It’s a tough day for Cornish brewing. Sharp’s Brewery in Rock is set to close by the end of the year, with the loss of […]
Author: Dr Sebastian Oakley FRSA
Bass Is Back: Why This 1777 Classic Still Deserves Your Respect
Right then, welcome back to The Big Brew-view, and today we’re cracking into something that might surprise a few of you. Bass. Yes, that Bass. […]
Can Beer Survive Rising Costs?
Beer has always been more than just a drink. It’s ritual, routine, and reward. It’s the quiet pint after work, the shared round among friends, […]
Fuller’s London Pride: The Story of Britain’s Most Enduring Bitter
Few beers are as closely bound to the identity of a city as Fuller, Smith & Turner London Pride. For generations, it has been more […]
Carlsberg Beer Brands Fall Below Half of Total Sales
Carlsberg’s traditional “core” beer brands have fallen below half of total sales for the first time, marking a significant shift in the Danish brewer’s business […]
Drinking Less, Drinking Better: Why Fewer Pints Make More Sense
The phrase “drinking less, but drinking better” has been doing the rounds for a while now, usually delivered with a tone that suggests moral improvement […]
Mahou Lager Review: A Spanish Classic Worth Discovering
I’ve been meaning to try Mahou for a while now, partly because people never seem to agree on how to pronounce it, and partly because […]
From Manchester to the Masses: The Story of Boddingtons
Boddingtons Bitter occupies a curious place in British beer history. For some, it’s a symbol of a golden age of session drinking; for others, a […]
The Last Orders Bell: Could New Drink-Drive Rules Kill the Country Pub?
There’s a familiar glow that spills from the windows of a rural pub on a winter’s evening. It’s not just light, but reassurance — the […]
Aldi’s Brasserie French Lager – Is it any good??
Supermarket lagers occupy a curious corner of the beer world. They rarely promise much, often give even less, yet occasionally surprise by simply doing their […]