Can you imagine the city of London flooding with beer? It just isn’t going to happen, right? Well it did, but not in the way it can come across. In fact the London beer flood is a dreadful tragedy that London did suffer in 1814. As a result eight people lost their lives. So is … Read more
Not so long ago I tried A Golden Opportunity from Craft Nation which is a German Pilsner style beer. It didn’t blow my socks off, but it was okay. It just missed the mark on most counts really. However I am now drinking Easier Said Than Done IPA from the same brewery. So does this … Read more
The black pint that has a thick creamy top balances the sweet with the bitter and has a roasted character. An Irish brew loved by millions of people worldwide that has been around since 1759. It is fair to say that this beer is well established and popular. However, is Guinness a stout or a … Read more
You may have spotted two slight details about this beer that relate to a certain time of the year. That time of the year is of course Christmas. Advent the period leading up to the holiday season, and port a drink that also relates to this time of the year. Why then am I drinking … Read more
It may not seem that important, I mean if I want a cold soda, then I will store it in the refrigerator. I like my wine chilled, so I will put it in the refrigerator. The same goes for beer, just pop it in that big white box and all will be well. However by … Read more
Another lively little IPA number from the Brewdog Household. You can’t go to the store these days without a Brewdog offering staring at you from the shelf demanding your attention. They just draw me in, and while I try to resist temptation, sometimes it is futile. This time it was a cheeky little session IPA, … Read more
A lightly smoked salmon, or a flame grilled burger with that smoky flavor are just divine. This is why we love barbecues so much, it gives us that burnt smoky flavor that tastes so good. But what are we talking about when we say smoked cocktails? And is a cocktail smoker worth it? Just like … Read more
The Handsome Hound is man’s best friend, but would this IPA be my best friend? Unlike many other beers I have tried to pass in a store. This one did not stop me in my tracks, well it wouldn’t. As beer labels go, this one is a little bland. I am not a label man, … Read more
A tricky subject split by debate with different opinions over what a cocktail actually is and its origin. Many questions arise when we look into the world of cocktails. Some are not really bothered and will mix what they want. Others constitute a cocktail as several specific ingredients for it to be a cocktail. So … Read more
An ice cold drink is always a welcome drink, especially on a hot day. The trouble with ice is it will water down your drink as it melts. While many people do not mind this, some hate their favorite drink to be watered down. A freezer glass could be just the solution. But is a … Read more