Frequently Asked Beer Questions

Most questions that start with ‘Is it unhealthy to drink alcohol…’ usually demand the same answer: ‘It depends how much.’ But it’s not quite as simple as that when it comes to flying as things are different in a pressurised cabin. (Note: we are talking passengers here, not pilots!) Most airport bars are busy most...

Need some question suggestions for your next boozy mastermind? Beer is a central part of any pub quiz – the delicious lubricant that gets the conversation flowing and brains going. But it’s also a deep and fascinating topic for those who like to exercise their trivia muscles. Any punter worth their pint will know a...

We’re with you, beer-lover. While we’re big fans of the classics that never go out of style, the forefront of innovation is always an exciting place to be, and the beer industry is always in the mood for experimentation. Back in the day, a fruity IPA might have been seen as adventurous, but that was...

It’s a great question. Some beers just seem naturally better straight out of the fridge, and others you wouldn’t ever think of chilling. So how do you know what to do? A lot of this comes down to personal preference, and cultural distinctions. For example, you might have heard Americans insist all beer must be...

Belgium is, quite rightly, renowned for its beer. In fact, Belgium is renowned for many things – it’s the underappreciated gem of Europe if you’re into your food and drink, but that’s not for this article. This article is about beer! Way back in the day, beer was pretty much a staple of a person’s...

There’s only one rule that counts, really: if you like the taste, get on with it and have another. But sometimes it’s nice to be able to talk about it, to discuss the taste, to pontificate, even… Well, perhaps not the latter – let’s leave that to the real Real Ale buffs, but to have...