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Read More »What should our national beer be?
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Read More »New Scottish brewery – Campervan Brewery
The main point of difference behind the Campervan Brewery – is a rather wonderful 1973 Type 2 Volkswagen. Paul’s brewkit is a Brewmeister 50l, chosen specifically for its portability; the plan is to take the kit on the road, brewing wherever he goes. Connected to a mains unit if available – brewing on battery power ... The pos ...
Read More »Edinburgh Beer Weekly 16/03-22/03
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Read More »As the brewer intended…
Does all this emergency chilling and non-optimal glassware diminish the work of the brewer? After all, they spent hours brewing this particular beer following months (or years) honing the recipe to perfection, only for you to drink from a vessel that formerly housed your toothbrush. Hotel room-based drinking is a means to an end, and ... The po ...
Read More »Edinburgh Beer Weekly 02/03 – 08/03
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Read More »Why CAMRA’s Pub of the Year should be yours too
On Tuesday the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) announced that the winner of its National Pub of the Year competition was the Salutation Inn in Gloucestershire. After visiting last October, I completely concur. What makes the perfect pub? It's the subject of one of my favourite ever pieces of writing. In fact you could write a very good ...
Read More »Edinburgh Beer Weekly 15/02 – 22/02
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Read More »Announcing my next beer book: "What are you drinking?" No really, do you know?
Following my announcement last night about my new crowdfunded beer book project, we go live today - and here's the idea I'm working on. Beer is many things. It’s often cold, always wet, usually refreshing. It’s democratic, straightforward and accessible, but can also be complex and challenging. It can be blond, brown, red or ...
Read More »I’m writing a new beer book – and testing out a new approach to publishing
The publishing industry is in a state of flux, but new models are emerging - one of which allows me to write my first book about beer in six years. And you can get involved. A great deal has changed since I had my first book published in 2003. The beer scene, obviously, has changed beyond recognition. And so has publishing. When Man Walks i ...
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