Shepherd Neame have revealed refreshed branding for their flagship cask beer, Spitfire Amber Ale (4.2% ABV), which was first brewed in 1990. Named after the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, it was created to commemorate the Battle of Britain, which was fought in the skies above Kent 50 years earlier. It now features a striking new design […] The post Rebrand for Shepherd Neame’s flagship ale first appeared on Beer Today. The post Rebrand for Shepherd Neame’s flagship ale appeared first o...| Beer Today
In this episode, I speak with Christina Wade, a beer historian specialising in the UK and Ireland, with a particular focus on women. She has written an excellent book, Filthy Queens: A History of B…| British Food: A History
As a perennially knackered post-pandemic fifty-something parent, I don’t go out much. But I did have a fun evening a few weeks back, tempted down to my local brewery and taproom, Abyss, for an educational, entertaining session sampling low alcohol … Continue reading →| Bread, Cakes And Ale
If you like British pubs, you’ll be fully aware of the tragic rate they are closing, unable to afford the running costs and compete with cheap supermarket booze even before Covid made things even harder. So it’s always great when … Continue reading →| Bread, Cakes And Ale
Every now and then I find a word that sends me off on a research hunt, and this led me to drink names. While we think of “cocktails” as a modern invention, the word dates back to at least 1798.| Shannon Donnelly's Fresh Ink
Foliage Report: 7.0 – It’s a dubbel which is a welcome sight after not seeing one for a while. It is appropriately enough crisp and malty with some spices. Not insanely good but the right kin…| Honest Booze Reviews
