If you’d asked me which breweries I was itching to explore, I’ll be honest – I wouldn’t have selected a Tennent’s tour. As a Scot maybe I should have been prouder of this national drink, butContinue reading
De Dolle Stille Nacht tasting
It’s the season to be jolly, and what better way to do that than indulging in festive beers – with a De Dolle Stille Nacht tasting session. De Dolle is one of my all time favouriteContinue reading
Beer lovers’ Christmas gift guide
If you’re looking for beer lovers’ Christmas gift suggestions, here are a few things that I’ve either bought, received or dropped hints for. Whether you want to spend a tenner or you have a few hundredContinue reading
Discovering Picon Bière
On a visit to Riquewihr in France’s Alsace region I spotted Picon Bière on the menu and wondered what it was. When I asked the barmaid she looked stunned that I’d never heard of it.Continue reading
Best beer advent calendars 2017
If you’re in Christmas denial like me, there’s one thing that might help you get into the festive spirit – beer advent calendars. I was reminded recently there were 100 days to go. Urgh. IContinue reading
Make your own Munich with a home Oktoberfest party
Oktoberfest is in full swing in Munich and if you’re anything like me you might be feeling a bit left out. I’m already hearing stories from friends-of-friends who have returned from the world-famous beer festivalContinue reading
Cooking with beer
I’ve tried cooking with booze before – usually white wine in my risotto – but I figured it was time I tried cooking with beer since it’s my favourite drink. I wanted to use theContinue reading
Is Swiss beer on your radar?
When you think of countries that produce amazing beers, do you think of Switzerland? Is Swiss beer on your radar? It wasn’t on mine. But after umpteen trips to this beautiful country I thought itContinue reading
A month without beer?
I decided to take the plunge and go a month without beer – it couldn’t be that hard could it? Summer was my motivation, or more specifically, dropping a few pounds. Not so I couldContinue reading
‘t Brugs Beertje – the best bar in Bruges
‘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