‘T BRUGS BEERTJE, BRUGES This speciality beerhouse, tucked down a side street in Bruges , is like no other – and is hands down the best bar in Bruges if not the best I’ve everContinue reading
The dangers of Belgian beer shopping
Shopping for beer in Belgium is a dangerous game. Seriously. Without a doubt you’ll get carried away and buy too much – if there is such a thing. I discovered this on a trip toContinue reading
Experience Bavaria in the heart of Glasgow
BAVARIA BRAUHAUS, GLASGOW Glasgow is a city where beer lovers are spoiled for choice, with several standout bars catering for even the most discerning beer fan, and Bavaria Brauhaus is a prime example. It’s inspired byContinue reading
Westvleteren 12 blind taste test
Beer lovers know that Westvleteren 12 is supposed to be the best beer in the world but does it really live up to all the hype? I had to find out with a taste test.Continue reading
Beer cap map – a beautiful way to collect
I’ve been thinking for years that I should have been saving my beer bottle caps but never quite got round to it. Then a few weeks ago the boyfriend and I received a beautiful giftContinue reading
Top five scariest beer ingredients
In my quest to learn more about beer I’ve stumbled upon some of the downright scariest beer ingredients and thought I’d share them with you. These beers are not for the faint-hearted or weak-of-stomach –Continue reading
Hoppiness is…having a beer bath
I’m not really a ‘spa break’ kind of gal but when I heard there was such a thing as a beer bath, I knew I could be converted. I discovered the concept when I watchedContinue reading
The pilgrimage to Westvleteren
A visit to Sint Sixtus Abbey had been on my wish list for years, or at least a trip to In de Vrede, the one and only cafe authorised to sell Westvleteren Trappist beer. IContinue reading
Oktoberfest through my eyes – top tips!
A trip to Oktoberfest in Munich is one you have to tick off the list if you’re a beer lover. Some say it’s ‘too commercial’ and recommend the smaller festivals if you want to captureContinue reading
The perfect kitchen appliance
I’m no domestic goddess so a new kitchen appliance rarely fills me with excitement. But all that changed with the latest addition to my kitchen, namely the Philips PerfectDraft. I’d tried a home beer tap before…IContinue reading