June, 2008

Space Beer!

Science & technology is really Japan's kind of thing.   Okayama University sent barley grains to the International Space Station to be stored to see how they survived in space. &

A beer for every occasion

I feel that I'm pointing out the obvious here but there is a beer for every occasion;   Cycling, lawnmowing, whatever.   Whilst we know that a 6% alcohol dark bitter can be drun

Philadelphia is the best US city for beer

For those who still think American beer equals generic fizz, here is more news of the US beer scene being one of the best in the world.   With hundreds of microbreweries brewing in the st

The Victory, Hamble, Hampshire

Type of review: 
pub

Nice enough traditional style pub and due to the area popular with yachties.   Also due to the area: pricey.   Four ales on the bar with Sharp's Doom Bar being the most exotic.&

rating: 
3

Good Day at Work?

The office has a bar and every employee gathers at 16.30 on a Friday to drink beer - sounds like the perfect job (or the Civil Service!).   Every capital city has campaign groups and lobb

Lass O'Gowrie

Type of review: 
pub

This is the antithesis of the city centre knock-through, barn-of-a-pub, circuit drinkers favourite.   Four real ales and plenty of places to sit & enjoy your drink without having to h

rating: 
4

The Seven Stars, Aberedw

Type of review: 
pub

Found after a 6 mile walk across hills to Aberedw from Fforest Fieldsi.   A welcome sight.   Nice enough pub in a traditional style, nice enough food - traditional pub grub kind,

rating: 
3

The 22nd Stockport Beer Festival

The Stocky Beer Fest is my favourite of the festival calendar