Copyright (c) 2026 Protz On Beer, by Roger Protz https://protzonbeer.co.uk/categories/book-reviews en-gb Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:43:00 BST David Bruce built his small change of Firkin pubs in the 1970s and 1980s but their story is still relevant today. He saved failed pubs and turned them into great success by making them attractive to pubgoers of all ages and both sexes. His story shows how pubs can be saved today and maintained for future generations to enjoy Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/09/09/firkin-story-can-help-save-pubs-today https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/09/09/firkin-story-can-help-save-pubs-today Martyn Cornell, who died in June, spent many years researching the history of Porter and Stout. His distilled his knowledge into a ground-breaking book that removes many of the myth surrounding the birth of a style that created the world's first major commercial brewing industry. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/08/03/porter-stout-cornell-s-superb-legacy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/08/03/porter-stout-cornell-s-superb-legacy Laura Hadland has written a superbly researched book on the history of British beer festivals. They go back to the 19th century and they were not without controversy, including topless models. CAMRA festivals started in the 1970s and have become the benchmark for today's events, with not only good beer but also food and entertainment Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/06/24/festivals-beer-skittles-fun-and-frolics https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/06/24/festivals-beer-skittles-fun-and-frolics Phil Mellows and Kate Simon have compiled a brilliant book that celebrates some fine British pubs along with places to stay and visit throughout the country, This is a great contribution to supporting and saving community pubs at a time when so many are closing Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/03/20/brand-new-guide-to-beer-and-travel https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/03/20/brand-new-guide-to-beer-and-travel Hertfordshire grows fine grain for brewing and the county once had a multitude of malting companies. Now there's only one and McMullen is the last remaining major commercial brewer. But in his new book, Martyn Cornell reports there are now a number of new craft breweries using grain from the eastern counties Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:57:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/03/10/digging-deep-for-brewing-history-in-herts https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/03/10/digging-deep-for-brewing-history-in-herts Adrian Tierney-Jones has written a remarkable book that's more than a pub guide. It charts the way in which pubs change to reflect the changing seasons, busy with visitors in summer but relying on locals in the colder months. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:20:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/01/20/a-love-affair-with-the-british-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/01/20/a-love-affair-with-the-british-pub A new book on home brewing by Andy Parker and Jamil Zainasheef will help beer lovers to create great beers at home. The book is packed with vital information about malt, hops, yeast and water and advises on the best equipment to use to get the finest results Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:08:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/01/02/how-to-make-brilliant-beers-at-home https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025/01/02/how-to-make-brilliant-beers-at-home In a major study of the history of women brewers, Dr Christina Wade shows how the Black Death of the 14th century diminished their role and men came to dominate commercial beer making. But today many more women are running breweries and they ae supported by women writers and lecturers. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:14:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2024/09/06/major-study-of-role-of-women-in-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2024/09/06/major-study-of-role-of-women-in-brewing Last month Bateman's Brewery in Lincolnshire celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special lunch attended by several hundred fellow brewers, retailers and beer writers. The media was noticeable by its absence. It could have interviewed Stuart and Jaclyn Bateman (pictured), the fourth generation of the family but chose to stay away. Britain is as great brewing nation but is badly served by the media Mon, 06 May 2024 12:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/comments/2024/05/06/beer-please-don-t-frighten-the-ponies https://protzonbeer.co.uk/comments/2024/05/06/beer-please-don-t-frighten-the-ponies Matthew Curtis has written and photographed a fine new guide to the bars, pubs and breweries of Manchester and has linked them to the city's long history of brewing. Several old family breweries have survived and they have been joined by a host of new small producers in recent years. The enjoyment of beer in the city is heightened by the many superb pubs, both ancient and modern Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:09:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2023/11/18/superb-guide-to-manchester-beer-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2023/11/18/superb-guide-to-manchester-beer-pubs Des de Moor's new book is a well-researched history of brewing in Britain, the development of cask-conditioned ale and its struggle to revive after Covid. The design of the book is odd -- with long sections on lager as well as ale -- before readers get to the promise of the title but in general this is a thoughtful, stimulating and provocative analysis Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:24:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/comments/2023/10/30/in-depth-history-of-britain-s-beer-culture https://protzonbeer.co.uk/comments/2023/10/30/in-depth-history-of-britain-s-beer-culture David Jesudason has written a remarkable guide to desi pubs that offer not only good beer and exceptional food but are also at the vanguard of combatting racism in society. He has found pubs that once operated all-white colour bars but now welcome people from all ethnic backgrounds and offer food with its roots in Asian culture and history. