I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating wildfires in Australia these past couple of weeks. The effect on people and the environment is just staggering.
The Hargreaves Hill Brewery, just north of Melbourne, was devestated. And after they just completed an expensive expansion.
Once you’ve donated to the Red Cross, consider buying some of Hargreaves Hill beer to help out. Or, if you’re not in one of their markets, consider a donation.
(via International BS Blog)
Beer-a-Day #45
What can I say about this beyond what Ron said? Well, I can say that he spent nearly as much to send me one bottle as it cost him for the six-pack. And that he broke a number of laws and the shipping company’s rules.
Honey-colored, with an off-white that drops fairly quickly. I love the aroma of this thing; it’s just loaded with grapefruit. Medium body and not overly bitter.
I don’t know if this is the best pale ale I’ve ever had, but it’s very good. This needs further research.
Widmer Brothers Drifter Pale Ale
p.s. Thanks Ron!
Somehow I’ve been sucked into both Facebook and Twitter. I suppose I’m a little late to this Web 2.0 party, but us old guys are often a little slow on the uptake.
Anyway, you can follow Hop Talk at both Facebook and Twitter.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hop-Talk/50716112866
We’ll be using both to supplement what we blog about, like live on-the-scene tastings and links to news articles of interest.
What about you? Are you Tweeting? Are you…Facebooking? (What is the term for “using Facebook”?)
