Category Archives: Lager

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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Castlemaine XXXX to be withdrawn

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Andrew

A slump in demand from British drinkers has led to brewers calling time on Australian lager Castlemaine XXXX.

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Why is British lager so weak?

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Andrew

Ron Pattinson over at his fantastically named blog asks the question about why British lager is so weak . Here’s an excerpt, you can read the rest on Ron’s blog: “In accordance with the announcement made in the House of … Continue reading →

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