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The Bottle

48 Stonegate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 8AS
England

Telephone: +44 1904 640001
Web: www.hitthebottle.com
Email: enquiries@hitthebottle.com

A taste of Danish
For any beer aficionado, a visit to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark is a must. Andrew Marshall reports
March 2006, Issue 5, page 44

Achel Trappists
Roger Protz turns his attention to Achel brewery and the ‘famous five' Belgian Trappist breweries
July 2008, Issue 19, page 34

Belgium - Drink in styles
More and more people are taking the Eurostar train to Belgium to sample its beers at first hand. So how do you make sense of its many styles? Lewis Eckett reports
January 2006, Issue 3, page 20

Bottles Vs Cans
The packaging of beer has become a rather controversial subject in recent years. Daniel Cooper looks at the differences between bottles and cans, and whether this makes any difference to the flavour o...
January 1970, Issue 21, page 54

Czech Republic - Innovation, not imitation
Jeff Evans visits the home of Primátor beer in the Czech Republic and discovers an established brewery throwing out some very exciting new beers
March 2009, Issue 23, page 12

Everything you need to know about... fruit
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston looks at the role fruit can play in the production of quality beers from around the world
March 2006, Issue 5, page 28

Everything you need to know about... yeast
In the latest in our series Nigel Huddleston looks at the role yeast plays
November 2005, Issue 2, page 58

Germany - A very stately brewery
Roger Protz visits German brewery Weihenstephan, the oldest brewery in the world.
September 2008, Issue 20, page 36

Germany - Bier culture
Andy Neil reveals all about the beer styles and culture of one of the world's greatest brewing nations.
January 1970, Issue 21, page 22

Good honest values
On the face of it family brewer Batemans might seem to be a traditional small time regional brewer, but it's anything but. Innovation, good business practice and an emphasis on fun are all part of the...
March 2009, Issue 23, page 36

In London town
Ted Bruning picks out a few pubs in the Borough
May 2007, Issue 12, page 56

Ireland: Stout to the top
Ireland's beer consumption has been dominated by stout in general and Guinness in particular. But as the country changes through new wealth, are its drinking patterns changing too?
November 2005, Issue 2, page 20

New York, New York,
Intrepid beer hunter Zak Avery explores the city so good they named it twice.
January 2008, Issue 16, page 59

North West: Still very much a family affair
The North-West of England is still a healthy area for quality beer. Andrew Catchpole picks out the best buys
January 2006, Issue 3, page 30

Out and about in the heart of Belgium
Ben McFarland hits the road in rural Belgium in search of the perfect pint
November 2005, Issue 2, page 43

Paradise city
Zak Avery leads us on a beer tour of Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city.
January 1970, Issue 21, page 60

Parisian style
Adrian Tierney-Jones scouts out the best beers and the best bars in the French capital
January 2007, Issue 10, page 50

Perfect Partners (Cheese & Beer)
Cheese is far more compatible with beer than wine, so why don't we serve the two together more? Ben McFarland goes on a road test
January 2006, Issue 3, page 40

The oils have it
We all know hops give beer its unique flavour, but how exactly? Daniel Cooper explains.
July 2009, Issue 25, page 54

Top of the chocs (Beer & Chocolate)
Ben McFarland gets all gooey at a beer and chocolate tasting
March 2006, Issue 5, page 40

Worthy of praise
Pete Brown visits the Worthington White Shield Brewery to explore the history of one of Burton's most legendary beers.
January 2009, Issue 22, page 36

Beers of the World Issue 25
100+ BEST BEERS IN THE WORLD 2009 - GUINNESS - CZECH REPUBLIC - WALES - TRAPPIST BEER - NEWCASTLE & much, much more....

Published July 2009.

Beers of the World Issue 23
Primator - 7 Page Cider Special - Batemans - Morrissey & Richard Fox - Scotland & much, much more....

Published March 2009.

Beers of the World Issue 22
Belgium - Sports Calendar - Russian River - South West England - White Shield - Wood-aged beers and much more....

Published January 2009.

Beers of the World Issue 21
Grolsch - Copenhagen - World Cider Awards - Germany - The Beer Calendar and much more....

Published January 1970.

Beers of the World Issue 20
Belgian Beer Festivals - Lambic & gueuze - Weihenstephan - Baltic Beers - Sam Smith's and much more....

Published September 2008.

Beers of the World Issue 19
The Best Beers in the World - 60 Winners - Hall and Woodhouse - Czech Republic - Trappist - Ireland : Breweries and beer - Serbia / Belgrade - Cider - Letters - Food and much more....

Published July 2008.

Beers of the World Issue 16
New York Beer Guide - Belgium Beers - North East England - Ringwood Brewery - Zatec Brewery - Truth about sugar - Beer Styles ESB - Coopers and Barrel making.

Published January 2008.

Beers of the World Issue 12
Tastiest ales in South West England - Veltins Brewery - Beers of the USA - Glassware - 12 Page Cider Special - London Pub Walk - Hairy Bikers - Great British Beer Festival - Hogs Back.

Published May 2007.

Beers of the World Issue 10
Belgium home of distinctive beers - Budweiser Budvar - Czech brewery - Hook Norton - How to setup a microbrewery - Central England - Extreme beers - Paris - India Pale Ale.

Published January 2007.

Beers of the World Issue 5
Germany - The perfect match - Prince of Wales - Wheat beer tastings - South and West Yorkshire - Bieres de Garde.

Published March 2006.

Beers of the World Issue 3
An American trilogy - North West England - Belgian styles - Two Fat Cats - City days out in Munich and Leeds - Winter warmer tastings.

Published January 2006.

Beers of the World Issue 2
Ireland - Trappist beers - South West England - The Fat Duck - Freedom Brewery - Cobra.

Published November 2005.

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