Posts Tagged: England and English Styles
Book Review: Shakespeare's Local By Pete Brown
Posted by on Sunday, November 18, 2012 in - leave a comment
I finally reached the last page of Pete's new book about London's south bank's George Inn this afternoon. I originally thought I would rip right through it in one sitting but backed off when I realized how much I was enjoying the ride. You can go elsewhere and find out what the book is about but …
Two Million Britons Think Beer Source Of Fiber
Posted by on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in - 6 comments
Odd nutritional news out of the UK today: • The Department of Health recommends a third of each daily main meal should consist of a starchy carbohydrate, such as bread, potatoes or pasta, preferably of a wholegrain variety. But the survey of more than 2,000 British adults for independent baker …
What's On The Drinks Menu In 1378 Or So
Posted by on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in - 2 comments
It is not often that I get to write that I was flipping the pages of Piers The Poughman the other day but in fact I was flipping the pages of Piers The Poughman the other day and noticed a lot of references to drinking in Book 6. I pulled it from the back corner of the bookshelf after watching the …
Boak And Bailey Explore 1960s UK Beer Culture
Posted by on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in - 9 comments
I am not sure what they are up to but Boak and Bailey are up to something interesting. While we have realized that received wisdom about many things brewing related are not to be trusted, that discussion has largely be left to issues in the past as in before living memory. B+B, however, seem to …
What Have These Olympics Meant For Me... And Beer?
Posted by on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in - 2 comments
As the London 2012 Olympics start to fade, I am buoyed by the fact that the Canadian broadcaster which has presented these games has lost the future rights to them - perhaps for insisting that "we" have improved even as results don't match previous efforts. Now, I can return to thinking about … read more »
England: Past Masters XX Strong Ale, Fullers, London
Posted by on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in - leave a comment
The unexpected find of two bottles of this sealed my fate for this afternoon's England v. Italy game. I thought a lot about this beer when it was released late last autumn by the local government store. I was particularly happy as Boak and Bailey¹ had reviewed the beer and, somewhere, asked what a …
Two Years After Taunton Ale We Have Bowood Strong
Posted by on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in - 1 comment
I should have known this I suppose, an apparently famous quote from the Governor of Nova Scotia appointed at the close of the American Revolution celebrating what he finds waiting for him at his new post. It is set out in a letter written by Governor John Parr on October 23, 1782 - eighteen days …
Zak Got Tired And Emotional
Posted by on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in - 4 comments
This is one of the best things I have read about someone's personal relationship with beer. Maybe it's that I am tired and emotional, too. After all, I found out this morning that a rabbit had eaten one of my Swiss chard patches. But I don't think so. I think Zak captures that thing, that thought …
Rogue UK Health Experts Proven To Be Silly And Dull
Posted by on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in - 1 comment
Weird news out of Britain where researchers at Oxford have announced that you should only eat three beans at a single sitting: • People should drink just a half unit of alcohol daily in order to cut the number of deaths from cancer, liver disease and other conditions linked to drinking, health …
Ontario: Pale Ale, MacLean's, Normanby, West Grey
Posted by on Monday, May 28, 2012 in - leave a comment
It seems a lot farther than just a bit over 400 km when you drive it. Kids... you know what they are like. And Toronto... you know what that is like, too. I found this bottle another 50 km on. Why did it take all the way from 9:15 am to 6:20 pm to travel that far? Snacks. • I picked up this at …
