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The full Behind The Brewer deep dive into Love Lane Brewery, Home Bargains beer, and Higsons. From collapse to comeback, plus a Part Two answering real viewer questions straight from the brewery.

Over the last few weeks, the British beer world has taken a hit that many drinkers never saw coming. Keystone Brewing Group, the company that owns or manages Black Sheep Brewery, Purity Brewing Company, Magic Rock, North Brewing Co, Fourpure, Brick Brewery, Brew By Numbers, Big Drop, Hofmeister, Maison SASSY and Wolf Pack, has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators. In my latest Behind The Brewer investigation, I break down exactly what is going on.

My first ever book, The Hopper’s Little Book of Naughty Beer Wisdom, is now available on Amazon. Yes, an actual book. With pages and everything. Even I’m shocked. Whether you love craft beer, enjoy a good laugh, or just like watching a grown man rant about hops, this book packs all the sarcasm, beer knowledge and nonsense you’ve come to expect from the idiot that is The Hopper of The Hopper Reviews. you can buy it here for free, pending a non-refundable deposit of £6.99.

Behind The Brewer has exploded after the Love Lane Brewery episode and loads of you have asked if there would be more. This post reveals every brewery confirmed for future episodes, what’s filming right now, and why 2026 is shaping up to be massive for the series.

It’s called Sentia Spirits, and no, it’s not another sad alcohol-free gin trying to convince you that juniper alone is enough to replace a good drink. Sentia is something very different. This is a functional alcohol-free spirit designed by actual neuroscientists. Not “influencer neuroscientists”. Real ones. White coats, labs, the works.

Right, the Budget’s landed, and I’ve been chewing it over with a pint and a raised eyebrow. I’m no economist, I’m just a bloke who drinks far too much craft beer and talks about it on the internet, but I know enough to see when small brewers are about to get kicked in the hops again.

Every so often, a brewery comes along that reminds you exactly why craft beer matters. Not hype. Not marketing waffle. Not wild accusations about AI recipe robots or some bloke in a shed typing “IPA” into ChatGPT. Just real people, real graft, proper brewing, and a community that stands behind it.

I used to be firmly in the “if it isn’t alcoholic, it isn’t beer” camp, until I had to seriously cut down my alcohol intake. That shift led to the creation of Alcohol Free Friday on my YouTube channel, and it opened the door to some genuinely impressive non alcoholic beers.

If you’ve ever had a pint that made you grin like a daft Labrador, there’s a fair chance it came from Dog’s Window Brewery. Based in Bridgend, South Wales, this small independent brewery has been quietly knocking out some of the most characterful, creative, and downright delicious beers in the country — and if you haven’t tried them yet, it’s time to fix that.

Oktoberfest: Why the UK Goes Mad for Germany’s Biggest Beer Party

What does Alcohol Free mean, and what are the Top 15 AF Beers in the UK?

No preaching. No pretending.Just honest, entertaining reviews from someone who normally drinks 8% DIPAs for breakfast and finishes the night on 15% barrel-aged imperial stouts for dessert. I’ll be trying Alcohol Free beers from across the UK to see if any of them can actually impress. And I won’t hold back.

🚨 BIG UPDATE! 🚨 Beer. Merch. Podcasts. Polls. And... a book?! Loads happening at The Hopper Reviews right now — catch up on what’s new, what’s brewing, and how you can get involved. 🍺 Come see what I’ve been cooking up: 👉 barrybeerreviewer.co.uk

Hooch, the iconic 90s alcopop, is making a big splash in UK pubs with the launch of its new draught format!

The Price of a Pint Hits £5 – And It’s Only Going Up! Well, folks, it’s official – the average pint in the UK now costs over £5.

Craft beer is a playground for brewers and hop lovers alike, with India Pale Ales (IPAs) leading the charge as the rock stars of the scene.

When it comes to craft beer, the debate between bitter and sweet flavours is as old as brewing itself.

Have you ever wondered, 'what's the difference between yeast, malt and hops, and what does each one do?' If so, great question!

This is a really interesting question and highlights a key aspect of beer drinking that many people might not consciously consider!...

When diving into the world of craft beer, one of the most common questions for newcomers is the difference between a stout and an...