Vibrant Forest – Summerlands, Session IPA (3.4% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, At just 3.4% ABV, this Session IPA isn’t trying to knock your socks off with brute force. Instead, it promises easy drinking, plenty of flavour lets see if it can deliver on what it promises. Name: Summerlands, Session IPA (3.4% ABV) This was a cracking session ale, very morish itContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Summerlands, Session IPA (3.4% ABV)”

Redwillow Brewery – Contactless Hazy Pale Ale (Limited Edition) (5.2% ABV)

Welcome back fans of the blog. Today I am reviewing a beer from a brewery that don’t think I have tried before, Redwillow Brewery. This is a pale ale that is described as ‘crushable’ at any time or place, so an everyday beer. However, this is a limited edition of the regular version, but inContinue reading “Redwillow Brewery – Contactless Hazy Pale Ale (Limited Edition) (5.2% ABV)”

Vibrant Forest – Black Forest (4.9% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, If there’s one thing Stuart can be relied upon for, it’s finding his way towards the darker end of the bar. While the rest of us are often distracted by the latest hazy, fruity, or pastry inspired concoction, Stu remains a firm believer that a good porter or stout canContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Black Forest (4.9% ABV)”

Black Lodge Brewery- A Better Land (4.8% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through a beer list and one just catches your eye for absolutely no sensible reason? well that was was A Better Land from Black Lodge Brewery for Kayla, who has taken a bit of a detour from sours of late! Name: A BetterContinue reading “Black Lodge Brewery- A Better Land (4.8% ABV)”

Vibrant Forest – Metamorph (5.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Some beers have names that tell you exactly what you’re getting. Others leave a little more to the imagination. Metamorph from Vibrant Forest Brewery firmly falls into the latter category, sounding less like a beer and more like a villain or new form for The Power Rangers. Name: Metamoprh ThisContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Metamorph (5.5% ABV)”

Funky Fluid – Gelato Ice Cream Sour, Banana, Mango, & Coconut Lassi (5.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, If you’ve spent any time reading our reviews, you’ll know that when it comes to beer, We do often cover a lot of tart, fruity, sours that are often just a little bit ridiculous around this time of year. So when we spotted Funky Fluid’s Gelato Banana, Mango & CoconutContinue reading “Funky Fluid – Gelato Ice Cream Sour, Banana, Mango, & Coconut Lassi (5.5% ABV)”

Azvex Brewing – Barbarian Robin India Pale Ale (6.2% ABV)

Fans of rugby league will appreciate that ‘The Robins’ is the nickname of Hull Kingston Rovers. At the end of May, Sam and I will be venturing down to London to see them take on the mighty Wigan. Tough opposition with a long and proud history, but we are the current cup holders. So, whatContinue reading “Azvex Brewing – Barbarian Robin India Pale Ale (6.2% ABV)”

Twice Brewed – Season of the Witch (6.5% ABV)

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers. As the Summer Solstice rolls around and we enjoy the longest day of the year, it seems only fitting that today’s beer comes with a little bit of mystery attached. Season of the Witch from Twice Brewed isn’t exactly a name that conjures up images of sitting quietly in theContinue reading “Twice Brewed – Season of the Witch (6.5% ABV)”

TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Four: Aireborough Beer Festival, Guiseley

Every good beer adventure needs a grand finale, and as the Ale Train rolled into Guiseley, it felt like we’d arrived at exactly that. After a day spent hopping between pubs, chasing trains, sampling excellent beer and somehow keeping the Yorkshire weather on side, we finally reached our final destination: Airesborough Beer Festival. And afterContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Four: Aireborough Beer Festival, Guiseley”

TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Three: White Horse, Burley in Wharfedale

As we rolled into Burley in Wharfedale, something remarkable happened. The weather started to brighten. Our next stop was The White Horse a proper community pub serving excellent beer in exactly the sort of welcoming surroundings the Ale Train was designed to celebrate. With a few tempting options available on the bar, there was plentyContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Three: White Horse, Burley in Wharfedale”