Scotland’s famous Vault City brewery is best known for their exotic and wild sour beers, with all sorts of flavour combinations available. However, they are also gaining a reputation for equally whacky stouts. Today’s beer review is of ‘Mini Crunch’ a 6% ABV, toned down version of a previously released beer, titled ‘Crunch’ which came in at a hefty 15% ABV. Naturally, this is Vault … Continue reading Beer Review: Mini Crunch – Vault City
I recently posted my review of Lidl’s own brand Porter on my Instagram. I had a lovely comment from a fellow beer enthusiast telling me to try today’s beer, as they considered it much tastier. Specially Selected Coffee Stout (catchy name right?) is from discount supermarket chain rivals Aldi. It’s brewed for them by regional brewers Hall & Woodhouse who have been around since 1777! … Continue reading Beer Review: Specially Selected Coffee Stout – Aldi
There are worse problems to have than needing to drink more beer. However, I do need to drink some more otherwise I’ve got no reviews to post! Thankfully, I have some brews in the cupboard. One of which is this Cosmic Drop from the “not so craft” Beavertown, who were bought by Heineken a while back now. There are a few different versions of Cosmic … Continue reading Beer Review: Cosmic Drop (Berry Punch) – Beavertown
You might (or might not) have seen my post yesterday where I have compiled a list of every single, to my knowledge, craft beer and ale available currently in all the UK supermarkets. You might have also noticed that I haven’t reviewed many of the currently in stock selection. Very poor form, I know. Today’s we are going to make a start on rectifying that, … Continue reading Beer Review: Peanut Butter & Jam – Northern Monk x Toast
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Almost every supermarket in the UK has a craft beer (and real ale) offering these days. From Aldi to Asda the selection is varied and often seasonally changing. Many of my most popular beer reviews are of beers you can readily find in your Big Tesco or local Lidl. Which makes sense to me! Not everyone goes into a craft bottle shop, but every has … Continue reading The Great Supermarket Craft Beer Index
Today’s review is from a completely new brewery for me, Gweilo. Originally based in Hong Kong, they often have collaborations and partnerships with UK breweries such as Vocation or Brew York to help bring their beers to the people of Britain. The name Gweilo comes from a slang term in the Cantonese language, meaning ‘white ghost’, but is often used to reference westerners in Hong … Continue reading Beer Review: Rainbow Sherbet Sour – Gweilo Beer
Many moons ago I wrote about more than just beer reviews on this blog. At one point the occasional taproom or pub highlight would rear it’s semi-informative head onto the front page. About three years on from the last entry, we are back! My Dad, who is of the gluten intolerant persuasion, has always wanted to visit Westerham Brewery, who are based in Kent. They … Continue reading Drinks with my Dad: Westerham Brewery, Kent
When I see a weird sounding beer, I feel compelled to buy it. There is always going to be another IPA around the corner, but when will I get the chance to buy a Chorizo and Cheese Stout again? Okay, that one I’ve made up. However, this Garlic Beer I found in a shop at Borough Market is most definitely real! It’s brewed by Yates’ … Continue reading Beer Review: Garlic Beer – Yates’ Brewery
West Yorkshire based brewery Vocation have been a staple in the supermarkets for quite a few years now. From Tesco to Waitrose both their specials and their core range have featured on the shelves. Vocation are also another brewery that had a facelift during my beer review hiatus. I can’t believe the brewery wouldn’t personally inform me of such drastic changes! We can discuss that … Continue reading Beer Review: Heart & Soul – Vocation Brewery
Another weekly shop at Lidl, of course, means another own-brand beer bought and ready for review! At some point during my beer reviewing hiatus, Lidl went ahead and rebranded their Hatherwood Craft Beer range. They all had a distinct name and a number associated with it. Today’s beer is simply the Porter but you may remember the shelves being graced by a beer called Purple … Continue reading Beer Review: Porter – Hatherwood (Lidl)
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