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So you want to get better at describing beer
There’s no getting round it, if you want to become a better beer taster you need to learn how to describe the stuff clearly and accurately. Flavour is wrapped up in language, and you need to identify and understand what you’re tasting.
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Getting the skinny on low calorie beers
This article was first published in issue 38 of Ferment Magazine in April 2019. The best thing about a workout is the feeling afterwards: the warm glow in your muscles, the sense…
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ZeroWater: let’s get this clear
Do ZeroWater filters work? Does the water taste better? Does it make better tea, better coffee, better ice? And what happens when you filter beer for a laugh?
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On the importance of not drinking sometimes
The important point is to put a break to unthinking drinking. Regular drink-free days are a good way of achieving this with little effort. And if you add recording your drink-free days somewhere into the mix it helps make the habit stick.
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What is ‘mixed ferm’ beer?
I’m rather annoyed with myself. In a recent newsletter I lazily referred to saisons as being ‘mixed ferm’. That was wrong. They are not. Or, at least, they don’t have to be.…
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Best Booze Books, 2020 edition
Right, it’s pretty clear what the deal is here so minimal waffle and let’s just get on with it, right? Right. No affiliate links or anything. Just recommendations because I think these…
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How to write memorable beer tasting notes
Learning to write useful and memorable tasting notes will improve your ability to read beer reviews. You can use this knowledge to buy and enjoy better beer.
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What are the best beer glasses?
Your glass does more than just hold your beer, it affects how it tastes. Read on to find out how, and get advice on the best glasses to buy for your beer at home.
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Little Pomona, Hard Rain Quince 2019
Hard Rain Quince 2019, from Little Pomona, is the sort of mad, experimental, glorious drink that you’ll only get from independent producers. I like it even more because I helped to make it.
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Wavey Ice, an old-school way to keep cool
Wavey Ice offers a nod to old school London, playing on the nostalgia of youth in the city and adding an adult twist to a familiar treat.
