“Brewed in the shadows of Pendle Hill” says the crisp new strapline, branded indelibly into Moorhouse’s well-worn hide. For years, the Burnley brewery has enjoyed steady business with a loyal and local customer base who would never dream of straying from their beloved Premier. Now, with margins squeezing every last drop of profit from wet […]
Craft Brewing and Snooping at Moorhouse’s
I’m an enthusiastic student if the subject interests me. If you’ve caught my attention, you can be assured that I’ll do my best to make you proud – I’m the human equivalent of a golden retriever. I’m hoping this came off as endearing when I spent the morning with the team at Moorhouse’s in Burnley […]
Katie Makes Beer (Apparently)
I’ve been given the opportunity to work with a proper brewing team to use a pro kit to make any beer I want, and my initial response was to start freaking out slightly because WHAT DO I CHOOSE? (Fun side-quest: if you’re not sure what imposter syndrome is, look it up here and tell me […]
The Session #133 Hometown Glories – The John O’ Gaunt, Lancaster
The John O’Gaunt is a pub I measure all others against. Modestly squatted between high-street shops and the Sally Army on Market Street, Lancaster, its pot-bellied, stained glass window gives only a glimpse at what lies within. On most Friday, Saturday and Sundays, you’ll find a band tuning up in the bay window at the […]
Thoughts on beer accessibility
“Peroni is aspirational. Cloudwater is something beamed down from another planet.” These words by the Pub Curmudgeon stuck in my brain after reading his piece on working class drinkers, not least because I am one. It made me think about the angle at which I approached beer from, and why I’m finding myself more and […]