A nice refreshing glass of cider is a great drink on a hot day, or any other time too. However brewing your own cider can be somewhat laborious. Picking, chopping and extracting the juice from a pile of apples is a big task. But there is an alternative and its called turbo cider. So what … Read more
This beer is from a Welsh brewery that are committed to making great beers without having too much impact on the environment. Lucky for me, I found myself drinking Conwy APA, which is their decent American Pale Ale. The brewery is in one of Britain’s best preserved medieval towns Conwy, situated close to Snowdonia. Among … Read more
Who likes Franziskaner Weissbier? Well a lot of people do, however I am not so keen. I had high hopes for this beer, but it just didn’t live up to my expectations. A popular beer throughout Germany and the world and one with a long history. Being a German beer I thought I was in … Read more
A bar is a perfect addition to any home for personal enjoyment as well as entertaining family and friends. So it is best to plan it well before we jump in and build it. Getting the measurements and spacings right is very important. So how much space should I have behind a home bar? Build … Read more
Glide is from a relatively new brewery who say ‘The Purpose Of Beer Is To Create Pleasure’ I can hop on board with that. Their beers are brewed without any limits, so is Glide NEIPA by Salt a good beer? This New England IPA is brewed by Salt Beer Factory in collaboration with Drop Project … Read more
Any kind of home bar is a great thing, whether it is a well set up basement bar or a converted shed. The ultimate part of a home bar is a draught beer system. But what is best a flash cooler or kegerator? Whether you think about a draught system when setting up a home … Read more
A beer from the brewery that make the famous Hobgoblin range, which are great ales, especially their Ruby Beer. I love that beer, so I had high hopes for this one too. However is Firecatcher by Wychwood Brewery any good? The same brewery as the Ruby beer, the same bottle and the same funky mysterious … Read more
Do I need a hydrometer for brewing beer at home? This is a question I have seen a lot, so thought I would address it. Taking hydrometer readings can sound a little complex, but it really isn’t that difficult. When home brewing beer it is a useful tool to have, in fact I would say … Read more
Just another Indian Pale Ale, not according to the brewer. This one is a traditional IPA hopped up to the top with a strength to make your feet curl. Well it sounds good, but is Cannonball IPA a quality beer? I liked the last beer I tried from this brewery Stiggy Pop, therefore when I … Read more
Unless you brew beer, then you probably have not asked yourself ‘what is trub and is it bad?’ And even if you do brew beer and you have asked yourself that question, the answer or answers are a little vague. In fact there are conflicting results depending on who you ask. Some brewers are okay … Read more