Brendan Day is one of a handful of Certified Cicerone accredited beer gurus in WA. He is also a representative for the rebranded Cheeky Monkey label.

We chat with Brendan about what it takes to be a Cicerone. And in the wake of the ACCC decision not to outlaw pub and bar tap contracts, we asked Brendan about the difficulties of trying to get an independent brewer's products in venues.

This week also includes a mention of The Sip's story about Gage Roads' positioning for the beer contract at the new Perth Stadium. More beer news on The Sip.