Food and drinks

England

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,...
England

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...
England

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...
England

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...
England

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...
England

Adnams Broadside Review: The Ultimate Benchmark of Traditional British Strong Ale

If you read our previous review, you will know that while I can appreciate a crisp, summery golden ale, my ultimate loya...
England

Tasting Badger’s Golden Champion: A Refreshing Summer Ale with a Touch of Elderflower

For those who follow our travel journey, you probably know that my heart belongs firmly to traditional British real ales...
England

Best British Supermarket Beers: 5 Award-Winning UK Ales to Try During Your Stay

Looking for the best British supermarket beers? Here is a guide to 5 traditional, award-winning UK ales (like Landlord and London Pride) you can easily buy at Tesco or Sainsbury's during your stay.
Travel Plan and Preparations

Nalgene vs. Platypus: Lessons from My Travel Mishaps and the Ultimate Winner

​"Pack light," they said. It sounds easy until you’re staring at a mountain of gear, wondering how to fit a water bottle...
Canada

Savoring Local Craft Beer: A Weekend Guide to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec

"Use it or lose it!" When we realized our credit card rewards were about to expire, we didn't panic—we planned a micro-a...