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GABS brewer – Birbeck’s Brewing Company

By beerisyourfriend on March 22, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Jared Birbeck from Birbeck’s Brewing Company in South Australia is delving into the family history for part of the inspiration for his IPA. What beer are you making for GABS? The beer […]

GABS brewer – The Little Brewing Company

By beerisyourfriend on March 21, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Kylie Little from The Little Brewing Company in Port Macquarie is adding a new beer to the Mad Abbot range for GABS. What beer are you making for GABS? Belgian Trappist Quadrupel […]

GABS brewer – The Australian Brewery

By beerisyourfriend on March 20, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Head brewer Neil Cameron at The Australian Brewery decided people who attend GABS would like a little breakfast with the Kaiser. What beer are you making for GABS? We’re making a breakfast […]

GABS Brewer – Thirsty Crow and William Bull

By beerisyourfriend on March 19, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Craig Wealand, head brewer at Wagga Wagga’s Thirsty Crow and Matt Hogan, his opposite number at William Bull Brewery in Bilbul NSW, are collaborating on  a beer that requires a lot of […]

GABS brewer – Murray’s Craft Brewing Company

By beerisyourfriend on March 18, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Shawn Sherlock from Murray’s Craft Brewing Company explains what one of their ideas for GABS has to do with Aussie actor Bryan Brown. What beer are you making for GABS? We’ve got […]

GABS brewer – 4 Hearts Brewing

By beerisyourfriend on March 17, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Wade Curtis from 4 Hearts Brewing in Ipswich is keen to represent Queensland at GABS in Melbourne. What beer are you making for GABS? We are brewing a 3 per cent to […]

GABS brewer – Moylans Brewery

By beerisyourfriend on March 16, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Denise Jones, brewmaster from Moylans Brewery in California talks about their beer – which we get the chance to try before anyone in the States. What beer are you making for GABS? […]

Friday drinks – Burleigh Brewing 28 Pale

By beerisyourfriend on March 15, 2013 • ( 1 Comment )

I’ve long been of the belief that timing can be so much a part of enjoying a beer. The time of day, location and your mood can affect and even amplify your enjoyment […]

GABS brewer – Pinchgut Brewing Company

By beerisyourfriend on March 15, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Gerard Meares from Pinchgut Brewing Company decided to delve into a bit of Danish brewing history for his GABS beer. What beer are you making for GABS? We have recently uncovered a […]

GABS brewer – Thornbridge Brewery

By beerisyourfriend on March 14, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Alex Buchanan from Thornbridge Brewery in the UK says they’re bringing a beer they’ve made before – but which has never been to Australia before. Your GABS beer is Colorado Red. Tell […]

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