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XXXX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia XXXX (pronounced four-eks) is a brand of beers brewed in Milton, Brisbane by Queensland brewers, Castlemaine Perkins. The XXXX brand was launched in 1924 by then Castlemaine Brewers, later merged to form Castlemaine Perkins. XXXX has been brewed in the Castlemaine Perkins Milton Brewery since its introduction and from the start has featured an artist's sketch (later very stylised) of this brewery on the label. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/XXXX   (613 words)

Pigs NT The brew was met with strong approval by the local newspaper, the Brisbane Courier, as it was called then, which described the beer as “a delicious ale, of the brightest amber, pleasant to taste, with a peculiarity of flavour not easily described, and an aroma of an appetising nature by itself”. Although a “Castlemaine (XXXX) Sparkling Prize Ale” had been produced at Milton from the early 1880’s (it won a “Special Prize ” at the First International Exhibition in Sydney in 1883), it was not until the financial crash of the early 1890’s that the first trade mark showing four X’s was applied for. Castlemaine Perkins continued to grow, as did the sales of XXXX Bitter Ale, until 1970 when the range was expanded with the introduction of XXXX Draught. pigcountry.orcon.net.nz /xxxx.html   (1689 words)

Greenhouse Challenge Plus - Company Profile - Castlemaine Perkins Castlemaine Perkins, Queensland's largest brewer, has improved the efficiency of the compressed air system at its Milton plant - saving $78,000 and 1,300 tonnes of CO -equivalent per year. Castlemaine Perkins decided to shut down one of the large centrifugal compressors and to refurbish the two reciprocating compressors. Castlemaine Perkins' one concern entering into this project was that reciprocating compressors had been comparatively maintenance intensive. www.greenhouse.gov.au /challenge/members/castlemaine_perkins.html   (816 words)

Castlemaine Brewery at beer Collections In 1859 Nicholas and Edwin Fitzgerald, sons of an Irish brewer, established the Castlemaine Brewery in Castlemaine, Victoria. In 1866 Paddy and Thomas Perkins establish the Perkins Brewery in Toowoomba, Queensland, and later expanding to Brisbane. In 1992 Castlemaine Perkins was aquired by Lion Nathan Limited, together with Tooheys and Swan. www.beercollections.com /Breweries-Pacific/Castlemaine.htm   (348 words)

QUT | Faculty of Business | Scholarships and Prizes: Castlemaine Perkins Scholarship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Castlemaine Perkins has been making Australia's famous XXXX beer on the same Milton site since 1878, and is considered a Queensland icon. Castlemaine Perkins is a member of Lion Nathan, an Australian based alcoholic beverages company with operations in Australia, New Zealand and China, which brews and distributes around 1 billion litres of beer annually. Castlemaine Perkins' capital expenditure program over the last 10 years in the areas of packaging, IT and brewing, complimented by a strategic multi-tiered approach to marketing, have cemented the long term future of the Milton Brewery. www.bus.qut.edu.au /students/awards/scholarships/castlemaine.jsp   (286 words)

Beer Me! - Castlemaine Perkins — Milton, Queensland In 1859 the Fitzgerald brothers, immigrants from Ireland established the Castlemaine Brewery in Castlemaine, Victoria. In 1866 the Perkins brothers established the Perkins Brewery in Toowomba, Queensland. Castlemaine Perkins is still the company which brews XXXX - not Bond Brewing - that company went under about 5 years ago. beerme.com /breweries/as/qu/1128.shtml   (287 words)

Castlemain Brewerey He knew, of course, because of the sweet smell of hops, and other fantastic fragrances, that reminded him of where he really wanted to be and what he really wanted to be doing: Brisbane, on a hot, wet summer day, sucking back an icy, oh so icy, cold fourex. Or would have done, had it not been for the unfortunate death of Quinlan and the fact Donnelly, perhaps realising his brewing skills were not up to what would be the Castlemaine standard of perfection, had sold his share to Quinlan prior to his untimely departure from the land of the living. Less than 12 months had passed before the first Castlemaine Beer from Queensland was ready for consumption: Castlemaine XXX Sparkling Ale (given an extra X in 1916 when the brewing process improved). www.australianbeers.com /history/castlemaine.htm   (967 words)

Castlemaine, Countess of - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Castlemaine, Countess of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) A noted society hostess, she was the wife from 1659 of Roger Palmer (1634–1705), who was created Earl of Castlemaine in 1661. She became chief mistress of Charles 1660–70, when she was created Duchess of Cleveland. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. encyclopedia.farlex.com /Castlemaine,%20Countess%20of   (198 words)

Beer lovers get some culture - smh.com.au Castlemaine Perkins is on the hunt for XXXX memorabilia to include in its latest tourism venture. Castlemaine Perkins managing director Ken Freer said in the coming months the XXXX Ale House team would be searching the country for XXXX memorabilia such as old posters and advertising material for inclusion in the centre's displays. Castlemaine Perkins has been brewing beer on the Milton site since 1878 and its giant XXXX sign has over the years become one of Brisbane's landmarks. www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/05/22/1053196685582.html   (323 words)

