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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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Beer on the Box – Heineken

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

Jennifer Aniston flogs Heineken.

Five Things About … Forrest Brewing Company’s Cherry Whit Beer

By beerisyourfriend on March 3, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

1) I’m not really a fan of the rules about beer styles. Oh, I get why they’re needed – how the hell is a beer judge going to work out which is […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on March 2, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

“Cathay Pacific is the first airline to brew its own beer. “The airline claims the beer has been specially crafted through a combination of science and traditional brewing methods, aromas and necessary […]

Beer on the Box – Falcon

By beerisyourfriend on February 28, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Huh?

Five Things About … Garage Project’s Lola

By beerisyourfriend on February 24, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

1) When it comes to reviewing beers, it’s really not good enough to just say “I don’t like this”. Or “jeez, this is rubbish” or even “God! Get me a tongue scraper […]

The Thursday Quote

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

“It has been observed, that several very indifferent Characters among the Settlers entice the Servants of their Neighbours from their duty, by the lure of Cyder made from Peaches.” Sydney Gazette April […]

Beer on the Box – Hahn

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

I’d only ever seen a small part of this ad before as a gif – that part where the dude is dancing. And I swear it has never been on TV.

Talking to myself

By beerisyourfriend on February 20, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

I can be a sucker for a bargain. Mark something down and I’ll be more likely to buy it, just ‘cause it’s cheaper This is not always a good idea – especially […]

Five Things About … Moon Dog’s Beer Can

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

  1) Once upon a time there was a brewery called Moon Dog. And they made some interesting beers. But they were also a bit hit and miss when it came to […]

The Thursday Quote

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

“Keeping up this cheerful note, Norris says ‘Antiseptic and other constituents of hops, while important as agents which give beer some of its pleasing characteristics, are of no direct nutritional significance, but […]

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