Jubilation January – you’re having a laugh!

Jubilation January – you’re having a laugh!

January. For many it’s the worst month of the year, the most boring, the one we look forward to the least. The festivities are over, we should try to eat and drink less, we have no money and anything else worth celebrating seems a long way off. To make it worse,...
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat…

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat…

As we gear up for the festive season does the prospect of Christmas celebrations fill you with fear and dread or happiness and joy? Surely, it’s a time to welcome hot mulled wine, warm mince pies and drink and be merry. Why not do something crazy like the ultimate...
Types of British Traditional Beers

Types of British Traditional Beers

Mild – Originated in Britain in the 17th century or earlier, and originally meant a young ale. Usually dark brown in colour as well-roasted malts or barley are used, it is less hopped than bitters and often has a chocolatey character with nutty and burnt...