https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SNG9fkG02n9gaNKv0grJC This is a piece I wrote for the March 2026 edition of Best of British magazine and the editor has kindly agreed that I can re-publish it here on the blog. If you’d like a physical copy of the magazine you can order on the Best of British magazine website. https://www.classicmagazines.co.uk/single-issue/best-of-british/356 Did you know…… Continue reading Best of Northern Ireland
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zB7ziqGkhuD1cEk2FBxUL There’s something quite satisfying yet worrying about opening a bottle that’s been sitting stashed away for a few years. It’s like an angel and a devil are sat on either shoulder saying “Yes do it”, “No, don’t do it”, “Do it”, “Don’t do it”. When exactly IS the right time to open that special…… Continue reading Stash Killing: Lacada
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WLudRTocVl0iYpXGrQahe Picture the scene. Evening time in your living room, curtains drawn, Christmas tree lights on and there’s a gorgeous log fire roaring away in front of you. All that’s needed now to complete that festive circle is a bangin’ imperial stout. The good news for you is that’s there are quite a few out…… Continue reading Tis the Season
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ajo3e0dYgXeYQGRDU2Y6t The Norwegian yeast called kveik (pronounced k’vike) has become more familiar over the past couple of years in our local beer scene but what’s all the fuss about, how does it differ and what does it bring to the party? Simply put, a lot of kveik strains are resilient and ferment beer faster and…… Continue reading K’vik, Before They’re Gone
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zN3Hjg3k7mWboq8BEK7ih When I post a photo of a high ABV beer on my social media feeds, replies usually include something along the lines of “That’s a wine right there!” Well, it obviously isn’t but if you’re used to drinking low-mid ABV beers then I get where you’re coming from. Such big beasts do exist in…… Continue reading Double Digits
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