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:20:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2023/06/11/desi-pubs-good-for-beer-food-society https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2023/06/11/desi-pubs-good-for-beer-food-society Roger Protz is one of eight leading beer writers who have combined to choose their favourite brews for the new book The World's Greatest Beers, published by CAMRA Books. It will be launched on 2 August, the opening day of the Great British Beer Festival. Protz says he has chosen 33 beers that reflect both great standard bearers along with beers from the vast number of new breweries to be found throughout the world Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/20/protz-chooses-some-of-world-s-top-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2022/07/20/protz-chooses-some-of-world-s-top-beers In his new book, Pete Brown records the creation of working men's clubs by do-gooders in Victorian Britain who wanted to win people away from the "evils" of the pub. When working men took over the clubs, they turned them into successful organisations, with millions of members throughout the country Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:34:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/06/22/clubbing-together-the-rise-of-the-ciu https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/06/22/clubbing-together-the-rise-of-the-ciu Jonny Garrett has produced a superb book that covers the world's great beer styles in a refreshingly different fashion, breaking them down into the seasons of the year, discussing the way they are made and the best foods to enjoy with them. Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/06/04/beer-well-served-by-a-fine-book https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/06/04/beer-well-served-by-a-fine-book A book by Harry White on the history of Bass is written by an insider but it's disappointingly thin on the growth of the brewery in the 19th century and its vast export impact with IPA. It also underplays the use of mass advertising post World War Two to fuel the development of keg beer and lager Mon, 02 May 2022 19:18:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/05/02/quick-canter-through-history-of-bass https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2022/05/02/quick-canter-through-history-of-bass In his new book Beer by Design, Pete Brown traces the rise of branding and marketing from the Bass Red Triangle in the 19th century to the use of modern design and typefaces to promote the vast range of craft beers throughout the world. He shows how even ultra-modern breweries such as BrewDog have benefitted from an overhaul and new image Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:10:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2021/12/09/can-it-how-branding-boosts-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2021/12/09/can-it-how-branding-boosts-beer In Modern British Beer, Matthew Curtis has trawled the country to find breweries producing beers packed with exciting aromas and flavours. It's not just another book about IPAs, but covers a variety of styles from pale ale to Saison, sour, barley wine, stout and lager Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:17:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2021/08/15/curtis-beer-is-blooming-in-britain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2021/08/15/curtis-beer-is-blooming-in-britain The Philosophy of Beer by Jane Peyton covers the history of the world's favourite alcohol, from its inception in the Old World, through its arrival in Europe, the introduction of hops, and the scientific understanding of yeast that led to modern lager. The book also covers matching beer and food and the health attributes of moderate consumption. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:09:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2021/04/05/brilliant-romp-through-beer-s-history https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2021/04/05/brilliant-romp-through-beer-s-history Melissa Cole's new book while small is not just for drinkers with little knowledge of the subject but contains a lot of information of interest to seasoned drinkers and even fellow beer writers. It covers not only golden Pilsners but Helles, Dunkel, Bock, Schwarz, Zwickel and a myriad of other versions. