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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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Bad science

By beerisyourfriend on June 23, 2014 • ( 7 Comments )

Froth: The Science of Beer Mark Denny John Hopkins University Press Take a look at the title of this book. See, that subtitle? “The Science of Beer”? Well, if you’re like me, […]

The Six-Pack – June 20, 2014

By beerisyourfriend on June 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

  Number 1: Some good news from @phil_cook Great to be back "in the studio" with @GeorgeLanglands. Episode one of Beer Diary Podcast season four is in the can. pic.twitter.com/U5QlxzjuUv — Phil […]

The Thursday Quote

By beerisyourfriend on June 19, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

‘‘In return for his charter La Battie was assessed an annual licencing fee at a rate of six merchantable beavers. Strange as the contract may seem, the payment underscores a problem that […]

I really hate the Carlton Mid ads

By beerisyourfriend on June 18, 2014 • ( 8 Comments )

I’m here today to talk about those Carlton Mid ads. Those damn Carlton Mid ads. My God, I hate them so much. I hate them for what they say about beer drinkers […]

It’s YouTubesday!

By beerisyourfriend on June 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

This video about Sixpoint’s Resin is one of the most beautifully made promos for a beer I’ve ever seen.

Brew Dogs is a surprise

By beerisyourfriend on June 16, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Brew Dogs (2013) Starring: Martin Dickie and James Watt Okay, i really expected to dislike this series that features Martin and James from Brew Dog. That’s because while I like a lot […]

The Six-Pack – June 13, 2014

By beerisyourfriend on June 13, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Number 1: A tweet from @jonogaluszka Is there a better question to ask on a Friday? Number 2: Ale of a Time – Do You Think The Rise of Craft Beer Will […]

The Thursday quote

By beerisyourfriend on June 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

‘‘Thomas Palmer finished his sentence in Australia, and went into the shipbuilding trade while he was serving it. He and his close friend John Boston … had little experience of business, but […]

Had enough of Duff

By beerisyourfriend on June 11, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

Here’s a slogan for Duff Beer you won’t see used – ‘‘Duff Beer – so bad you’ll have to drink it twice’’. And yet that’s exactly what I had to do. See, […]

It’s YouTubesday!

By beerisyourfriend on June 10, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

As hard as it is to believe, it was two years ago today that I made the first post on this blog. So this is the second birthday for Beer Is Your […]

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