Happy International Beer Day!

5 Aug 20222 Aug 2022

Once a year the beer community around the world unify under the banner of their shared interest - a love for that sweet sweet nectar. Join us as we look…

Faith In Custard, Rhubarb And Custard Pale Ale (Northern Monk x Leimai Lemaow)

15 Jul 202222 Jun 2022

You're probably as confused as i was looking at that collection of words strung together above the Northern Monk branding. Some of the words make sense and others look very…

Crowdsurfer, West Coast DIPA (Signature Brew)

1 Jul 20221 Jul 2022

Today we're getting lifted off our feet and onto the shoulders of giants! This release of Signature Brews IBU-hefty, West Coast styled Double India Pale Ale, Crowdsurfer, comes in a…

It’s Hotter Than The Sun (Alphabet Brewing Company)

20 Dec 202110 Dec 2021

By now you will have read our review of Alan Partridge : Alpha Papa, or our fantastic post explaining What is Kveik Beer?. So it's safe to say you're more…

The Italian Job, Tiramisu Milkshake Stout (Wilde Child Brewing)

4 Jun 202120 May 2021

The Italian Job is a Tiramisu Milkshake Stout. I’ll let that settle with you for a second. Tiramisu Milkshake Stout. As ever the gimmick-hunter in me was in full swing…

Beer : Hoodblink Dbl Choc White Stout – Mad Squirrel Brewing

12 Apr 202121 Apr 2021

I got excited when this one landed and spent the week looking forward to trying it. Imagine my surprise when I sat down to pour it, only to realise it…

Beer : Hop, Skip and Juice (Vocation / Manchester Marble Brewery)

12 Feb 202125 Mar 2021

Is Tom Hanks a fan of the brews? He probably is you know. He’s not made a bad film either. That’s a fact. I’m not sure what got me thinking…

Beer : Milkshake Stout (Rascals Brewing)

5 Feb 202115 Feb 2021

This is a Coconut, Vanilla and Chocolate Stout. What part of that sentence doesn’t intrigue and excite you?? This rich and creamy 440ml boi packs a reasonable 5.6% ABV. You…

FAQ’s About Beer

20 Jan 202115 Feb 2021

Beer is an ever-changing beast! Sure, there is time honoured brewing traditions, fail-safe techniques and best practices, but when it comes to learning about it - there’s no such thing…

Beer : Public House IPA (The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co + CrazyDiscoStu)

14 Dec 202021 Jul 2021

We recently reviewed the revolutionary new Fresh Brewing system THE PINTER from The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co (you can read that review here). As promised here is our follow-up…

Beer : Bells End (Signature Brew / The Darkness)

4 Dec 20202 Dec 2021

East London brewery, Signature Brew, are known for their collaborations with bands (Mastodon, Idles, alt-J, Slaves, Mogwai, Frank Turner, Rodney P, and Enter Shikari to name but a few) and with Christmas approaching like a…

Beer : Breakfast Club (Vocation Brewery / Yeastie Boys)

13 Nov 202015 Feb 2021

Getting my nose wrapped round the top of the tin, and it’s all blueberry, all damn day! A sweet coulis waiting to adorn fresh stacks of waffles..... The pour isn’t…