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:56:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/10/29/little-book-with-nuggets-of-beery-joy https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/10/29/little-book-with-nuggets-of-beery-joy The history of brewing, the raw materials used and the wide range of styles are discussed in a lively new book by writer Natalya Watson, who studied at UCLA in California and then worked for Duvel Moortgat. She currently secretary of the British Guild of Beer Writers and judges in beer competitions as well giving talks and tastings Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:38:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/03/24/beer-styles-watson-is-in-her-element https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/03/24/beer-styles-watson-is-in-her-element A new edition of Tim Skelton's guide reveals the number of breweries and beer cafes has grown enormously since the first edition in 2014 and there are now many fine styles to enjoy. The guide is a romp through Dutch history and culture and will lead the visitor to a wealth of fine bars and beers Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:32:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/02/29/dutch-beer-no-longer-in-thrall-to-belgium https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2020/02/29/dutch-beer-no-longer-in-thrall-to-belgium Ian Clayton, broadcaster and raconteur, has a great love of pubs and good beer. He has travelled widely in his search for beer and pubs, along with sport and music. He has written a book rich in anecdotes of drinking, singing and story-telling along with a pint or three along the way. No pub-and-beer lover should miss it. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:12:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2019/03/05/ian-clayton-memoirs-of-a-pub-going-man https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2019/03/05/ian-clayton-memoirs-of-a-pub-going-man Steel City may have lost its industry but Sheffield still has a large number of magnificent pubs, many of them dating from the late 18th and 19th centuries when they were built to refresh an army of thirsty steel workers. In spite of the best efforts of big brewers and pub companies to wreck Sheffield's pub heritage, many outlets have been restored to their former glory and their stories are told in Sheffield's Real Heritage Pubs Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2018/10/28/book-captures-glory-of-sheffield-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2018/10/28/book-captures-glory-of-sheffield-pubs Stephen Beaumont's new book is a world guide to the best beers, bars and pubs. It covers Britain, Europe, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and America north and south. It's a well-designed and illustrated book that will have beer lovers reaching for their passports to follow in his bibulous footsteps Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:56:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2018/04/27/beaumont-s-beery-magic-carpet-ride https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2018/04/27/beaumont-s-beery-magic-carpet-ride Burton resident Ian Webster has a great love of his home town and its long and noble brewing history. He has researched the subject deeply but the mere 95 pages of his new book Brewing in Burton upon Trent doesn't do the subject justice. He has, however, discovered some fascinating old photos of brewing in the 19th and 20th centuries and the book offers a useful tour of the town, picking out breweries old and new Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:23:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2018/02/18/potted-history-of-brewing-in-beer-town https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2018/02/18/potted-history-of-brewing-in-beer-town If you love good beer and historic inns, two books make ideal gifts. IPA -- A Legend in Our Time details the origins and astonishing revival of India Pale Ale while Historic Coaching Inns of the Great North Road traces the hostelries that still stand proud on Britain''s major arterial route. Pictured, the Angel and Royal in Grantham. Sun, 17 Dec 2017 13:43:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/12/17/ipa-and-coaching-inns-fine-xmas-gifts https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/12/17/ipa-and-coaching-inns-fine-xmas-gifts The third edition of the Pocket Beer Book offers a wide range of beers, some from countries new to the beer scene. The lists include Iconic Breweries and Breweries to Watch. The authors warn drinkers of the dangers of "Big Beer" moving into the craft sector and dumbing down excellent artisan brews. Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:45:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/12/03/whirlwind-tour-of-the-world-s-best-beers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/12/03/whirlwind-tour-of-the-world-s-best-beers Leading writer Melissa Cole tackles the growing world of craft beer -- though she admits she's not certain what the word means. She chooses her favourites from such styles as Pilsner, wheat, brown, fruit and farmhouse and matches them with suggested food dishes. She admits this a book for beginners and not for "nerds". Sun, 24 Sep 2017 09:43:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/09/24/melissa-s-romp-through-craft-beer-world https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/09/24/melissa-s-romp-through-craft-beer-world In a stimulating and deeply researched new book, 20th Century Pub, Jessica Boak and Ray Bailey trace the history of the pub in a period that saw it bruised and battered by two world wars, interfering politicians and the rise of giant breweries and pub companies. In spite of all the turbulence, the authors are optimistic for the future of our treasured boozers Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:51:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/08/19/don-t-call-last-orders-on-embattled-pubs https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/08/19/don-t-call-last-orders-on-embattled-pubs In his new book IPA: a Legend in Our Time, Roger Protz explores the origins of the style that is now a world-wide phenomenon. He traces the roots of the beer in Victorian Britain and, with the help of a small London brewery, recreates an old Bass recipe and ages the beer in wood -- with surprising results. The book goes to cover modern IPAs, brewed around the world, and such legendary versions as White Shield, Ballantine's and McEwan's Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:26:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2017/07/14/ipa-beer-with-a-past-and-a-great-revival https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2017/07/14/ipa-beer-with-a-past-and-a-great-revival Pete Brown has written a book full of profound insights into the history of beer and its vital raw materials: malt, hops, yeast and water. He challenges many received ideas on when beer was first brewed, the range of malts used in brewing, the development of hops and the possibility that lager yeast is older than we think. