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Experiments In Drinking: Thornbridge Czech Mates

The craft beer pioneers launch a new lager – whatever next?

Experiments In Drinking: Holy Hop Water

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The curious case of the alcohol-free, hop-infused sparkling water.

Experiments In Drinking: The Porn Star Martini Ale

A video version of our regular exploration of odd food and drink, this time with a beer that promises provocation and fruitiness – but can it deliver?

Experiments In Drinking: Christmas Pudding And Vanilla Custard Stout

Can a festive novelty beer sold in discount supermarkets exceed expectations? We investigate on your behalf.

Experiments In Drinking: Cherry Baby Lager

Exploring an impressively fruity beer that is exclusively available in Aldi.

Undignified And Immodest: Ralph Steadman Banned In North Carolina

A beer label featuring a stylised naked figure is too much for North Carolina.

Cheers! The Wonderful World Of Beer Advertising

A collection of beautiful, outrageous and frankly baffling print adverts for beer from around the world.

The Tennents Lager Lovelies

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The unlikely collision of lager and glamour girls that became a national institution for decades.

X-Rated Beer From Jacquie And Michel

The French adult producers lend their name to a couple of blonde beers.

Experiments In Drinking: Northern Monk’s Northern Star

Savouring the hugely impressive chocolate, caramel biscuit porter from the craft beer favourites.

Experiments In Drinking: Going Alcohol-Free

Testing out whether low or no alcohol beer and bubbly can ever compete with the real thing.

Experiments In Drinking: Trappist Achel

Bidding a fond farewell to one of the great beers of the devil-may-care Trappist tradition.