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“Let There Be Beer!” Wonderful idea, flawed execution – so far…

26th June 2013 | Uncategorised

In my first book Man Walks into a Pub there’s a chapter called ‘When People Stopped Going To The Pub’, about how in the 1920s...

Great news for the weak-wristed and those searching for that last-minute father’s day gift!

14th June 2013 | Uncategorised

My fourth book, Shakespeare’s Local, is out now in paperback! This new edition has the same text and pictures as the old one, but...

Bruce Dickinson: lead singer of Iron Maiden, pilot, and now brewer – guess which bit I interviewed him about?

31st May 2013 | Uncategorised

I’ve just been on tour with Iron Maiden. When I say ‘tour’ I mean ‘brewery tour’, and when I say ‘Iron Maiden’ I mean...

World’s Best Cider now available for pre-order on Amazon!

29th May 2013 | Uncategorised

One of my favourite points in the birth of a book is when it first appears on Amazon – it’s the point where it...

Too much confusion on all sides about problem drinking

28th May 2013 | Uncategorised

If I said ‘high strength alcoholic drink’ to you, what would come to mind? For me, it would be malt whisky – my favourite...

Beer and Booze at Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013

27th May 2013 | Uncategorised

When I’m busy writing a book my wife goes beyond the call of duty by looking after me, talking me down when I’m stressed,...

“Shakespeare’s Pub” – and my other books – now available in America

21st May 2013 | Uncategorised

Good morning America! Over the years I’ve been asked by many North American readers of this blog if my books are available in the...

Cider, Cheese, Bluegrass and Mayhem: The Gower Cider and Cheese Festival

9th May 2013 | Uncategorised

Long blog post alert! In two weeks’ time the Welsh Perry and Cider Guide, co-authored by me and cider photographer Bill Bradshaw, will be...

Get dissolute this weekend!

2nd May 2013 | Uncategorised

Collaboration brews with beer writers, bloggers and other non-brewers are commonplace now and get a mixed reception. Some see these beers as exciting novelties,...

“Let There Be Beer!” Wonderful idea, flawed execution – so far…

Great news for the weak-wristed and those searching for that last-minute father’s day gift!

Bruce Dickinson: lead singer of Iron Maiden, pilot, and now brewer – guess which bit I interviewed him about?

World’s Best Cider now available for pre-order on Amazon!

Too much confusion on all sides about problem drinking

Beer and Booze at Stoke Newington Literary Festival 2013

“Shakespeare’s Pub” – and my other books – now available in America

Cider, Cheese, Bluegrass and Mayhem: The Gower Cider and Cheese Festival

Get dissolute this weekend!

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