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

Researching the James Squire story

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

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Five Things About … Hawke’s Lager

By beerisyourfriend on September 15, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

1) So there’s this beer called Hawke’s Lager, right? You’ve probably heard of it. It’s a beer emblazoned with the face of our 23rd Prime Minister Bob Hawke. And it’s got to […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on September 14, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“In a bizarre open letter, and attempting to use the ‘street language’ that has made Brewdog famous, Bill Muirhead says SA is the ‘original punk state’. “He writes: ‘In Adelaide we pour […]

Beer on the Box – Raya Beer

By beerisyourfriend on September 12, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

The special effects budget for this ad must have been huge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpuLY0MQu7w

Five Things About … Stone & Wood’s Forefathers

By beerisyourfriend on September 8, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

1) Once upon a time, if you wanted to find a good beer you had to go to a local brewery, or have the inside word on which bars and bottle shops […]

The Thursday Quote

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

“The Coffs Harbour Football Club has taken a strong stand against drinking by players or members of the committee on days when a match is to be played. At the annual meeting […]

Beer on the Box – San Miguel

By beerisyourfriend on September 5, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Jet Li shills for San Miguel in this ad. Though I’m thinking he might not have been the best choice for a celeb endorsement if they had to include his name in […]

Five Things About … Stockade’s The Mountie

By beerisyourfriend on September 1, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

1) Psst, hey you. Yeah, you, the brewer reading this. Come here, I’ve got a knowledge bomb to drop on you. Some information that will change your world. You know that GABS […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on August 31, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“Beer tabloids are to be put on the market in Germany. It is said one of the small tabloids dropped into a glass of water will in a few moments, turn it […]

Beer on the Box – Michelob

By beerisyourfriend on August 29, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Because nothing says “yeah, I want a beer!” more than a Genesis song. Yes, sarcasm.  

Five Things About … Legendary Brewing Company’s Iron Jack

By beerisyourfriend on August 25, 2017 • ( 22 Comments )

1) Okay, before I get stuck into mocking this beer, lets tackle the issue of taste. There’s supposed to be “a little bit of hop aroma” which is so little as to […]

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