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
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