Beer: The rise of the hop
Plenty of people think it hopelessly pretentious to take any interest in the quality of what you drink. A friend was recently in a pub when he was accosted by a fellow punter whilst having a look to...
View ArticleThe unofficial beer of the Olympics
Not everyone is looking forward to the Olympics. Incredible to relate, but plenty of people think next year’s sporting bonanza will be something of a waste of money at a time when, as we’re constantly...
View ArticleBeer: From homebrew to Henley
Henley is a pretty unlikely spot for a revolution, but that’s Americans for you.This genteel Thameside town was once home to that archetypal real ale brewer Brakspear but the local drop is a bit...
View ArticleTime for a new approach to alcohol
Ambulances were called and three drunk teenagers were brought to my care. One was so drunk we had to suction out the vomit from her mouth to stop her choking to death. Another girl wet herself and then...
View ArticleDish of the day: The Cocktail Lovers
How difficult can it be to shake a cocktail? Surely all you have to do is jiggle it around a bit?
View ArticleSomething For The Weekend in London: April 26-28
We’ve got a pretty broad spectrum of arty events for your delight this weekend, from the glossy Sundance festival at the O2 to an indie food & flicks night around the east side and an ingenious...
View ArticleSomething For The Weekend in London: May 17-19
Fela Kuti, Jewish food and The Great Gatsby are just some of the reasons why the rainy weather ahead ain’t keeping us in this weekend – so throw on the wellies and head out to tuck into this cultural...
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