‘‘Beer, happy Produce of our Isle Can sinewy Strength impart, And wearied with Fatigue and Toil Can cheer each manly Heart’’ From the inscription beneath the William Hogarth print Beer Street, the […]
The Thursday Quote
Six … well, five …. of the best
Because I write a weekly beer column for my newspaper from time to time, I’ll get a parcel arrive on my desk that contains beer. Yes, it is the best sort of […]
It’s YouTubesday!
It’s been more than a few years since this Tooheys Extra Dry ad aired and I still have no idea what it means. Still, it’s better than that disgusting “tongue” ad*. […]
Beers that have no style
You know what’s awesome about Sixpoint beers? I have no goddamn idea what style they are. That’s because they don’t tell you. I looked all over the cans and couldn’t find anywhere […]
Not much choice
When the North Wollongong outlet of First Choice Liquor opened its doors last year, I got very excited. So excited that I went there the day it opened its doors. Why? Well […]
The Sessions #87 – Local Brewery History
It’s time for the Session – also known as Beer Blogging Friday. That’s where bloggers unite, metaphorically speaking, and write about the same topic – which has been predetermined by that month’s […]
GABS Brewer: Two Birds Brewing
GABS Brewer: Jayne Lewis from Two Birds Brewing in Yarraville, Victoria What beer are you making for GABS? It’s a brown ale with sesame seeds added. Does it have a name yet? […]
The Thursday Quote
‘‘Imagine you are a brewer. This is great for you. The fetishists will not expect, or maybe even demand, much in terms of consistency. If they didn’t like one of your new […]
GABS Brewer: 4 Hearts Brewing Company
GABS Brewer: Wade Curtis from 4 Hearts in Ipswich, Queensland. What beer are you making for GABS? A Mid Strength Red Rye American Ale Does it have a name yet? Yes, it […]
Do you know where your beer came from?
You might have heard about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission saying ‘‘naughty, naughty’’ to CUB over the misleading nature of their Byron Bay Pale Lager. That’s a beer whose bottle, for […]
BEER IS YOUR FRIEND 