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The first time I entered the Tyler Street Garage I thought I'd walked into an Irish police station. It was hectic.

Purists who say don't mess with malt should think again, says Don Kavanagh.

I was worried when I stepped into The Villager, mostly because I saw two suits near the bar.

Independent brewers are making fine beers. Don Kavanagh's interest is piqued.

'Are you talkin' to me?' Don Kavanagh asks why cellphone junkies hang out in bars.

The revelation that James Bond will drink beer in the upcoming movie <i>Skyfall</i> is a sobering sign of the times.

It's good to be prepared. When the sun does start shining there are rooftop bars and garden pubs to make the most of the blue sky and clear evenings.

Free booze can exact a steep price for those who pounce on the dregs.

The hearty warmth of Jim's newest ryes set Don Kavanagh beaming ear-to ear.

Customers, writes Don Kavanagh, have been left out of breweries' and bars' thinking.

Brews from the past are back, and taking Don Kavanagh down memory lane.

Don Kavanagh wonders why we're paying gold-plated prices for domestic beer.

We're spoiled for choice these days, writes Don Kavanagh.

Don Kavanagh assesses a 'new' range of brews from the Mac's brand.

For Don Kavanagh a tequila sunrise is so old hat. He'd rather drink a Black Mexican.