters
Producer: Brown Brothers
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.5%
Description: This is the first release of the Prosecco Spritz, joining the ever popular Brown Brothers Prosecco range of our portfolio. The Prosecco Spritz is a fresh twist on the traditional Prosecco style ideal for pouring over ice as an aperitif. The colour is a vibrant blood orange. On the nose the classic pear of Prosecco is constant with the citrus and bitters flavours creating intrigue. The palate is light and fresh so best to drink young while at its delicate best.
Spritzy Rose Spritz
Producer: Batch & Co and Wine & Wine
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 9.5%
Description: A project of love between Batch & Co and Wine & Wine. Fun, fresh and lightly sparkling, the ready-to-drink Rosé Spritz in a can is the deliciously refreshing beverage for those looking for something to tingle your taste buds this summer. With notes of spiced pear and fig, soft florals and a light pink hue, the single-serve 250mL premium Pinot Noir Rosé is clean and light. This drink is best enjoyed chilled and with great company!
Ativo Spritzer Rosé with a Twist of Raspberry
Producer: Ativo
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: Judicious flavours of raspberry, with supporting hints of blackcurrant and passionfruit give lift to the nose and palate whilst still retaining its essential wine-like drinkability.
Ativo Spritzer Crisp White Spritzer with a Twist of Lime
Producer: Ativo
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: Judicious flavours of lime, with supporting hints of lemongrass and lychee give lift to the nose and palate whilst still retaining its essential wine-like drinkability.
Crafters Union Sparkling Pinot Gris with Apple and Strawberry
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Picnic perfect apple and strawberry team perfectly with the pear and citrus flavors of our dry Pinot Gris. A reviving and refreshing spritzer. Serve chilled.
Crafters Union Sparkling White Wine with Lemon & Botanicals
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Flavours of lemon, Nashi pear and a herbal hint star in this delightfully aromatic spritzer. The palate is refreshing and crisp. Serve chilled.
Crafters Union Rose with Lime
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Lush strawberry and subtle floral notes get a twist of lime to create an elegant Rosé based spritzer, with a delicious lingering finish. Served chilled with your favourite antipasto.
Crafters Union Sparkling Rose with Blood Orange
Producer: Crafters Union
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: Vibrant pink in color and deliciously aromatic. Succulent blood orange intermingled with the strawberry notes of our Rosé wine create a refreshing fusion of flavours. Serve chilled.
SOFI Spritz Blood Orange & Bitters
Producer: SOFI Spritz
Style: Sparkling Wine
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8%
Description: SOFI Spritz Blood Orange and Bitters is a modern Australian twist on a classic cocktail, the Italian Spritz. Crafted with Australian white wine, blood orange, bitters and sparkling water using natural ingredients and no added sugar. A refreshing cocktail with a bitter-sweet finish and best enjoyed over ice with a slice of lime.
SOFI Spritz Lemon & Elderflower
Producer: SOFI Spritz
Style: Prosecco
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.0%
Description: SOFI Spritz Lemon and Elderflower is a modern Australian twist on a classic Italian cocktail, the Hugo Spritz. Crafted with Australian white wine, lemon, elderflower and sparkling water using natural ingredients and no added sugar. A bitter-sweet taste with herbal notes and a refreshing finish best enjoyed over ice with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
Squealing Pig Spritzed Pinot Grigio
Producer: Treasury Wines
Style: Spritzer
Can size: 250ml
ABV: 8.5%
Description: The nose is brimming with aromas of nashi pear and red apple, with a touch of subtle orange citrus. The palate is light to medium bodied, with flavours of fresh citrus and pear. This little pig is just the perfect size - convenient and ready to be enjoyed straight from the can!
March 21, 2019
Searching for an awesome beer gift to be delivered for someone's birthday?
Maybe your wanting to surprise someone with an amazing selection of different beers delivered for their birthday?
Well look no further as that's our specialty at Brewquets!
Our business was built on delivering awesome beer selections to lucky recipients for all sorts of occasions and birthdays are a standout occasion to celebrate with beer!
Sure you could head down to your local bottleshop and try and pick out some different beers and then package them up, take them to the post office and send them off but what a hassle!
Or you could let us do that all for you.
From beer selection to gift message inclusion and beautiful packaging to delivering straight to the recipients door, it's what we love to do.
You'll be done placing your order online in few minutes and we'll take care of everything for you.