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2017/06/19/pete-brown-unravels-the-mysteries-of-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/features/2017/06/19/pete-brown-unravels-the-mysteries-of-beer Beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones offers his selection of 350 of the world's greatest beers, divided into seven sections to reflect the mood of the drinker and the ability of brewers to fashion beers for all occasions, from quiet reflection to riotous festivals. Wed, 31 May 2017 09:33:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/05/31/join-adrian-s-beery-voyage-of-discovery https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/05/31/join-adrian-s-beery-voyage-of-discovery Micropubs are a new force on the drinking scene. While traditional pubs close, "pop-up pubs" are filling the gap, opening in a wide variety of empty oultets. Mat Hardy and Dan Murray have trawled the country to list all known micros but it's a shame their work is spoiled by a bilious introduction by Martyn Hillier who uses his space to attack CAMRA Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/03/26/pop-up-pubs-get-guide-book-boost https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2017/03/26/pop-up-pubs-get-guide-book-boost Two German economists track the frightening rise of Mega Brewer AB InBev, which following its takeover of SABMiller now controls 30% of world beer production. The authors describe the ruthless manner in which the global giant slashes costs by closing breweries and axeing jobs and brands. and it is now turning its attention to the craft beer sector... Sat, 26 Nov 2016 09:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/11/26/frightening-rise-of-mega-brew https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/11/26/frightening-rise-of-mega-brew Tim Hampson's 101 Beer Days Out is a treat for beer and pub lovers, taking you on a tour of Britain and encompassing not only great pubs, but breweries, museums and hop festivals too. It's proof that beer drinking and brewing are deeply rooted in Britain's way of life Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:49:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/09/21/tim-s-grand-tour-of-bibulous-britain https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/09/21/tim-s-grand-tour-of-bibulous-britain Geoff Brandwood sings the praises of Britain's pubs with interiors of historic importance. As well as opulent pubs in major cities, the book also details simple ale houses built to refresh working people. The book is not only a joy to read but is also a call to arms to spare no effort in supporting our great pubs, such as the Crown in Liverpool. Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/08/27/big-boost-for-britain-s-pub-glory https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/08/27/big-boost-for-britain-s-pub-glory In The Pub, Pete Brown has written a lyrical love song to a great British institution, in all its manifestations, from ancient ale house to Victorian gin palace and modern micro-pub. He traces the history of the pub and pub names and lists hostelries of all shapes and sizes united by good beer. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:19:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/08/18/brown-to-the-defence-of-british-boozers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/08/18/brown-to-the-defence-of-british-boozers Burton-based Ian Webster has written a fascinating history of Allsopp's and Ind Coope, two breweries that played a pivotal role in the IPA revolution. Both breweries disappeared during the merger mania of the late 20th century but Ian Webster has turned the spotlight on their critical part in Burton's brewing history. Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:22:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/01/03/restoring-name-of-great-burton-brewers https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2016/01/03/restoring-name-of-great-burton-brewers In his new book, So You Want To Be a Beer Expert?, Jeff Evans takes beer lovers old and new through the history of brewing, how beer is made and the proliferating range of styles now available. It's a book that will inform new drinkers but experienced tipplers will gain much from its pages Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:47:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/10/26/how-to-explore-the-brilliant-world-of-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/10/26/how-to-explore-the-brilliant-world-of-beer Canadian beer writer Stephen Beaumont has toured the world in search of both good beer and good food. In a sumptuous delight of a book, he traces the history of beer, its raw materials, the rise and fall of matching beer with food and the 21st century renaissance that sees top chefs organising beer and food pairing and using beer in their dishes Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:40:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/10/15/book-that-puts-beer-back-on-the-table