Mother, Maiden, Crone

Ferment / 30th January, 2014

Crones… the triple Goddess of Ciders. There’s really nothing quite like it (well, Mrs Forte may tiebreak it with Burrow Hill, but that’s another story), this megalithic brew really does the job. An organic pagan Norfolk beast crafted from the finest apples of albion.

It’s a crusty, clean your teeth, cleanse your gut …More»

A Dark Mild December

Ferment / 27th December, 2013

As the last log took to the grate on Boxing Day, I fumbled in the sideboard for something to warm the soul.

Goodbye Gangster Granny, hello Elgoods Cherry Stout.

This strong little Dark Mild is like bottled Christmas, doubled up from its baby brother Black Dog, it really packs a ballsy dark chocolate driven …More»

God Rest You ‘Merry’ Gentlemen

Ferment / 20th December, 2013

Ale + Carols = Christmas.

A Carol Service at the local Pub, what a splendid idea. Visit the Holbrook Swan just before Christmas each year and you’ll be greeted with a crowd of rowdy revellers… family and friends, dogs and drunkards (in the nicest sense), preachers and players, and those …More»

Wine Turns…

Ferment / 20th October, 2013

Zin the Great…

Looking for something a liitle different then check out the overlooked Zinfandel grape.
Best expressions come from its home in the USA, especially in California in the form of full flavoured reds, an ideal accompaniment for meat and game.
Foremost examples have with a spicy nose with balanced but pronounced dark …More»