A Closer Look at IPA

The Indian Pale Ale or IPA has enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity over the past decade or so. Beer drinkers love the style for its robust flavour, fragrant hops and bitterness. According to the Brewers Association, IPA is the most popular craft beer sold in retailers across America. In this article, we’ll have a […]

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 […]

Ingredient Spotlight: Fruit

Are you getting bored of drinking and brewing the same old beer? Do you have a fussy beer drinker in your life who doesn’t like the more traditional styles? It might be time to explore the world of fruit beers! In this instalment of Ingredient Spotlight, we’ll dive into the world of fruited beers. We’ll […]

Amazon Brewing Gear Review

In recent years, Amazon has changed the way we shop. Many ecommerce features that we take for granted were pioneered by Amazon: personalised recommendations, one click checkout and user generated rating and review systems. Amazon is convenient, fast and many products are less expensive than if you bought them from a retail store. While you […]

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 […]

Ingredient Spotlight: Water

Water is one of the big four ingredients for making beer and its importance cannot be understated. Water makes up a majority of the beer we drink and its composition, pH and source have a massive impact on the taste and quality of our brew. In this Ingredient Spotlight we’re going to explore the world […]