Any beer lover will have their favorite type of beer, but is always eager to try different styles of beer too. However there are times when you just want a pint of your favorite style beer, but one that is easy to drink with no fuss. That is exactly what happened recently on a shopping … Read more
Sitting on the patio or deck in the evening is a great way to relax, especially after a busy day. Our outdoor space is the perfect place to enjoy a drink with family or friends. But what happens when it gets chilli? Well it can spoil the fun, no one wants to sit there shivering. … Read more
It’s just another IPA, and there are plenty of those about. However, although they are a plenty, some do stand out in more ways than one. It is not always in a good way either, but thankfully that is not the case here. Nevertheless it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, I mean beer. … Read more
We all love a glass of wine, whether it is to accompany a meal of to savour on its own. Wine makes an appearance in many cocktails in all of its guises. When it comes to white wine it seems that its sparkling sibling gets all the limelight. So here are some best white wine … Read more
Having a home bar is a dream for any beer lover. However having beer on tap just puts the cherry on the cake. Pouring a beer from the tap is like bringing the pub home. So what about countertop draught beer? How easy is it to install a tap at the home bar? Well it … Read more
It’s from Brewdog and it’s a New England IPA, which means it is exciting too. When I order it on tap and wait in anticipation for the bartender to pour and serve. My mouth starts watering. When it hit the bar presented in front of me, I just starred at it, mesmerized by its presence. … Read more
Why is my ice white or cloudy, when I see drinks being served with perfectly clear ice cubes? Clear ice is a bit of a trend and for good reason. It just looks way better in the glass as well as when the drink is poured over it. You may be wondering how you can … Read more
So I went to Brewdog in Cardiff and ended up drinking a couple of Crafty Devil beers. The idea was a live gig, a little shopping, some good food and some good beer. A chilled out couple of days, which included a flight of beers to sample. One of those beers was Helles Bells By … Read more
There are many different styles of beers from lager through to porter. Just like the Porter Vs Stout debate, it can get a little confusing. Especially when breweries use different names to refer to the same thing. These beer styles can have a blurred edge with either slight or considerable variations. A Saison or Farmhouse … Read more
Sometimes it is just nice to sit back and enjoy a classic old English style bitter. A beer that is not trying to blow your socks off. But instead delivers an easy drinking experience with a chilled out vibe. Well that is what you get, but is Banks’s Amber Bitter any good? It is good … Read more