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Six Months in the Alcohol-Free Beer World: My Favourite Finds So Far
It’s been roughly six months since I set myself the goal of properly exploring the world of alcohol-free beer, and it’s fair to say it’s been a genuine voyage of discovery. When I…
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5 Alcohol-Free Beers That Make Christmas Better
Christmas is prime beer season long lunches, sofa grazing, snack plates that regenerate like magic… and a steady stream of bottles to keep things festive. Luckily, the alcohol-free world has levelled up so…
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A Sober Night Out in London’s West End: My Alcohol-Free Pub Crawl Adventure
So far in my adventures into the world of no- and low-alcohol drinking, most of my reviews have focused on beers enjoyed at home a nice level playing field for comparisons. I’ve also…
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Would Medieval Monks Approve of Today’s Alcohol-Free Beer?
When you crack open a crisp alcohol-free beer, you probably don’t think of monks in hooded robes brewing away in stone monasteries. But the truth is, alcohol-free (or at least very low-ABV) beer…
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What Is Belgian Brune? A Toast to Dark, Malty Goodness
If you’re browsing for something rich, complex, and a bit continental, you might come across the term Belgian Brune(or Bruin in Flemish). It’s not quite a stout, not quite a porter, but it definitely lives in…
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Can You Get Drunk on 0.5% Beer? (And Why Not)
If you’ve been browsing the alcohol-free section at your local supermarket or bottle shop, chances are you’ve seen beers labelled with 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). And maybe you’ve wondered: “Wait a second doesn’t…
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A Brief History of Ale: From Ancient Brews to Modern Pints
Ale has been around for a very long time longer than most countries, longer than the written word, and certainly longer than your local pub. As one of humanity’s oldest drinks, ale has…
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What Is Stout? A Dark History in a Glass
If you’re just dipping your toe into the world of beer styles especially the alcohol-free and low-ABV kind you’ve probably seen the word stout pop up. But what exactly is a stout? And why does…
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Lager: A Quick History of the World’s Favourite (Now Alcohol-Free) Beer
If there’s one beer style that’s truly everywhere, it’s lager. From beach bars in Italy to backyard BBQs in the UK, the cold, crisp sip of a golden lager is a universal experience.…
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What Is Session Drinking? A Guide to Mindful Pints and Easy Sipping
In the world of beer, the term “session” gets thrown around a lot, especially when talking about lower-strength, easy-drinking styles like session IPAs. But what does session drinking actually mean? And why is it such a perfect…
