A golden hoppy ale from the walled market town Conwy in North Wales. The brewery of the same name Conwy is now in its 20th year having started out in 2003. So how good is their Clogwyn Gold Ale? Their beer is as natural as it can be, with all their beer being unpasteurised, unfiltered … Read more
Craft beer has done wonders for the beer world and beer lovers have more choice than ever before. But more than that craft has transformed Alcohol Free beer into something that actually tastes like beer. So then, what is Nanny State AF beer like? Brewdogs first Alcohol Free beer. I have had this beer many … Read more
As the cost of living rises and everything seems to cost double. All but the wealthy are feeling the squeeze on their pockets. Necessities become the priority, and rightly so, but this means some things have to stop. Beer might be one of those luxuries now out of reach. So it begs the question, ‘is … Read more
A beer tagged as The Original Brown Ale, and invented by Thomas Wells Thorpe head brewer of Manns Brewery in 1902. Supposedly brewed to the original recipe today. So how does it stand up in todays beer market. Is Manns Brown Ale a decent beer? Although tagged as the original brown ale, I am sure … Read more
When we go to a bar or pub we don’t even have to think about how the beer is stored. All that is taken care of by the bartenders. However when storing beer at home, we do need to think about the right way to store beer. So should beer be kept in the fridge? … Read more
An Amber beer from a brewery that brews proper traditional Yorkshire beer. This ale is the first beer to be bottled by the Black Sheep Brewery, which was back in 1993. However, is Black Sheep Ale any good? Brewing beer is in this families blood with six generations of brewing under their belt. So they … Read more
A new offering from Northern Monk Brew Co, a Hazy IPA launched under the Faith In The Futures range. The Moody artwork comes from the freelance artist Tank Petrol. So I find myself drinking Tank Petrol Hazy IPA, but is it any good? I am pretty sure that the beers launched under the Faith In … Read more
Most people have their own way of pouring beer. Some like their beer to have a nice foamy head. While others try to avoid the foam completely. But what is the correct way to pour a beer? And should I tilt the glass when pouring beer? In this article I will cover how to pour … Read more
How about a deep golden hoppy lager without the alcohol, or should I say with barely any alcohol. Brooklyn brewery have produced just that with their special effects hoppy lager. But is it any good? It is all very well having low or non alcohol beer, but they have always been bland and pretty tasteless. … Read more
Porters and stouts are a well loved beer the world over. There are many different styles and strengths of this popular beer. Milk stout being one of them. But what is the difference between a stout and milk stout? Is it just a normal stout with milk added? Although that has been done in the … Read more