Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has teamed up with fellow independent business Kent Crisps to launch new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps. The hand-cooked crisp pairs the rich, savoury flavours of beef brisket with the roasted malt character of Shepherd Neame’s Iron Wharf Stout. The dark, ruby-tinted nitro stout (4% ABV), launched last April, […]
From the lab to the brewhouse Thiol is a key term in today’s brewing landscape. We’re seeing more and more thiol-boosting yeast strains hit the market. But what are thiols, and what factors influence their impact? In this edition, we’re exploring the latest from Oregon State University (OSU) on the subject. After laying out the […]
The fruit growing season is fast approaching, and it’s been lovely to have a reminder of what a summer day feels like. It’s amazing how quickly we can forget the smell and feel of a warm day when we’re in the depths of winter, but we’ve been lucky enough to experience a few days like that […]
Join us for our first ever Mayday Shindig! Saturday 2nd May 12 – 7.30pm here at the brewery in Bowburn. Sample 10+ real ales/craft beers plus wines, spirits and soft drinks.Live music kicking off with an open mic at 1pm, followed by the talented Ste Wilson at 2.30pm on vocals and guitar. At 4.45pm Longsight […]
Celebrate World Bartender Day by pouring with personality. This handcrafted cherry wood tap handle lets you showcase your brew in true craft style—whether it’s a homebrew masterpiece or a favorite seasonal pour. What Makes It Stand Out: 🍺 Changeable Custom Logo DesignPrint and insert your own beer logo behind the clear acrylic plate—easily swap designs […]
On SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2026 we will celebrate Australian Cider Day and all the incredible ciders made across Australia! Cider producers celebrate this day by organising cider events, tastings and other fun festivities. Connect with the Australian Cider community by finding an event near you and look for our 100% Australian Grown trust mark Australian […]
Dear Wine Lover, High scores can dazzle, but they’re often engineered. Yeast, sugar, acids, enzymes, tannins, nutrients – Additives used to shape aroma, texture, and balance. Quick, precise, sometimes effective – especially when critics don’t ask how it was achieved. But real wine goes deeper. Hans’ philosophy is simple: let the wine speak for itself. […]
Another new release and Disco Nouveau launch day! Hello Friends! Happy Disco Nouveau launch day! We are so excited to be sharing the latest vintage of one of our favourite ciders, and rumours have it this might be our best one yet! There are also a whole lot of new releases in store at LP HQ […]
Disco Nouveau 2025 What a year for growing fruit! Endless sunshine all summer and benign conditions at flowering which, especially for early season fruit like Discovery, meant an incredible ripeness throughout the orchards – we couldn’t press the fruit fast enough! The 2025 Disco then is quite something – wonderful, three dimensional apple characteristics, laden […]
Grown, Distilled and Matured by Lochlea Distillery, an independent, Single Estate,family run Distillery in Ayrshire, Scotland. This limited 7 Year Old Single Malt representsthe next milestone in Lochlea’s journey. Matured exclusively in 7 Hand-selected First-fillBourbon Casks filled in 2018 this release reflects the distillery’s unwaveringcommitment to provenance, quality and full on-site maturation. As Lochlea’s oldest […]
