stevehobmanNov 8, 20193 minBeer Tours UK at prayer - photo specialWe have had some fairly unusual and quirky brewery visits over the past few years - from farmyard sheds to stately homes - but this was the strangest yet,a w...
stevehobmanNov 1, 20193 minHAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO HARKERS A somewhat nostalgic tribute to a splendid beer haven............ Some 25 per cent of British pubs have closed since 2001 and are still disappearing at a rat...
stevehobmanOct 5, 20192 minBEER IS KING - thank goodness... but tax is too high says news from the BBPABEER CONFIRMED AS BRITAIN’S MOST POPULAR ALCOHOLIC DRINK AFTER 8.5 BILLION PINTS WERE SOLD IN 2018 Beer has been confirmed as Britain’s favorite alcoholic dr...
stevehobmanSep 12, 20194 minUniquely named historic British pubs for a unique beer experienceA report from this year's Good Beer Guide (GBG) reveals that the Red Lion has retained its title as the most popular pub name in Britain, followed by the Roy...
stevehobmanAug 9, 20194 minReport from the frontline of the GBBFDateline London August: it’s muggy hot, it’s full of tourists and it’s near £5 a pint in most pubs.I love it. At least for a couple of days. I live near Ches...
stevehobmanJul 24, 20195 minSIX WONDERS OF BRITISH BITTERBitter is the foundation stone of contemporary British cask-conditioned ale. It developed from the pale ale style and became popular in the early 20th centur...
stevehobmanJun 12, 20193 minIs British bitter being killed off? Long live British bitter. Wherefore the future for our beloved national drink? British bitter is in crisis. It’s still about in the places I drink in. I sampled an excellent pint of M...
