Author: james
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Doom Bar
Few beers are as woven into the fabric of British pubs as Doom Bar. Once a standout Cornish bitter, it has since become one of the most recognisable cask ales in the country – for better or worse, depending on who you ask. Originally brewed by Sharp’s on the north Cornish coast, Doom Bar found…
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Beavertown Neck Oil
There was a time when ordering Neck Oil felt like a statement. What started as a calling card for Beavertown quickly slipped beyond the craft fringes and into the mainstream, turning up on taps in locals, music venues, and high-footfall pubs across the country. Neck Oil’s rise mirrors a wider shift in British drinking habits.…
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Hobgoblin
Few beers have a presence quite like Hobgoblin Ruby Ale. With its unmistakable pump clip and deep ruby colour, it’s been a fixture on British bars for years – a beer that sits firmly in the collective pub consciousness whether you actively order it or not. Hobgoblin Ruby Ale occupies an interesting space in the…
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Fosters Lager
Few beers are as instantly recognisable in the UK as Foster’s. For decades, it has occupied taps across the country, embedded in the fabric of British pubs to the point where it feels less like an import and more like a local constant. Marketed as Australian, Foster’s long ago outgrew its origin story. Its real…
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Madri Excepcional
You don’t need to look very hard to find Madri Excepcional on tap. In a relatively short space of time, it has gone from curiosity to fixture, muscling its way onto bar tops across the country and becoming a familiar sight in both locals and high-footfall pubs. Styled as a modern Spanish lager, Madri leans…
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Veltins
Veltins is a classic German pilsner brewed in North Rhine-Westphalia and known for its sharp carbonation, crisp bitterness, and ultra-clean finish. It is a textbook example of German brewing precision, adhering closely to the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law). At 4.8% ABV, Veltins is light but assertive. Expect a dry malt backbone, prominent herbal hop bitterness,…
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Hofmeister Weisse
Once a household name in British pubs, Hofmeister has undergone one of the most successful lager revivals in the UK. Originally popular in the 1980s and 90s, the brand disappeared as drinkers moved away from mass-market lagers in search of more authentic European beer styles. Hofmeister returned in 2015 with a completely new approach. Rather…
