Thornbridge Halcyon 2009
Freshness really sells when it comes to foodstuffs – hence all the adverts for flash frozen seafood and just-picked vegetables. But what about beer? The prime variable in ale – the hops – are most often added dried as they are easier to store and transport following their Autumn harvest. But if you want fresh […]
Seven Trends for Craft Brewing in 2010
Recently I was listening to an episode of the excellent Craft Beer Radio, where hosts Jeff and Greg were discussing a list that had been published on blogcritics.org regarding the top seven trends in craft brewing for 2010. They make interesting reading, particularly with our interpretation on how those trends are currently being reflected in […]
Whitstable Brewery showcase
The famed Whitstable Oyster Festival is taking place at the moment, in the agreeable seaside town on the north Kent coast known throughout the country for it’s slippery bivalves. However, an outbreak of shellfish herpes virus has decimated the cultivated molluscs in the area, further punishing a beleaguered industry already suffering from reduced harvests. In […]
BrewDog’s The End of History
There’s definitely a reason why BrewDog elicit more conversation and comment than any other Scottish brewer – arguably any other British brewer. Just when you think their last wacky stunt is the peak of ingenuity/madness, within a couple of months there’s another press release, another bizarre and totally pointless beer that enters the market. Anybody […]
BeerCast #50 – Half Century
BeerCast #50 – Well, we never thought we would make it to 50 podcasts – and if you listened to our first few you probably didn’t either. But here we are! For this special anniversary edition we challenged each member of the panel to find an unusual beer to celebrate with. Massive thanks to all of our listeners, and everyone who’s ever visited the BeerCast or left us a comment or email. Cheers! Here’s to 50 more…
1. Grooben – Neuzeller Anti-Aging Bier (4.8%)
2. Richard – BrewDog Abstrakt AB:01 (10.2%)
3. Shovels – Sierra Nevada Estate 2009 (6.7%)
4. MrB – Brasserie d’Achouffe Big Chouffe (8.0%)
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Orkney IPA
As we’ve said before, we’re big fans of Orkney here on the BeerCast (not least panellist Grooben who grew up there), and the ales that come from that part of the world, courtesy of Sinclair Orkney and Highland. Rob Hill started off at the first, and then left to found the second. It’s been a […]
