Quare Swally

There were 48 countries playing at this year's football World Cup but can I have at least one beverage from each participating country? Of course not. Here's how I got on...

Northern Ireland's brewers have been busy teaming up with each other as well as with those from further afield. Here's part 1 of a quick round up.

An article written for the Best of British magazine, highlighting some of the best Northern Irish pubs, taprooms and stouts found outside of Belfast.

A look at the plight of The Marine Bar in Whitehead, which has the backing of its community in a bizarre battle against closure.

The first time I wrote about Modest Beer was when the brewery opened in 2019. Now, in 2026, there are new plans and a new location in North Down.

Announcing and celebrating my favourite beers and venues of 2025. Do you agree with my choices? What were your favourites?

Reviews and thoughts on Belfast's Bullhouse Brew Co now supplying Sainsbury's and Asda with pale ale.

One of the best little one-day beer festivals way out west in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. What's pouring at it this year?

What would be your Ultimate Pub Quiz Round? That's this month's topic on the online beer chat called The Session.

Pac-man, pies and pale ale.

A quick run through the inaugural Jubilate beer festival, held in Belfast and organised by the city's Boundary Brewing to celebrate its 10th birthday.