Batch Brewing Company beers are bloody great. There, I said it, the design of the bottles, the labels that hang on them like a pot of homemade jam, the names… they’ve really got the whole package looking awesome. But it’s what’s in the bottle which is really impressive. The Withnail & IPA is delicious and…
As an Englishman, I was immediately drawn to Copper Ale. It’s described as being an English style ale and is not as strong as other James Squire offerings at 3.4%. ‘The Constable’ Copper Ale ranks it in the mid-strength category and to be honest, the flavour benefits from this. It’s malty, hoppy and deliciously smooth. It…
Sometimes you just need to escape the city, and go on a road trip. Pack up the car and head away for a staycation. It’s amazing what it can do to your mindset, it’s refreshing and a whole lot of fun. So that’s exactly what we did last weekend, heading north for a couple of…
Remember the days before you became a Dad? You know the ones I mean, when a sleep in WASN’T anything after 6.30am. When a ‘big night’ wasn’t when you managed to find out who had won the room on The Block, or when dinner time didn’t involve food being thrown around the room for no…
Would you like a BMW to drive for the week? It’s not often you get that kind of email delivered on an otherwise dreary office day. Let me tell you, my reply was typed out and sent quicker than it’s taken you to read this paragraph! (The answer was yes, just in case you thought…
Having returned from a lovely family weekend away up the coast, the long drive left me ready for a beer. So I delved into a new one to me, the Pirate Life IPA. So many brewers are opting for cans rather than bottles these days, Pirate Life being one of them, and it looks great.…
It’s school holidays time which means long car journeys, in (hopefully) warm weather and lots and lots of traffic jams (hopefully not). Whilst many kids will have their heads buried in an ipad or DVD player, I’ve decided to go retro, with the top five car games for kids. No technology needed, no chargers, no apps…
This is a really interesting Pale Ale, from the Rocks Brewing Co. It starts with a citrus hit on your first mouthful, which develops into a delicious bitterness and malt finish. It’s a lot more complex than others on the market, but really tasty. It’s also a pale ale that you could enjoy a couple…
If you’re a first time parent, it can be daunting. What to do? When to do it? Was it the right thing to do? The questions are endless, the google searches will scare you not help you, so why not try an app? WOTBaby is a personalised app that supports parents and caregivers in their journey…
This stuff is delicious… Genuinely delicious. I first had it in my local pub when it was the guest tap beer. I’m often dubious to then try it in a bottle, but this didn’t disappoint. It’s fruity and refreshing and surprisingly matches well with all food types. I often categorise beers in weather conditions. This…
