King Slayer Vs King Maker

So it just so happens that this year International Beer Day and my Birthday have fallen on exactly the same day! I couldn't pass up the chance to do a blog today! For this blog, I've cracked open two Buxton Beers that have just been begging to be reviewed, King Slayer and King Maker. Beautiful … Continue reading King Slayer Vs King Maker

Wishful Drinking – Rickmansworth

Welcome back! After a long hiatus for exams, conferences, papers and the like, I'm finally back to some semblance of normal and ready to get blogging about beer again! This little article is about the beers that I purchase at a great new bottle shop and tap room in Rickmansworth (near Watford) called Wishful Drinking … Continue reading Wishful Drinking – Rickmansworth

Sampling Sheffield’s Finest (Part 2)

Well here we are, 5th day of Sheffield Beer Week, and my final blog of this mini marathon! This blog is part 2 of my Sheffield-centric reviews featuring the second three beers from local Sheffield breweries! I Hope you've enjoyed this week of a blog-a-day, it's been fun (and stressful!) to write so much content … Continue reading Sampling Sheffield’s Finest (Part 2)

Northern Brew Homebrewing Kit (Part 1)

Welcome back to a special blog centred on mine and my friend Andrews experience with the Northern Brew homebrew kit (available here if you fancy giving it a go yourself), and how we got on brewing our very own 'Block Party Amber Ale'. This blog will focus on the brewing stage of the operation, followed … Continue reading Northern Brew Homebrewing Kit (Part 1)

Sampling Sheffield’s Finest (Part 1)

My second blog of the week celebrating Sheffield Beer Week, and this time I sat down with my friend Tom to sample some beers from some of the finest Sheffield breweries! This blog is part 1 featuring the first three, stay tuned for Part 2 coming up later this week! Grafter - Abbeydale / Devonshire … Continue reading Sampling Sheffield’s Finest (Part 1)

Candidate Breakfast Stout

A short blog on a collaboration beer from Five Towns Brewery and Beer Central. It won a champion beer award at Salford Beer Festival, let's see if it deserves it! Billed as a 'Breakfast Stout' and coming in at 9%, I was prepared for quite a big hitter. The blurb mentions blueberries, coffee and a … Continue reading Candidate Breakfast Stout

Hopping Around LIVE – Southampton!

Hello my friends and welcome once again to Hopping Around LIVE! This time we are in Southampton and I'm back in Dancing Man Brewery to sample some more of their delicious brews! Same premise as last weeks live blog, keep checking back in for reviews as the evening goes on! Without further ado... Electric Grapefruit … Continue reading Hopping Around LIVE – Southampton!

Hopping Around LIVE – Leeds

Welcome to a little experiment I conducted, live blogging the beers I sampled over the course of an evening in Leeds with my friend Tim! Let me know if you enjoyed this style of blogging and we might see more in the future! Stalin's Cow - Tyne Bank - Imperial Stout Wow what a start!!! … Continue reading Hopping Around LIVE – Leeds

Weekly Roundup – 09/09/18

It's been a good week for nice beers - helped by the fact that I spent Thursday evening in Brew York's new Beer Hall which has 40 beers on tap! Imperfect Storm - Milk Stout - Eden Mill Distillery & Brewery This was brought for me by Alex after he visited family in Scotland and … Continue reading Weekly Roundup – 09/09/18

Weekly Roundup – 02/09/18

The third new series I'll be bringing you is a weekly short blog highlighting my favourite beers of the week! Follow me on Untappd (HutchCraftBeer) to see these reviews as they happen, although I'll be expanding on them a little bit in these blogs! Blank Space - Sour Gose - Wild Weather Ales When your … Continue reading Weekly Roundup – 02/09/18