This Helles Bock comes from the To Øl brewery located in Denmark. A home brew outfit that turned into a Gypsy Brewery, and then to its own premises. Strong, pale and malty, but is ToØl-Ator Helles Bock any good? ToØl-Ator Helles Bock is a decent beer, quite hoppy for a Bock, but good all the … Read more
Tropical 100 Malta is not a beer from Malta, it is actually a beer brewed in Santa Cruz of Tenerife, Spain. A beer I tried a few of recently while in the Canary Islands. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this locally produced beer. However did it surprise me? Tropical 100 Malta beer … Read more
Whether you have a home bar or pub shed, to get the authentic look you will want some pub memorabilia. While it is great to have real vintage pub stuff, you can also get new pub mementos that look original. But what type of pub stuff should we look out for? The best pub memorabilia … Read more
Tall Tales pale ale comes from Butcombe Brewery located in Wrington, Bristol, England. The beer is inspired by the Bristol story of a crocodile that lives in the River Avon known as the Bristol Croc. Could it be true or just a myth? So is Tall Tales Pale Ale a nice beer? Tall Tales pale … Read more
Sunrise citrus pale ale is from the Hafod Brewing Company in Mold, Flintshire, Wales, close to bordering England. I guess the clue is in the name, this looks to be a pale ale with plenty of citrus kick. But is it any good? Sunrise citrus pale ale is a zesty pale ale which is refreshing … Read more
Instead of sugary substitutes, zero-proof cocktails are taking center stage, offering a sophisticated alternative to classic alcoholic drinks. While terms like “mocktail” or “virgin cocktail” might still be used, the focus has shifted to careful crafting. These alcohol-free drinks are now designed with the same level of attention to detail as their boozy counterparts, ensuring … Read more
Monty’s Dark Secret is a full bodied stout from the Welsh Brewer Monty’s Brewery. It has been a while since I have had one of their beers, but I love the brewery and I love stout. So is Dark Secret a decent stout? Dark Secret is a decent stout with its well balanced bitter sweet … Read more
Creating a home bar is an exciting project, but it’s not just about picking the right stools and glasses. It’s crucial to start with the right dimensions to ensure your home bar is not only good-looking but also fully functional. Although a home bar can be built to your own custom measurements, it is a … Read more
Franz Beer is an Oktoberfest beer from the Rhinegeist Brewery of Cincinnati, Ohio in the US. Not your traditional Lager type Oktoberfest beer with the use of ale yeast, but apparently true to style. Franz Beer is pretty good, fruity, sweet with a mild bitterness. It pours a mid gold with a fairly thin head. … Read more
Antlered IPA comes from the Welsh brewery Purple Moose located in Porthmadog in North wales. It is described as simply a stunning beer from Snowdonia. Sounds good, but is it? I wouldn’t call antlered IPA a stunning beer, for me it is a bit of a let down. It pours a clear mid gold with … Read more