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ANDREW DELL Cape Town FRED WEISS Washington, DC PHILIP TAFT-DICK San Diego, California PULENG ZACHARIA Bloemfontein, Free State ALAN MAHON Glasgow, Scotland (Founder of Brewgooder) “When I started homebrewing, I read how spruce tips were used as a bittering agent before hops became most common. Reportedly fresh and resinous, I even looked into buying tinctures, but to date have never tried a beer with spruce!” “I am happy to try any beer my sister brews!” [Editor’s Note: This is not a paid advertorial. ] “A style of beer that I am dying to try is the Grisette. I made a low-alcohol Saison (won second place in the nationals in 2022) and I've since learned that it tastes similar to a Grisette, hence my curiosity about the beer.” “I'd love to try the Back Home Beer company's Persian Lager because 1) my niece wrote an article about its founder and the beer's origins, 2) it springs from rich family memories and regional traditions, and 3) it’s made in NYC - my home town." “I’ve never had an alcohol-free sour beer. I am not quite sure if they exist but I’d love to give it a try.” MASH OUT Is there a beer – whether a style, flavour, or brand – you have heard or read about and never tried, but want to? FORTHIS SUMMER ISSUEWE ASKEDOURREADERS: 64 | Summer 2023 | ontapmag.co.za