Castlemaine Perkins - Makeover for XXXX Gold brand Queensland’s favourite beer, Castlemaine Perkins’ XXXX Gold, has been given a brand facelift with new-look cans, stubbies and cartons set to hit the Australian market this week. Castlemaine Perkins’ managing director Ken Freer said the change was important to ensure the brand maintained a modern image and reflected its status as the number one selling beer in Queensland. Castlemaine Perkins does not plan to support the new branding initiative with an advertising campaign at this stage. www.bandt.com.au /news/8f/0c02a18f.asp   (287 words)

Qwika - similar:Milton,_Australia It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Castlemaine Perkins. XXXX (pronounced four-ex) is a brand of beers brewed in Milton, Brisbane by Queensland brewers, Castlemaine Perkins. Castlemaine may mean: Castlemaine, Victoria, a town in Victoria, Australia. www.qwika.com /rels/Milton,_Australia   (935 words)

Official beer sponsor announced by Surfing Queensland Castlemaine Perkins Managing Director Ken Freer said: “Tooheys Extra Dry is a great seller for Castlemaine Perkins up in Queensland, where we’ve seen fantastic growth of 75% over the last 12 months. Stark continued: “It’s great to be able to build on the success of our relationship with Castlemaine Perkins over the past two years. The support of Castlemaine Perkins has been instrumental in the development of key surfing events and the XXXX Queensland Championship Circuit.” www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=15263   (403 words)

Brewer hits one for six | The Courier-Mail Castlemaine Perkins Regional Director Mark Powell said nationally, XXXX Gold was now more than one in every 10 beers sold and the company was witnessing growth in every market in Australia. About 10 years ago the Gold brand was virtually non-existent with most hard-bitten local drinkers sipping on XXXX heavy in a market dominated by Castlemaine Perkins with rival Foster's struggling to make inroads. To belt the latest message home, Lion Nathan, owner of Castlemaine Perkins and XXXX, has just embarked on a new sponsorship of beach cricket, bringing together legends of cricket from Australia, the West Indies and England in a tri nations tournament on some of the country's iconic beaches. www.news.com.au /couriermail/story/0,23739,20565560-3122,00.html   (598 words)

Broadmining: Perkins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is a North American casual-dining restaurant. Known for serving breakfast throughout the day (much like their competitor Denny's), they also specialize in producing high-quality baked goods such as muffins and pie. The first Perkins was started in 1958 by Matt and Ivan Perkins in lowide.com /Perkins   (143 words)

Lion Nathan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In 1992 Lion Nathan bought the remaining 50% of Natbrew Holdings and from then on Tooheys, Castlemaine and Swan Brewing Company began to operate as independant breweries operating under the Lion Nathan umbrella. The Tooheys brand is mainly found in New South Wales, though in recent times attempts have been made to establish it in other states (see Melbourne Beer War). Known for their XXXX brand, Castlemaine Perkins is the largest brewer in Queensland. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lion_Nathan   (703 words)

Breakfast Creek Hotel The hotel changed hands many times between 1901 and 1926, and in the 1920s another brewing company, Castlemaine, acquired the assets of Perkins and Co, creating a new company, Castlemaine Perkins, which became the registered owner of the hotel. In 1977, a plan to change from wooden to steel kegs was reversed by a petition to the Managing Director of Castlemaine Perkins, Paddy Fitzgerald. The hotel remained under the ownership of Castlemaine Perkins until the mid 1980s, when it was sold to Austotel, a Victorian-based unit trust. www.breakfastcreekhotel.com /content/?id=11   (757 words)

Castlemaine Perkins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Lewis Perkins features a large in-ground swimming pool, kitchen and dining hall, craft and nature lodge, and sports fields. Clark Perkins is a Dallas, Texas based photographer specializing in Fashion, Beauty, Advertising, Lifestyle, Catalogue, Model Portfolio, Commercial and Celebrity Portrait photography. Silniki Perkins autoryzacja, agregaty prądotwórcze serwis i naprawy, części zamienne i eksploatacyjne Perkins i Iveco aifo, autoryzacja Iveco aifo, naprawy automatyki i SZR agregatów prądotwórczych, naprawy silników wysokoprężnych do pomp przeciwpożarowych, maszyn budowlanych. www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Castlemaine_Perkins   (1369 words)

Castlemaine Extra Dry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) Introduced in 1997, the latest addition to the Castlemaine Perkins stable, Extra Dry is a very drinkable beer. A light-stable hop extract used by Castlemaine allows this dry beer to be bottled in clear class without any detrimental effects to the crisp clean taste. Due to the mild flavour and subtle aroma Castlemaine Extra Dry is well suited to brunches and lightly flavoured meals. www.australianbeers.com /beers/extra_dry/castlemaine_extra_dry.htm   (136 words)

NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lion Nathan Lion Nathan ASX: LNN NZX: LNN is an Australian based group of breweries, operating in Australia, New Zealand and China. Lion Nathan, originally a New Zealand Company, established itself in Australia after its purchase of Bond Breweries (see Alan Bond), which gave it the Tooheys and Castlemaine Perkins breweries. In the late 1990s, Lion Nathan produced a beer called Duff, a previously fictional brand name familiar to viewers of The Simpsons as a spoof of American beer. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lion-Nathan   (332 words)

