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By beerisyourfriend on May 28, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Researching the James Squire story

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By beerisyourfriend on April 29, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

This video of the Stone & Wood Stone Beer brew day was released a few weeks ago. But, as I have been running the GABS Brewer Q&As, I had to wait til […]

Behind the beer – Ham on Rye

By beerisyourfriend on April 28, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Tim Thomas from HopDog BeerWorks in Nowra talks about Ham on Rye, one of his seasonal beers that made a short comeback this year. How did you come up with the idea […]

The Friday Photo

By beerisyourfriend on April 25, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on April 24, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

“The Bjergso brothers have opposite temperaments: Mikkel is reserved; Jeppe is an extrovert. And they are not on good terms, despite — or rather, because of — their shared infatuation with beer. […]

GABS Brewer – Riverside Brewing

By beerisyourfriend on April 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

GABS Brewer: Dave Padden from Riverside Brewing in Parramatta, NSW What beer are you making for GABS? Imperial Black IPA. Does it have a name yet? Othello’s Curse. Where did the inspiration […]

GABS Brewer – Buxton Brewery

By beerisyourfriend on April 22, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

GABS Brewer: Geoff Quinn from Buxton Brewery in the United Kingdom What beer are you making for GABS? We’ve made a Red Ale, with a lot of Aussie hops in – sending […]

GABS Brewer – Matilda Bay Brewing Company

By beerisyourfriend on April 21, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

GABS Brewer: Scott Vincent from Matilda Bay Brewing Company in Port Melbourne, Victoria What beer are you making for GABS? Red IPA Does it have a name yet? Anniversary ALE Where did […]

GABS brewer – Yeastie Boys

By beerisyourfriend on April 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

GABS Brewer: Stu McKinlay from Yeastie Boys in New Zealand What beer are you making for GABS? A smoky dark mild ale with chipotle and a hint of fruity NZ hops. All […]

GABS Brewer – Bright Brewery

By beerisyourfriend on April 19, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

GABS Brewer: Jon Seltin from Bright Brewery in Bright, Victoria What beer are you making for GABS? An Occupied Belgian IPA. Axis Malt, Allied Hops, Ardennes Yeast, poppy seed. Does it have […]

GABS Brewer – KAIJU! Beer

By beerisyourfriend on April 18, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

GABS Brewer: Nat Reeves from Kaiju! Beer in Melbourne, Victoria What beer are you making for GABS? A stupendously-hopped and intensely malty Double Black IPA of 11 per cent alcohol. Does it […]

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