It is not often you hear that sentence in a pub these days. However it use to be a popular sentence because mild was a popular beer. So can I have a pint of mild please? It depends if you get lucky or not. There are some pubs that do still have a mild on … Read more
Why on earth am I writing about two blokes that are supposedly a bit fat and a radio station about pub sheds? You may have and idea or you may think I have lost the plot, either way read on. So who are two fat blokes and pub shed radio? Part of the title does … Read more
Brewed by Vocation this is a hard hitting New England IPA that makes no apologies. It is an in your face juicy and hazy IPA. But is Love And Hate a decent beer? The title says it all, you will either love this beer or hate it. If you like a hazy IPA that is … Read more
Why are bottle openers called church keys? I saw this question pop up on a forum recently and have never heard this term before. I had no idea that a bottle opener is also known as a church key. It is obviously a nickname for the bottle opener, but why and how did it come … Read more
I have had this beer many times over the years, mostly on tap. However it has been a long time since I have enjoyed a pint of The Rev. When I saw the bottle in a store I thought why not, so what is The Rev. James Ale like? The original recipe dates back to … Read more
What is the best beer fridge temperature? For any beer lover it is important to serve the beer at the right temperature. Storing the beer at the right temperature is the key to serving it at the right temperature. Having said that, it gets a little complicated because different beers are best served at different … Read more
A beer brewed by the oldest brewery in Wales, Felinfoel Brewery. So chances are it is going to be a good beer. Which begs the question, Felinfoel IPA is it any good? This is more of an old style IPA which is relatively low in ABV compared to the more modern high ABV IPA’s. It … Read more
Having our own home bar to entertain friends and family gives us the freedom to make any drink we choose. There are no limits, so why create a home bar cocktail menu? We want our guests to have a good experience and have the drink they want. So creating a bar menu would surely restrict … Read more
I have been putting this one off for a long time, mainly because of the fall out from this beer. However I came across my notes from when I tried it and thought I would finally post my review. So is Indie Pale Ale any good? I wasn’t sure whether to forget this beer and … Read more
When I say bar I mean the counter that we stand at to order a drink in the pub. Why is it not referred to as a counter? So why is a bar called a bar? Of course some places that have a bar in them are also called a bar and not a pub. … Read more