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What Makes Christmas Beer So Special

Rob — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:37:28 +0000

Christmas Beer is not just for fun, there is a real tradition behind it. So while you stock up your home bar or pub shed with a few festive beers think about its origin. There is a history behind Christmas beer and why it is so special. Christmas Beer, often referred to as Yule Beer ... Read more

Will The Home Bar Kill The Pub

Rob — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:58:50 +0000

The Home bar or pub shed have gained popularity in recent years, especially since the beginning of 2020. Many of these home bars and pub sheds have real draught beer on tap, TV’s, dartboards, pool tables and even toilets. But will the home bar kill the pub? Although many pubs have closed their doors in ... Read more

Who Are Two Fat Blokes And Pub Shed Radio – Pub Shed Of The Year 2022

Rob — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:27:55 +0000

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

Why Are Bottle Openers Called Church Keys

Rob — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:50:44 +0000

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 about? I decided to find out the answer and thought I would share my findings. The simple and most feasible answer…

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Why Is A Bar Called A Bar

Rob — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:54:35 +0000

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. Some restaurants have bars, football stadiums have bars, we even use to have milk bars. There are lots of theories to the origin of the counter becoming known as…

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Say Cheers To Beer It’s Beer Day Britain

Rob — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:08:38 +0000

Today the 15th June is the day that all Brits can raise a glass and celebrate beer. And lets be honest, beer is always worth celebrating. There is even a song to go with this wonderful beer day. The official time to raise a glass and celebrate is 7.00 pm. So pour a beer, raise ... Read more

Will The Crowler Catch On

Rob — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:59:09 +0000

If you are lucky enough to live near a brewery or tap room, then you will probably be able to purchase beer to go. A beer fresh from the tap packaged to enjoy at home. These are known as Growlers which are large bottles filled for take out beer. But what about the Crowler? And will the Crowler catch on? The crowler is the same concept as the growler, however instead of a large glass container…

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Saison Vs Farmhouse Ale

Rob — Mon, 09 May 2022 15:01:04 +0000

There are many different styles of beers from lager through to porter. Just like the Porter Vs Stout debate, it can get a little confusing. Especially when breweries use different names to refer to the same thing. These beer styles can have a blurred edge with either slight or considerable variations. A Saison or Farmhouse ... Read more

Is This The Worst Beer Accident Of All Time? London Beer Flood

Rob — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:30:03 +0000

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

Is Guinness A Stout Or A Porter

Rob — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:52:12 +0000

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