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Exmoor Stag Review: A Robust Masterclass in Traditional English Strong Bitters

When it comes to full-bodied, multi-layered traditional English ales, few styles command as much respect as a properly c...
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Day Trip to Lymington from New Milton: Perfect Hampshire Itinerary & Travel Guide

We are currently spending a lovely time in New Milton, Hampshire, visiting family. Using New Milton as our base, we’ve b...
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Drinking Bass Pale Ale in the UK: A Local’s Guide to the Ultimate British Classic

There is nothing better for me than British ale. Writing this from England, I felt it was the perfect moment to revisit ...
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A Taste of True British Tradition: My Honest Banks’s Amber Bitter Review

As someone who grew up surrounded by the rich heritage of British cask ales, I have always had a weak spot for a proper,...
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The Pioneer of Golden Ales: A Review of Exmoor Gold

Following our taste of the West Country with Butcombe, we managed to get our hands on a true legend of British brewing h...
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A Perfect Half-Day Itinerary for Christchurch: A Hidden Gem on the South Coast of England

Whenever we travel back to the UK, we always stay in New Milton, a lovely town on the South Coast where my mother lives....
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A Traditionalist’s Take on Butcombe Gold: A Proper West Country Pint

As someone who genuinely loves a proper, traditional British ale, I am always a bit unsure about golden ales. But this b...
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Montreal to London: Overnight Flight Survival Guide, eGate Experience, and Beating Day 1 Jet Lag

Trading the familiar streets of Montreal for a transatlantic adventure, we recently embarked on the simple test of minim...
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The Spirit of Kent: Why Bishops Finger is the Ultimate Kentish Strong Ale

After sharing my thoughts on Yorkshire’s finest, my wife and I decided to head down south—metaphorically speaking—to the...
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A Taste of Home: Why Timothy Taylor’s Landlord is the Ultimate British Pale Ale

My wife has kindly let me take over the blog today to talk about one of my absolute favourite things in the world: prope...