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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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YUL Airport International Review: Congestion & Construction, Air Canada Check-in and Security

Living in the quiet forests of Quebec, our annual trip back to the UK is always something we look forward to. This time,...
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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...