Who makes it? Old Peculiar is produced by Theakston Legendary Ales. Where is it from? It is brewed in Masham, North Yorkshire. What does it taste like? This is a dark, rich, smooth tasting beer. What food does it work with? Old Peculiar goes down well with lighter foods like chicken. What else should I [...]

Who makes it? Old Crafty Hen is made by Greene King, who also produce Old Speckled Hen. Where is it from? The beer is brewed at the company’s own brewery in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. What does it taste like? Old Crafty Hen has a distinct malty taste with a smooth raisin finish. What food [...]

Who makes it? Fuller’s I.P.A.is produced by the brewer of the same name. Where is it from? Fuller’s I.P.A. is brewed in the Griffin brewery at Chiswick in London. What does it taste like? A distinct malt taste and a natural saltiness can be detected. What food does it work with? Works with a variety [...]

Who makes it? This beer is brewed by Fyne Ales. Where is it from? Hurricane Jack is brewed in Cairndow, Argyll in the west of Scotland. What does it taste like? Jack has a moderate aroma with a crisp feel and a sweet to bitter taste on the tongue. What food does it work with? [...]

Who makes it? The Fordham Brewing Company, a crowd with a long history and a range including Tavern Ale, Oyster Stout, Helles Lager and Fordham Light Beer. Where’s it from? Annapolis, capital of the fine state of Maryland Maryland. What does it taste like? This is an Altbier brewed in the Düsseldorf style, blending caramelised [...]

Who makes it? Scottish Brewers Fyne Ales. Where’s it from? From Cairndow, Argyll in Scotland. What does it taste like? A full-on citrus experience, with tangerine and tropical fruits dominating the nose, and a bitter flabour that lingers – particularly in the finish. What food does it work with? Trust us on this, but spicy [...]

Who makes it? The ClanMconnel Brewing Company, one of the great new lights on the Northern Irish brewery scene. Where’s it from? The company is based in Waringstown, County Down, a village that – before the ClanMconnel showed up – hadn’t seen brewing for some 180 years. What does it taste like? Medium-bodies, with caramel [...]

Who makes it? The Westmalle Brewery, connected to the dedicated Trappist Monks of the Westmalle abbey since its foundation in 1836. Where’s it from? Flanders, in Belgium. What does it taste like? This is a complex beer with a fruity aroma and a nice nuanced hop scent. It is soft and creamy in the mouth, [...]

Who makes it? The Hirsch Privatbrauerei is a traditional craft brewer, on the go for over 350 years. Traditional methods – including the extended 6-8 week fermentation period, virtually unheard of elsewhere – characterise the approach. Where’s it from? Bavaria, still a heartland of brewing, and more specifically the Allgau region of the south. Local [...]

Who makes it? The Brewery De Halve Maan, a family-owned outfit which has been on the go for some 155 years now. In addition to the Straffe Hendrik, they also produce the very handy Bruse Zot. Where’s it from? Remember those lovely big glasses of beer in In Bruges? Well, this is the only brewery [...]

Who makes it? Adnams Southwold, winner of The Good Pub Guide’s Brewery of The Year prize for 2011. Where’s it from? In the heart of Southwold, in the beautiful county of Suffolk. What does it taste like? A lingering hoppiness is the overwhelming characteristic, with Fuggles added late in the process a strong presence. What [...]

Who makes it? Innis & Gunn, a company that prides itself on fine oak-aged beer. Where is it from? Edinburgh in Scotland. What does it taste like? IT has a surprisingly light texture, with soft fruits and malt filling the palate. The mellow, oaky aftertaste is divine. What food does it work with? Rich meats, [...]

Who makes it? Belhaven fruit beer is brewed by the Belhaven Brewery, established in 1719. Where is it from? Dunbar, is a town in East Lothian on the southeast coast of Scotland. What does it taste like? Blackcurrants, berries and other fruits of the forest on the nose, revealing a beer that’s creamy and fruity [...]

Who makes it? This Champion Ale is has been brewed by Fuller’s Family Brewers since1971. Where is it from? This is a London beer by origin, brewed in the Griffin Brewery. What does it taste like? This beer pours a deep bronze colour with a definite ruby at the core, and a thick, creamy head. [...]

Who makes it? This beer is brewed by Fuller’s Family Brewers, Where is it from? Brewer’s Reserve has been brewed in The Griffin Brewery, London since its birth in 2010. What does it taste like? The aroma is oaky with tart orange and vinous fruits and a powerful hint of Cognac. Rich fruit fills the [...]