Category: Tasting
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What is Porter? The Definitive Guide to the Differences Between Stout and Porter
Have you ever sipped a dark, velvety beer and wondered, “what is porter?” Welcome to the fascinating world of porter beers! From their inception in 18th-century London to the innovative variations crafted by modern brewers, porters have a rich history and a diverse range of flavors. In this guide, you’ll learn about the differences between…
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Pairing beer with food
There are many different ways to enjoy beer, and one of the most popular is pairing it with food. But not all beers go well with all foods. In order to create the perfect pairings, you need to know a little bit about both beer and food. So how do you choose the right beer…
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Non alcoholic beer benefits
Beers are one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world! Beers are a staple in most social events, from small gatherings to big parties. Drinking beer has been known to have some benefits, such as being a relaxant and possibly even extending your life span. But what if you don’t like alcohol intake?…
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Different beers types
Are you a beer lover? If yes, then you must know about the various types of beer available in the market. Beer is arguably the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world. It is produced by the fermentation of starchy products like wheat, barley, and rice. The process of brewing beer involves four steps –…
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Atlantic White, Brains Craft Brewery, 6.0%
Atlantic White is a take on a traditional Witbier. Witbier: A Belgian Style ale that’s usually very pale and cloudy in appearance due to it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Witbiers are almost always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other spices or herbs…
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Sunshine, Brass Castle Brewery, 5.7% ABV
In 2011, the brewery was set up in a garage and produced four casks at a time. Within two months Brass Castle had won Champion Beer at the York CAMRA Beer Festival. Within six months, brewing moved to Lord Halifax’s historic Garrowby Estate brewhouse and now Brass Castle is based in Malton town centre. The…
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Yakima IPA, Great Heck Brewing Company, 7.4% ABV
Great Heck Brewery was established in 2008 in the heart of the Selby coalfield, and has gained a reputation as one of the best brewers of cask and bottled ales in Yorkshire- by no means an easy task given the brewing history of the region. They proudly produce both traditional and excitingly modern beers with…
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Abdominal Stoneman, Lymestone Brewery, 7.0% ABV
For almost a thousand years, the town of Stone in Staffordshire has been a brewing town. Stone’s first recorded brewers were Augustinian Monks who brewed ales blessed with the sign of the cross. Lymestone is a small independent or “Micro brewery” situated a small distance from Stone town centre in what was described to the…
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Little Wild, The Little Beer Corporation, 6% ABV
From a Guildford-based micro-brewery comes the Little Wild IPA. Their slogan is Live a big life, drink a little beer and they seem to be truly passionate. Their website is packed full of information about them, and I hope you’ll check it out because I can’t do them justice in my own words, so I’ll let…
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Over the Hill Dark Mild, Hillside Brewery 3.5% ABV
By way of minor preamble, I’ve had one hell of a week. By the time I finally got around to drinking this Over the Hill Dark Mild from Hillside Brewery I was absolutely gagging for the simple pleasure of a refreshing, easy-drinking yet flavourful beer. Weighing in at just 3.5% ABV, I was pretty sure…
