Doctor's Orders Brewing

I've just finished a story on Doctor's Orders Brewing which will get published on Brew News in the next few days. I'm really excited to publish it and have people read it.

I think the coolest thing about people like the Doc is that his success isn't a whiz bang overnight type of thing. He's been working at it for years and in the process he has given so much to craft beer, so freely. He started Ale Stars, he was one of the first members of Aussie Home Brewer.

It so important that craft beer isn't a fly by night category trend. It's a life long love affair with beer and Darren really illustrates that well. I'll link to the article as soon as it's up.

British Beers

I love a good British ale. Sitting in a pub with a wooden bar for a few hours, sinking pints of mild ales, ESB and brown ales, is a past time I don't intend on giving up any time soon. Noting the difference between a cask poured IPA to it's draught brother is a learning experience that you can't come upon in any other way.

The British invented many of the styles that have been popularised by the American craft beer movement and have been distorted to create the huge, flavoursome beers that dominate the high end of the market.

So understanding British styles, should be a mandate for any enthusiastic craft beer drinker. If you find yourself in this category, I would suggest checking out this guide to British Styles put together by Serious Eats. It's a little beginner, but may be of interest to anyone who doesn't know much about the origin of styles.