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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?

By beerisyourfriend on January 27, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

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By beerisyourfriend on October 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

I’ve never been a fan of maths. Actually, let me qualify that as I’m sure maths is responsible for a lot of things I use every day. Like cars, for example. I’m […]

Five Things About …. Collins Street Brewing’s Once Bitter

By beerisyourfriend on October 14, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

1) When it comes to beer tasting, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.  If you try a beer knowing it comes from a loved brewery you’ll likely respond more favourably […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on October 13, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

“The more feminine you make it, the less attractive it is to women,” says Sampson. “Beer is similar to cars. Women don’t want to drink a girly beer and they don’t want […]

Beer on the Box – Schlitz Beer

By beerisyourfriend on October 11, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

How much of a breakthrough must it have been to not have to use an opener on beer cans? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dETlQ0PQhcU

Five Things About … Stone & Wood Forefathers 2016

By beerisyourfriend on October 7, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

1) Maybe I’m getting slack about reviewing beers. Maybe it’s gotten to the point where there are so many beers that it’s hard to keep up. But I really meant to get […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on October 6, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

“There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who love Sorachi Ace hops and people made of garbage.” Very true words from the Instagram feed of Brewed Crude and Bitter

Beer on the Box – North Korea Beer

By beerisyourfriend on October 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

I don’t know if this ad is real, but jeez I hope it is.

Five Things About … Little Creatures Dog Days (and the Western Bulldogs)

By beerisyourfriend on September 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

1) This isn’t really a review about Little Creatures’ Dog Days – even though it is a tasty summer beer that is now in cans. If you want to read something more […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on September 29, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

“If drinking is the first parachute that takes me away from cares, the hangover is the second. It extends my leave of absence. A hangover cheats and stretches time.” Mark Swivel The […]

Beer on the Box – Kona Brewing

By beerisyourfriend on September 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

They make a good argument for having replacing Happy Hour with Sad Hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6WKfhj1lE0

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