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Badger’s new beer is set for success

Dorset-based independent family brewer Hall & Woodhouse is marked its Founder’s Day on 8 June with the launch of a new limited edition beer: Frank’s Integrity. The 7% ABV beer is a refined and warming, bottle-conditioned chestnut, crafted as a tribute to former chairman Frank Woodhouse; this is third in a series of five Founder’s […]

Putting the bee in beer

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 […]

Badger Beers Red Rascal

A beer to cherish

When we heard that Badger Brewery had launched Badger Red Rascal Cherry Mild we were intrigued and delighted in equal measure, especially when we received several bottles to sample. We were also not sure how the cherry would work when incorporated into a beer. However, all doubts evaporated when we took our first few sips […]

Out of this world

We were recently sent two new beers from award-winning London-based Orbit Beers: Lentebock Spring Lager and Audio Golden Ale. As explained on Orbit Beers’ website: “Lentebock is one of Europe’s quieter beer styles, considering its vibrant character. A strong Dutch-style lager, traditionally brewed to celebrate the changing of seasons.” At 6.4% ABV, Lentebock, which we […]

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 […]

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 […]

Defying gravity?

Craft cider producer, Gravity Theory, has harvested a crop of new wholesale listings ahead of what promises to be a year of sustained growth for the brand and the category. Wholesalers including Drinks Warehouse, Venus Wines & Spirits and Cave Direct are all introducing Gravity Theory to their ranges. They join established listings with Matthew […]