A special edition cask porter that is from the madness that is Tiny Rebel. I say madness in a good way and you will understand when you look through their beer range. A brewery that seems to live off of brewing some real wacky beers at and incredible rate. However is Press Start by Tiny … Read more
It’s all about the fun factor, a few drinks with friends in a bar and the shots start flowing. This can end up bad enough. But when someone says to you ‘would you drink a bar mat shot’, what are you going to say? My advice is to run and don’t look back. Before I … Read more
In the beginning it was about picking up a beer that I have not tried yet. This one caught my eye and came home with me. I had no real expectation when I found myself drinking Roll With It by Vocation brewery. However it blew my socks off. Well that is not strictly true as … Read more
Although born in Portland, Maine USA, the Shipyard Brewery is a partnership between America and England. An American Entrepreneur and an English Master Brewer created a world famous brewery producing world famous beers. Among those beers is this one, but is Shipyard American IPA a good beer. It is an American style IPA, but brewed … Read more
Today the 15th June is the day that all Brits can raise a glass and celebrate beer. And lets be honest, beer is always worth celebrating. There is even a song to go with this wonderful beer day. The official time to raise a glass and celebrate is 7.00 pm. So pour a beer, raise … Read more
Take the awesome natural beauty of Gower and add the power of a real Welsh ale and you have Gower Power. Capturing the essence of Three Cliffs Bay blended with a malty brew laced with a fruity edge. Now that sounds like a brew you want to drink. But is Gower Power beer any good? … Read more
If you are lucky enough to live near a brewery or tap room, then you will probably be able to purchase beer to go. A beer fresh from the tap packaged to enjoy at home. These are known as Growlers which are large bottles filled for take out beer. But what about the Crowler? And … Read more
An American inspired pale ale that is brewed in good old Yorkshire in the north of England. A flagship beer for the Roosters Brewing Co. It flaunts the citrus and fruity style that the Cascade hop from the US brings to the party. However is Yankee pale ale any good? One of the first beers … Read more
Red wine is favoured the world over, as a stand alone drink to savour. It is especially good with food such as a cheese board or meat like beef or lamb. It is also used in many recipes to enhance the aroma and flavor of food. But what can I mix red wine with to … Read more
A flagship beer from a brewery that is over two hundred years old. So anyone would be forgiven for having high expectations. But how good is the session IPA from Greene King? Does it fall short of its acclaimed clean crisp moreish ale? Can this old style IPA stand amongst the modern craft IPA’s and … Read more