We've taken beer gifting to the next level with our themed beer boxes.
For birthdays we call it the BEER-thday Dozen Brews gift box... see what we did there?
Each birthday beer delivery features the following:
- 12 different beers hand selected by our beer experts for their variety and quality.
- The 12 beers are from 12 different breweries across a range of different styles, the lucky recipient will be taken on a trip to flavour town!
- Themed "HAPPY BEERTHAY" beer themed box. They'll know exactly why you're giving them beer to celebrate.
- All the above beautifully gift wrapped with a satin bow and black Brewquets swing tag.
- Free gift message
- Free delivery (or option for express)
Ready to place your order and make someone's birthday that little bit more special? Simply click the image or button below to start placing your order.
The black box is packaged in a plain outer cardboard box for safe transit during delivery as well as keeping the contents inside a secret.
March 20, 2019
With a solid track record over the years of sending amazing beer gifts to customers all over Australia we thought it was about time we launched an equally awesome set of wine gifts!
Officially launched at the start of 2019, our wine gift boxes are designed to suit all sorts of occasions and are the perfect little gift for the wine drinker in your life.
What occasions are these wine gifts suited for?
We've specially designed our wine boxes to highlight and celebrate particular occasions from birthdays to sending someone a box of thanks. Each box is themed with artwork in the lid meaning as soon as the recipient opens the box they will instantly know the reason behind your gift.
There are 5 key occasions we cater for:
Thank You: perfect to thank someone who's lent you an ear or helped you out.
Happy Birthday: who doesn't enjoy a little vino for their birthday?
I'm Sorry: said something you shouldn't have or offended someone, then this is the pack for you.
Congrats!: when someone is celebrating a significant milestone this will give them something to toast with.
It's Wine Time!: perfect for all occasions... or those when someone just needs to relax and take a breath.
What's included with each wine gift box?
All our wine gift boxes come with 4 different wine in cans (yes wine in a can, more on that shortly) and some delicious chocolates.
Not only are these goodies packaged in an occasion themed box but they have the following included:
- Hand tied bow to give it a real gifting look, this isn't just a printed box.
- premium stylish gift swing tag
- free gift message (include a message up to 200 characters long that we include on the swing tag)
- free standard shipping Australia wide (express and next day shipping available, see below)
Why wine in cans?
Wine in can is a bit of a new concept, similar to how screw tops were new for wine back in the 90's.
Remember how everyone back then said it was just a fad and wouldn't last?
Now think of how almost every wine has a screw cap...
Why? Because it is ultra convenient and does not negatively impact the quality of the wine.
Canned wine is in a similar boat. It's a new concept and while many purists may turn their nose at the idea of wine in a can there are many benefits of canned wines. You can read about them in our blog post "Top 10 Reasons Canned Wines Are Better Than Bottles", but for now here is a snap shot of why wine in a can will rock your world:
- More variety in a gift. No need to settle for one type of wine, now the lucky recipient can enjoy four different wines and you'll be spending the same amount. You'll also take the headache out of which wine to pick as a gift, with a mix of white and red wines included they'll love the variety.
- With 4 cans of 250ml you get more wine than 1 bottle of 750ml wine for a comparable price (1,000ml verse the standard 750ml)
- We can express post this gift anywhere in Australia. Your recipient can enjoy their gift sooner.
- Wine in can benefits from no external light being able to impact the wine, this means the wine can be fresher and use less preservatives (if any are used).
- Cans chill down quicker compared to bottles.
When can you have this gift delivered?
For our wine boxes we have two different delivery options, these are as follows:
Standard Delivery: this free delivery service is available for all wine gift boxes and we dispatch your order within 1 business day.
Express / Next Business Day Delivery: for when you would like to surprise the recipient a bit sooner or hit a particular day, like their birthday. This is available for over 1,000 post codes across Australia but please ensure to double check your post code here.
So what are you waiting for?
Click here to view our wine gifts for each occasion, you're only a few clicks away from making someone's day.
March 18, 2019
There may be some wine purists that cringe at the idea of wine in a can but here's a thought...
These wine purists are likely the same group who over a decade ago believed screw caps on wine bottles were just another fad and would negatively impact the quality of the wine.
Fast forward nearly two decades and screw caps on wine bottles are common place.
Why?
Because they deliver convenience and have no negative impact on the wine quality.
Similarly, wine in a can is a relatively new concept (somewhat), but quickly gaining moment.
