Formby pint

Although set up for diners, the Cross House in Formby has good atmosphere and good, cheapish beer. Lancaster Blonde was my choice yesterday and went down all too well. Lots of interesting guest beers coming up.
There was a time when Alan Stubbs’ bar Woodwards was the place, but it seems to be fraying round [...]

A thirst for adventure

After celebrating Cains’ latest success (see below or read another story here) I checked out the other winners of the World Beer Awards.
I suppose living in the sticks helps explain why I’ve not heard of, let alone tasted most of these brews. Robinson’s Old Tom was in there, a really strong ale that left me in [...]

S&N takeover plot

What are we to make of the reported takeover plan for Scottish and Newcastle by foreign johnnies Carlsberg and Heineken? S&N’s beers are pretty rubbish but  have some loyal fans, particulary beers like Newcastle Brown and the cheap Greek holiday favourite Mythos.
S&N argue that a takeover would be bad because it would end hundreds of [...]

Oh XXXX!

Does the news that Australian beer prices are set to rocket because of a drought mean that prices in Britain are set to fall because we had a wet summer? Incidently, I like the comment from NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald, who advises all those who care about the farming industry to buy beer over [...]