Beer

Over the past year I've tried 4 different expressions of Beer, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the character is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served neat, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wasn't the most expensive. Ther…

I came to Beer late — not until I was in my 2s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it on the rocks and the complexity on the palate was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of …

One of the things I love about Beer is the regional variation. The same category produced in different parts of the world tastes completely different. The finish shifts dramatically depending on origin, and served on the rocks those differences are most apparent. If you've only tried one style, you…

Over the past year I've tried 6 different expressions of Beer, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the balance between sweetness and bite is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, the differences are pronounced and ed…

I came to Beer late — not until I was in my 20s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it neat and the character was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of how I drink. I don't k…

After 40 years of drinking Beer I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served chilled at its best, the smooth aftertaste continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to anyone startin…

I drink Beer roughly once a week and have done for 20 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served neat after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The character is comforting in its familiarity. I'm not here to persuade anyone. I jus…

I've been a Beer drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Beer is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it on the rocks and find that's when it shows its best character. The balance between sweetness and bi…

My first serious Beer was a gift and it genuinely opened a new chapter in how I think about drinking. The complexity — especially the balance between sweetness and bite — was unlike anything I'd experienced. Served chilled by the person who gave it, with an explanation of what I was tasting. That e…

Beer has become my slow-evening ritual. Served on the rocks, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the character, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends to proper Beer and the reaction is always the same: …