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The Ale-Soaked Medieval Origins of the Witch's Hat
The tall pointed hats we associate with witches in pop culture were first worn by women hawking homemade beer.
Over Half of Adults in the UK Struggle to Afford Pints at the Pub
Research from the Campaign for Real Ale shows that the average cost of a pint in London is £5.20, and £3.50 in the rest of the UK.
This Watercress-Infused Beer Claims to Boost Sex Drive
Brewed by Dorset-based Cerne Abbas Brewery, the ale is apparently “very fruity with a peppery kick.”
New Report Reveals Which UK Pubs Serve the Dirtiest Pints
The Beer Quality Report from pub inspectors Cask Marque has exposed the establishments serving pints from unclean draught beer machines.
Brewing Beer Has Always Been a Woman's Game
Women have been brewing beer since the days of ancient Egypt, and it was only after the Black Plague that it fell into the hands of men. Thankfully, women are now reclaiming an industry that was pretty much birthed by them.
What It’s Like to Serve Drunk Sports Fans in a Members-Only Bar
I learned fast that to these people, I was invisible as a person. I was there solely to pour beer for their unquenchable thirst.
You Can Now Drink Beer Brewed by New Order
The British post-punk band has partnered with a Lancashire brewery to create a “golden ale with hints of citrus fruit and lychee.”
How Two Students with a Van Started Manchester’s Coolest Brewery
ShinDigger Brewing Company all began with a home brewing kit George Grant and Paul Delamere bought using their student loans. Now, their beers are stocked in bars across Manchester and the pair are launching a beer delivery app.
Inside London's Secret Homebrewing Club
Based above a London beer shop, the club meets to discuss brewing techniques and swap tasting notes. “You’re making smaller batches than commercial brewers so you can afford to take risks,” says one attendee.
How Beer Made from Leftover Bread Could Help End Global Food Waste
Toast Ale is the first British beer to be made with bread that would otherwise be sent to landfills. “We want to start a global movement of using bread to make beer,” says creator and food activist Tristram Stuart.
Scientists Are Genetically Modifying Their Way to New Types of Beer
From brews to biofuels, this new method for making hybrid yeasts will have its perks.
What It’s Like to Brew Beer at 11,000 Feet
Cerveza Zenith brewery in the Peruvian Andes battles an altitude of 11,150 feet above sea level to produce its pale ales and porters. “Altitude is obviously an issue. No one is 100 percent sure on the rules,” says owner Zac Lanham.