Category Archives: Beer

Lager lovers of the world unite

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Andrew

Jeff Pickthall loves lager. Bless ‘im. And he’s written a post to celebrate the fact over at his “It’s just the beer talking” blog.

And he’s not the only one. I think it is fair to say that there have been quite a few bloggers recently who have come out and defended the style. And its important to note that it is the style that is being praised. Continue reading →

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Cheers to the lager drinking Michael Jackson

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Andrew

I’ve been casting around the internet trying to find various sources for some reviews I’m writing for a new beer book and came across a wonderful video interview with the late great Michael Jackson over at Sheltonbrothers.com. I spoke to … Continue reading →

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Balancing a one-sided view of brewing history

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Andrew

If history is written by the victors, then beer history is written by the exporters. That’s what came to me while reading the excellent ‘Hops and Glory’ written by Pete Brown. Pete has done a sterling job by digging deep … Continue reading →

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