Beer Reflections

A can of Hard Solo next to a can of Solo

Has Asahi screwed over the alcoholic beverage industry with Hard Solo?

Hard Solo. Appropriate or not, it’s raised the hackles of anti-alcohol campaigners and threatens the alcohol beverages industry watchdog, ABAC.

Don’t cry for me

Don’t cry for me

In one fell swoop, Lion has acquired three well-known indie breweries. Does this alleged 180 by Fermentum risk further eroding the integrity of independent beer?

Mayday Hills – Wild Red

Mayday Hills – Wild Red

Wild Red is the third in a refresh to Bridge Road Brewers Mayday Hills brand. What does it say about our appetite for ales of this style?

Don’t cry for me

Don’t cry for me

In one fell swoop, Lion has acquired three well-known indie breweries. Does this alleged 180 by Fermentum risk further eroding the integrity of independent beer?

Mayday Hills – Wild Red

Mayday Hills – Wild Red

Wild Red is the third in a refresh to Bridge Road Brewers Mayday Hills brand. What does it say about our appetite for ales of this style?

Mandarina, Meine Liebe

Mandarina, Meine Liebe

Mandarina, Meine Liebe is the latest limited release from Hawkers. There’s a lot to love about this NEIPA that uses German Mandarina Bavaria Hops.