Opinion
Topical articles and pieces from a personal point of view.
The golden age of cider and perry
It was with great pleasure that I attended the inaugural Artisan Cheese and  Cider Summit at Little Pomona just outside Bromyard recently. It was one...
No-cook food and beer pairing US style
American craft beer is the perfect partner for many foods – hot, cold, cooked or raw. This guide looks at pairing beer with no-cook food like cheese,...
Cottoning on to Cottonopolis
I’ve never talked about this before, but when the time came to discuss moving away from London, I didn’t actually want to leave. I love London. Ever s...
For brewing heritage, hop on the Eurostar
Belgium and Britain are two countries united by a love of fine beer. The Belgians treat beer with the respect given to wine and the pride in its brews...
A Brief Encounter
I had a lovely weekend at the Ludlow Food Festival recently. I was there to give a beer tasting on behalf of Slow Food Ludlow, introducing my guests t...
Beer and food pairing tips from the USA
In America, beer with food is a growing trend. Nearly half of all craft beer drinkers say they drink it with food now more than a couple of years ago....
What did we learn from the Noughties US beer boom?
I’m writing this from the USA. Specifically, the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, a town that has become a home from home for me since my dad decided t...
Crooked House fiasco shines spotlight on threatened pubs
It’s rare for the plight of a British pub to grace the pages of the New York Times or newspapers in New Zealand but the shocking destruction of the Cr...
Can the Crooked House rise again?
There has rightly been vocal outrage about the sorrowful demise of the Crooked House in Himley this month. The pub was sold from the Marston’s portfol...
Beer barbecue sauce
Matching beer and food is very personal. Do you like dark beers, hoppy brews, blonde ales? Barbequed food, spicy dishes, fish, and seafood? Matching e...
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