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
Cask ale has a fusty reputation, but a new generation of drinkers is embracing its soft texture, complex flavor, and cultural authenticity. It’s time for a Real Ale revolution.… Read More A Hand-Pulled Revolution: Why Cask Ale Deserves a Comeback, Right Now
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
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
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
If you are a fan of American-style IPAs and pale ales, chances are you have tasted simcoe hops. Simcoe is one of the most popular hops among U.S. craft and home brewers. This variety is known for its diversity and unique complexity along with a smooth bitterness due to its high alpha acid content and… Read More Simcoe Hops: The Dual-Purpose Hop With Smooth Complexity
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?
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
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