Happy New Year from all of us at The Cask Connoisseur! As we ring in 2025, we’re kicking things off with a Dry January special. For those of you swapping out your usual pint for something alcohol-free
by
Thornbridge Brewery Beer Tasting: Craft Beer Excellence
Discover the unique flavours of Thornbridge Brewery with a craft beer tasting experience in the heart of the Peak District. Known for its innovative approach to brewing. Thornbridge Brewery offers a w
by
Winter Ale 6.5% ABV – St Peter’s Brewery
Christmas week is upon us and that means this is the final Christmas Beer Special review for 2024! With the frost settling in and winter in full swing, there’s no better time to cosy up with a seasona
How To Become A Cask Connoisseur
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have an expanding knowledge of a variety of different beers and whiskies, or have you ever thought how one day you could become a Cask Connoisseur just like me
My Top 5 Session Beers To Enjoy All Year Round
That’s nearly another week over and done with, it’s honestly been a super busy one for me, but it truly feels absolutely fantastic to being back at work and doing the job I love. How has your week bee
Saturday Night’s Alright – 4.5% ABV
Saturday night, I feel the air is getting hot…
Before I crack on with this post, yes I will admit, it’s Sunday, I know, but the fact is I actually sampled this beer last night and OMG it was absolut
Bizarre Ride 7.2% ABV
After taking a two-week break just to focus on two beers that were part of my own stash: Spitfire Kentish Ale and Dark Drake! I am now happy to announce that I am returning to my Brews Of The World st
Dark Drake 4.5% ABV
This week has been so amazing, I am actually really happy! It is all thanks to a giveaway I took part in a couple of weeks ago and I was selected as the winner. Firstly, I personally have to send a ma
Spitfire Kentish Ale – 4.5% ABV
A very happy Sunday to you all, I hope you all are having a fantastic weekend and celebrating Mother’s Day as best as you can for the second consecutive year. I actually remember quite well from last year’s Mother’s Day (which was later on in March), my workplace was meant to be full of families celebrating Mother’s Day whilst feasting into a three-course meal.
Sadly though, the restaurant was empty, pubs were ordered to close and the national lockdown was starting to take effect for the next four months, it was a horrible atmosphere walking in on an empty building, not being able to see all the fantastic customers enjoying our food and having a tremendous time.
Lightbulb Extra Pale Ale – 4.5% ABV
Chapter 2, is what I am going to call it! Over the past month and a half, I have been focusing many of my beer reviews on local treats from my hometown (Burton Upon Trent) and the surrounding area! Well, now I have made the decision to finish with my local area and start to sample some new beers from a variety of different towns and cities across the UK!
At the end of the day, in my mind, I think it’s completely right to try new beers from different breweries and personally some of these breweries either I or you would have never heard.