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Category: Craft Beer

Headbanging Hops: Megadeth and Black Sheep Brewery Unleash the ‘Rattlehead’ Range

Rattlehead - Megadeth x Black Sheep

Thrash metal meets traditional brewing! Dive into the new Megadeth and Black Sheep Brewery “Rattlehead” beer range. Discover the styles, flavour profiles, and why this iconic collaboration hits a high note for metalheads and craft beer fans.… Read More Headbanging Hops: Megadeth and Black Sheep Brewery Unleash the ‘Rattlehead’ Range

22nd Oct 202522nd Oct 2025 Hop & Dram

The Best NA and Low-ABV Beers of 2025: A Revolution in Flavour

Non-alcoholic beer has never tasted this good. We dive into the booming NA and Low-ABV scene in 2025, revealing the best lagers, IPAs, and stouts, plus the brewing tech that changed everything.… Read More The Best NA and Low-ABV Beers of 2025: A Revolution in Flavour

8th Oct 2025 Hop & Dram

UK Alcohol Duty Hike – What It Means for You

The UK beer scene has been shaken up with the latest alcohol duty hike, which came into effect on February 1st. If you enjoy bottled or canned beer, you might soon feel the pinch. What’s Changing? The government has increased duty on non-draught beer by 3.6%, making it more expensive for breweries and consumers alike.… Read More UK Alcohol Duty Hike – What It Means for You

4th Feb 202522nd Oct 2025 Hop & Dram

How Fresh Ale is Reviving Britain’s Beer and Pub Culture

A new innovation by CMBC offers pubs a way to serve high-quality ales with longer shelf-life and less hassle. What is Fresh Ale? Fresh Ale is a new product by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC), a joint venture between two of the UK’s leading brewers. Fresh Ale is designed to offer pubs and consumers a… Read More How Fresh Ale is Reviving Britain’s Beer and Pub Culture

17th Apr 202422nd Oct 2025 Hop & Dram

Beer Trends to Look Out for in 2023

The beer industry has always been a dynamic one, with new styles, ingredients, and brewing techniques emerging every year. The following are the beer trends to look out for in 2023. Hazy IPAs Hazy IPAs, also known as New England IPAs, have been growing in popularity and are expected to continue their dominance in 2023.… Read More Beer Trends to Look Out for in 2023

3rd Feb 2023 Hop & DramLeave a comment

WHAT IN THE CRAFT BEER IS CRAFT BEER?

Craft beer has become a popular trend in recent years, capturing the hearts of beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. But what exactly is craft beer and how did it come to be? Craft beer refers to beer that is made by small, independent, and traditional breweries. It is made using traditional brewing methods, without… Read More WHAT IN THE CRAFT BEER IS CRAFT BEER?

2nd Feb 20232nd Feb 2023 Hop & DramLeave a comment

My Experience with Beer52

When I started reviewing beers a few years ago on Instagram I would be in pubs tasting the beers or would nip out to the supermarket to grab a few new cans that hit the shelves and give them a try and relay my thoughts to my page. Then we ended up in lockdown and… Read More My Experience with Beer52

19th Jan 202219th Jan 2022 Hop & Dram1 Comment
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