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## [Recipe: Backyard Cricket IPL](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-backyard-cricket-ipl)

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Here in the Southern Hemisphere, during the summer we play cricket's equivalent of"stickball"called"Backyard Cricket"- an improvised, shortened and miniaturised version of the game.

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## [Recipe: Royal Lager](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-royal-lager)

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## [Recipe: Aussie Classic Gold](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-aussie-classic-gold)

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## [Recipe: Citrus Lager](https://blog.mangrovejacks.com/recipe-citrus-lager)

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Us lucky folk down under are slowly making our way back towards summer so it's almost time to crack out some light and refreshing beers to keep us cool. We've whipped up this Citrus Lager recipe...

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