What are hops and why are they so important in beer? Discover how hops create bitterness, flavour and aroma in everything from lagers to juicy IPAs.

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.

I used to be firmly in the “if it isn’t alcoholic, it isn’t beer” camp, until I had to seriously cut down my alcohol intake. That shift led to the creation of Alcohol Free Friday on my YouTube channel, and it opened the door to some genuinely impressive non alcoholic beers.

What does Alcohol Free mean, and what are the Top 15 AF Beers in the UK?

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When it comes to craft beer, the debate between bitter and sweet flavours is as old as brewing itself.

Have you ever wondered, 'what's the difference between yeast, malt and hops, and what does each one do?' If so, great question!

Ah, winter. That time of year when stepping outside feels like being slapped in the face by a frosty, pissed-off yeti. When the wind cuts through your clothes like a knife through warm butter, and your toes resemble tiny frozen sausages by the time you’ve walked the dog. It’s the season where everyone suddenly starts talking about how it wasn't as cold as way back when, as if they've worked at the Met Office all their lives, and the idea of staying in, wrapped up like a burri

Are you a beer enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals and share your thoughts and opinions on various brews? Look no further than The Hopper Reviews! Oooh look, lovely beer! Oooh look, lovely beer!The Hopper Reviews is a hub for beer lovers to come together and discuss their favorite beers, breweries, and everything beer-related. With YouTube videos from the site owner's channel, you can watch reviews of different beers and get recommendations on what to t

Craft beer enthusiasts, get ready to discover the top picks of the month on The Hopper Reviews! As an avid follower of craft beer trends, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting brews to try. The Hopper Reviews will hopefully become one of your go-to resources for honest and entertaining beer reviews, and my YouTube channel of course, which is updated most often - click here. Ah look, here are some beers! Ah look, here are some beers!The Hopper Reviews website feat