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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”

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)”

Into the Mild 2026 – Wye Valley Brewery : The Malt Awakens, Galactic Mild (3.7% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Now, we’re always a little wary when a beer leans heavily into a pun, because as every Jedi knows, too heavy a theming can often lead to disturbance in the pint. Still, Mild and sci-fi references are a combination we didn’t know we needed. At a sensible 3.7%, this oneContinue reading “Into the Mild 2026 – Wye Valley Brewery : The Malt Awakens, Galactic Mild (3.7% ABV)”