We talk beer. No fuss.
How much beer to plan for your party?
The question you ask the night before a party: how much beer to buy? My simple method so you don't run dry, without ending up with three packs left over.
Which beer for your summer apéritif?
28°C, the terrace, and nine times out of ten the wrong can in hand. Three brewer's reflexes for picking a beer that actually quenches your thirst.
A bar? A brewery? Both?
I'll explain what a taproom is, why it's the most authentic way to drink craft (artisanal) beer, and what awaits you at ours from this autumn.
Storing your beer at home
Does beer go off? Fridge or cupboard? Upright or on its side? A few simple pointers to keep your beers at their best right up to the moment you open them.
Renting a tap for your event.
Wedding, birthday, stag do, office party: how many kegs, how much it costs, how it works. The complete guide to serving craft on tap without the hassle.
Decoding a beer label
ABV, IBU, denomination, date… A beer label is packed with info, and in France it's even governed by law. Here's how to read it and spot what really matters.
Hops, explained.
Bittering, aromatic, almost magic: hops do everything in a modern beer. We explain what they're for, why a NEIPA smells like mango, and where the bitterness comes from.
Which beer to give? the guide.
Giving beer is the perfect gift idea… and easy to get wrong. Too strong, too bitter, not their style. I'll explain how to stack the odds in your favour, whether the person is a novice or a fan.
Can over bottle: we own it.
Why are our beers in cans and never in bottles? It all comes down to two invisible enemies: light and air. We explain it simply, but we know what we're talking about.
The craft glossary: 30 words so you're no longer lost.
IBU, dry-hop, NEIPA, session, sour… Craft loves its jargon, and it loses everyone. Here are the words that matter, explained in plain English.