So naysayers be gone!
Now you know how we said wine in cans were "somewhat" a new concept... well it's kind of but not really.
And here's the reason why.
One of the first canned wines in Australia can be attributed to Sydney wine merchant Doug Lamb who in the 1960's was importing cans of Beaujolais, a French wine generally made of the Gamay grape which has a thin skin and is low in tannins.
That's 50 years ago!
So why have cans not remained prevalent since the 1960's?
The challenge back then was that the chemical nature of wine (i.e. higher acidity, low pH) meant early cans had a short shelf life, and were plagued by instability and corrosion.
Fast forward to modern day and Australian owned and operated Baroke wines developed technology which meant wine is now very stable when packaged in cans. They even patented their technology and called in Vinsafe.
With all this in mind, the evolution of wine in cans is among us and of interest to many is how cans compare to bottled wine.
While we don't ever believe cans will overtake bottled wine it is important to consider the advantages of canned wines, after all there must be reasons canned wines are the fastest growing segment of the wine market (up 43% in the USA and up 30% in the UK in 2018).
So here are our top 10 reasons why cans are better than bottles.
1. Freshness
Cans are great for blocking out all light. This means light cannot interfere with the wine inside resulting in a fresher product and in some instances the ability to reduce the amount of preservatives used.
2. Faster Delivery
With cans being lighter and not breaking like glass we are able to offer express shipping anywhere in Australia for our wine gifts. Your lucky recipient can receive their gift sooner and more safely.
3. More Space For Story Telling
With a can the winemaker is able to tell you more about their story and the wine. No longer are the limited by a front and back label but the entire can be printed on to tell the winemaker's story. Add to this the space available on the four pack wrap and there is a lot of room available to learn about the product you are enjoying.
4. Single Serve
Wine in a can assists in portion control. No more do you need to open a whole bottle just to enjoy one glass. Let's face it we've all endured a stale glass of wine from a bottle that’s been open too long, or ‘polished off a bottle’ rather than letting it go to waste. And lets not forget the bottle of sparkling which has gone flat because we did not finish it in one sitting. Cans = No More Flat Sparkling
With the most common size of canned wine being 250ml and the average wine pour being approximately 150ml it means a can is a bit under 2 glasses of wine, a perfect amount to enjoy in one evening.
The smaller format also means there is a smaller monetary outlay, you can now pay a third of the price instead of committing to a large bottle and its accompanying higher price tag.
5. Better For The Environment (Part 1)
This part is double pronged. Firstly, cans are lighter than a bottles meaning there is less energy required to transport cans when compared to glass. Second, cans take up less space compared to bottles, so more volume (in litres) can be added to a pallet when compared to bottles. Both of these reduce the carbon emission generated by freight (per litre of wine) making cans better for the environment.
6. Better For The Environment (Part 2)
Cans have a higher rate of recycling compared to glass. On top of this metal cans are completely recyclable and able to be recycled again and again without any performance loss. In comparison glass does experience a loss of quality when recycled and can become cloudy. This is partly the reason behind different coloured glass. As the glass is recylced colour is added to combat the cloudy appearance - clear glass to green glass to brown glass through subsequent recycling cycles.
It is reported that the average can today contains around 70 percent recycled metal. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable compared to glass.
Source: The Aluminium Association
7. Easier to chill
This is part convenience and part environment. Firstly, cans chill down quicker as they are a smaller format (less volume to chill down) and the cans have a thinner wall meaning any changes in temperature are passed from the can exterior to its contents much faster when compared to glass
This speed of chilling also means there is less energy required to chill down cans compared to wine in a bottle. If you were to fill two identical fridges with the exact same volume of wine (except in different packaging, cans vs bottles) you would find the cans would chill faster and therefore the fridge would have to "work" less to chill the canned wines down, thus reducing the energy needed to chill the wine.
8. Easier To Fit In The Fridge Or Esky
Wine in cans are brilliant for ease of packing into an esky. No longer do you need to lay a bottle of wine on its side or be forced to having the esky lid remain open because the wine bottle is too tall (or your esky is too small!).
Similarly in the fridge you no longer need to find a spot in the fridge door, with cans having the ease of being placed upright on any shelf. They also take a smaller footprint so you can fit a couple on each shelf if need be without having to completely re-organise your fridge. Perfect for parties or at Christmas time when the fridge is bulging at the seams!
