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James Watt Asked for My Fool’s Fix Feedback. Here’s What I Told Him.
I contacted Second Best about beer. Now James Watt has personally asked for my thoughts on Fool’s Fix. Here’s how that conversation developed, what happened when I tried the drink, and the feedback I sent directly to him.

The Hopper
Aug 30


The Truth About My Absence (And What’s Really Going On)
A real update on why The Hopper Reviews has slowed down, what’s really going on behind the scenes, and how the channel is moving forward.

The Hopper
Apr 30


Why Beer Gardens Are Suddenly Everywhere Again in the UK
Beer gardens are booming across the UK again. Here’s why more people are choosing outdoor pints, and what’s driving the sudden rise.

The Hopper
Apr 15


Crafty Devil Launch Their First Alcohol Free Beer, Born Free 0.5% Pale Ale
Crafty Devil Brewing Co launch Born Free, their first Alcohol Free beer. Use code HOPPERBF10 for 10% off all Born Free products and learn why this 0.5% pale ale was designed to taste like proper beer.

The Hopper
Feb 10


Beer Views with The Hopper: Bringing local beer stories to Bro Radio
Barry Beer Reviewer The Hopper explains his new written beer commentary for Bro Radio, covering local breweries, pubs, and the wider UK beer industry.

The Hopper
Feb 3


I’m Now a Wookey Brewing Co Brand Ambassador, Here’s the Logo Story, Plus 15% Off
I’m officially a Wookey Brewing Co brand ambassador. Here’s the story behind the brewery, their iconic witch-mark logo, and what’s coming next on the channel including Wookey Wednesdays.

The Hopper
Jan 28


A New Brewery Is Coming to South Wales - Nash Point Brewing Co in Sully...
A new microbrewery is taking shape at Atlantic Business Park in Sully. Nash Point Brewing is being built deliberately and properly, with a focus on people, process, and sustainability rather than hype.

The Hopper
Jan 20


Is CAMRA Out of Touch with Modern Beer?
CAMRA saved British beer, but is it keeping up with modern brewing culture in twenty twenty six? A look at the debate, the reactions, and what’s coming in my upcoming video.

The Hopper
Jan 19


Behind The Brewer: Four Priests Brewery - A Proper Collaboration Begins
Every so often, a brewery comes along that reminds you exactly why craft beer matters. Not hype. Not marketing waffle. Not wild accusations about AI recipe robots or some bloke in a shed typing “IPA” into ChatGPT. Just real people, real graft, proper brewing, and a community that stands behind it. Four Priests Brewery in Middlewich Cheshire, as featured on Channel 5 recently, are a proper British brewery with a back to basics brewing attitude.

The Hopper
Nov 26, 2025
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