An ode to the spellbinding city of Dresden, with its gripping past, its refined yet resilient inhabitants, and its stellar local brew.
The Long Walk to Whitstable
A long, hazy walk down memory lane triggered by a first dance with Shepherd Neame’s Whitstable Bay Organic Ale.
A Worthy Cause to Drink for
Review of a ten-pack celebrating the Restore Our Earth Collab Fest 2022, and the various partners, charities and brewers that made it happen.
An Initiation to Alcoholic Ginger Beer
A deferential consideration of the cleansing properties of alcoholic ginger beer and another, wholly unrelated matter.
Riding the Sesh Train
August of the year 2022 was barely underway when my mother and I set out for London. She had been looking forward to spending some time at my brother’s place ever since the start of spring and finally felt fit enough to make the trip, as long as air travel could be avoided. While both […]
Raise a Glass to the Ultimate Celebration of Craft Beer and Music at Brewnanza Fest by Brewlander With summer heating up Singapore, Brewlander presents the perfect experience to kick back with an array of delicious Craft beers: Brewnanza Fest, the largest celebration of Craft beer in Singapore yet! Get ready to savour over 100 unique […]
The Gateway to a New World
Travel log of a weekend in Seville and an ironic encounter that would prompt a much-needed refresher course in grade school history.
Free Brewer, Free Country
A firsthand account of an evening spent in soul-destroying company that would have been even worse were it not for a free flow of Gulpener.
Not A Girly Drink?
An exploration of feminine influences in ancient brewing practices that began with a readiness to give the Cherry Chouffe a chance.
An Alternative Alhambra Tale
Travel log of a visit to Granada, home of the Alhambra and source of some fine brews that were named in its honour.
The Störtebeker Saga
A résumé of a legendary figure from German folklore and the brewery that bears his name, set against the backdrop of the Hanseatic League.
A Bridge of Bavarian Beers
An homage to some of the Bavarian beers capable of bridging a generation gap, drawing special attention to a pair of stellar specimens.
Get Your Story Straight
A series of succinct reviews on some of the Netherlands’ up-and-coming craft breweries and the identities they choose to portray.
That Time of Year
How does one mark the coming of Spring? By stepping out into the sunshine and cracking open a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet, of course!
The Battle of the Belgian Blondes
Affligem Blond vs. Leffe Blond – Which of these fine Belgian Blondes would prove to be the more welcome distraction during a “hard lockdown”?
A Day in Berlin
A detailed reconstruction of a tour of East Berlin on foot, featuring Flensburger Pilsener, Rothaus Tannenzäpfle and Augustiner Helles.
A Delicate Balance
A condensed recollection of an irksome adventure at the Vietnamese coast, initiated by an appreciation of Saigon Special lager beer.