James Squire – the man, the myth, the criminal…the beer!

In early December 1754, Tim and Mary Squires welcomed their son James into this world – and for the next 68 years proceeded to be a convict, a polygamist, a settler and finally a brewer – one of the first in New South Wales (the original name of Australia, subsequently the name of the state where the first city lies).

To kick-off this journey of tastes and to celebrate what would be his 257^th birthday – we will raise a toast to James Squire by tasting the various brews that now bare his name.  These delicious liquids are known as:

·         Nine Tales Amber Ale

·         The Chancer Golden Ale

·         Four “Wives” Pilsner

·         Stowaway India Pale Ale

·         Jack of Spades Porter

·         Sundown Lager

·         One Fifty Lashes Pale Ale

And the new and elusive special limited summer release – Orchard Crush Apple Cider*

Along the way I will attempt to regale you with tales of his life, the stories behind the name of each glorious pint, and comparisons I have sampled around the globe.

The journey begins……

*I will include cider’s in reviews and samplings as well.  As in Ireland or the UK it is more acceptable to order or raise a pint of cider in Oz….opposed to being called a ninny in North America