9. Convenience & The Australian Lifestyle
Going to a friends house, picnic or housewarming and only want a drink a glass or two. Easy peasy, just pop a can or two in your bag or esky and away you go. No need for a large wine cooler bag or the top of the bottle poking out your bag.
This also assists with drinking responsibly. No longer do you have to commit to buying a 750ml bottle for your next friend's BBQ. You can buy a single can and easily watch how much you are drinking. Perfect for night where you may want to enjoy a drink with friends but also want to be responsible and drive home safely.
You can also expect to see wine in cans to begin appearing at outdoor festivals given their convenience, ease of serving and reduced risk compared to glass.
They are also perfect for any outdoor activity like camping and boating. As mentioned they fit easily in the esky, don't break like glass and can be crushed down to take minimal space in the rubbish bag for the trip home.
10. Variety Variety Variety
For the same $$ you can buy a variety of wines instead of a single bottle. This means you can try a variety of wines instead of just the one. This is not only great for sampling wines yourself but also for when you are giving wine as a gift. Not only will the lucky recipient get to enjoy a variety of wines but it takes the pain staking guess work of which wine to get them.
So there you have it, 10 great reasons why canned wine will rock your world.
As mentioned wine in cans are the equivalent of screw top lids back in the 90's. When wines went from cork to screw tops some people turned their noses, now it's common place because of convenience and ease factor of opening a bottle. So why not be ahead of the curve and join the wine can revolution!
March 17, 2019
Do you have a man in your life that has everything? And often says he wants nothing?
If your partner, husband, boyfriend, brother, son or work colleague has “everything” then it can be hard to decide or even find something to get them.
Be it for their birthday, anniversary, Christmas or any other special occasion, sometimes it’s outright difficult no matter how hard you search.
We feel your struggle!
Luckily we’ve curated unique gifts perfect for any man (or woman for that matter) who loves beer and especially enjoys trying new ones.
Now if the recipient isn't all that much into beer we also have cider and wine gifts available.
Our gifts really hit the mark and are loved by both gifter and recipient. They will make you look like a gift giving legend and the recipient will be showering you with thanks. We'll toast to that!
So which gifts are our top sellers?
Beer-thday Dozen
If it’s for his birthday we have our Beer-thday Dozen brews. This pack features 12 different beers from 12 different breweries and is a taste sensation.
Not only does the pack look beautiful, with its themed design and hand tied bow, but the beers inside will take the recipient on a tasting journey and tantalise his taste buds with every sip.
Not for his birthday? No problem! The dozen brews is available in an anniversary version, congratulations version and plain boxed version. You can see them all here.
Long Stem Brews
The first of it's kind ever in the world as far as we know. Originally released for Valentine's Day 2018 it was such a hit that it sold out almost instantly. Now a part of our permanent range it is a really unique beer gift.
Featuring a long box packed with 4 different beers and nibbles this gift is a real head turner and if you have it delivered to his work he'll be the envy of all his work mates. Truly a statement gift and really has that WOW! factor.
Traditional Brewquets
Our Traditional Brewquets come in two sizes and are what the Brewquets business were founded on. The two size options are as follows:
Brewquet: Featuring 3 different beers packaged in a draw string hessian bag with bottle opener, stylish gift swing tag and free message. With the option to add in some snacks it's a great gifting option when you have to give a little thanks or just want to make someones day that little bit special.
Big Brewquet: The upsized version of the Brewquet it features 6 beers (3 different kinds x 2 of each), hour glass shaped beer glass, bottle opener and option for snacks to be included. All this is packaged in a draw string hessian bag with stylish black gift swing tag and free message.
These beery gifts are the perfect fit for someone that has everything, providing a unique gift experience and tasting journey with different craft beers.
So how do you get one?!
We deliver Australia wide with all orders able to be placed using our easy to use online store. Click here to view the different gifting occasions and you'll be a few clicks away from becoming a true gifting hero!
March 15, 2019
Looking for an awesome 10 Year Anniversary gift for your husband or partner?
Tradition states that the 10 Year Anniversary gift is represented by aluminium or tin.
You may be scratching your head as to what to get him, but we have the perfect solution...
A 12 pack of beers!
It's not just any beers you see, these are craft beer packaged in cans.
Our 10 Year Anniversary Dozen Brews gift pack is filled with 12 beers in cans and being made from aluminium the beers in this pack make it the perfect 10 year match!
