https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jq9TMAcBlOOUOkCXnMbwX “Why would anyone want to close this place down? Look around you, there’s such a vibrant and friendly atmosphere here. It is truly baffling why anyone wants to shut down a community hub.” Those are the words I overheard as I was enjoying a beer at The Marine Bar in Whitehead, County Antrim. I…… Continue reading Save the Marine
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GKRQvPODiHBneA6PNW1PZ I find it incredible that a city such as Bangor (yes, it’s a city) in County Down did not, in recent times, have a fully operational, commercially successful microbrewery. Genuinely, I’m baffled. Sure, there are a few pubs in the area serving good beer and there seems to be a decent number of, let’s…… Continue reading The Day We Went To Bangor
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F3GIywf1rYUMWB5oPtE77 2025 has certainly been an interesting year. One in which I had a memorable big birthday, Andrew became The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn’t lie, and we were all blown away by Netflix’s one-take wonder Adolescence. In our wee world of beer we were treated to the long-awaited Jubilate Festival…… Continue reading Northern Ireland Golden Pints 2025
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LlQEo2gn4SOvWQIiwRZdc Belfast’s Bullhouse Brewery sure is making big strides into the supermarket scene, as you can now purchase Hoppy Days IPA in 310 selected Asda stores across the UK and three pale ales – Pie Face, Road Trippin’ and The Vibe – on shelves in all 12 Sainsbury’s stores across Northern Ireland. We’ll begin with…… Continue reading A Bullish Market
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DuvnnoUnRQMOmbYWAXqXL In the county of Fermanagh, five miles east of Enniskillen and set behind the main A4 Belfast Road is the little village of Lisbellaw. Almost slap bang in the centre of this quaint place sits The Dog & Duck Inn, and in this most unassuming pub/restaurant an independent beer and cider revolution is quietly…… Continue reading What’s Pouring at Outpost Festival?
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