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Beer in England: The Complete Guide
I’ve written a lot about the beer culture in different countries, from Mexico to Portugal, from Germany to Japan. I’ve written about beer in Ireland and the beer scene in London. Now I’m turning my attention to beer in England, my homeland. Often overlooked when people think of beer and brewing, England is responsible for […]
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Does Beer Contain Vitamins? Your Question Answered
One of the reasons why I started Beer n Biceps was to help correct misconceptions surrounding alcohol, health and fitness. There are a lot of unfounded beliefs about the health benefits (or lack thereof) of beer. Does beer contain vitamins? What about minerals? Is beer healthy? Beer contains B vitamins, it also contains certain minerals. […]
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What Beer Do They Drink in Ireland?
There is one beer that everyone thinks of when they think of Ireland, and that beer is Smithwick’s. Wait, no that’s not right. Guinness! That’s the one. There is a good reason for that, Guinness is one of the best beers in the world. However, there more to Ireland than this (insert Alan Partridge quote […]
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What is Quadrupel Beer? A guide to Trappist Beer
I am a big fan of Belgian beer and have drunk many a Tripel in my time, but recently I heard of a beer that styled itself as a Quadrupel. But what is a Quadrupel beer? Quadrupel is inspired by Belgian Trappist ales which are roughly separated into numerical groups based on their alcohol content. […]
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Which Beer Should Not Be Served in a Pint Glass?
I have a problem, a serious addiction. Beer glasses. At current count I have 65 beer glasses in my house. Which may not sound like a lot, but I am the only beer drinker in my household. Giving a beer glass to human ratio of 65:1. In this article, I will be looking at what […]
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How Should Beer Glasses be Washed?
I own a lot of beer glasses. A LOT! I have about 30 Belgian beer glasses, several German beer glasses, and a huge assortment of others. I love pairing the right glass and the right beer together. It makes everything feel right. But how should beer glasses be washed? Hand wash your beer glasses, avoid […]
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Beers We’d Love to Drink But Can’t
Finally! After several tear-fuelled phone calls and an ill-advised trip to Watford with a boombox in hand. I have managed to secure the podcasting services of Mr Todd Davies. In this week’s podcast we discuss beers we’d love to drink but can’t. The sound quality is not amazing. This is thanks to the social distancing […]
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Why are Pubs Opening Before Gyms?
My website is named Beer n Biceps, and that is the name of the podcast that I run. The idea behind the podcast/website was to teach people how to drink good beer while leading a healthy life and losing weight. So, I feel uniquely placed to answer the question “Why are pubs opening before gyms?”. […]
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Personal Training and Boxing. A Good Mix?
As a qualified personal trainer and qualified Boxercise coach (don’t laugh, it’s a real qualification) I feel perfectly placed to discuss whether personal training and boxing is a good mix or not. Which is why I have dedicated a podcast to that very subject. Personal Training and Boxing Boxercise is a very underrated qualification in […]
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Are Meal Replacement Shakes a Good Idea?
In this podcast, I attempt to answer the question “are meal replacement shakes a good idea?”. It’s quite a controversial topic and one that often leads to arguments. So, of course, I immediately decided to hump in with both feet. Are Meal Replacement Shakes a Good Idea? Yes, meal replacement shakes can be a good […]
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