On top of that, beer cans in the beer industry are affectionately called "tinnies", perfectly delivering on the "tin" aspect of a 10 year anniversary gift.
It's truly a home run win for everyone - he will love it, you'll be a gifting legend and the gift perfectly fits the bill regarding aluminium/tin.
Whats included with the Anniversary Dozen Brews?
The pack features:
On top of all this we have two different delivery options.
So what are you waiting for! It's the perfect gift for your 10 Year Anniversary!
✔️ He will love it and be taken on a tasting journey with 12 different beers.
✔️ You will be a gifting legend this anniversary.
✔️ It perfectly suits the aluminium/tin theme for 10 year anniversaries
✔️ We can deliver it free and fast with multiple delivery options
To purchase the 10 Year Anniversary Dozen Brews simply click here or on the image below.
Don't just take our word for how awesome these dozen beer packs are though, here's what some of our customers have to say:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
One Happy Husband! My husband loves craft Beer, in fact he is quite a beer snob! This was the perfect present. He hadn't tried most of the beers and took photos of all of the ones he loved, there were quite a few photos taken.
I was his favourite wife for at least 5 days. Nice!
- L. Batchelor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent! He loved it! Thanks for making it so easy!!
- A. Mills
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
So happy with every bit of this order! My partner was absolutely over the moon!
- A. Pickering
March 04, 2019
Men can be hard to buy for - be it your dad, best mate, husband, work colleague or even a male boss.
Finding a simple gift to say thanks for helping out or giving you advice can be tricky to find.
Thankfully we think we've solved the problem!
Introducing the Thank You Dozen Brews and Thank You 24 Beer Gift Pack, along side our popular Thank You Wine Gift Hamper.
The Thank You Dozen and Thank You 24 Beer Gift Pack are the beer economy at its best, and who doesn't like a bottle of wine to be thanked with!?
Let's take a look at both these great thank you gifts.
Helpful Tip: If you are unsure which wine style to get Shiraz is the most popular wine for men.
Don't just take our word for how awesome these dozen beer packs are though, here's what some of our customers have to say:
We've been operating since 2016 and have sent over 50,000 gift hampers and packs around Australia to lucky recipients. Our products are five star rated and reviews for each product can be found on each product page.
We are not only passionate about creating memorable and unique gift hampers but also want to ensure we give back to those less fortunate. That's why we have teamed uo with B1G1 and for each hamper sold we donate a portion to Provide Clean Water In The World charity.
Once you have chosen the gift you would like to give add a gift message using the text box on the product page and add the product to the online shopping cart. Then proceed to the checkout and we'll take care of the rest!
We accept online orders paid via credit card, PayPal, Zip and AfterPay.
This will depend on the delivery destination but it can be as fast as next business day. Average is 1-3 business from ordering.
February 18, 2019
February 07, 2019
Brewquets supports the responsible service of alcohol. Liquor Act 2007: No Alcohol can be sold or supplied to anyone under 18. It’s against the law. If you look under 25, you'll be asked to present valid photo identification. We will not serve intoxicated persons. NSW packaged liquor licence number LIQP770016422.
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This was ordered by myself from the UK for my daughters 50th birthday. The process was easy and quick and the service was excellent. Great value for money. To be able to send a gift like this was so easy and I was kept informed of delivery. I will definitely use again. Thank you.
Product is Amazing, keeps Cans extremely cool
Was a present for my Brother, and he loved it, best of all it arrived very fast
Ordered the gift for a special event and arrived very quickly,well packaged. Receive it in time and would definitely recommend.5 Star service
Ordered this 9pm one night and delivered morning of the second day. So happy as was for a friend who did a job for me the day I ordered and arriving when still fresh in his mind was great. Great choice, he loved it
I bought this for my dad, for his birthday. It was well packaged, it came in a black box with a red bow and gift card attached. Was a fantastic birthday present! My dad loved it! Very happy customer!
Awesome gift as always
Valentine's Dozen Brews
Amazing service and product
Awesome service and product
My husband loved this gift idea, I’m so glad that I was able to find a great man styled gift box for Valentine’s Day.
A unique gift for the beer lover in your life. The packaging and presentation was classy and funny at the same time!
Quick delivery and easy to order very happy will use again.
Perfect 🤩
My partner loved this beautifully presented gift box and the great range of beers included. #girlfriendoftheyear!
Very impressed with the great service and fast delivery, and my Valentine has been really enjoying the product!