The Beer Connoisseur

The Beer Connoisseur started life as a great hard copy magazine exploring the world of beer. These days the magazine is still as good as ever, except now it has also expanded into a world-class online resource for beer and everything beer related! In this article we’ll look at this amazing publication and all the […]

History of the Pub

Merriam Webster defines a pub as “an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed”. This definition is true, but fairly vague. The pub is a place where you can buy a drink, maybe a little food and socialise with people from the community and beyond.  But the description above could be for any drinking […]

Where to Drink Beer in Naples

Nestled in the bay under a looming Mt. Vesuvius, you will find the ancient port city of Naples. Amongst the noise and chaos, the population are diverse and generous. The only thing bigger than a Neapolitan’s voice is their heart – they are warm and accommodating people. With domestic and international tourism in this ancient […]

Where to Drink Beer in Bologna

Bologna, Italy is a must see city for any beer lover travelling or living in the country. It is the unofficial beer capital of the peninsula and every year holds the premier beer festival for independent brewers in Italy and Europe called MicroBo. If you can’t make it to MicroBo (usually held in September), don’t […]

The History of Beer in Australia

It’s no secret that Australians love beer. According to the latest alcohol consumption data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Aussies consume about 18 million litres of beer every year. This makes Australians roughly 19th for beer consumption per capita in the world. But where did Australia’s love for beer begin? While it is likely […]

eBay for Brewing

Is eBay a Good Resource for your Brewing Needs? Should I build my brew house from materials at the hardware store? Is it better to shop at my local home brew store? Or can I trust eBay for my needs? I have spent a large amount of money and a good deal of time buying brewing equipment and supplies, […]