Beer in the United Kingdom and Ireland has never been more revered. With a recent study showing that nearly 200 new breweries opened in the UK alone last year, high quality beers are making their presence firmly known in pubs and homes up and down the country. And it isn’t just for drinking. With the […]
American craft beer enthusiasts and Game of Thrones fans are set to get their hands on the latest collaboration between HBO and New York brewery Ommegang. The new Take the Black Stout will only be available to buy from selected retailers in the United States from the end of September. Brewery Ommegang is located in […]
Almost everyone has heard the name and it’s a festival now celebrated in cities all over the world, however, the uninitiated can be forgiven for thinking Oktoberfest starts in the month of October – the name might be slightly misleading, after all. In fact, the original, authentic Oktoberfest (called die Wiesn by the locals) begins […]
The Irish Craft Beer & Cider Festival has more than craft beer on the programme, although it will certainly be the star of the show. From September 5th to 8th you can also sample ciders, Irish whiskeys, and pair your selections with a variety of Irish artisan food products. “The Irish Craft Beer & Cider […]
Hiking the Continental Divide Trail between the Mexican and the Canadian borders through the American states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana is not necessarily the arduous task that you may think. While it’s true it’s a trail for dedicated hikers and only about two dozen attempt its entire 5,000 kilometre length each […]
Beer and cider enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this week as the Great British Beer Festival opens its doors to the public from the evening of August 13th to August 17th at Olympia London. With a beer list a mile long, plus live music and pub games, you’ll need the full five days to […]
It was the slightest movement that gave him away. The left turn, confident and quick, that took the dark haired man from main street to alleyway in less than five seconds. To anyone unfamiliar with the Ye Olde Mitre, the city businessman’s disappearance down a narrow alley might have raised some eyebrows. But those in […]
With a theme like ‘More beers, more food, more space’, Beertopia is the place to be in Hong Kong this weekend. It’s a one day festival, held on April 13th from noon to 11pm at the West Kowloon waterfront, and offers clear views of Hong Kong Island as well as an impressive beer list. There […]
Will you be in Cape Town, South Africa from April 11th to 14th ? If so, and if you want to experience the flavours of this spectacular city, join the festivities at the city’s premier food festival, Taste of Cape Town. In addition to the many chefs, restaurants, and small producers participating in this edition […]
Travel Glutton Moments are moments in time when travel and food merge together so perfectly well that you almost can’t believe it and have to pinch yourself to make sure it is all real. I love to taste different beers from all over the world. When I last visited my aunt and cousins on Vancouver […]
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