The Beer Connoisseur

The Beer Connoisseur started life as a great hard copy magazine exploring the world of beer. These days the magazine is still as good as ever, except now it has also expanded into a world-class online resource for beer and everything beer related! In this article we’ll look at this amazing publication and all the […]

History of the Pub

Merriam Webster defines a pub as “an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed”. This definition is true, but fairly vague. The pub is a place where you can buy a drink, maybe a little food and socialise with people from the community and beyond.  But the description above could be for any drinking […]

Beer & Glass

Glass is an integral part of brewing and serving beer. Whether you’re transferring into a carboy for secondary fermentation, bottling some beer or enjoying a glass of your favourite brew, glass is everywhere in brewing. In this article we’ll look at all things glass – from brewing to bottling and serving. We’ll look at the […]

Cooking with beer

We all love to drink beer, but did you know you can also eat beer? Well, kind of…beer has been an ingredient in various foods for at least hundreds of years and can add  great flavour to your next meal. In this article we’ll look at making food using beer – including a few great […]

Winning (Ginger) Beers

Ginger beer is an exceedingly refreshing drink made from fermented ginger, sugar and citrus. It’s a great choice on a hot day and is particularly enjoyable over ice. There are countless variations on the classic ginger beer including no alcohol, low alcohol and higher alcohol versions. In this article we’ll look at the history of […]