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Oops, I did it again

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

Researching the James Squire story

By beerisyourfriend on December 4, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

So, I wrote a book. Wanna buy a copy?

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Big decision for the IBA

By beerisyourfriend on November 27, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Back in May the Craft Beer Industry Association changed its name to the Independent Brewing Association. That was good for two reasons; firstly it got the phrase “craft beer” out of the […]

Five Things About … Tooheys Draught

By beerisyourfriend on November 24, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

  1) Nostalgia’s a funny thing. Take breweries’ occasional habit of released beers in retro labels. Victoria Bitter has an old-school label on its longnecks and every time I see one in […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on November 23, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“A tiny bar where patrons queue for up to 90 minutes has become the go-to spot for beer connoisseurs in the city of Hiroshima. The secret is in the pouring, but there […]

Beer on the Box – Budweiser

By beerisyourfriend on November 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Okay, so this is just f..king terrible.

Five Things About … Block ‘n’ Tackle’s The Limey

By beerisyourfriend on November 17, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

1) If you’re anything like me there’s something you do every time you go away for a weekend or a longer holiday. And that thing is hitting Google and typing in the […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on November 16, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“Four ‘N’ Twenty has teamed up with Gippsland craft beer company Grand Ridge Brewery to release a series of pies pack with Australian angus beef and different types of lager. Peppered beef pies […]

Five Things About … Stone’s Tangerine Express IPA

By beerisyourfriend on November 10, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

1) Earlier this year I caused a bit of a storm in a schooner glass by pointing out that some US beers seem to have a longer shelf life in Australia than […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on November 9, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“Fifty-one per cent of all beers in the United States are bought by women, according to a US survey. The survey shows a great change in drinking habits. In 1934 three-quarters of […]

Beer on the Box – Colt 45 malt liquor

By beerisyourfriend on November 7, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Could be the only beer ad where you see someone get poleaxed by a bull.

Five Things About … Illawarra Steelale

By beerisyourfriend on November 3, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

  1) While there are four taps in this picture, the one we concern ourselves with is the third from the left – the Illawarra Steelale. It’s a beer that Five Barrel […]

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