Although porter is not my go to beer, I do like to indulge in one now and again. So when this dark ruby porter came up from a local brewery, I was all in. But how good is this Dark heart Porter? Produced by a micro brewery on the West Coast of Wales. Mantle brewery … Read more
I have been given three beers to try, all from the same brewery. A pale ale, a tropical pale ale and an IPA. All are in a plain can design of 330ml, so are they decent beers? And who are Pool Of Life Brew Co? Probably a small micro brewery, on the cans there is … Read more
If you like a hoppy IPA loaded with a citrus hit. Then there is nothing better than a beer that uses the popular Citra hops. Well this one does, and I am excited to see if the Green One Citra Session IPA is a decent beer. It comes from a micro brewery located in Wrexham, … Read more
Many people may not have heard of the term IBU when it comes to beer. However many craft beer enthusiasts will have seen or at least heard of it. And many will know what it is, but for those that don’t, I will explain it without too much science involved. So what is IBU in … Read more
A hoppy beer from Stewart Brewing in Scotland, which was born from a dream inspired by a trip to Boston MA way back in 1996. Starting from home, this brewery has come a long way since, and produce some great craft beers. So what is Skeleton Blues Hazy IPA like? It is always exciting to … Read more
The choice of beer available today is almost limitless. There seems to be more styles and beers than ever before. But what about those popular beers of yesteryear that lay in the beer graveyard. What discontinued beer would you like to see come back? There are reasons why so many beers have gone forever. A … Read more
A beer from a brewery that is inspired by music and collaborations, bringing beer, music and art together. They produce exciting craft beer, but without the heavy strength tag. A lively and stimulating concept, so how good is Dream Factory Pale Ale then? Surprisingly good, even though I was drinking it out of a plastic … Read more
Any beer lover will tell you that draught beer tastes better than bottled or canned beer. But is this actually true? Or is it just a perception that has built over time? It could just be in our heads, but if not, then why is beer always better on tap? There are several reasons that … Read more
When visiting another country or city it seems only right to sample the local brew. So that is what I did on a recent visit to Madeira. But what beer do they serve in Madeira? Madeira is an Island off the Northwest coast of Africa. However it was claimed by the Portuguese in 1419. The … Read more
Most bars and pubs I have ever been into just grab a glass from the shelf and pour the beer. Occasionally I have been into a bar that rinses the glass with water before pouring any beer. So should I rinse my glass before pouring a beer? Is it a necessary step for the perfect … Read more