Rauchbier is often described as ‘liquid bacon’ and, depending on your palate, this might not be the most appealing introduction to this smoked German style. ‘Rauch’ means smoke in German, referring to the beechwood smoked malt, German Rauchmalz, which makes […]
Beer Basics: Discover Saison
Have you ever encountered a saison that you’ve dismissed as too “saisony”? If you struggle with this style of beer, you’re not alone – it can be tremendously complex, boasting characteristics of its unique peppery yeast strain alongside herbs, spices […]
Wellington, New Zealand: A Craft Beer Guide to the real Windy City
Famed for its blustery gales and changeable weather, Wellington, New Zealand, is also lauded as the country’s craft beer capital. Over the past decade, breweries and craft beer bars have popped up in abundance across the city. These have been […]
Poppies Pale Ale: Five Points perfectly paired with fish n’ chips
It’s been a busy few months for The Five Points Brewing Company with the release of their Field Day Citrus Pale and their acquisition of the adjacent arch at their Hackney Downs site. Despite this, they’ve made time to collaborate […]
Fourpure x Beagle: a beer dinner in Hoxton
If you’ve ever passed through Hoxton Overgound station in East London, you’ve likely clocked Beagle. This sleek bar and restaurant sits underneath railway arches and specialises well-executed British fare. They have a tidy selection of local and craft beer at […]
Truman’s RAW Lager has landed at The Eagle
Beer and food pairing soirées are becoming increasingly popular in London, demonstrating the versatility of beer and its ability to not just complement, but elevate, a dish. More craft breweries are adding curated food and beer evenings to their events […]
Beer & food pairing: keeping things simple
You’ve probably already noticed, but beer and food pairing events are very much on trend. As far as routine brewery events go, pairing nights are catching up with the abundance of tap takeovers held in pubs across London, which easily amount […]