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Bood&Feer

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Hello! As you’ve probably noticed, this blog’s gone into hibernation, from which it’s probably not going to return. I am now contributing to the Bood&Feer blog, which is primarily concerned with beer and food matching, as well as cooking with … Continue reading →

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Workin’ It

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a beer festival? Well, I can tell you. It’s terrible. You spend all day trapped behind a counter, spilling beer on yourself, and pretending to laugh at drunk people’s jokes. I’m kidding, it’s … Continue reading →

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‘Faux Craft’ is Stupid

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

A few weeks ago Melbourne blogger ‘Ale of a Time’ (aka Luke) posted a rant about the stupidity of the term ‘craft’ beer. Personally, I’ve always kind of liked the term, but then I like craft. I like to imagine that a craft … Continue reading →

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Golden Pints

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

It’s been a big year of beers, beer events, and beer news. We’re all looking back at the year that was and making plans for the year that will be. For us beer writers, it’s time for the Golden Pints, … Continue reading →

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New Favourites

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

I am loving having a new city to explore and would like to introduce you to a couple of new favourites of mine: The Local Taphouse, St Kilda I didn’t have the best introduction to The Local. Wandering around in … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Birds and Beers

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

I arrived in Melbourne last Friday and was quickly struck by two things: one, I have frickin’ amazing friends, and two, Australian birds are large, loud and odd. I hopped off the airport bus and was whisked over to Richmond, … Continue reading →

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The Sky is Not Falling

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

This morning news broke that Lion Nathan have acquired 100% of the shares in Emerson’s Brewery. The news has had mixed receptions and I’d probably estimate a 30:70 split between positive:negative. I’m in the 30% and here’s why: 1) Do you know … Continue reading →

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Beer for Every Occasion

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Sometimes you just want to fit more beer into your life. Like when you’ve only got a couple of weeks left in Auckland and need to finish your stash. At these moments, the traditional after work and dinner time drinking … Continue reading →

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Review: Coco’s Cantina

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

On Friday night I crossed one of the items off my ‘leaving Auckland’ list: Coco’s Cantina. And boy, do I wish I’d been earlier because it is awesome. Coco’s has a bit of a rep for being incredibly popular and … Continue reading →

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Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

I’m gonna ‘leave you when the summer comes a-rollin.’ I’m off to Melbourne mid-November, for a chance of pace and place. I’ve got five weeks left in Auckland and then another four weeks in various parts of the North Island. … Continue reading →

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