March 2020

What is German Oktoberfest? A Quick Guide

March 14, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

The largest beer festival in the world is held in Munich, Germany every year around late September/early October. It is called Oktoberfest. But what is German Oktoberfest? In this article, we will take a brief look at the history. Throw in some interesting facts, and help you understand why a Bavarian would be irritated that […]

What is the Oldest Pub in the World?

March 13, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

A few days ago I wrote an article about the oldest pub in Nottingham and had a lot of fun with it. Trying to decide which of the three pubs who claimed to be the oldest was in fact correct. In the end, I decided that the Bell Inn probably had the greatest claim. But […]

What is the Oldest Pub in Nottingham?

March 11, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

I moved to Nottingham from London in 2018, and by and large, I’d say it was the best decision I ever made. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore London, but I could not be happier with Nottingham as an area. One of the best things about Nottingham is its history. With not one, but three […]

What Does NEIPA Mean? All you need to know

March 10, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

If you’ve been around craft beer shops, bars, or websites, then you’ve probably heard the term NEIPA. But what does NEIPA mean? What type of beer does it represent? In this article, we will help you to find out what NEIPA stands for, what type of beer it is, and which beers can be described […]

Is Beer Vegan? All your Questions Answered

March 9, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Going vegan is a big decision to make, and each year more and more people are making that choice. Cutting out meat and animal products from your diet can have many benefits (and some often overlooked downsides) but many new vegans report having more energy, losing weight, and seeing improvements in their cholesterol and improvements […]

How Many Calories in a Pint of Stella?

March 5, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Stella Artois is a lager that has been popular for a very long time. In Britain, the brand has gone in and out of fashion over the years. At one point it was associated with high-class, then it was associated with binge-drinking and anti-social behaviour. Now, the brand’s reputation is on the rise again. But […]

How much alcohol is in Guinness?

March 4, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Guinness is one of the most recognisable beer brands in the world and is brewed in 50 countries. The beer is synonymous with Irish culture but is also incredibly popular in England and Nigeria (both countries drink more Guinness than Ireland each year). But how much alcohol is in Guinness? In this article, I will […]

The Rise and Rise of Celtic Craft Beer

March 3, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

For years, the Celtic nations fell well behind England when it came to beer (yes Cornwall, you’re part of England). Sure, Ireland had Guinness but that’s about it really. Wales had Brains, and Scotland … well the less said about Scottish beer the better! But since the craft beer revolution, Celtic craft beer is in […]

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