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Beer in England: The Complete Guide

September 7, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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 […]

Does Beer Contain Vitamins? Your Question Answered

August 21, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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. […]

What Beer Do They Drink in Ireland?

August 2, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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 […]

What is Quadrupel Beer? A guide to Trappist Beer

July 31, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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. […]

Which Beer Should Not Be Served in a Pint Glass?

July 30, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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 […]

How Should Beer Glasses be Washed?

July 27, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

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 […]

History of Beer: From Ancient Times to Today

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

Through my articles on beer in different countries (such as Portugal, Poland, Mexico, Turkey, Cyprus, Germany, and Japan) and my article on the oldest pub in the world, I have come to learn a lot about the history of beer. I thought it would be fun to look at the history of beer on a […]

What Beer to Drink in Germany: A Complete Guide

May 31, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Finding what beer to drink in Germany is a very simple process. Find the nearest place that sells beer, and then drink it! You are pretty much guaranteed a good product. In this article, I will help you discover which beer you should be drinking while visiting the Mecca of beer drinkers. Germany. There are […]

What Beer Goes With Cheese? A Complete Guide

May 28, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith

Wine and cheese is such a classic combination that it is almost always the go-to food and drink combination when entertaining. But in many countries, beer and cheese is just as popular. Considering the much larger variety of flavours available with beer this makes a lot of sense. In this article, I am going to […]

What Beer to Drink in London: A Complete Guide

May 19, 2020
/ Beer Talk Blog Post
/ By Matt Smith
/ 1 COMMENT

While I now live in Nottingham, I spent the first 30 years of my life living in London. Thanks to my love of beer, I would now consider myself something of an expert in the beer culture of this great city. So I thought I would help you to decide what beer to drink in […]

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