https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/10/15/book-that-puts-beer-back-on-the-table London was once dubbed a 'beer desert' but it has recovered from the days of manic takeovers to offer drinkers a vast choice of good beers and modern bars alongside traditional boozers. In a new edition of his CAMRA guide, Des de Moor relishes the revival of brewing in the capital city Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:46:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/07/15/raising-a-glass-to-london-s-beer-boom https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/07/15/raising-a-glass-to-london-s-beer-boom CAMRA's Pubs Heritage Group has produced a superb, full-colour guide to the astonishing collection of pubs in the Midlands -- from the Welsh border to the Wash -- that recall the hey-day of pub design and building in the 19th and 20th centuries, leaving us a legacy of great drinking places. As well as Art Nouveau emporia there are simple ale houses such as the Coopers Tavern (left) in Burton-on-Trent Sun, 26 Apr 2015 12:19:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/04/26/raise-a-glass-to-midlands-pubs-heritage https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/04/26/raise-a-glass-to-midlands-pubs-heritage Mikkel Borg Bjergso (pictured), founder of the Danish "gypsy" brewery Mikkeller, has written an entertaining book that details his shift from maths teacher to brewer in Copenhagen. Starting with traditional beers, he has broadened his scope with new styles that use herbs, spices, fruit and coffee, and he has toured the world to make collaborative brews. He also shares many of his recipes for home-brewers to reproduce Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:33:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/03/11/gypsy-mikkeller-s-voyage-of-discovery-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2015/03/11/gypsy-mikkeller-s-voyage-of-discovery-1 Black Sheep Best Bitter, the biggest-selling cask beer in Yorkshire, has been given a makeover to give it more nationwide appeal to drinkers in an ever-more fiercely competitive pub trade. And the packaged version is now in an eco-friendly lightweight bottle that's on sale in all supermarket chains Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:58:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/24/new-look-black-sheep-to-hit-more-baas https://protzonbeer.co.uk/news/2014/09/24/new-look-black-sheep-to-hit-more-baas Tim Skelton's new Beer in the Netherlands guide book shows that craft brewing is booming there and the country no longer hides in the giant shadow cast by Belgian beer. The book lists all the breweries and the best bars, and is a boon companion for beer lovers visiting the country Sat, 05 Jul 2014 14:47:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/07/05/the-craft-beer-revolution-is-going-dutch https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/07/05/the-craft-beer-revolution-is-going-dutch Bloggers Boak & Bailey have moved to the printed page to present a vivid portrait of the beer revolution, from the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood, through CAMRA, SIBA and the modern craft movement Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:55:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/06/18/hail-the-ale-vivid-history-of-beer-s-rebirth https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/06/18/hail-the-ale-vivid-history-of-beer-s-rebirth Since 1992, Tim Webb (pictured) has been chronicling the amazing beers available in Belgium. As global brewers flood the market with the likes of Stella and Jupiler, it seemed that artisan styles would disappear. But as the seventh edition of Good Beer Guide Belgium proves, craft breweries are now on the increase with an even greater variety of amazing styles Sun, 04 May 2014 20:27:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/05/04/belgian-guide-now-it-s-the-magnificent-7th https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2014/05/04/belgian-guide-now-it-s-the-magnificent-7th Beer sommelier Jane Peyton takes readers on a dizzying ride through the history of beer, how it's made and the vast number of styles available. And then, undaunted by the trip, she describes every other known form of alcohol, from absinthe to whisky Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:57:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/11/22/sommelier-jane-on-beer-whisky-vodka-every-beverage-known-to-drinking-kind-1 https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/11/22/sommelier-jane-on-beer-whisky-vodka-every-beverage-known-to-drinking-kind-1 Neil Hanson ran the Tann Hill Inn in the late 1970s, a remote pub in Swaledale that's regularly cut off by snow in winter. In his book The Inn at the Top, he looks back at the trials and trepidations of attempting to please both farmers and visitors..and fighting the rats... Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:31:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/10/16/tall-tales-from-england-s-highest-pub https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/10/16/tall-tales-from-england-s-highest-pub Authors Stephen Beaumont (pictured) and Tim Webb have scoured the world to find the best brews for their Pocket Book. It's a must-read for seasoned drinkers and newcomers as it finds the top beers in both long-established brewing countries and the emerging nations Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:35:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/10/06/magic-carpet-ride-round-the-world-of-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/10/06/magic-carpet-ride-round-the-world-of-beer Beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones whets his whistle as he reads the new 300 Beers to Try Before You Die! and says it reflects the amazing and often startling changes in the beer world-wide as craft brewers fashion new interpretations of IPA and develop new styles while even long-forgotten beers such as Burton Ale make a comeback Sat, 31 Aug 2013 06:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/08/31/spotlight-on-the-wonderful-world-of-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/08/31/spotlight-on-the-wonderful-world-of-beer The eighth edition of the Good Bottled Beer Guide lists some 1,700 beers -- an enormous improvement on the number of beers available when Jeff Evans launched the first edition in 1998. The variety of beers in the new guide underlines the dramatic growth of quality beer in Britain Wed, 29 May 2013 18:10:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/05/29/jeff-evans-the-man-with-plenty-of-bottle https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/05/29/jeff-evans-the-man-with-plenty-of-bottle Will Hawkes takes us on a capital pub crawl that will please lovers of both cask and keg -- and may even unite them Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:59:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/03/25/a-crafty-look-at-london-s-best-bars https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/03/25/a-crafty-look-at-london-s-best-bars Stan Hieronymus takes beer lovers on a fascinating trip through the hop fields of the world, checking out every known variety, each with a unique aroma and flavour. He tells how differences in climate and soil affect the character of hops and gives a brief history of how the plant came to be the chosen one for adding bitterness to beer. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:35:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/03/17/hip-on-hops-everything-you-ve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-beer-s-perfect-companion https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2013/03/17/hip-on-hops-everything-you-ve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-beer-s-perfect-companion American brewmaster Mitch Steele makes a major contribution to our knowledge of India Pale Ale, both ancient and modern, in a book that traces the history of the style and its rediscovery on both sides of the Atlantic Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:05:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/12/16/searching-for-the-roots-of-ipa-the-beer-style-that-changed-the-world-of-brewing https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/12/16/searching-for-the-roots-of-ipa-the-beer-style-that-changed-the-world-of-brewing In Shakespeare's Local, Pete Brown tells the riveting tale of the inn in Southwark that has withstood fire and pestilence and is now the capital's only galleried Elizabethan hostelry Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/11/08/by-george--the-story-of-the-london-coaching-inn-that-won-t-lie-down https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/11/08/by-george--the-story-of-the-london-coaching-inn-that-won-t-lie-down Two books, with radically different approaches, chart Britain's lost beers and the breweries that produced them, including Tetley's of Leeds (left) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:49:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/11/04/trip-down-nostalgia-lane-to-find-the-great-beers-and-their-breweries-of-yesteryear https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/11/04/trip-down-nostalgia-lane-to-find-the-great-beers-and-their-breweries-of-yesteryear Tim and Webb and Stephen Beaumont pick up Jackson's torch to take readers on a dizzy tour of the modern beer world and its vast range of styles Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:22:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/09/07/authors-pay-homage-to-both-michael-jackson-and-the-new-world-of-craft-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/09/07/authors-pay-homage-to-both-michael-jackson-and-the-new-world-of-craft-beer Veteran pub walks writer Bob Steel has compiled a compendium of fine hostelries to visit in the vast region of South East England. There are many historic inns to find, such as Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:11:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/04/24/these-boots-are-meant-for-pub-walking https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/04/24/these-boots-are-meant-for-pub-walking Beer writer Jeff Evans boosts both beer and pubs with a timely guide to Britain's beer styles and the best watering holes where you can enjoy them Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:06:00 BST https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/04/08/champion-of-britain-s-pubs-and-breweries https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/04/08/champion-of-britain-s-pubs-and-breweries Craft brewing is booming in Australia and New Zealand, with brewers such as Chuck Hahn (pictured) fashioning fine pale ales and Pilsners -- all detailed in a fine guide to drinking Down There Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:36:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/03/19/get-the-low-down-on-down-under-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2012/03/19/get-the-low-down-on-down-under-beer Review on The Oxford Companion to Beer, edited by Garrett Oliver and Tom Colicchio. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:55:00 GMT https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2011/12/03/the-oxford-companion-to-beer https://protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2011/12/03/the-oxford-companion-to-beer