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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”

TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Two: Bini Brew CO , Ilkley

While the whole route was built around showcasing some fantastic venues and great beer, Bini had always been a stop we were particularly looking forward to. We’d heard plenty of good things, we’d been following what they were doing for a while, and as the day drew closer, the excitement for this part of theContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Two: Bini Brew CO , Ilkley”

TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop One: The Flying Duck, Ilkley

The inaugural T.E.H Ale Train rolled into Ilkley under skies that looked determined to spoil the day. Grey clouds hung overhead from the moment we stepped off the train, but through a combination of relentless optimism, inappropriate amounts of exposed leg, and sunglasses Boldy adorned we somehow managed to keep the rain at bay. WithContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop One: The Flying Duck, Ilkley”

Naryensztadt Craft Brewery – Smoothie Beer, sweet Summer crumble (4.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Maryensztadt ( no I cant pronounce that) Craft Brewery are one of Poland’s better-known modern craft breweries, they have been brewing since 2015 and building a reputation for creative beers that balance traditional styles with more experimental ideas. Experimental I certainly the word for this one, Stu physically recoiled whenContinue reading “Naryensztadt Craft Brewery – Smoothie Beer, sweet Summer crumble (4.2% ABV)”

Redwillow Brewery- Very English IPA (5.3% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Chris is stepping up to the bar with Very English IPA from RedWillow Brewery a beer proudly wearing its roots on its sleeve. At 5.3% ABV, this is less about tropical overload and more about showcasing the kind of balanced, dependable character that traditional British brewing does so well. TheContinue reading “Redwillow Brewery- Very English IPA (5.3% ABV)”

Brew York – Albus Crumbledore, mixed fruit crumble sour (4.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Name: Albus Crumbledore This has a strong sour punch and was very reminiscent of mulled wine. The blend of sour and the vanilla crumbly finish made this a very complex but morish mouthful. Overall it was a “magical” drinkable experience. Our overall rating: 4.2/ 5.0

Azvex Brewing Co – Dunning Kreuger Effect, IPA (6.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Chris is back with something boldly named from Azvex Brewing Co. At 6.2% ABV, this one sounds like the sort of beer best enjoyed before somebody in the pub starts confidently explaining a subject they read half a Wikipedia article about whilst being half cut and slurring every.. third wordContinue reading “Azvex Brewing Co – Dunning Kreuger Effect, IPA (6.2% ABV)”

Jolly Sailor Brewery – Captain Toffee Stout (4.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Some beers are brewed to challenge the palate. Others are brewed because somebody, somewhere, looked at a dessert menu and thought, “That would probably work in a pint.” Enter Captain Toffee Stout from Jolly Sailor Brewery a beer that absolutely sounds like the result of a late-night conversation beginning with:Continue reading “Jolly Sailor Brewery – Captain Toffee Stout (4.6% ABV)”