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Horehound Beer might seem like an unusual name for a drink but it is actually derived from the main ingredient used to make this brew. What is a horehound? Horehound is… a plant. More specifically, the horehound is a flowering variety of the mint family. It is considered a native or naturalized plant across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and northern Africa. Horehounds can also be found growing wildly in Australia and New Zealand but are considered a noxious species in these countries. It was historically consumed for medicinal and therapeutic purposes even as far back as BC times. In the early 1900s, Horehound started to be used to make lollies and candies. The horehound herb has also been used to make cordials and up until the 20th century was reasonably popular with homebrewers making their own horehound ales and brews. When Bundaberg Brewed Drinks was producing Horehound Beer it was made as a non-alcoholic soft drink brewed using traditional methods. What is Horehound Beer? As part of the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks range, Horehound Beer was a soft drink and a great alternative to alcohol. Like all of our drinks, it was traditionally brewed from real ingredients for a full flavor. Our version of Horehound Beer was naturally brewed from horehound hops and herbs. It was packaged in our famous traditional stubby bottles with a rip cap. If you have tried Horehound Beer then you will probably remember the distinct taste. You may also appreciate how difficult it is to describe that taste to other people. If you never did get a chance to taste Horehound Beer the taste is so unique that it can’t really be compared to a common flavor. Some people describe it as a sweet beer, quite hoppy, dry, and bitter… but also sweet at the same time. Perhaps the closest flavor available in the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks range today would be Sarsaparilla. Hmm, that said though, it tastes very different from Sarsaparilla. So that’s probably not a great comparison but it’s the closest comparison we can make from our range of drinks. The flavor is sweet but much more bitter and herby than commonly found in soft drinks. Trying to offer a written description of the taste is a bit tricky. If you did try the Horehound Beer back in the day we would love to hear how you would describe the taste by sharing your thoughts in the comments section under this article. Are there any plans to bring back Horehound Beer? At this stage, there are no plans to bring Horehound Beer back into production. While we are aware this drink had (and still has) many passionate fans, it’s not the right time for us to be brewing this drink. Though, we never say never. Although we don’t make Horehound Beer anymore we are very proud of all our drinks that bring back fond memories for so many people. What are your memories of Horehound Beer? Let us know in the comments. Source: www.bundaberg.com/remembering-horehound-beer/

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Harold Lethbridge (1880-1944) who had spent his youth on Forest Vale Station, observed much of the habits and customs of the Gunggari people. He studied at Brisbane Grammar School and having graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Medicine in 1904, he commenced a long career as a medical practitioner in Narrandera, in the Riverina Region where he worked closely with the Wiradjuri people of NSW. During the First World War, Harold served with the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt, France, and England; his wife Gwen followed him wherever possible. The Lethbridge collection contains over 50 letters from Harold to his father, describing in detail his experiences in the Casualty Clearance Stations, and his pioneering work in No. 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall - assisting men who were limbless, and for this work, he was awarded an MBE in 1918. Later in life, Harold became a collector and translator of Aboriginal songs and was given the name 'The great white father' by descendants of the Wiradjuri people, in recognition of his service to their community. Several of the songs he collected have been recorded, notably 'Maranoa Lullaby' which was performed by Aboriginal tenor Harold Blair in 1950 and chosen by the National Film and Sound Archive as one of its ‘Sounds of Australia' - you can listen to a snippet of this recording online. More contemporary recordings include - the Wiggles 'Emma' in 1991 and the Brodskey Quartet in 2015. Source: www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/forest-vale-station