Beer Education

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.

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.

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.

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

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...