Whether you have a home bar/pub shed or not, when you entertain at home you will need some ice for those long drinks and cocktails. Depending on the amount of guests will determine how much ice you will need. So what is the best method of making ice at home? Ice molds are great, but … Read more
King Crush IPA comes out of the Brewdog brewery and is actually a Double Milkshake IPA with mango and passionfruit. I have tried to avoid these milkshake beers, but this one slipped through the net. So is it any good? King Crush for me, is a step too far, when it comes to beer that … Read more
Hopical Storm comes from the famous Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor’s, the brewery that produces the equally famous Landlord Classic Pale Ale. Whereas Landlord is an old style pale ale, something tells me Hopical Storm is a modern style pale ale, so what’s it like? Hopical Storm is a decent session pale ale, refreshing, hoppy, juicy … Read more
Once a beer has been brewed, the fermentation process can take from one week to several months before it is ready for bottling. This may seem a little broad, but it depends on the type of beer you are brewing, and whether you are going for a secondary fermentation. A light ale, like pale ale … Read more
Boon Doggle Blonde Ale comes from Ringwood Brewery located on the edge of Ringwood town in Hampshire, England. It is described as a deliciously fruity craft blonde ale, so is it a decent beer? Boon Doggle Blonde Ale is okay, a nice beer, but nothing special. It pours a light gold with a modest white … Read more
Stateside Session IPA as you might guess from the name is inspired by an American IPA and is brewed with American and English hops and malts. It comes from Butcombe Brewery in Bristol, England, so what’s it like? Stateside Session IPA is okay, a bit mediocre and quite tame in aroma and flavour. It pours … Read more
Once you have built your pub shed or prepared an existing one to convert, it is time to fit out the pub shed interior. This is the exciting part, but not one you want to rush. There are some key aspects to think about before you get stuck in. The key aspects of a pub … Read more
Shepherd Neame’s India Pale Ale is a traditional old style British IPA. An original recipe take on those beers shipped across the oceans to India many years previous. Sounds exciting, but what is this India Pale Ale like? Shepherd Neame’s India Pale Ale is pretty good, sweet caramel malt up front, a fruity body and … Read more
Home Brewing is an interesting mix of science and art, one that’s gathered a dedicated following. However, average people just like you and I, can transform simple ingredients into great beers (just like the breweries do). Table Of Contents How Does Home Brewing Work? There are four key elements for brewing beer at home: At … Read more
Astryd Juicy Hazy Pale comes from Thornbridge Riverside Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. It is a bottle conditioned session pale ale with a low 3.8% ABV. So what’s it like? Astryd Juicy Hazy Pale Ale is just what it says it is, very juicy, a little hazy and pretty good. It pours a light straw … Read more