About a month ago I was in Dubbo for a family event. Needing some beer, we stopped in at the best bottle shop Dubbo could offer – Dan Murphys (that’s not […]
Going dark in Dubbo
Signs of a beer nerd
Today there were two examples of proof that I’m undoubtedly a beer nerd (as if the fact that I write a blog about it wasn’t enough of a giveaway). The first example […]
Nope, sorry you’re not
This is the neck label of Robinsons Old Tom English Strong Ale. And sure, the “world’s best ale” tag wasn’t something they made up but a title they won at the World […]
The Dodger
I’m rather proud of the beer that appears in the rather crappy photo that accompanies this post. That’s because it’s the result of my first attempt at an extract home brew. At […]
Drinking the list
About 18 months ago, I started writing a beer column for the Illawarra Mercury. Before that time, I’d only delved as far into the craft beer world as the beer section of […]
I don’t get it
To celebrate Father’s Day last Sunday, my wife took me to the Illawarra Brewery. Because I said that’s where I wanted to go. Ever since I’ve fallen heavily for good beer it’s […]
A surprise from Uncle Dan’s
So there I was at work pulling a Saturday shift. As you might imagine there’s isn’t a whole lot of joy that comes with working on a day you know that plenty […]
A sublime saison
For beer lovers, high expectations can be a real bitch sometimes. You probably know how it is. You read about some amazing new beer, one that seems to win over everybody who […]
I hate Crown Lager
Life is full of mysteries that may never be solved. For instance, why the hell are those stupid “My Family” stickers so popular? I keep waiting for them to go the way […]
Beer chase
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GbHpqfv9is&feature=youtu.be Carlton is still a crap beer…but they do know how to make a good ad.
BEER IS YOUR FRIEND 