Beer and pubs
A pint of beer is a curious thing. To the untrained eye and unseasoned pallet it might be nothing more than a simple prop for a good night out, a helping hand to ease away the working week. But to the aficionado a pint of beer is truly an experience to savour. What most people don’t appreciate is the sheer diversity of beers and ales that are brewed throughout England.
From bitters and stouts to porter and milds, the Campaign for Real Ale’s Mike Benner separates the hops from the barley and gives us his guide to beer styles.
Knowing what to drink is one thing, but finding the perfect environment to drink in is another. Check out our regional A-Z of historic pubs located throughout England, from the Old George Inn in Northumbria to the Chequers Inn in the South East.
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‘Real Ale’ is beer brewed from traditional ingredients, matured by secondary fermentation in the container from which it is dispensed, and served without the use of extraneous carbon dioxide.
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There is a reassuring warmth and comfort in taking a drink in a historic pub in England. A true sense of the past lives on in the creaking timber frames, roaring fires and traditional ales, as we charge our glasses.
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