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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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The Six-Pack – July 4, 2014

By beerisyourfriend on July 4, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Number 1: This tweet from @slowbeer Breweries selling direct to public for what is basically wholesale cost. As a retailer I know my thoughts but what are consumers opinions? — Slowbeer (@Slowbeer) […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on July 3, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

“Every beer Dan releases is a riff on some member of the Dainton clan. Far from being offended by the possibility of brewing infamy, one cousin has already offered himself up to […]

Crown Golden Ale – pass or fail?

By beerisyourfriend on July 2, 2014 • ( 24 Comments )

The news that CUB was extending the Crown stable to include a golden ale had some beer geeks cranky. The perception was that Crown was trying to sneak its way in the […]

Time to crack open a beer … book

By beerisyourfriend on July 2, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

As I’ve said before, I like books as much as I like beer. I make a habit of ducking into bookshops and buying a book, even though I have more than enough […]

It’s YouTubesday!

By beerisyourfriend on July 1, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

The guys from The Bruery in California talk about sour beers.

A pretty fine Pint

By beerisyourfriend on June 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Make Mine a Pint: The History of Beer 2006 This DVD doesn’t start well at all. We get a guy with puffy hair and a suit that looks like it was never […]

The Six-Pack – June 27, 2014

By beerisyourfriend on June 27, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Number 1: A tweet from @beergirlbites love when a girl customer asks to be talked through the tap list (not sure about beer) and then settles on the double ipa. #girlslovehops — […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on June 26, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

“Most alcohol is metabolised by the liver, where an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase, or AHD, breaks ethanol down into acetaldehyde, which in turn is broken down by another enzyme called acetaldehyde dehydrogenase […]

Behind the Beer – Pacific Ale

By beerisyourfriend on June 25, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Brad Rogers from Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood brewery talks about their very popular – and very tasty – Pacific Ale. Where did the idea for Pacific Ale come from? I know […]

It’s YouTubesday!

By beerisyourfriend on June 24, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Visit the Holgate brewhouse in Victoria – and listen to an interview with head brewer and co-owner Paul Holgate.

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