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The hand of history lies heavily on the beers of Belgium. Over the centuries it has been over-run by the French, the Dutch, the Germans…

Added: Sunday, November 1st 2009

Liefmans tastedIn part I of Roger's report from Belgium he gives the background to Oudenaarde and tells the story of Liefmans brewery. In part II…

Added: Sunday, November 1st 2009

The hand of history lies heavily on the beers of Belgium. Over the centuries it has been over-run by the French, the Dutch, the Germans…

Added: Sunday, November 1st 2009

In the Spring I will be taking a look at some of the country's best rural pubs, but meanwhile, as we still have a bit…

Added: Thursday, October 1st 2009

"If he can say as you can Guinness is good for you, How good to be a Toucan: Just think what Toucan do".The image…

Added: Saturday, August 1st 2009

Arthur Guinness, 250 years on, is still tripping the dark fantastic. The Irish brewery may be part of Diageo, a global drinks giant where Irish…

Added: Saturday, August 1st 2009

That old slogan "let the train take the strain" comes vividly back to life when you travel to Derby. Not only is the Midland Station…

Added: Saturday, August 1st 2009

Hands up if you think real ale is drunk by old codgers in flat caps who keep whippets in the bath or by men of…

Added: Wednesday, July 1st 2009

When Josef Tolar, the legendary brewmaster at the Budweiser Budvar brewery in the Czech Republic, handed his thermometer to Adam Broz on 1 January this…

Added: Monday, June 1st 2009