Whether we stack glasses to carry them from one place to another, or when storing them. Is it the right thing to do? In my opinion it is a no no, but will stacking glasses damage them? Any kind of home bar, small or large will need plenty of glassware. How we care for those … 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
How do I display liquor bottles in a bar? A question that I have been asked recently and one that requires a little thought. It is not ideal to store your liquor bottles in a cupboard out of site. Mainly because you can’t see exactly what you have at a glance. Displaying your liquor bottles … Read more
I have heard so many people say “Why Is Beer So Bitter? A lot of people just don’t like beer because it is too bitter for them. On the other hand there are many beer lovers who lap up all that bitterness. In this article I will explore the why’s and wherefores of the bitterness … Read more
A outdoor bar is a great addition to any home. We all love to get outside in our gardens on a hot day and enjoy a drink with friends. What better way to do that than your own garden bar. However it can be expensive to build a bar in the garden. So how do … Read more
It is a nice thought to have a bar in the home, but it can be a daunting one too. Where do I start? But the top concern for most is, how much will it cost? Getting started could just be a case of looking around you, think old furniture. This may lead to asking … Read more
Why is my ice white or cloudy, when I see drinks being served with perfectly clear ice cubes? Clear ice is a bit of a trend and for good reason. It just looks way better in the glass as well as when the drink is poured over it. You may be wondering how you can … Read more
The temperature of beer may not seem like a big deal. Just serve me a cold one and I will be happy, right. A cold beer is a thirst quencher and on a hot day that is what we want. But what about aroma and flavor, will it be affected by how cold or warm … Read more
It is not worth opening a bottle of prosecco if you are only going to have one glass. Why? Because it will lose all that lovely fizz. That is how a lot of people think, and they are right because it will lose its fizz. But how long will prosecco last once opened? Prosecco, as … Read more
Beer is one of the most consumed drinks in the world, it is up there with tea, coffee and of course water. We are a world of beer lovers, but can we describe the real elements of a beer. No one wants to come over as a beer snob, but it enhances the experience when … Read more