Sunrise citrus pale ale is from the Hafod Brewing Company in Mold, Flintshire, Wales, close to bordering England. I guess the clue is in the name, this looks to be a pale ale with plenty of citrus kick. But is it any good? Sunrise citrus pale ale is a zesty pale ale which is refreshing … Read more
Instead of sugary substitutes, zero-proof cocktails are taking center stage, offering a sophisticated alternative to classic alcoholic drinks. While terms like “mocktail” or “virgin cocktail” might still be used, the focus has shifted to careful crafting. These alcohol-free drinks are now designed with the same level of attention to detail as their boozy counterparts, ensuring … Read more
Monty’s Dark Secret is a full bodied stout from the Welsh Brewer Monty’s Brewery. It has been a while since I have had one of their beers, but I love the brewery and I love stout. So is Dark Secret a decent stout? Dark Secret is a decent stout with its well balanced bitter sweet … Read more
Designing a home bar is exciting — but getting the dimensions wrong is one of the fastest ways to end up with a bar that feels cramped, awkward, or uncomfortable to use. The good news is that home bar sizing isn’t complicated once you know the measurements that actually matter. This guide covers: If you’re … Read more
Franz Beer is an Oktoberfest beer from the Rhinegeist Brewery of Cincinnati, Ohio in the US. Not your traditional Lager type Oktoberfest beer with the use of ale yeast, but apparently true to style. Franz Beer is pretty good, fruity, sweet with a mild bitterness. It pours a mid gold with a fairly thin head. … Read more
Antlered IPA comes from the Welsh brewery Purple Moose located in Porthmadog in North wales. It is described as simply a stunning beer from Snowdonia. Sounds good, but is it? I wouldn’t call antlered IPA a stunning beer, for me it is a bit of a let down. It pours a clear mid gold with … Read more
What better way to enjoy the day of love with the love of your life than a few fun and flirty cocktails. How about a ‘Blushing Kiss Martini’, a ‘Velvet Valentine’, a ‘Cherry Bomb’ or a ‘Passionate Embrace’. All great cocktails to enjoy together this Valentines day. But there’s more, so read on to discover … Read more
Tramcar is a New England IPA from the Wild Horse Brewing Company in Llandudno, North Wales. A small brewery now in its ninth year and producing some fine craft ales consumed locally and beyond. So what is Tramcar IPA like? Tramcar IPA is a tropical fruity experience with a no nonsense bitter finish. It pours … Read more
Welsh Pale Ale is Tidy, as they say in Wales. A well balanced refreshing pale ale, a joy to drink. It pours a clear Gold with a foamy white one finger head. On the nose it has a good malt base with zesty citrus kick on top. The taste hits with a good biscuity malt … Read more