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This article via BeerSweden caught my eye. Fullers is threatening to sue over use of the term "ESB" which it claims to have invented in 1971 and has trademarked in the UK and Europe. Reminiscent of DB Brewery's threats over "radler" and "summer ale". Wonder if their lawyers will come gunning...

Does anyone know if there are any Australian companies selling beer engines? Neither Hoshizaki Lancer, Andale, nor Micromatic carry them. You can buy them from companies in the UK for about A$300 not including exorbitant shipping rates. Ditto ebay.com.uk.

The organisers of the Federation Square Microbrew Showcase have announced their "People's Choice" vote winners from the October tasting event. According to their email there were 24 breweries and contract beer companies in attendance and maximum capacity was reached by 6:30 on Wednesday and 6...

Summer is coming, which puts me in the mood for makkoli - a Korean rice-beer of sorts that I enjoyed while living there. Best served from a gourd or wooden bowl to accompany pajeon (a kind of savory crepe), on a wooden platform overlooking the rice paddies on sweltering moonlight night! Ah...

G'day, Bit of a newb question here. Looking to launch into some meadmaking. In the past I've paid out the nose for honey in 1 and 2 kg containers at the local deli/provender. Just wondering if there are any good tips on where to buy it in larger quantities (7 or 8 kg), and hopefully at a...

Has anyone heard of - or even better - tried this beer? http://www.hawthornbrewing.com.au/ Judging from the website it seems to be another contract beer (i.e. the address of the "Brewing Company" is a PO Box). Not sure what the point is of another pale ale hitting the shelves, especially if...

I've had a friend tell me he was enjoying some draught cider the other night. That, and the proliferation of "Carlton Draught" bottles makes me wonder if I have misunderstood the meaning of the word "draught". It was my understanding that a draught beer was a beer served from a tap. Or is...

Nice buy at $300 if you're in Sydney and act fast - auction closes at 10:30 Link here

A friend who is getting into extract brewing came to me with a problem batch. He had done everything the same way as before (he said) but was getting this really metallic taste in the latest batch he had brewed. He is partial to Coopers Sparkling Ale kits. I immediately asked him if he was...