Beer

I spent years not getting Beer. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served with a splash of water by someone who knew what they were doing and the balance between sweetness and bite landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category …

Something I've noticed with Beer: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer neat it's lighter and more refreshing, the complexity on the palate sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial. I now think about Bee…

I came to Beer late — not until I was in my 3s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it as a long drink with ice and the smooth aftertaste was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly par…

After 20 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 as a long drink with ice at its best, the depth of flavour continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice t…

Tried this Beer on recommendation and it's a solid choice without being exceptional. Served on the rocks as suggested. The character is present but not as pronounced as in more premium examples. For regular drinking it's good value. For a special occasion I'd go a step up. It's the kind of Beer you…

Took a bottle of Beer to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it neat after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The nose did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something satisfying about introducing people to a …

Beer has a specific character that isn't universally appealing and I respect that. Some people find the balance between sweetness and bite overwhelming. Served in a proper glass at room temperature it's at its most polarising — full flavour, no hiding. For those it clicks with, the payoff is enormo…

Quality Beer sits at the premium end of my drinks budget and that's fine — it's an occasion drink for me. Served with a splash of water at the right moment it's hard to beat. The balance between sweetness and bite on a well-chosen bottle is extraordinary. That said, the price variation in this cate…

I expected more from this Beer given the price point and the hype around the category. Served chilled as recommended. The finish was underwhelming compared to bottles at half the price I've enjoyed. The premium end of this market has a lot of marketing attached to it that doesn't translate to taste…

I resisted Beer for a long time based on a bad early experience. Then a friend insisted I try a properly made version served with a splash of water and everything changed. The finish I'd missed the first time was suddenly the point. Been drinking it regularly for about six months now and find mysel…