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 […]
Uncategorized
Skinner’s Betty Stogs review: floral, bitter, biscuit-sweet and proudly Cornish
Betty Stogs from Skinner’s Brewery is more than just a beer. For many of us in Cornwall, it is a…
I think canned beer drinking is dead, and beer lovers are getting smarter!
Is canned beer drinking dead? Not quite. But something is certainly changing. For years, the beer can was the hero…
Murphy’s Irish Stout is back in Wetherspoons, and at £2.99 a pint it could be a proper crowd-pleaser
Murphy’s Irish Stout is making a rather welcome return to Wetherspoons, and frankly, this feels like the sort of pub…
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 […]