web analytics

Pete Mitcham

Pete Mitcham Pete Mitcham, aka Prof Pilsner, is well known to anyone involved in the craft beer scene in Australia as the Editor In Chief of The Critics’ Choice – Australia’s Best Beers and as a contributor to The Beer Lovers Guide to Australia. He is also the host of beer dinners and tastings through his company, Beer Blokes. He is co-editor of Australian Brews News and, with Editor Matt Kirkegaard hosts Radio Brews News, Australia’s leading beer Podcast series and available through iTunes. To the rest of us, Pete is just a great bloke with a passion for good beer. His writing leans towards the social and cultural aspects of beer and drinking in Australia rather than straight reviews because, as he says, beer is such a subjective thing and taste and perception of flavour is a very personal thing. All the same, he is an unashamed advocate of the Australian craft beer scene who gets great joy from seeing someone genuinely surprised at how much they enjoy a beer that he has suggested. Never one to take himself or his beer too seriously Pete likes nothing more to share with anyone who’ll listen the stories and traditions and myths behind Australia’s favourite beverage.

Web Site: http://beerblokes.blogspot.com/


Ride to Conquer Cancer raises a glass

May 28, 2013
Ride to Conquer Cancer raises a glass

After treating yourself through Good Beer Week, here's a chance to do something for others with a Beer Dinner at The Plough Hotel to raise money for cancer research and treatment.
Read More »

Good Beer Week PoO — All aboard, tickets please!

May 15, 2013
Good Beer Week PoO — All aboard, tickets please!

Last year Good Beer Week uncovered a few 'gems'. Pete Mitcham re-visits a must-see for Sth Aus Pint of Origin.
Read More »

Brewers & Chewers sets the table again

May 13, 2013
Brewers & Chewers sets the table again

With Good Beer Week fast approaching, a highlight for brewers and punters alike has been Brewers & Chewers, which is about to present its third installment
Read More »

Raise a glass – of scepticism

April 25, 2013
Raise a glass – of scepticism

As he returns from the dawn service, Pete Mitcham looks at the VB Raise a Glass campaign debate to see which side is 'winning'.
Read More »

Beer and tax and the blame game

April 22, 2013
Beer and tax and the blame game

Pete Mitcham saddles up his high horse as another social commentator has a cheap pot-shot at his beloved beer.
Read More »

AIBA 2013. We pour so that they may reign

April 22, 2013
AIBA 2013. We pour so that they may reign

The 2013 AIBA judhing is complete, the medals decided and the washing up done. Pete Mitcham looks at how it all came together.
Read More »

Melusine is set to cast her beery spell

April 18, 2013
Melusine is set to cast her beery spell

Pete Mitcham takes on a journey through a little French village and discovers some lovely craft beer.
Read More »

A hard earned thirst DOES deserve a big cold beer

April 18, 2013
A hard earned thirst DOES deserve a big cold beer

New research shows that that nice tingly feeling you get when you drink a beer might be more rewarding than you thought.
Read More »

Volunteers required

April 16, 2013
Volunteers required

Calling all beer lovers! Volunteers are required to help with an important cause.
Read More »

Crafty Beggars – begging to be craft?

March 6, 2013
crafty beggars2

The recent entry into the craft beer market by 'Big Beer' creates a stir across the ditch with an interesting marketing approach.
Read More »



Beer and Food