Rooster’s Brewing Co – Stingo Barley Wine (9.0% ABV)

Welcome back lovers of great beer. Here is one I sampled towards the end of 2025 to try get me in the mood for Christmas. You may call me a Grinch, when I first saw the can I thought it said Stingy, which would be an ideal one for me. Modern Christmas is just anContinue reading “Rooster’s Brewing Co – Stingo Barley Wine (9.0% ABV)”

Redwillow – Trappless English Tripel (7.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Coddy turns his attention to Redwillow Brewery’s Trappless English Tripel (7.6% ABV). Bold, strong, and ambitious, this beer promises a flavour-packed experience, but not every promise is kept. Will it impress, or is this one better left on the shelf? Let’s find out. Name: Trappless English Tripel This has noContinue reading “Redwillow – Trappless English Tripel (7.6% ABV)”

Redwillow – Trappless English Dubbel (5.8% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Coddy is turning his attention to Redwillow Brewery’s Trappless English Dubbel (5.8% ABV). Rich, malty, and brewed with classic Belgian-inspired character, this beer promises a flavourful experience without overcomplicating things. The question is: does it hit the mark, or leave you wanting a little more? Name: Trappless English Dubbel thisContinue reading “Redwillow – Trappless English Dubbel (5.8% ABV)”

Vibrant Forest – English Bitter (4.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Stuart is on tasting duty with Vibrant Forest’s English Bitter (4.0% ABV), a classic session able pint that’s all about traditional flavour. According to him, it’s exactly the sort of beer that would sit perfectly alongside a hearty plate of pie and peas! Name: English Bitter (4.0% ABV) This wasContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – English Bitter (4.0% ABV)”

Redwillow Brewery – Perceptionless (6.6% ABV)

Chris is taking a closer look at Perceptionless from Redwillow Brewery. At 6.6% ABV, it promises a solid pour, but the real question is whether the flavour delivers as much intrigue as the name suggests. Let’s see what this brew is all about. Name: PerceptionLess I found this to be a light and fruity andContinue reading “Redwillow Brewery – Perceptionless (6.6% ABV)”

Bearwood Brewing: Spengler, Dark Berry Sour ( 5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, This time we’re cracking open something that looks suspiciously like it might help animate the statue of liberty. It’s the kind of beer that feels less like a quiet night in and more like you’ve accidentally crossed the streams… in the fridge. Name: Spengler The blackcurrant and red fruit flavoursContinue reading “Bearwood Brewing: Spengler, Dark Berry Sour ( 5% ABV)”

TEH On Tour – 3 Locks Brewing Co

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Last weekend we donned our disguises and hopped the noth south boarder to London to catch up with friends. While good company was always going to be the main event, it would have felt downright irresponsible not to sneak in a little beer-based research while we were there. Tucked justContinue reading “TEH On Tour – 3 Locks Brewing Co”

Abbeydale Brewery X Amor Artis Brewing : Fort Mill, IPA (6.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Stu’s back, and this time he’s got a cheeky collab in his hands. Fort Mill from Abbeydale x Amor Artis. One of which is new to us so lets hope it lives up to our expectations! Name: Fort Mill I found this one to be a beer for all occasions,Continue reading “Abbeydale Brewery X Amor Artis Brewing : Fort Mill, IPA (6.5% ABV)”

Brew York : Hazy Train, Hazy Pale (4.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Chris is taking us on a rock ‘n’ roll ride with this Brew York release, a cheeky nod to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. We are of course talking about Hazy Train. Name: Hazy Train I found this one very easy going, and smooth. I t was aContinue reading “Brew York : Hazy Train, Hazy Pale (4.5% ABV)”

Ilkley Beer Festival 2026

Welcome Back fellow beer lovers, The other Saturday’s plan was simple: good company, good beer, and the noble tradition of making very sensible decisions that inevitably lead to questionable ones later. Our destination was the Ilkley Beer Festival, tucked inside the grand surroundings of the King’s Hall & Winter Garden, but as any seasoned festival-goerContinue reading “Ilkley Beer Festival 2026”