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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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The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on October 29, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

“Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Nobody (nope, not even Benjamin Franklin)

Beer On The Box – Garagista

By beerisyourfriend on October 27, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Yep, portray those interested in your beer as hipsters. That’s sure to be a winner. Not.

Why is everyone interested in XXXX pale ale?

By beerisyourfriend on October 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

If hits on this site are anything to go by, there is a staggering level of interest in XXXX Gold Australian Pale Ale. I posted this piece about the beer shortly after […]

Five things about …. 3 Pub Circus Artisan Ale

By beerisyourfriend on October 25, 2015 • ( 11 Comments )

1) Okay, lets just say this at the start – 3 Pub Circus has to be one of dumbest names for a beer company I’ve ever heard of. I don’t even understand […]

The Six-Pack – October 23, 2015

By beerisyourfriend on October 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Number 1: This tweet from Cammeray Craft @untappd can you report users whose checkins are fake, this guy wasn't drinking with us last night pic.twitter.com/3jAuZINxXH — Cammeray Craft (@cammeraycraft) October 16, 2015 […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on October 22, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

‘‘Mainstream brands don’t need to keep up with the levels of innovation and experimentation that the craft industry is known for, but they can capitalise on the demand for variety by introducing […]

A wedding suit and a better approach to beer

By beerisyourfriend on October 21, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Just over a week ago my brother asked me to be his best man. It was short notice, given the wedding is at the end of next month, but I was more […]

Beer On The Box – Cool Beer

By beerisyourfriend on October 20, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

From what I can gather, Cool Beer is a real thing. But I can only hope these ads aren’t. Because they’re just frigging awful.

The Pure Blonde ad I hate

By beerisyourfriend on October 19, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

This is an ad that makes me so mad every time it appears on my TV. Why? Well, it’s not because it’s advertising low-carb beer – if people want to get sucked […]

Five Things About … Little Creatures Dog Days

By beerisyourfriend on October 18, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

  1) I think I may have a thing for pint bottles. Not just any pint bottles but those that Little Creatures Single Batch came in. I actually miss their heft and […]

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