Stateside Session IPA as you might guess from the name is inspired by an American IPA and is brewed with American and English hops and malts. It comes from Butcombe Brewery in Bristol, England, so what’s it like? Stateside Session IPA is okay, a bit mediocre and quite tame in aroma and flavour. It pours … Read more
Once you have built your pub shed or prepared an existing one to convert, it is time to fit out the pub shed interior. This is the exciting part, but not one you want to rush. There are some key aspects to think about before you get stuck in. The key aspects of a pub … Read more
Shepherd Neame’s India Pale Ale is a traditional old style British IPA. An original recipe take on those beers shipped across the oceans to India many years previous. Sounds exciting, but what is this India Pale Ale like? Shepherd Neame’s India Pale Ale is pretty good, sweet caramel malt up front, a fruity body and … Read more
Home Brewing is an interesting mix of science and art, one that’s gathered a dedicated following. However, average people just like you and I, can transform simple ingredients into great beers (just like the breweries do). Table Of Contents How Does Home Brewing Work? There are four key elements for brewing beer at home: At … Read more
Astryd Juicy Hazy Pale comes from Thornbridge Riverside Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. It is a bottle conditioned session pale ale with a low 3.8% ABV. So what’s it like? Astryd Juicy Hazy Pale Ale is just what it says it is, very juicy, a little hazy and pretty good. It pours a light straw … Read more
Building a DIY pub shed can feel like a bit of a mountain to climb, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s all about the planning and preparing for the job before you jump in and build it. By writing out a to do list for your DIY pub shed will set out the perfect … Read more
Delirium is a Belgian Strong Beer from the Family Brewery Huyghe in Melle, Belgium. It is a blonde style beer coming in at 8.4% ABV, so it packs a punch, but what is it like? Delirium Belgian Strong Beer is a pretty good beer, well carbonated with a smooth mouthfeel and a dry but slight … Read more
I am of course talking about Barry Island IPA, said to be an American style IPA. It is brewed by SA Brains Brewery based close by in Cardiff, Wales. So what is Barry Island beer like? Barry Island IPA is not American style at all, more of a old British style, but you know what, … Read more
Smug DDH IPA is a Northern Monk beer and part of their Faith In Futures which donates grants to charities and causes in the local community. So by drinking this beer you help others, but is Smug DDH IPA a decent beer? Yes, Smug DDH IPA is a decent beer, in fact I love it. … Read more
Safe As Chocolate Milk is a chocolate coffee milk stout from the Crafty Devil Brewing Co in Cardiff, Wales. This beer is one of the variations of the breweries ‘Safe As Milk’ stout, but what is it like? Safe As Chocolate Milk stout is a decent milk stout with rich tones of chocolate and coffee. … Read more