The Beer
Join me for a look at the beers of the world.
Get inspired for your next pint, learn about beers from countries far, far away or right on your doorstep.
Discovering new beers is just a hop, skip and a jump away…. see what I did there? From pale ales to stouts, IPAs to rubies, lagers to porters, check out my beer reviews, interesting anecdotes and feature pieces on our favourite nectar. Cheers!
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Final Days
The ultimate ending to our Busy Brussels trip. Read about museums you should avoid, Belgian beer you certainly mustn’t avoid, and nice surprises along the way. The Christmas markets were hectic and crazy, but I’m glad we went. Take a look at Brussels in December for inspiration and ideas.
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The Middley Bit
Come check out some of Brussels’ highlights we saw on our third day here. Museum after museum, it was a long day but we saw some awesome cool stuff. I tried some local Belgian cuisine and sampled the beauty that is Belgian Beer. This one day does cover quite a lot. Honest reviews and tips…
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Busy Brussels: Buildings, Bustle and Belgian Beer – The First Days
Are the buildings of Brussels calling to you? They come in all shapes, sizes and designs; Brussels has much to offer. Get inspired by days 1-2 of our 5-day Brussels Trip. What worked in our itinerary, or what didn’t… What was great, and what really bored me to tears. Overall, an incredible start to our…
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Engrossing Europe: Volume Beer – Nine Days of European Beer
8 countries, over 30 European beers, across our 9-day European Tour. From Serbia to Budapest, and everything in between, industrial and craft. New favourites and some to avoid. Discover beer notes, locations and photos of my sampled local European beers!
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Hidden Highland Hotspots: 3 Local Independent Breweries
Three local, independent breweries in the Scottish Highlands full of myth, modernity and mindfulness. I recall my visit to Black Isle Brewery in December 2022, as well as my two most recent brewery discoveries: Glen Spean Brewing Co. and Uile Bheist. I caught up with the Head and Sole brewer at Uile Bheist, as well…
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Introducing: Indie Beer Scotland 2023 – Craft Beer Festival Review
A Scottish Craft Beer Festival in its second year, from cask to keg and pizza in between. Nestled in a corner of Glasgow, this new festival advertises more than 150 beers available. This isn’t necessarily what’s on offer, however. Come with me for an honest and thorough review of this new festival organised by SIBA.…
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Crafty Crete: Volume Beer
In Volume Beer you’re going to find information, pictures and tasting opinions from the local Cretan craft beers I tried in August, 2023. Featuring some local beer bars where you can sample the goodness and enjoy some good chat at the same time. The time of Cretan craft beer is nigh! Get a head start…
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Mountainous Montenegro: Volume Beer
In ‘Volume: Beer’ you’re going to find exactly that. Beer. Local Montenegrin beers, some world beers from neighbouring countries and the low-down on some cool places to find the draught beers I tried.
