From basics to more advanced topics, the Beer School has all the info to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of your beers, ales and lagers.
Australia - The brewers of Oz
For years we've been told that Australians wouldn't give a XXX
October 2007, Issue 14, page 25
Belgium - The Belgian Selection
Belgium produces the most varied collection of beers in the world; Roger Protz reveals what the beer lover will find there
January 2007, Issue 10, page 33
Belgium - Beer country
Charles D cook explores Belgium, the ultimate destination for any beer fan.
January 2008, Issue 16, page 24
Belgium - Celebrating café culture
Charles D cook explores Belgium's legendary beer culture by revealing some of the best beer cafés.
January 2009, Issue 22, page 20
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
Canada - The great white north
Don Tse takes us on a journey to discover the beers and breweries of Canada.
April 2008, Issue 17, page 26
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
Czech Republic - Thank you for the pilsner
The Czech Republic gave the world its most popular beer style. Alastair Gilmour sends his thanks
July 2008, Issue 19, page 44
Czech Republic: It's Czech, mate
The beers of the Czech Republic have long been revered but in recent years they have become widely available, too. Are they still as good? Ben McFarland reports
August 2005, Issue 1, page 20
Czech Republic: World famous
Local man Lubomir Sedlak gives us the lowdown on beer drinking and beer culture in the Czech Republic.
July 2009, Issue 25, page 22
Germany - A very stately brewery
Roger Protz visits German brewery Weihenstephan, the oldest brewery in the world.
September 2008, Issue 20, page 36
Germany - All around the world
Planning a trip to the World Cup? Richard Jones provides a guide as to what to drink and eat
March 2006, Issue 5, page 20
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
Germany - I'll have a bitter, bitte
Alright , so it might not be a German beer but we just love puns. Sally Toms gets to grips with some of the true beer styles of Germany
March 2007, Issue 11, page 48
Germany - Read Alt about it (Altbiers)
Altbiers are the dark, top-fermented ales popular in Düsseldorf and the Rhineland, as Adrian Tierney-Jones
reports
November 2006, Issue 9, page 24
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
Italy & Spain: A brave new world
Italy and Spain might be best known for wine, or for cold lagers suitable for quenching a Mediterranean thirst, but there's a lot more going on. Adrian Tierney-Jones reports.
May 2009, Issue 24, page 22
Japan - Land of the rising sun
Although the big brewers still dominate, new regional brewers are springing up all the time, reports Andrew Burnyeat
July 2006, Issue 7, page 26
Japan: Big in Japan
Matthew Knott gets to grips with the beer scene in Japan.
May 2009, Issue 24, page 30
Mexico - One upon a time in Mexico
The Aztecs claim to have invented beer, and Mexico's modern brewing scene is thriving. Gary Monterosso reports
November 2006, Issue 9, page 28
New Zealand's true brew (White Cliffs)
Julie Ihle visits White Cliffs, an organic brewer whipping up a storm Down Under.
January 2008, Issue 16, page 29
South Africa - Out of Africa...
South African beer is on the up. Rob Allanson looks at what is on offer
May 2006, Issue 6, page 26
Thailand - Ice Cold in Asia
Andrew Catchpole visits the Boon Rawd brewery in Bangkok, birthplace of the successful Thai lager – Singha
November 2006, Issue 9, page 20
The Baltics - Baltic blitz
The Eastern European countries of Lithuania, Estonia, Poland and Latvia are still producing some exciting beers. Adrian Tierney-Jones reports
August 2007, Issue 13, page 46
The Baltics - Eurostars
Adrian Tierney-Jones gives us the low down on some exciting Baltic countries producing excellent beers.
September 2008, Issue 20, page 28
The Netherlands - Beer in the Netherlands
Des de Moor shows that the Dutch have more to offer than just Grolsch and Heineken
June 2008, Issue 18, page 28
The Netherlands - Dutch courage
The Netherlands has had a rough ride from beer aficionados but is it really that bad? Dominic Roskrow reports
September 2006, Issue 8, page 26
The Netherlands - Refreshing the parts other beers cannot reach
Roger Protz goes behind the scenes at the gigantic Heineken brewery in Amsterdam
October 2007, Issue 14, page 46
USA - Welcome to the house of fun (The New Belgium Beer Company)
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. At Colorado brewers The New Belgium Beer Company they 're looking to Europe with a big smile on their faces. Ben McFarland reports
March 2006, Issue 5, page 50
USA: American Beauties
During the last few decades the USA has experienced a beer revolution. Gary Monterosso reports
May 2007, Issue 12, page 44
USA: The American revolution
What the heck is going on with craft beer in the USA and who is responsible? George Lenker gives
us the low-down.
March 2009, Issue 23, page 25
Western Europe - Beer from wine country
Although better associated with grape than grain, the nations of France, Spain, Italy and Portugal still have much to offer the beer lover. Richard Jones reports
December 2007, Issue 15, page 31
