There are many different types of glassware and they are all designed for the type of drink that is to go in them. A brandy glass has a large bowl with a narrow top and a short stem and a base. The large bowl to help with evaporation, the narrow head to trap aromas, and … Read more
A fruity IPA from Brew York which is obviously inspired by the late Bruce Forsyth that legendary entertainer. Marked as a Juicy Bonus Fruited IPA, let me tell you it really is fruity, but is Juice Forsyth any good? Brewed in York, North Yorkshire, England by a brewery just six years old. Brew York have … Read more
Also known as a ‘Blind Pig’ or ‘Blind Tiger’ the speakeasy bar became popular during the prohibition era in the United States. A time when alcohol production, transportation and importation was banned. So what is a speakeasy bar? If alcohol was banned in the US how did a bar called a speakeasy become popular? A … Read more
Hall & Woodhouse are the brewery and Badger Beers is the face of the brewery. I am familiar with most of their beers and have had the pleasure of drinking them on many occasions. But this is the first time I have tried this one. So is Forum Helles Lager any good? Coming from a … Read more
There are a lot of myths about the drink known as Snakebite. With a name like that you tend to think it is going to be a lethal drink. But is it really that potent as many believe it is? And do pubs still serve snakebite? Snakebite was a popular drink in the 1980’s in … Read more
A brewery that people either love or hate making beers that people either love or hate. Controversial, yes they are, successful, definitely. I happen to like this brewery and the beers I have tried to date have all been interesting. However, is Brewdog Silk Road any good? It’s another New England IPA style beer laced … Read more
So what’s the best beer I’ve never heard of? Well it isn’t Guinness, Budweiser, Stella Artois or Heineken, mainly because I have heard of these beers. But these are probably the beers that would be mentioned if asked the question What’s The Best Beer? Not that I would personally class any of them as the … Read more
I love trying new beers and will do so at every opportunity. Having said that I am not a big fan of sour beers, which is why I haven’t had many over the years. I thought it was time to change that and try a new sour beer. So what’s triple fruited mango by Vault … Read more
Is homebrew temperature control important? Well so I have heard, yes it is important. And if you love beer then there is always a temptation to brew your own. How do I know this? Because I love beer and I am always tempted to brew my own. But can this temperature control thing put you … Read more
I love a decent IPA as I am sure many do. However when the brewery decide to double up you have to be a bit careful. They can be just as easy to drink but you can forget just how strong they are. So is Ultra Phase by North Brewing a decent DIPA? Brewed with … Read more