Fundamentals #59 — Bamberger Keesmann Bräu Herren Pils
Regular readers of this column will know by now that I have a deep fondness for good lager. The more astute of you may remember that when it comes to...
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Wine & Food Killers: Thai-Style Steamed Cod and Weingut Brand Riesling vom Berg 2017
Riesling is tragically misunderstood. Drinkers often avoid ordering it, assuming it is always sweet, though there are many delicious, dry Rieslings on the market. The impenetrability of the German-language terminology...
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Fundamentals #53 - Augustinerbräu München Lagerbier Hell
“Are you sure?” I ask Hop Burns & Black co-owner Jen Ferguson when she shoves a familiar bottle of one of Bavaria’s very best lagers, Augustiner Helles, into my hand....
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Fundamentals #44 — Zehendner Mönchsambacher Lager
The winking monk on the label of Brauerei Zehendner’s Mönchsambacher lager knows something you don’t. I’m convinced that little halo his silhouette casts on the wall behind him belies his...
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Fundamentals #27 — Fuerst Wiacek A Quick One IPA
Citra and Mosaic are my homeboys, I like hanging out with them often. I also enjoy it when they’re accompanied by pals like El Dorado, Amarillo, Nelson Sauvin and even...
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Fundamentals #32 — Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Wheat Beer Mix
You’ve probably been reminded by your parents a few times this summer that it’s been the hottest since ‘76. And yes Mum, it has been quite a summer. Not only...
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The Beer Lover’s Table: Pork Kofta Kebabs with Labneh & Rocket and Reutberger Josefi Bock
The arrival of spring means rain showers and growing things, but in beer circles, it also means bock. German bockbiers - which you’ll recognise because their labels are almost always festooned...
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The Beer Lover’s Table: Strawberry, Tomato and Mojama Salad with Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
For all the pleasure of discovering new breweries, the thrill of the can release, there’s an abiding satisfaction in returning to the classics. Not long ago, I realised it had...
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No More Heroes XIII – Früh Kölsch
Recently, after a particularly strenuous day, I headed in to Hop Burns & Black for a couple of beers, as you do. Choosing one beer when presented with a breadth...
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No More Heroes #2: Augustiner Lagerbier Hell
I don’t want to put a downer on your day but it’s time we faced facts – summer is almost over. Chin up, there’s no need to be glum. I...