Castlemaine If an article link referred you here, you might want to go back and fix it to point directly to the intended page. CASTLEMAINE'S Camp Reserve once again turned on one of the region's finest sheepdog trials at the weekend.The trials were held on Saturday and Sunday, with an impressive 82 dogs and their handlers coming from throughout Australia for... ACTU president Sharan Burrow will meet with nurses at a central Victorian hospital in a bid to help resolve a long-running dispute over staffing levels. www.governpub.com /Bee-C/Castlemaine.php   (155 words)

Castlemaine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Castlemaine Perkins, a Queensland-based brewery, known for the XXXX range of beers. HMAS Castlemaine was a ship in the Royal Australian Navy. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castlemaine   (85 words)

Queensland Racing - Awards News The home of XXXX since 1878, Castlemaine Perkins has been the source of quality beers for over 125 years. However Regional Sales Director for Castlemaine Perkins, Mark Powell, is quick to point out that while the brewer prides itself on producing great beers that Queenslanders adore, it also sees its role in the community as much broader than this. No longer home to only Queensland greats, XXXX GOLD and XXXX BITTER, Castlemaine Perkins offers a full portfolio of products that includes other great Australian brands like Tooheys New and the James Squire range of craft beers, together with international hits Beck’s and Heineken. www.queenslandracing.com.au /reports/AwardsNews.asp   (289 words)

XXXX Gold Castlemaine's star is Fourex Gold, which remains the clear leader in the growing mid-strength market. Castlemaine Perkin's response, in accordance with their policy of 'Keeping pace with market demands and changing tastes', was to release their XXXX Gold product. It is perhaps for all of these reasons that XXXX Gold is Castlemaine's fastest growing brand. www.australianbeers.com /beers/xxxx_gold/xxxxgold.htm   (1002 words)

Woodhead designs new home for brewery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) The solution was to construct a memorabilia exhibit on the second level, encased in Red Gum timber cabinets and running the length of the walls. The memorabilia theme is introduced in the main lobby, an open light filled precinct with an original Castlemaine Perkins beer truck positioned in pride of place. Les Sayer, Managing Director of Castlemaine Perkins, is pleased with the outcome of the redevelopment."The new offices are an outstanding facility, they facilitate better communication, better unity, and overall better business. www.infolink.com.au /articles/97/0c005297.asp   (483 words)

Awards and Scholarships—Scholarship Information This site requires javascript and it appears that the browser you are using doesn't support it or has it turned off. You will not be able to access some parts of the site. The Castlemaine Perkins Scholarship recipient is chosen by a panel comprising representatives of Castlemaine Perkins and QUT Faculty of Business. The scholarship is available to QUT undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the first year of the Bachelor of Business (any major) who have completed a minimum of 48 credit points (excluding credit) in the course. www.myfuture.edu.au /services/default.asp?FunctionID=6003&ScholarshipID=1618   (154 words)

Brewery fined over thumb loss. 09/04/2005. ABC News Online The brewer of XXXX has been fined $30,000 dollars after an industrial accident in which a worker lost a thumb. Castlemaine Perkins pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Industrial Magistrates Court to breaching a section of the Workplace Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the safety of a worker. The court heard the worker's thumb became trapped in a conveyor while he was aligning six packs of stubbies at the company's factory at Milton in Brisbane in October 2003. www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200504/s1341707.htm   (194 words)

beer labels QLD Page 1 Castlemaine Perkins Ltd. - Brisbane - XXXX BITTER ALE - large bottles Castlemaine Perkins Ltd. - Brisbane - XXXX BITTER ALE - small bottles Castlemaine Perkins Ltd. - Brisbane - XXXX BITTER ALE - others www.users.tpg.com.au /mjjj/beerlabels3/qldsml01.htm   (35 words)

Voxson: Directors and Senior Management In an eleven year period from 1986 to 1997 he was Chief Executive and Executive Director of the major multi-national company Rothmans Holdings Limited, Chief Executive of Rothmans New Zealand and Managing Director of the globally recognised Castlemaine Perkins Ltd (makers of XXXX). In his period as Managing Director of Castlemaine Perkins, Ray Weekes achieved solid profit growth, major strengthening of financial structure and significant advances in world class practices. Apart from these roles, Ray was head of Strategic Planning for the Australian subsidiary of the global pharmaceutical company, Ciba Geigy and held senior positions with the major Australian brewer Tooth and Co. Ltd. www.voxson.com.au /corporate/12_directors.asp   (639 words)

Queensland Rugby League Kevin Brasch, Chairman of the QRL South East Division, launched the twenty-eighth Brisbane Second Division Rugby League season at a function at The Alehouse, Castlemaine Perkins XXXX Brewery, on 3 March 2004. Logan Brothers have set a record this year, with six teams involved in all the southside competitions and the two under age competitions. The League’s major sponsor, Castlemaine Perkins XXXX, and its associate sponsor, AlphaSports, will both be in their thirteenth consecutive year of sponsorship of the League. queensland.rleague.com /news/index.php?id=15034   (315 words)

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