Picture this: you’re in a calm forest clearing, immersed in the crisp winter air, wrapped in a thick blanket sitting around a toasty, crackling bonfire, with aromas of smoke mingling with the freshness of beech trees, and life is perfect other than a lingering anxiety that your hair and clothes are going to resemble an ash tray the next day. […]
You might be a little confused reading the words “iconic brewery” and then a name you maybe haven’t heard of, but trust me, you know Damm well – because Damm Brewery in Barcelona is the home of Estrella, one of the most recognisable beers on earth. Big reveal, huh! Well, it gets even better. Damm is eligible for inclusion in […]
Welcome to our new feature article series, Iconic Breweries Of The World. Brewery 1: Damm, Barcelona Brewery 2: Schlenkerla, Germany And more coming soon..! Over the next few months, we will be showcasing breweries that are legends, but unlike ones from Greek mythology, they’re actually real and none of them are half-human half-horse. They’ll be profiled in article form here […]
Situated conveniently on the train line between Prague and other common interrail destinations of Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest, Brno unfairly receives short shrift. This is Moravia in pure time capsule form, with charming 19th century buildings, the echoes of Communism (including a well-integrated Vietnamese community giving the local cuisine a welcome uplift) and pubs, pubs, pubs. The city is small […]
They’re saying Baltic Porter’s not a thing, but you should tell them no – it is a thing, and Riga will prove it. With a rich history of brewing that stemmed from some banter and tension between the UK and the Russian Imperialists in the 1800s, the UK weren’t allowed to do much trade with the region at the time […]
Experiencing a new city in Europe during December is always a quaint idea, given they tend to take on a unique character that in no way aligns with their usual feel. While most people gravitate towards famed Christmas markets in your Berlins and your Budapests, beer nerds can rejoice since many winter-wonderful yet under-visited European cities are beer odysseys, in […]
“You wouldn’t believe the number of tourists who stick to the bars in sight of their cruise ship. We get barely a trickle up the hill, so we started this shuttle”. Matt, of Alaskan Brewing, stroked his predictably long beard. “I love bringing people up on it, though. Means I can play tour guide a bit too. Did you know […]
It’s a richly immersive little bit of the USA, is New England. Maybe because it’s closer to old, O.G. England? It has culture, it has “history” (by North American colonial standards) and it has the softest of water which means they make the softest of beers. It also has a very, very long coastline full of edible sea creatures, all […]
Yep, turns out there’s two of ’em. Indeed, the two Portlands perfectly typify the raging debate that has decimated US craft beer nerd-istry for the best part of a decade: Which IPA is better, East Coast or West Coast?
Thai indie beer is on the rise right now, and while its epicentre is undoubtedly Bangkok, the gorgeous Northern city of Chiang Mai is starting to catch up. Chiang Mai itself is a globally-renowned hub for artistry and creativity, so a craft beer boom was never going to be far away. Complex laws around brewing have limited output for many […]