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Independent – 10 Summer Beers

Gaining ground in newspapers who seem to be paying attention to the importance of good beer, came across their article about the 10 Best Summer Beers for 2008.

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In Search of a Perfect Pint – The Science

Great article in the Independent about the importance and science of good beer making.  Which was published the day that Rob Bell was giving a talk at the RI about the Science of Beer. From reading about the great work Rob is doing at O’Hanlon Brewing Company including the resurrection of hte Thomas Hardy Ale, [...]

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Hammerpot Madgwick Gold Retaste 1

Following on from the news of Lewis Hamilton and Goodwood Festival of Speed, it’s only fitting to have a beer that celebrates the Madgwick Cup and Goodwood corner. This is one easy drinking (half-pinter first sip) Golden Ale…nice tangy bitterness with some gentle hop uplifts. Definately, goes onto the list for Beer of the Summer [...]

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Looking for a Haunt – Thomas Cubitt

Again as part of the hunt to find somewhere near Victoria Station ended up visiting the Thomas Cubbitt – which really is more of a bar than a pub. Saying that, they did have Little Creatures and I’m sure some other excellent beers which makes it worth going back to check it out some more.

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Looking for a Haunt – Horse & Groom

During the recent Victoria raid, which coincided with the need to find some decent places near Victoria Station in London, came across the Horse & Groom. And what’s not to like. It’s a Shephard Neame pub that is quite small with some outside space on a mews in Belgravia. It might be a litte too [...]

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How to do Ratings

For some reason, been thinking a lot lately about rating systems for beers and also places. No real answers yet but some thoughts: Everything is variable, as in weather, mood, etc. that these are worthy intros. Keen to know if people would drink or visit again Beers, currently use the following to get an overall [...]

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