NEWS & VIEWS – 8th May 2023
Turbulent Times
In the midst of the very sad news that Brew By Numbers and Brick are both likely heading into Administration this week, it has emerged that Unity are going to continue under new ownership, but with most of the same staff as previously.
In the midst of the very sad news that Brew By Numbers and Brick are both likely heading into Administration this week, it has emerged that Unity are going to continue under new ownership, but with most of the same staff as previously.
Why Categorise Beer?
Following on from his recent article noting the lack of new beer styles recently, Jeff Alworth at Beervana asks whether our obsession with putting beers into categories is doing the scene a disservice?
Following on from his recent article noting the lack of new beer styles recently, Jeff Alworth at Beervana asks whether our obsession with putting beers into categories is doing the scene a disservice?
Aussie Hop Harvest Increases Nearly 10%
This week Stan Hieronymus reports that Hop Products Australia (who have a virtual monopoly on Australian hop farming) have reported a 9.9% increase in production for the 2023 harvest compared to 2022. Look out for lots more lovely Galaxy, Vic Secret and Eclipse IPAs later in the year!
This week Stan Hieronymus reports that Hop Products Australia (who have a virtual monopoly on Australian hop farming) have reported a 9.9% increase in production for the 2023 harvest compared to 2022. Look out for lots more lovely Galaxy, Vic Secret and Eclipse IPAs later in the year!
Smoky Ale Of The Seas
Finally, Craft Beer and Brewing have a brilliant historical piece by Lars Marius Garshol, looking at Skibsol, the smoky ale of the seas beloved by Scandinavian seafarers as part of their daily rations in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Finally, Craft Beer and Brewing have a brilliant historical piece by Lars Marius Garshol, looking at Skibsol, the smoky ale of the seas beloved by Scandinavian seafarers as part of their daily rations in the 18th and 19th centuries.
