Opinion
Topical articles and pieces from a personal point of view.
Where do you stand on white label beer?
CAMRA’s recent campaign to take on multinational beer masquerading as local craft is not only admirable but brave in its scope. Yes, most of us know t...
Alcohol free - where are we now?
The message that Generation Z (born between 1997-2012) are eschewing alcohol has been big news in recent years. However, the data doesn’t seem to supp...
How brewing is meeting the climate challenge
I’ve been tracking how breweries are making themselves more sustainable for five years. In 2021, it was already pretty standard for brewers to send th...
VAT’s brewing
A coalition of hospitality leaders has launched a campaign to reduce the VAT threshold for their sector from 20 per cent to 10. The VAT’s the Problem...
Mexican meat feast
Last week, England played in the final 16 match of the FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, and the media was full of all things Mexican. Now, if ask...
Collaborative vision key for cider
Last time I asked what ciders were behind the bar I got a surprise - a local cider. On tap! Half a carbonated, medium, appley pint later we headed to...
Cumbrian homecoming
Jennings brewery is back yam – that’s Cumbrian dialect for back home. The last weekend in June saw Jenningsfest, a celebration that marked the rescue...
They call it puppy love
Any dog owner will tell you about the difficulty they face appearing not to be over-rehearsed when fielding questions from curious passersby or even o...
Is AI leaving a bad taste?
Standing at the bar in Sheffield’s Rutland Arms, I scan the beer list before deciding what to order. Settling on a pint of pale ale from Derbyshire’s...
Double Diamond – still working wonders?
I never tried the original Double Diamond. Production ceased some 30 years ago long before I was of legal drinking age, or indeed at the slightly lowe...
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