Bacchanalian

Created by Tom Stapley, the idea of Craft Beer Hour is that everyone is drinking and discussing the same beers on Twitter, each Tuesday. I managed to sneak on the list to be sent the beers from Ora Brewing.

Bacchanalia

Ideal Home Show: Ultimate Garden Gear For Foodies

6th April 20186th April 2018

What could you put in your garden if space, money and sunshine were unlimited? A pool? A hot tub? A gym? The Ideal Home Show is the perfect place to find mad, aspirational stuff for the ultimate foodies garden.

food

Little Viet Kitchen Supperclub

27th March 201831st March 2018

I was glad to get one of the last red-hot tickets to Little Viet Kitchen's monthly Supperclub, which was held on Sunday night. Showcasing Vietnamese food, the evening had a special 5-course menu which changes monthly, all cooked to head Chef, Thuy Diem Pham's, exacting standards.

wine

Bordeaux Wine Bottle Sizes – From Small to Large

25th March 201818th March 2018

A question at a recent quiz got me thinking about wine bottle sizes. They have grand names derived from kings or notable historic legends, not withstanding their rarity in everyday life creating a sense of awe when seen. Here are Bordeaux's wine bottle sizes, and how many glasses each contains.

beer

The Last Ever London Drinker Festival

19th March 201818th March 2018

The last ever London Drinker Festival occurred last Friday during 'London Beer Week'. I decided to check out what we'll be missing, as well as meeting brewers from ELB at a tutored tasting of their beers.

beer

Where to Drink the Best Craft Beer in Porto

18th March 201818th March 2018

Porto is the place for discovering wines from the Douro and Port, but I still managed to find time to check out beers from the burgeoning craft beer scene - as well as discovering how to order beer correctly!

travel

Port Wine Tasting in Porto

18th March 201817th March 2018

You'd be a either a fool or teetotal to visit Porto without tasting the Port wine on offer - so I duly obliged. Over several days I managed to fit several different tastings into the schedule to understand and explore the complexities of the different styles which exist.

beer

Real Ale Name Generator: Work Out Your Real Ale Name

4th March 20182nd March 2018

If you'd like to decipher and generate your Real Ale name, check out this handy chart I found whilst out and about to generate yours in no time.

beer

How to Order a Beer Around the World

3rd March 20183rd March 2018

There's nothing ruder than firing away loudly in English ignorantly, as you point at the beer taps in some countries. So don't look like a buffoon to the locals - learn how to order a beer in their native language.

Why Ora Brewing Brewed a Beer with Balsamic Vinegar

Ideal Home Show: Ultimate Garden Gear For Foodies

Little Viet Kitchen Supperclub

Bordeaux Wine Bottle Sizes – From Small to Large

The Last Ever London Drinker Festival

Where to Drink the Best Craft Beer in Porto

Port Wine Tasting in Porto

Where to Eat Good Food in Porto

Real Ale Name Generator: Work Out Your Real Ale Name

How to Order a Beer Around the World