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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 August 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

“The Coles family had been strict Presbyterians, and even though they had come into possession of liquor licence with the Matthews Thompson purchase (in 1960), they didn’t use them until 1971 when […]

A beer rant

By beerisyourfriend on August 5, 2015 • ( 8 Comments )

You know how it is. You’re at some social event, be it office drinks, a birthday party, a wedding or whatever. They’ve even supplied the drinks too. You have a look through […]

Beer on the Box – Cascade

By beerisyourfriend on August 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

This ad features a mighty big beer can. But don’t get excited – it’s only pretend

Five Things About … Little Creatures IPA

By beerisyourfriend on August 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

1) Okay, so I’ll just come right out and say it. I reckon this is the most important IPA in Australia. I’m not saying it’s the best, because the fact Hop Hog […]

The Six-Pack – July 31, 2015

By beerisyourfriend on July 31, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Number 1: This tweet from Modus Operandi Brewing Happy to say our little brewery is now running on 100% green energy! Peace out 🔋 https://t.co/c4HbOlUwim — Modus Brewing (@modusbeer) July 22, 2015 […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on July 30, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

‘‘Introduce per person limits on products. Limits per person not only create impressions of scarcity but ensure fairness so you don’t have two really happy customers and 50 annoyed ones. Better to […]

Beer on the Box – Carling Black Label

By beerisyourfriend on July 28, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzA9vvTOHpY This could be the only beer ad in which a squirrel stars. And in which you never actually see any beer.

Open Source Homebrewing – Redskin beer recipe

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

When I get an idea to make a homebrew I check the web to see if anyone has made anything similar and posted a recipe. And I get frustrated when I find […]

Five things about …XXXX Gold Australian Pale Ale

By beerisyourfriend on July 26, 2015 • ( 10 Comments )

1) I was reasonably excited to hear XXXX was releasing a pale ale. And I felt the same about Tooheys Darling Pale Ale too. Unlike some geeks, who wiped both beers before […]

Meet the Beer Media – Sessionable

By beerisyourfriend on July 25, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Names: Adrian Pua, Tom Evans, Liam Pereira, Brad Bonser, Lee Webb Podcast: Sessionable Established: April, 2013 Why do you do it? Adrian: It’s fun to talk shit about beer with some mates […]

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