Plan Bee is a new 4.8% ABV honey-infused pale ale, which was launched to coincide with World Bee Day (20 May) – the result of a partnership between Derbyshire-based Buxton Brewery and The World Bee Project. This new beer combines all-British ingredients and honey to create a perfectly balanced pale ale that supports crucial pollinator […]
Hare today
Arkell’s Brewery has just announced the return of Spring Hopper, its much-loved seasonal pale ale – back by popular demand. Spring Hopper is now available at a selection of Arkell’s pubs across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. Crafted to celebrate the changing of the seasons, Spring Hopper has arrived in time for warmer months […]
The world’s finest rum?
The super-premium rum, Andrés Brugal Edition 02, at £2,420 per bottle, is probably the most expensive spirit we have featured. Developed by the company’s fifth-generation Maestra Ronera, Jassil Villanueva Quintana, this exquisite rum has been meticulously crafted as a tribute to the distillery’s founder, Andrés Brugal, and the Brugal Maestros Roneros who followed in his […]
All set for success
In 2020, friends Wynter Karo and Alice Paramiter launched Pimentae Drinks, an artisan producer of high quality ready-to-drink tequila-based cocktails. Today, their range of award-winning Margarita cocktails comprises four varieties, including Grapefruit, Spicy, Cucumber and Tommy’s – available in single serve cans (125ml), 50cl bottles and 5-litre boxes. This company was recently brought to our […]
Arkell’s crafty new lager
Over the last few years we have had the privilege to sample a range of beers from Arkell’s Brewery and have always been impressed. When we heard about the Malthouse Craft Lager we were keen to add it to our list of reviewed beers; after contacting the brewery a case of beers duly arrived. The […]
Zero alcohol, maximum taste
The low/no alcohol beer sector is flourishing, driven by changing consumer habits, but fuelled by the quality of the increasing number of lagers, beers, stouts and IPAs that are virtually indistinguishable from their full strength counterparts. Since launching the magazine we have reviewed a wide range of alcohol-free beers, so when we were contacted by […]
Interview with Simon Webster
https://vimeo.com/1078035010 We were delighted to have had the opportunity to interview Simon Webster, CEO, Thornbridge Brewery, on the occasion of the company’s 20th anniversary. The video was filmed and produced by Opera PR & Communications, with support from Lavalette Productions who provided all the B-roll footage.
Refreshingly good
Netherlands-based Santani Organics, a company founded by Suzanne Van Roosbroeck and Tess van Zwol, produces a range of organic, sugar free soft drinks, which contain at least 40% fruit. We were recently sent two varieties, Red Fruits and Lemon, which are sold in minimally designed, but stylish 330ml can that were colour-coded to the variety. […]
Stunningly smooth vodka
Golden Egg – the new spirit brand that produces super-premium vodka – was launched at the Golden Oyster Bar at the historic Leadenhall Market in central London. As we reported earlier this year, this premium vodka brand was created by Ben Duffy and was extremely well received by connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts, alike. So, when […]








