This has been the coldest winter in my part of the world for about 40 years. So I've been drinking heavy, syrupy beers that tend to suit the unusual weather (and yes, I know I'm a sook when compared to…
"England has climate. Australia has weather." So say some English friends of ours who have since moved back to the U.K. This country has been in a 10 year drought of epic proportions which ended last year. Rather than balance…
All of this writing is thirsty work. We hosted a small barbecue a week or two back for amongst others, our self appointed beer tasting panel, Geoff Semon, Mike Foster and yours truly. The weather didn't cooperate for the barbecue…
Click here for a definition of Porter. Zywiec (pronounced zzhh iv ee ets) is a strong Polish Baltic Porter. At 9.5% and having read the Porter link above, I think most beer connoisseurs would call this a stout. Without worrying too much…
This is my official beer of the year for 2010. The judging panel was me, Geoff Semon and Mike Foster. What are our qualifications in giving this prestigious award to this Danish Imperial Stout? Geoff has ridden bikes on…
