Brewers: Craft Brewers

Craft Brewers are independent small-scale beer-brewing companies, or individuals, who aim to brew beer to the highest quality, in order to emphasise both its versatility, and the range of tastes and textures available. ‘Craft brewery’ has replaced the term ‘micro-brewery’ in recent years, thus emphasising the status of beer brewing …

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Beer Recipes

Although consists primarily of hops, barley, water and yeast it is possible to brew a wide variety of alternatives by simply changing the quantities, or adding simple additional ingredients, such as herbs, sugars and spices. There are several well known variations on the basic beer recipe, including wheat beer (which …

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History of the Pub

The arrival of the Romans and the establishment of a sound road network in the U.K. contributed to an increase in travel, and a demand for the establishment of simple ale houses where a traveller could stop and find shelter whilst quenching their thirst. The pub as we know it …

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Famous Pubs

There are pubs that stand out for all the right reasons, and there are pubs that stand out for all the wrong reasons, and in either case it’s sometimes nice just to sit and while away a few pints of beer knowing that you’re surrounded by a rich history (for …

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Good Pub Essentials

The British and Irish Pub have been exported around the world to great acclaim. There is barely a significant city in the world without a replica traditional Pub (and to be sure those without one are, generally speaking, housed in countries where alcohol is banned). It is hardly surprising that …

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Pub Games and Their History

When enjoying a pint it is tradition to while away the time with a pub game. This has the advantage of making both the conversation and the beer last longer, whilst providing entertainment, and a great way of meeting new people! There are obvious favourites such as pool and billiards, …

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Licensing Laws

Whether you are going out to enjoy just a pint or two of quality ale, or you are partying hard into the night, licensing laws will affect the way you enjoy your night. It is often noted by Europeans who visit or stay in our country, just how different our …

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Beer and Your Health

Beer is credited with a plethora of health and social problems, ranging from morning headaches to alcoholism, to liver and heart problems, mental health problems, to noise, anti-social behaviour and street violence. When you compare this to the civilized and civilizing reputation of wine, we may wonder if there is …

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