Mainstream Media Just Don’t Understand
Us beer dorks love lining up the latest mainstream media article about beer and picking out all the mistakes. Throwing schadenfreude at any minor slights while...
Category: Commentary
Hop Thief 8 – A Journey
July 18, 2016 Good afternoon, James Squire has just released its newest variation, Hop Thief 8. To celebrate its arrival, we will be sending you...
Long White Who?
The Mystery Of The Long White Cloud Ever heard of a brewery called Long White Cloud? Unless you pore over beer competition results, I’m going to...
Asahi – Making Moves
With all eyes on “Megabrew”, the AB-InBev meets SABMiller merger that has been rolling through various regulatory bodies over the last 12 months, Asahi are quietly...
#Freebie #Invite – Brush Up On The Guidelines
In 2013 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission outlined some guidelines for bloggers, content producers and businesses when it comes to disclosure online for reviews,...
Lost Twilight Zone Script
There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space, and as timeless as infinity....
Medals With Style; Medals Without Style
In the wake of the Australian International Beer Awards, and the World Beer Cup, I’ve been thinking a lot about style and awards/medals. I was...
The Best Beer I’ve Ever Had
Let me tell you about the best beer I’ve ever had. Emma and I were off on our first overseas trip together and she wanted to...
Yak Ales – Wild Yak Pacific Ale
The CUB-led devolution of a once proud brand into a farcical marketing exercise continues. It’s fascinating to watch but still a little painful for long term fans....
Mythbusting: Is Craft Beer Too High In Alcohol?
One of the criticisms I hear often about craft beer is the relatively high alcohol content vs mainstream beer. Given the recent history of beer, where lagers...
