Recently over 90 of Australia’s most creative chefs participated in the national launch of the 2008 James Squire Chef’s Match.

In an Australian first, chefs in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland unleashed their culinary talents to create the perfect flavour-filled pairing of great Australian food and James Squire beers.

In Melbourne, gastro pubs that participated included The Local Taphouse, Prahran Hotel, Railway Hotel - South Melbourne, Exchange Hotel, The Nixon Hotel, World Restaurant and Bar, College Lawn Hotel and Provincial Hotel.

Participating restaurants were Stuzzi Café Bar Restaurant, The Grill Room, Matteo's Restaurant, Masani Restaurant and Bar, Tazio Birraria and Pizzeria, Mamacas Mediterranean Kitchen and C’est Bon.

And the winners are  ….. Masani Restaurant and Bar and Provincial Hotel.

Proudly accepting the trophies and indulging in a little arm wrestling were Tyson Murphy, representing Provincial Hotel and Kara Maisano, manager and sommelier of Masani.

Congratulations to all!

About James Squire beers

James Squire has won countless awards, trophies and medals for its permanent range of beer, including: Original Amber Ale, Golden Ale, Pilsener, India Pale Ale and Porter.

Its beers have won many awards, including being awarded best pilsner at the World Beer Cup 2008.

James Squire always pushes boundaries by experimenting with ingredients and brewing practices to create distinctive, character-filled beers.

Limited release beers are brewed each year and have been widely praised for their unique flavours.  

Limited Releases over the years have included Australian Strong Ale, Colonial Wheat Beer, Rum Rebellion Porter, Hop Thief and now the Pepperberry Winter Ale.